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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(1128)
Young Adult
(137)
Picture Books
(69)
Middle Grade
(68)
Graphic Novels
(50)
Poetry
(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Baby-Sitters Club #13
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye
Ann M. Martin
The members of the Baby-Sitters Club face a difficult milestone when they must prepare for a beloved best friend to move
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #88
Farewell Dawn
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating a major life transition or saying goodbye to a close-knit group of friends.
Ages 8–12
The Day We Didn't Go Back to School
Thaïs Hunter
The Day We Didn't Go Back to School is a poignant look at how lives change during conflict for families dealing with sep
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Sort of Forever
Sally Warner
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a best friend's serious illness. This story honors the deep bond betwee
Ages 9–13
Walter Had a Best Friend
Deborah Underwood
For the child who feels the quiet ache of a friendship fading away. This gentle story validates the sadness of drifting
Ages 4–8
Sirena
Donna Jo Napoli
Sirena the mermaid abandons her sisters' deadly games for a lonely island, where she falls for a stranded Greek warrior
Ages 13–18
The Silver Path
Christine Harris
For the child feeling the ache of a parent being far away, this story offers a lyrical way to stay connected through the
Ages 5–8
The Last Day of Kindergarten
Nancy Loewen
For the child who is feeling both excited and a little sad about finishing their very first year of school and moving on
Ages 4–6
Jupiter Kids Story Books
Joey Takes A Stand
Jupiter Kids
For the child grappling with the pain of separation or the heavy realities of the world, this classic tale explores the
Ages 9–14
I Cant Stop Worrying!
Kelly McMahon Brown
A young prince travels across the stars to Earth, discovering profound truths about love, loss, and the beauty of friend
Ages 8–12
The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden
Heather Smith
After a tsunami carries his father away, Makio finds a way to move through his silent grief by visiting a mysterious, un
Ages 6–9
Amelia's Notebook #29
Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook
Marissa Moss
Amelia documents the gossip, crushes, and big transitions of her final middle school days in a journal that looks just l
Ages 9–12
The Summer I Turned Pretty #3
We'll Always Have Summer
Jenny Han
Belly faces a heart-wrenching choice at college when a devastating mistake forces her to decide which brother truly hold
Ages 12–18
Here and There, Loving You Always
Beverly Reynolds
For children experiencing separation anxiety due to travel, work, or divorce, this rhyming book provides a soothing remi
Ages 2–7
Julie of the Wolves
Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Jean Craighead George
For the child who needs help understanding that loving someone sometimes means letting them go, even when it hurts.
Ages 4–8
When the Baby-Sitter Comes
Shawna Rae Meyer
For the child who feels a little nervous about staying home with a new person while parents go out.
Ages 2–5
The Friends #1
Friends
Helme Heine
For the child who loves their playmates but needs a gentle reminder that even best friends have to say goodbye at the en
Ages 3–7
Sophie's Squash #1
Sophie's Squash
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child who forms deep bonds with unconventional objects, this story helps little ones navigate the complex feelin
Ages 3–7
Max and the Tag-Along Moon
Floyd Cooper
For the child who misses a loved one the moment they say goodbye. This soothing story reassures children that family lov
Ages 3–7
The Maze Runner #3
The Death Cure
James Dashner
Thomas recalls the secrets WICKED tried to erase and risks everything for his friends as the final, deadly test of the G
Ages 12–18
Cirque Du Freak #1
A Living Nightmare
Darren Shan
A young boy finds his life changed forever when he is pulled into a dark and dangerous world of vampires.
Ages 10–15
Red Glass
Laura Resau
For children navigating complex family bonds and the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to someone they love as they
Ages 12–16
Tom's Midnight Garden
Philippa Pearce
Tom’s boring vacation transforms every night when he discovers a secret garden and the mysterious people who lived in hi
Ages 8–12
Gemma Doyle #3
The Sweet Far Thing
Libba Bray
Gemma Doyle balances her life at Spence Academy with the dangerous magic of the realms as she prepares for her debut in
Ages 14–18
