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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+
Flora's Wish
Fiona Halliday
For the child struggling with big changes or the loss of something special. This gentle story helps little ones understa
Ages 4–8
Promise Is a Promise, A
Knister
Bruno the marmot is heartbroken after blowing away the seeds of his dandelion friend, only to learn that nature has a be
Ages 3–7
A Friend Would Say Goodbye
Michol M. Whitney
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to a friend or family member while cherishi
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Laura's Star #1
Laura's Star
Klaus Baumgart
For the child learning to let go of something they love, this gentle story explores the beauty of caring for a friend wh
Ages 3–7
Close to You from Far Away
Erica Root
For the child adjusting to physical distance from a loved one, this book offers comfort by highlighting the invisible he
Ages 3–7
Rosa's Song
Helena Ku Rhee
For the child struggling with the quiet emptiness left behind after a best friend moves away. A gentle story about keepi
Ages 4–8
Just Now I Feel #1
Just Now I Feel Angry
Adrian Laurent
Big, stormy emotions take center stage as a girl tries to find her footing and heal her heart after a sudden, devastatin
Ages 12–18
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants #3
Girls in Pants
Ann Brashares
Lena, Tibby, Bridget, and Carmen face their last summer together before college, leaning on their shared bond as they pr
Ages 13–18
Good Answers to Tough Questions
Change and Moving
Joy Berry
Leaving one home for another brings big feelings and new challenges that are easier to handle with a bit of understandin
Ages 3–7
The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever
Mary Anne's Big Break-Up
Ann M. Martin
An 11-year-old orphan named Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables by mistake and must find her place with the Cuthberts a
Ages 8–12
Death-Cast #1
They Both Die at the End
Adam Silvera
Mateo and Rufus just received the call that they will die today. Through the Last Friend app, these two strangers meet t
Ages 14–18
Sometimes Love
Katrina Moore
For the child facing a big move or saying goodbye to a parent, this story provides comfort during the many transitions o
Ages 3–7
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
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
Compendium of Caring
Caring
Kobi Yamada
An elven mage embarks on a poignant journey to the resting place of souls, seeking a final reunion with a fallen comrade
Ages 12–18
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
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
