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Chapter Books About Saying Goodbye

Explore chapter books books about saying goodbye for children.

1,128 books

Cover of The Unforgotten Coat

The Unforgotten Coat

Frank Cottrell-Boyce

For children who see a friend facing unfairness and want to help, this poignant story explores the beauty of cultural ex

Cover of Aquamarine

During the hottest summer on record, two friends find a sharp-tongued mermaid in a murky pool and race to save her befor

Cover of Endless

For the teenager grappling with big questions about life, death, and legacy. This suspenseful finale explores the weight

Cover of A Flower in the Snow

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A Flower in the Snow

Tracey Corderoy

The bond between Luna and Bear takes center stage in this gentle tale about what it really means to be a loyal friend th

Ages 3–7

Cover of Scorpia Rising

Anthony Horowitz

For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and the need to finally say goodbye to a chapter of their life whil

Cover of The Penny Pony

Barbara Willard

Two children adopt a plaster pony from a junk shop and treat him like a real animal, giving him a name and a home until

Cover of Flight of the Last Dragon

Flight of the Last Dragon

Robert Burleigh

Ultimon, the very last survivor of the dragon kings, emerges from hiding for one final, majestic flight across the sky.

Cover of The Tangerine Tree

The Tangerine Tree

Ida struggles with her father's departure for America until a shared secret helps her feel close to him despite the mile

Cover of Ella and Monkey at Sea

Ella and Monkey at Sea

Ella and her favorite toy struggle with the big emotions of saying goodbye to their grandmother and moving across the oc

Cover of For the Duration

26 Fairmount Avenue #8

For the Duration

Rationing and goodbyes have changed everything during the war, but Tomie still finds room for dance recitals and the sup

Cover of Red and Lulu

For the child feeling anxious about a big move or being separated from a loved one. Two bonded birds face a long journey

Cover of Bye Land, Bye Sea

Bye Land, Bye Sea

For the child facing a big move who needs to know that home isn't just a place, but something we carry with us through o

Cover of Amber Brown Goes Fourth

Amber Brown (Middle Grade) #4

Amber Brown Goes Fourth

Fourth grade brings big challenges for Amber Brown as she deals with her best friend moving away and the new reality of

Cover of Mrs Cockle's Cat

Mrs Cockle's Cat

Philippa Pearce

For the child who feels the heavy weight of missing a beloved pet or friend, this classic tale offers a whimsical perspe

Cover of My Last Best Friend

Friends for Keeps #1

My Last Best Friend

Ida May decides her heart is closed for business after her best friend moves away, even when a friendly new girl in four

Cover of Stacey's Big Crush

The Baby-Sitters Club #65

Stacey's Big Crush

Big changes are hitting the Baby-sitters Club as Dawn prepares to move across the country just when Stacey finds herself

Cover of Mary Anne's Big Breakup

The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #3

Mary Anne's Big Breakup

For the middle grader navigating the bittersweet realization that a first relationship has run its course and it is time

Cover of The Tear Collector

The Tear Collector

For the teen processing historical weight or family secrets, this lyrical story explores how we carry the grief of the p

Cover of Hello!

For the toddler learning to navigate their first social world, this interactive lift-the-flap book makes practicing gree

Cover of Dad's Camera

For children processing the confusion and grief of a parent's terminal illness. This gentle story helps families navigat

Cover of The Bracelet

For the child grappling with a difficult move or learning that memories of loved ones live in the heart even when precio

Cover of A Day with Dad

Tim counts down the minutes until his father’s train arrives, beginning a day packed with their favorite activities befo

Cover of Brave Little Penguin

Brave Little Penguin

While waiting for Papa to return from fishing, Little Penguin transforms his loneliness into a day of guarding icicle mo

Cover of Papa's Home

Ladybug Girl Early Readers

For the child who misses their parent during the long workday and needs a gentle reminder that love spans any distance.

More Formats for Saying Goodbye

Young Adult(137)Picture Books(69)Middle Grade(68)Graphic Novels(50)Poetry(17)Early Readers(16)Board Books(3)

Saying Goodbye by Age Group

Books for Saying Goodbye for Ages 0–3(582)Books for Saying Goodbye for Ages 12–18(1137)Books for Saying Goodbye for Ages 4–7(1491)Books for Saying Goodbye for Ages 8–11(1661)