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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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Chapter Books
(1128)
Young Adult
(137)
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(69)
Middle Grade
(68)
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(50)
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(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Pete and Roland
Bob Graham
Pete experiences the joy of a new blue parakeet in his backyard and the bittersweet realization that some friends are me
Ages 3–7
Three Squeezes
Jason Pratt
For the parent looking to express an unbreakable bond, this lyrical story follows a father and son through a lifetime of
Ages 3–7
Letters From Wolfie
Patti Sherlock
For the child grappling with the weight of a difficult decision or the pain of saying goodbye to a beloved pet for a gre
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
392 books
On a Sunbeam
Tillie Walden
A crew traveling through deep space repairs crumbling structures while Mia reflects on a mysterious past love from her b
Ages 12–18
Friends for Keeps #1
My Last Best Friend
Julie Bowe
Ida May decides her heart is closed for business after her best friend moves away, even when a friendly new girl in four
Ages 8–12
Horse Diaries #1
Bonita
Kathleen Duey
Suddenly separated from her owner during the battle at the Alamo, an elegant horse named Bonita survives a life of hards
Ages 8–12
Red Moon at Sharpsburg
Rosemary Wells
As the Civil War rages around her, India Moody studies science with a neighbor and finds the courage to survive the terr
Ages 12–17
H. M. Hoover's Future Earth
The Delikon
H. M. Hoover
Power begins to crumble for the Delikons, an alien race that has ruled over a reordered Earth for many generations.
Ages 10–14
Thumbelina
Hans Christian Andersen
A tiny girl born in a flower navigates a giant world of toads and field mice on a long journey to find a place where she
Ages 5–10
Grandpa Is Here!
Tanya Rosie
For the child preparing to welcome a long-distance relative. This lyrical story explores the deep sensory and emotional
Ages 3–7
The Baby-Sitters Club #65
Stacey's Big Crush
Ann M. Martin
Big changes are hitting the Baby-sitters Club as Dawn prepares to move across the country just when Stacey finds herself
Ages 8–12
My Old Pal, Oscar
Amy Hest
For the child who is grieving the loss of a pet and isn't quite ready to open their heart to a new animal friend just ye
Ages 4–8
Big Dog
Dale Gottlieb
Woody the puppy provides a world of comfort to a fearful girl, but as he grows into a massive dog, his family must face
Ages 3–7
Michael, Wait for Me
Patricia Calvert
Sixth-grader Sarah finds her summer complicated by a crush on the troubled young man her older sister brought home from
Ages 11–14
Castle in the Stars #1
The Space Race of 1869
Alex Alice
For the child who loves to wonder what lies beyond the clouds and seeks a grand adventure rooted in the deep bond betwee
Ages 9–14
Team Cheer #4
Save Our Squad, Gaby
Jen Jones
Budget cuts threaten to end the Greenview cheerleading squad, but Gaby and her friends refuse to stay quiet as they orga
Ages 8–12
The Devil in Vienna
Doris Orgel
Told through the journal of a Jewish teenager, this story follows a deep friendship between two girls as the shadow of N
Ages 10–14
Animal Stories #2
Lost in the Storm
Holly Webb
For the child who feels a deep sense of responsibility and worry for their pets. This gentle story explores the bond bet
Ages 6–9
The Trail #2
Bound for Home
Meika Hashimoto
For the child who fears being separated from family, this high stakes journey through the wild validates their anxiety w
Ages 8–12
My Mimi Loves Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For the grandchild who shares a special bond with their Mimi, this rhyming story celebrates the joy of simple everyday m
Ages 1–5
The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #3
Mary Anne's Big Breakup
Ann M. Martin
For the middle grader navigating the bittersweet realization that a first relationship has run its course and it is time
Ages 8–12
Summer's End
Audrey Couloumbis
Four generations gather on a family farm in 1965, tethered together by worry for brothers and uncles caught in the draft
Ages 10–14
Dish #12
Sweet-and-Sour Summer
Diane Muldrow
For the child feeling the bittersweet shift of a summer where friends drift apart and new responsibilities like a first
Ages 8–12
The Tear Collector
R. M. Romero
For the teen processing historical weight or family secrets, this lyrical story explores how we carry the grief of the p
Ages 12–18
