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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
16 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Amelia Bedelia
Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend
Herman Parish
The house next door is finally getting a new tenant, and Amelia Bedelia is ready to see if a new neighbor can fill the g
Ages 4–8
First-Grade Friends #6
The Sleep Over
Grace Maccarone
Sam is having the best time playing and eating dinner at Dan’s house, but everything feels different and a little bit sc
Ages 4–6
Spider Storch #1
Teacher Torture
Gina Willner-Pardo
Joey Storch is on his absolute best behavior, determined to keep his favorite third-grade teacher from leaving her class
Ages 7–9
Katie Woo
Goodbye to Goldie
Fran Manushkin
Katie Woo searches for comfort in her favorite memories after her beloved old dog, Goldie, passes away.
Ages 5–7
Granny Was a Buffer Girl
Berlie Doherty
On the eve of a big departure, a family gathers to pass down the stories and secrets that have shaped their lives across
Ages 12–18
Houndsley and Catina #6
Houndsley and Catina at the Library
James Howe
Best friends Houndsley and Catina face a difficult goodbye when their beloved library prepares to close its doors for go
Ages 5–8
The Big Hello
Janet Schulman
Moving to California is a big change, but a little girl finds comfort in her favorite doll as she begins to navigate her
Ages 5–8
Spoon and Friends #2
Chopsticks
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Two inseparable friends must learn to function alone after a sudden accident pulls them apart in this clever tale of ind
Ages 4–8
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
A young horse journeys from the rolling green hills of the countryside to the harsh, cobbled streets of London, experien
Ages 5–8
Sophie #4
Sophie's Lucky
Dick King-Smith
A trip to visit Great Aunt Al in the beautiful Scottish Highlands brings a wonderful and life-changing surprise for Soph
Ages 6–9
Penguin Young Readers
Love is in the Air
Jonathan Fenske
A lonely, drooping balloon left over from a party finds a new lease on life when a friendly kite whisk him away for a ga
Ages 4–6
Care Bears
Journey to Joke-a-Lot
Frances Ann Ladd
For the child who feels like their friends don't 'get' their sense of humor or wonders if there is a better place to fit
Ages 4–7
Usborne Reading
The Little Mermaid
Alan Marks
For the child grappling with the idea of giving up something important to follow their heart or find where they truly be
Ages 5–8
Alba Series #1
Lost
Olaf Baker
For the early learner navigating the big feelings of getting separated from a caregiver or losing their way.
Ages 3–6
Lucky #1
Lucky Goes to School
Gail Herman
Lucky the dog is left with a very quiet house and a big question: what is a pup supposed to do all day while his best fr
Ages 4–6
Kit's Castle
Chris Powling
For the child who turns every cardboard box into a fortress, this story celebrates the power of play while gently naviga
Ages 5–7