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change and growth

Books about change and growth for readers of all ages.

Cover of Butler Gets a Break, The

Butler Gets a Break, The

Kristin Clark Venuti

Ages 8–12loyaltyself-worth

Cover of Come next spring

Come next spring

Alana White

Ages 10–14change and growthmountain life

Cover of Home

Home

Jeannie Baker

Ages 4–10communitychange and growth

Cover of The moon over high street

The moon over high street

Natalie Babbitt

Ages 8–12family bondsintergenerational friendship

Cover of Changes (American Expressions Series)

Changes (American Expressions Series)

Dina Anastasio

Ages 8–11change and growthself-acceptance

Cover of Snap

Snap

Alison McGhee

Ages 9–13family relationshipsgrandparent-grandchild bond