Books Like Say Good-bye
Families who loved Say Good-bye by Laurie Halse Anderson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Say Good-bye by Laurie Halse Anderson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is facing the terminal illness of a beloved pet or struggling to understand the concept of 'saying goodbye' to something they love. While it centers on a girl named Zoe living with her grandmother, the heart of the story is the bond between humans and therapy animals. It provides a gentle, realistic roadmap for processing grief while showing how service to others can help heal a broken heart. As Zoe watches a therapy dog named Yum-Yum battle cancer, she learns that love often requires the courage to let go. The book is perfectly suited for children ages 8 to 12, offering a secular and grounded approach to loss. Parents will appreciate how it balances the sadness of death with the proactive hope of training a new puppy, Sneakers, to continue a legacy of kindness.
