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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Blossom and Boo: A Story About Best Friends
Dawn Apperley
For the child feeling anxious about a friend being away, this tender story helps little ones understand that true bonds
Ages 2–5
Sway
Amber McRee Turner
Ten-year-old Cass finds magic and creativity in her supposedly boring father during a summer road trip after her idolize
Ages 8–12
The Luxe #4
Splendor
Anna Godbersen
Scandalous secrets and royal ambitions collide in Gilded Age Manhattan as the Holland girls realize that a life of luxur
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Are You Listening?
Tillie Walden
Two strangers on a road trip through West Texas find themselves in a landscape where the lines between reality and memor
Ages 14–18
Waiting for the Magic
Patricia MacLachlan
Separation feels a little easier when four dogs and a cat join the family to help fill the quiet house with life and mag
Ages 7–10
Who Loves Ronan
Who Loves Mee Art
For the child who needs a gentle reminder of the big circle of people who care for them. This personalized story reinfor
Ages 0–5
The Dam Keeper #3
Return from the Shadows
Robert Kondo, Dice Tsutsumi
For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility or searching for hope when the world feels dark and overwhelmi
Ages 8–12
Dinofours
I'll Always Come Back!
Steve Metzger
For the child who feels nervous when saying goodbye at the classroom door, this gentle story provides the constant reass
Ages 2–5
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 #1
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
I Love You With All My Heart
Noris Kern
For the little one who needs a gentle reminder that they are cherished, this soothing Arctic journey explores how love l
Ages 2–5
Defy the Stars #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
Sock on the Loose
Conor McGlauflin
For the child who wonders what happens to the things they lose. This playful story explores the pull of curiosity and th
Ages 4–8
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
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 #1
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
