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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,779 books
0–3 yrs
593 books
4–7 yrs
951 books
8–11 yrs
740 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Mourning Wars
Karen Steinmetz
Seven-year-old Eunice Williams is taken from her village in 1704, beginning a powerful true story of survival and findin
Ages 8–12
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story
Charlie Mackesy
For the child who feels small in a big world or needs a reminder that being kind to yourself is the greatest form of cou
The Snowman #1
The Snowman
Raymond Briggs
A winter night turns magical when a snowman comes to life and whisks a young boy away on an unforgettable flight above t
Ages 3–8
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420 books
When a Tree Falls
Kirsten Pendreigh
For children processing a loss or change, this gentle look at the forest cycle shows how an ending can become a beautifu
Ages 5–8
Trixie and Jinx #2
Trixie and Jinx
Dean Koontz
Trixie the golden retriever feels a little lost and very lonely when her best friend Jinx heads off on a family vacation
Ages 4–8
Lost Moose
Jan Slepian
A tiny moose calf and a young boy wander together through the quiet woods on a long walk back to the safety of their mot
Ages 4–8
The Minstrel and the Dragon Pup
Rosemary Sutcliff
When a traveling minstrel's beloved dragon pup is kidnapped by a cruel showman, his music loses its magic until he can b
Ages 7–10
George Brown, Class Clown #19
Burp or Treat... Smell My Feet!
Nancy Krulik
Halloween is full of surprises for George, from a prank-pulling phantom to magical burps that keep getting in the way of
Ages 7–10
Adventures at Hound Hotel #1
Homesick Herbie
Shelley Swanson Sateren
For the child who feels a knot in their stomach at the thought of sleeping away from home, this gentle story validates t
Ages 6–9
Rain Before Rainbows
Smriti Prasadam-Halls
For children navigating difficult transitions or emotional storms. This lyrical journey uses nature as a metaphor to sho
Ages 3–8
Out of Here: A Senior Class Yearbook
Sandy Asher
The hidden connections between Stacey and her classmates surface as they navigate the highs and lows of their final year
Ages 12–18
Rama, the Gypsy
Betsy Byars
After straying from his wagon home, Rama the golden-earringed cat must navigate the dangers of wharves and forests on a
Ages 8–12
The Hidden House
Martin Waddell
Deep inside a quiet house, three dolls wait patiently as vines and trees slowly wrap around their home, hiding them from
Ages 4–8
Willy and May #2
Willy and May: A Christmas Story
Judy Schachner
For the child feeling the ache of a broken holiday tradition, this story celebrates the magic of creative grand-relative
Ages 4–8
Grandfather's Christmas Camp
Marc McCutcheon
Lizzie and her grandfather trek up a snowy mountain on Christmas Eve to bring home their three-legged dog, Mr. Biggins,
Ages 4–8
Amber Brown #4
Amber Brown Goes Fourth
Paula Danziger
Fourth grade brings big challenges for Amber Brown as she deals with her best friend moving away and the new reality of
Ages 7–10
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
Ages 5–8
Time Between Us #2
Time After Time
Tamara Ireland Stone
For the teen navigating the ache of a long-distance relationship and the heavy realization that love sometimes requires
Ages 12–18
The Demonata #10
Hell's Heroes
Darren Shan
For the teen facing a major ending who needs to see that true courage often means making the ultimate sacrifice for the
Ages 12–17
The Old Powder Line
Richard Parker
For the child curious about the lives of their parents and elders: a hauntingly beautiful tale where an old railway line
Ages 9–13
Bunnicula: The Graphic Novels #2
Howliday Inn
James Howe, Andrew Donkin
For the child who feels anxious about being left at a kennel or away from home, this mystery shows that even strange new
Ages 8–12
George Brown, Class Clown #11
Nice Snowing You!
Nancy Krulik
For the young reader who loves puppies and the idea of magic, this story explores the excitement of travel and the comfo
Ages 6–9
Wolves of the Beyond #5
Spirit Wolf
Kathryn Lasky
Volcanoes erupt and earthquakes shatter the land, forcing Faolan and his pack to flee across the Beyond in search of a l
Ages 8–12
The Agency #4
Rivals in the City
Y. S. Lee
For the teenager navigating big life transitions and questioning their future. A gripping historical mystery about ident
Ages 14–18
