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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
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The Indian in the Cupboard #1
The Indian in the Cupboard
Lynne Reid Banks
When Omri turns a key in an old medicine cabinet, his plastic toy comes to life, sparking a journey of friendship and th
Ages 8–12
Ranger's Apprentice #11
The Lost Stories
John Flanagan
Centuries after they protected the kingdom, the hidden adventures and phantom battles of the legendary Rangers, Halt and
Ages 10–14
Nothing Sung and Nothing Spoken
Nita Tyndall
In the underground jazz clubs of Nazi-era Berlin, Charlotte and Geli find love and a dangerous spark of rebellion throug
Ages 14–18
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The Gilgamesh Trilogy #3
The Last Quest of Gilgamesh
Ludmila Zeman
King Gilgamesh braves the Sea of Death and scorching deserts to find the secret of eternal life, only to discover that t
Ages 6–12
The Indian in the Cupboard #2
The Return of the Indian
Lynne Reid Banks
Omri uses a magic cupboard to bring back his friend Little Bear, but he soon realizes that people and circumstances have
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever
Everything Changes
Ann M. Martin
For the child facing a big life transition, this gentle story follows two sisters navigating a grandmother's wedding and
Ages 8–12
Dear America #6
Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie
Kristiana Gregory
Chapped lips, blowing dust, and axle grease mark the grueling five-hundred-mile trek toward Oregon as the true dangers o
Ages 8–12
My Dragon Books
Help Your Dragon Overcome Separation Anxiety
Steve Herman
For children who struggle with saying goodbye at school or daycare, this gentle story provides practical coping tools to
Ages 3–8
I Miss You Most
Cassie Hoyt
For the child grappling with the heavy feeling of missing someone special, whether they are far away or gone, this gentl
Ages 4–8
Sesame Street
Hello, Friends!
BuzzPop
Perfect for toddlers learning to navigate social world, this Sesame Street board book helps little ones practice greetin
Ages 1–3
A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration
Cynthia Harmony
For the child navigating the bittersweet emotions of a loved one's seasonal departure and the hopeful wait for their ret
Ages 4–8
Heart in the Pocket
Laurence Bourguignon
For the child who feels nervous about being away from a parent. A comforting story about a little kangaroo who finds the
Ages 3–6
Letters from Bear
Gauthier David
For the child adjusting to a long-distance move or needing to maintain a connection with someone far away.
Ages 4–8
Clementine #3
Clementine's Letter
Sara Pennypacker
For the child who struggles with changes in routine or feels a deep, possessive loyalty to a favorite teacher.
Ages 7–10
A Song for Summer
Eva Ibbotson
For the reader grappling with the shadow of history or seeking a place where music and kindness defy the darkness of the
Ages 12–18
Ditty Bird
Spanish Bedtime Songs
Ditty Bird
For the child who feels left behind or worries about being replaced. This heartwarming journey follows five loyal househ
Ages 5–10
Faraway Island #1
A Faraway Island
Annika Thor
Two sisters flee 1939 Vienna for a remote Swedish island, where they must navigate a new language and cold foster parent
Ages 9–13
The Best Dog in the World
Alice Hoffman
For the child grieving the loss of a pet. This tender story provides a safe space to remember a furry friend and underst
Ages 4–8
The Cookie-Flower Rock Kids #1
Moving Day
Dionna L. Hayden
For the child feeling nervous about a big move. This gentle story helps little ones process the whirlwind of packing box
Ages 4–8
The Red Umbrella
Christina Diaz Gonzalez
For children processing the anxiety of a major move or separation, this story explores the courage it takes to leave hom
Ages 10–14
Covenant #5
Sentinel
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Alexandria must journey into the depths of the Underworld and trust a deadly enemy to release an ancient god before her
Ages 14–18
Dear God, Will I See Them Again?
Ev Parker
A comforting resource for children processing the loss of a pet or loved one through a lens of faith and hope.
Ages 3–8
Earthsea Cycle #6
The Other Wind
Ursula K. Le Guin
The boundary between the living and the dead is crumbling, and a simple mender of pots may be the only one who can save
Ages 12–18
It Won't Ever Be the Same
Korie Leigh
A therapeutic resource for children navigating the heavy emotions of grief and the permanent changes that come after los
Ages 4–8
