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Books for Saying Goodbye for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Saying Goodbye for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about saying goodbye recommended for kids ages 8–11.

1,763 books

Cover of Bertolt

Jacques Goldstyn

Soft pastel illustrations tell the quiet, moving story of a young boy and his deep friendship with a faithful tree named

Cover of The Snow Child

Harriet Ziefert

A child made of snow miraculously comes to life in this classic Russian folktale, illustrated with colorful and pleasant

Cover of I Remember Miss Perry

I Remember Miss Perry

For the classroom or family navigating the sudden loss of a teacher, this gentle story provides a path for children to p

Cover of The Remember Balloons

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The Remember Balloons

Jessie Oliveros

For the child who is noticing their grandparent becoming forgetful or confused. A gentle metaphor for memory loss and th

Ages 4–8

Cover of Saving Yasha

Two scientists in Russia follow an orphaned Moon Bear named Yasha through the wilderness to help him learn how to surviv

Cover of Oma's Quilt

Paulette Bourgeois

Moving to a retirement home is a big change for Oma, but young Emily finds a heartfelt way to make her grandmother's new

Cover of Heron Cove

Ruth Wallace-Brodeur

A quiet summer in Maine becomes a time of growth and connection as Sage finds belonging through the steady kindness of t

Cover of The Lost Thing

For the child who feels like an outsider or notices things others ignore. A surreal journey about finding where you belo

Cover of School Days

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa #5

Erica Silverman

Kate is excited to start school and make new friends, but she worries if her busy new schedule will change the special b

Cover of Tanuki's Gift

Gentle mixed-media illustrations bring to life the quiet, unfolding friendship between a Buddhist priest and a wild tanu

Cover of Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

For the child curious about why a grandparent or older neighbor forgets things. A gentle look at how we can help loved o

Cover of What Matters Most

Jazzy's Quest #1

What Matters Most

Juliet Bond, Carrie Goldman

For children navigating the transition into foster or kinship care, this gentle story affirms that a mother's love remai

Cover of Telephone Tales

Telephone Tales

For the child who loves 'one more story' at bedtime, these bite-sized, surreal tales bridge the distance between a trave

Cover of I Lived on Butterfly Hill

Butterfly Hill #1

I Lived on Butterfly Hill

Marjorie Agosín

For a child grappling with a major move or separation from family. This poetic story explores finding strength and keepi

Cover of Charlie Sue & Marmaduke: a story of grief for parents and children

Charlie Sue & Marmaduke: a story of grief for parents and children

For the child navigating the big feelings and physical emptiness after losing a pet. This gentle story validates grief a

Cover of Clap for Kids: Thank you to all the super hero kids of Covid-19.

Clap for Kids: Thank you to all the super hero kids of Covid-19.

For the child who stayed home to keep others safe. This rhyming tribute celebrates the resilience and 'superhero' streng

Cover of The Hidden World

How to Train Your Dragon #3

The Hidden World

Devra Newberger Speregen

For the child learning that growing up sometimes means saying goodbye to a best friend and finding your own path to inde

Cover of Letters from Felix: A Little Rabbit on a World Tour

Letters from Felix #1

Letters from Felix: A Little Rabbit on a World Tour

For the child feeling anxious about being apart from a loved one or a favorite toy, this adventure shows that being away

Cover of The End of Time

The End of Time

For the child who enjoys untangling complex riddles and wonders about the intersection of science and superstition in th

Cover of Home for a Fanci Flup

Home for a Fanci Flup

Walt Disney Company

For the child who loves their pet but struggles as it grows bigger and more demanding. Learn about responsible care and

Cover of Get Well, Gators!

The Gator Girls #4

Get Well, Gators!

Stephanie Calmenson, Joanna Cole

For the child who feels sad or left out when their best friend is home sick and cannot come out to play.

Cover of Last Day Blues

Julie Danneberg

For children feeling bittersweet about the school year ending, this story explores the 'blues' of saying goodbye to teac

Cover of Lily Hates Goodbyes: All Military Edition

Lily Hates Goodbyes: All Military Edition

For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's military deployment, this story offers validation for feeling

Cover of The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition

The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition

A young girl is forced to leave her home and her beloved doll behind when her family hurriedly flees during the 1947 Par

Saying Goodbye for Other Ages

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