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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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(69)
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(17)
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(16)
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(3)
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0–2
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9–12
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The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People
Grey Owl
For the child who shares a deep, soulful bond with animals and feels the weight of responsibility for their well-being.
Ages 8–12
Sandcastles Are Forever
Ellie Peterson
For the child facing the bittersweet goodbye of a best friend moving away, this story uses the tide and sandcastles to s
Ages 4–8
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
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Constellation #3
Defy the Fates
Claudia Gray
For the teen exploring the boundaries of their own identity and what it means to be truly human while standing up for th
Ages 14–18
Hugging Hour!
Aileen Leijten
Drool is spending the night with her grandmother, but she can't stop worrying that her parents might not come back for h
Ages 3–7
Li on Angel Island
Veeda Bybee
For the child grappling with feelings of unfairness or the pain of being separated from family, Li's journey offers a wi
Ages 8–12
Bear Has a Story to Tell
Philip Christian Stead
For the child learning to wait their turn while others are busy, or the friend who wants to feel heard and valued within
Ages 2–6
The Dancing Man
Ruth Bornstein
For the child discovering a hidden talent or a passion that feels like magic. A lyrical story about finding your rhythm
Ages 5–8
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
Lev Grossman
For the teenager grappling with the weight of the future or the pain of a recent loss, this story finds beauty in the mu
Ages 12–18
Badger on the Barge and Other Stories
Janni Howker
Five stories set in northern England capture the unexpected bonds and quiet understandings shared between teenagers and
Ages 10–14
Skulduggery Pleasant #9
The Dying of the Light
Derek Landy
Skulduggery Pleasant assembles a desperate team of killers and criminals to stop Darquesse before she turns the entire w
Ages 12–18
Once and for All
Sarah Dessen
For the teen processing a painful breakup or the loss of a first love. This summer story explores how to open your heart
Ages 12–18
Come Next Spring
Alana White
Deep in the Smoky Mountains, Salina watches as a new highway and growing siblings threaten to change her quiet, familiar
Ages 9–12
Goldengrove
Jill Paton Walsh
For the adolescent navigating the bittersweet end of childhood and the heavy weight of family secrets that change everyt
Ages 12–16
Nilo and the Tortoise
Ted Lewin
A day alone on a Galapagos island becomes a vivid encounter with giant tortoises, sea lions, and rare birds through the
Ages 4–8
Good-Bye, Arnold!
P. K. Roche
For the child who alternates between wanting their own space and needing their sibling close, this story explores the co
Ages 4–8
Steve Goes to Carnival
Joshua Button, Robyn Wells
For the child who misses a special friend when they are apart, this vibrant adventure celebrates the deep bonds of frien
Ages 4–8
Send It!
Don Carter
Watch a brown paper package travel from the post office to the front door in this step-by-step journey across the countr
Ages 2–5
When Daddy Comes Home
Linda Wagner Tyler
Special evening projects turn into a joyful bridge between a young hippo and his hardworking father who usually makes it
Ages 3–7
Winnie-the-Pooh #4
The House at Pooh Corner
A. A. Milne
Tigger bounces into the Hundred Acre Wood and Eeyore finally gets a home of his own in these ten final adventures featur
Ages 4–10
Little Unicorn
Little Unicorn Is Sad
Aurélie Chien Chow Chine
For the child feeling down or blue. This sweet unicorn helps little ones recognize sadness and use a simple breathing te
Ages 3–6
Homer's Epics #2
The Odyssey
Gareth Hinds
Full-color paintings bring Odysseus's epic ten-year journey to life as he battles mythical monsters to finally return to
Ages 10–18
Alice #13
Alice Alone
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the teen navigating the hollow ache of a first major breakup while trying to find their footing in a changing social
Ages 12–15
Kingfisher Catch-Up Readers
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
