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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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9–12
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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 Leaving Morning
Angela Johnson
For the child preparing to move away from everything they know. This gentle story captures the bittersweet wait between
Ages 3–7
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
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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
Owl Babies
Martin Waddell
For the child who feels anxious when a parent leaves the room, this gentle story provides reassurance that Mommy always
Ages 2–5
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Meg Medina
For the child facing the bittersweet reality of a best friend moving away, this story offers comfort and a way to proces
Ages 5–8
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
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
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
The Railway Series #42
Thomas and His Friends
Christopher Awdry
For the child who loves the steady rhythm of the rails and finding their place in a group, this collection offers gentle
Ages 3–7
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
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Kate DiCamillo
A vain china rabbit is separated from the girl who loves him, beginning a long journey that will break his heart and eve
Ages 7–12
Blossom and the Firefly, The
Sherri L. Smith
For the reader grappling with heavy questions of duty, sacrifice, and finding beauty when the future feels uncertain or
Ages 12–18
Finding Winnie #1
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
Lindsay Mattick
A veterinarian rescues a bear cub in 1914 and brings her to the front lines of WWI, beginning a journey that eventually
Ages 4–9
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
John Boyne
For parents seeking to discuss the human cost of history, this haunting fable explores how innocence and friendship can
Ages 12–17
Rascal
Sterling North
A boy and his pet raccoon share a carefree summer of adventure in a small Midwestern town just as a world at war begins
Ages 8–14
Vampire Academy #3
Shadow Kiss
Richelle Mead
For teens grappling with the weight of responsibility and the haunting echo of loss while trying to protect those they l
Ages 14–18
Daisy the Dog #1
A Ball for Daisy
Chris Raschka
Daisy’s world feels blue after her favorite red ball is destroyed, capturing the heavy sadness and quiet recovery that c
Ages 3–7
