Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
By Meg Medina
The Story
A girl spends her best friend's last day in the neighborhood playing among moving boxes, watching the truck swallow up furniture and memories before saying a hard goodbye.
Why It's Special
For the kid who has a best friend across the street, next door, or down the hall, this puts real words to the ache of a friendship that's about to change shape.
- Big idea: Friendship doesn't need distance to end it — some bonds are built to stretch.
- Vibes: Tender, quiet, and warm, with a bittersweet undertow beneath the everyday details.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working through a move or a friend moving away
- respond well to stories that sit with real feelings instead of fixing them
- enjoy noticing small neighborhood details in the art
- like to talk about their own best friend
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & connection: What did Daniela and Evelyn do together while the moving truck waited outside?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Daniela felt watching the truck pack up Evelyn's mirror and sofa?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to say goodbye to a friend who moved away?
- Imagination: What do you think Daniela and Evelyn will promise each other before Evelyn leaves?
- Noticing details: What did you notice about the girls' neighborhood in the pictures?
