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Picture Books About Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Picture Books About Saying Goodbye

Explore picture books books about saying goodbye for children.

69 books

Cover of Because I Had a Teacher

Because I Had a Teacher

Celebrate the mentors who help children see their own potential. A gentle, poetic tribute to the teachers and coaches wh

Cover of Thank You, Teacher

The World of the Very Hungry Caterpillar

Thank You, Teacher

The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps express gratitude through bright, iconic imagery that celebrates all the reasons why o

Cover of The Leaf Thief

The Leaf Thief #1

One of Squirrel’s beloved leaves has vanished! He is certain a thief is on the loose, but his friend Bird might have a m

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Cover of It's Tough to Lose Your Balloon

It's Tough to Lose Your Balloon

Jarrett J. Krosoczka

From a popped balloon to a new babysitter, simple illustrations show how even the most disappointing moments have a brig

Ages 3–7

Cover of Geraldine, the Music Mouse

Geraldine, the Music Mouse

Geraldine the mouse loves cheese and music, but her world changes when a cheese statue comes to life to share a beautifu

Cover of I Wish You More

I Wish You More

Amy Krouse Rosenthal

For parents seeking to express unconditional love and big dreams for their child, this lyrical collection of wishes cele

Cover of Good-bye, Curtis

Good-bye, Curtis

The whole neighborhood gathers to say a fond farewell to Curtis the mailman as he walks his familiar route for the very

Cover of A Lola's Love

A child and their grandmother share a heartwarming bond through small daily moments, creating a bridge of affection that

Cover of A Nannie's Love

A Joy Joyfully Book

A Nannie's Love

For children and grandmothers looking to celebrate their special bond, whether they live next door or across the ocean.

Cover of A Babcia's Love

A Joy Joyfully Book

A Babcia's Love

A tender embrace for the bond between a grandchild and their Polish grandmother, perfect for families bridging the dista

Cover of A Coco's Love

A Joy Joyfully Book

For children who live far away from their grandmother or families looking for a sentimental way to announce a new baby o

Cover of A Nani's Love

A Joy Joyfully Book

A young child and their wise Nani share tender moments and a deep bond that bridges any distance through this heartwarmi

Cover of A Box of Friends

A Box of Friends

Pam Muñoz Ryan

Beautiful watercolors soften the transition to a new home as a young girl learns to carry her dearest friends with her i

Cover of Love You by Heart

Love You by Heart

Peter H. Reynolds

For parents seeking to express the depth of their love, this poetic book explores the many ways we care for others throu

Cover of Will the Pigeon Graduate?

Will the Pigeon Graduate?

The Pigeon is finally graduating, but he is filled with hilarious uncertainty about what life will look like once he lea

Cover of DogMan

Rebecca Campbell

A lost soul finds a second chance at happiness through a journey of friendship, affection, and the power of love.

Cover of Little Big Man

When Dad heads off to work for the weekend, a young boy takes pride in showing how much he can handle as he steps into a

Cover of A Ball for Daisy

Daisy the Dog #1

A Ball for Daisy

Daisy’s world feels blue after her favorite red ball is destroyed, capturing the heavy sadness and quiet recovery that c

Cover of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

Mordicai Gerstein

Philippe Petit steps onto a thin wire stretched between the World Trade Center towers, dancing high above the city in a

Cover of Jenna Goes Home

Oxford Reading Tree: TreeTops Reflect

Jenna Goes Home

For the child preparing to say goodbye to friends or family after a visit. Help your reader navigate the transition of t

Cover of Our New Home!

The Adventures of Milo the Fox #1

Milo the Fox is nervous about moving, but packing his favorite toys and saying a proper goodbye to his old house helps h

Cover of The Big Day - Leo Gives Up His Dummy

The Big Day - Leo Gives Up His Dummy

For the child preparing to say goodbye to their pacifier, this story offers a supportive and relatable path toward reach

Cover of Neeny Coming, Neeny Going

Neeny Coming, Neeny Going

Essie is excited for her cousin to visit the island, but she soon realizes that Neeny has changed and no longer loves th

Cover of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale

Knuffle Bunny #1

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale

For the toddler who has ever felt the desperate frustration of being misunderstood and the panic of losing a favorite se

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