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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,622 books
0–3 yrs
566 books
4–7 yrs
900 books
8–11 yrs
696 books
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(1128)
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(137)
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(69)
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(68)
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(50)
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(17)
Early Readers
(16)
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(3)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Bye Land, Bye Sea
René Spencer
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
Ages 4–8
The Freedom Tree
James Watson
For the teenager grappling with how to stand up for their beliefs in a complex world. A powerful look at the cost of fig
Ages 12–17
Madeline
Madeline and the Gypsies
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline and Pepito embark on a wandering journey with a group of gypsies, performing and traveling through a storm unti
Ages 3–8
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12–18 yrs
392 books
I Am Susannah
Libby Gleeson
For the child feeling left behind as a best friend moves away, this story navigates the ache of loneliness and the coura
Ages 10–14
When the Soldiers Were Gone
Vera W. Propp
Young Benjamin must leave the safety of his foster home to reunite with his birth parents as they emerge from hiding in
Ages 8–12
Undead Pets #6
Flight of the Pummeled Parakeet
Sam Hay
Joe has a very strange job: helping undead pets. Now, he must find a way to help Petey the ghost parakeet find his wings
Ages 7–10
Last Chance Dance
Lakita Wilson
For the teenager navigating the sting of a sudden breakup and the pressure to find their 'forever' person before high sc
Ages 12–18
The Drop and the Ocean: A Quest of Love
Madeleine Deschênes
For the child asking deep questions about where we go and how we are connected to the world around us. This spiritual al
Ages 4–10
The Puppy Place #18
Baxter
Ellen Miles
Lizzie works to train Baxter, a mischievous Portuguese water dog puppy who struggles with being alone, to help him find
Ages 7–10
Puppet
David Almond
For the child curious about the magic of the everyday, this lyrical story explores the beauty of creation and the gentle
Ages 8–12
To Everything
Bob Barner
For children navigating life's big changes, this rhythmic book uses vibrant collage art to explain that every feeling an
Ages 4–8
Animas #2
Flight of the King
C. R. Grey
For the child finding their place in the world, this gripping finale explores the strength found in lifelong bonds and t
Ages 8–12
The Key to Every Thing
Pat Schmatz
Tash finally finds a sense of belonging at summer camp, only to return home and find that her beloved neighbor and prote
Ages 8–12
Leaves
David Ezra Stein
For the child who feels anxious about changes in their environment or needs reassurance that things will eventually retu
Ages 2–5
The Secret Keeper
Kate Coombs
Kalli carries the weight of every deep, dark secret in Maldinga until the heavy burden becomes more than one person can
Ages 4–8
Who Loves Personalized Books
Who Loves Damon
Who Loves Mee Art
For the child who needs a gentle reminder of how much they are cherished, this personalized story reinforces security th
Ages 0–5
The Sound of Colors: A Journey of the Imagination
Jimmy Liao
For the child navigating a life-altering change or physical loss. This poetic journey shows how the inner eye can transf
Ages 6–14
Petrifying Parodies #2
Furious George Goes Bananas
Michael Rex
Fed up with being exploited by the man in the yellow hat, a very angry ape decides to reclaim his life and head back to
Ages 4–8
The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog
Douglas Kaine McKelvey
A stray dog and a glimpse of an angel provide hope to a young girl swept away by floodwaters and separated from her fath
Ages 8–12
Animal Stories #14
Ginger the Stray Kitten
Holly Webb
Rosie must track down her favorite orange kitten at the farm before the rescue shelter takes all the cats away for adopt
Ages 6–9
The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1
Shiver
Maggie Stiefvater
Grace has spent years watching the wolves behind her house, but now a specific yellow-eyed wolf is watching her back wit
Ages 13–18
Chang and the Animals #1
Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear
Trang Nguyen
For the child who feels a deep connection to animals and the planet, this moving true story explores the courage it take
Ages 8–12
Who Loves Mee Art Personalized Picture Books
Who Loves Flynn
Who Loves Mee Art
A personalized reassurance for children named Flynn, using gentle affirmations to remind them that they are surrounded b
Ages 0–5
The Road to Damietta
Scott O'Dell
For the teenager grappling with how to love someone whose path is radically different from their own, or exploring the t
Ages 12–18
