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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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(16)
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My Mom Travels a Lot
Caroline Feller Bauer
For the child who misses a parent during business trips, this story explores the ups and downs of life when Mom works aw
Ages 4–8
Sid
Time to Go, Sid!
Isabel Greenberg
For the parent whose toddler turns leaving the park into an epic quest, this humorous story celebrates a child's vibrant
Ages 3–6
Coming Home
Michael Morpurgo
For children anticipating a holiday reunion, this poetic story follows a brave robin's long journey home, honoring the g
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
392 books
The Boy in the Burning House #2
The Starlight Claim
Tim Wynne-Jones
For the teenager grappling with the heavy silence of an unsolved loss and the desperate need to find answers where the a
Ages 12–18
Alice on the Island: A Pearl Harbor Survival Story
Mayumi Shimose Poe
Alice’s peaceful life of swimming in the Hawaiian sea ends abruptly on December 7, 1941, when the attack on Pearl Harbor
Ages 8–12
The Lonely Moose
John Segal
For the child who feels like an outsider or is waiting for a friend who understands them. A quiet story about how helpin
Ages 3–7
Pippi Longstocking #2
Pippi Goes Aboard
Astrid Lindgren
The world's strongest girl returns for more high-spirited fun and wild antics alongside her loyal best friends, Tommy an
Ages 7–10
First Experiences #1
Grandma and Grandpa
Helen Oxenbury
For the toddler preparing for a weekend at Nana and Papa's, this gentle story celebrates the comforting routines and spe
Ages 1–3
Coyote Frank #2
Two Cool Coyotes
Jillian Lund
For the child feeling the ache of a best friend moving away, this gentle story shows that while nobody can replace an ol
Ages 4–8
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
The Submarine Pitch
Matt Christopher
For the young athlete navigating the pressure of competition and the sting of discovering a best friend's hidden motives
Ages 8–12
Who Loves Personalized Books
Who Loves Colton
Who Loves Mee Art
For the child who needs a gentle reminder of the big circle of people who care for them, especially during transitions o
Ages 1–5
The Enemy #7
The End
Charlie Higson
London’s kids face their final stand as a massive battle erupts against Saint George’s army of sickos.
Ages 13–18
To All the Boys I've Loved Before #3
Always and Forever, Lara Jean
Jenny Han
Senior year brings the pressure of college applications and a father’s wedding, leaving Lara Jean to wonder if her relat
Ages 12–18
We Used to Be Friends
Amy Spalding
For the teenager navigating the painful, quiet end of a once-unbreakable bond. This story explores how best friends can
Ages 14–18
Upon the Head of the Goat #2
Grace in the Wilderness
Aranka Siegal
A young girl struggles with the heavy memories of World War II labor camps as she leaves Sweden behind to build a new li
Ages 12–18
The Tenebran Trilogy #3
A Dark Victory
Dave Luckett
For the teen facing a daunting conclusion or a massive transition, this epic finale explores the weight of responsibilit
Ages 12–16
Up the Pier
Helen Cresswell
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds wonder in quiet, forgotten places. A haunting tale of a girl who befr
Ages 8–12
The World's Greatest Animals #1
The World's Greatest Elephant
Ralph Helfer
For the child who shares an unbreakable bond with a pet, this epic true story explores a lifelong friendship that surviv
Ages 6–10
Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi
Phyllis Shalant
Abandoned in a pond, a former pet turtle named Bartleby learns to survive the wild as he treks toward the mysterious pla
Ages 8–12
Looking for Yesterday
Alison Jay
For the child who wishes a favorite day would never end, this story uses whimsical science to teach the value of living
Ages 4–8
Buddy
William Joyce
A New York socialite attempts to raise a gorilla named Buddy in the city, only to realize that some animals belong in th
Ages 6–9
Tristan and Iseult
Rosemary Sutcliff
For the young reader grappling with the weight of expectations and the complexity of conflicting loyalties. A poetic loo
Ages 12–17
On the Volcano
James Nelson
Sixteen-year-old Katie has only ever known her father and their remote cabin, but a long-awaited trip into town reveals
Ages 12–17
Prom Anonymous
Blake Nelson
The quest for the perfect dress and a prom date brings three childhood friends back together for a night of surprising s
Ages 12–17
