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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,621 books
0–3 yrs
566 books
4–7 yrs
900 books
8–11 yrs
696 books
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Chapter Books
(1128)
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(137)
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(69)
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(68)
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(50)
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(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Little Bear
Father Bear Comes Home
Else Holmelund Minarik
For the child eagerly awaiting a parent's return from work or travel, this gentle classic explores the imaginative wonde
Ages 4–8
Emily's Balloon
Komako Sakai
A round, light-as-air balloon becomes a little girl's silent companion, glowing like the moon in this quiet story of fri
Ages 2–5
The Magic Shop #2
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher
Bruce Coville
For the child who expresses themselves through art and needs to navigate the bittersweet growth of a first major respons
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
391 books
Goodbye, Hello #1
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
Kenard Pak
A young girl walks through the forest and town, sharing friendly goodbyes with flowers and creatures as summer fades int
Ages 3–7
Good-bye, Bear
Jane Chapman
For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one. A gentle exploration of how memories help us heal when a dear frie
Ages 3–7
Maizon #1
Last Summer with Maizon
Jacqueline Woodson
Eleven-year-old Margaret faces a summer of sudden change as she navigates the grief of losing her father while her best
Ages 8–12
Small in the City
Sydney Smith
Navigate the bustling city through the eyes of a small boy as he searches for his lost cat, offering gentle advice on fi
Ages 4–8
The Space Between Lost and Found
Sandy Stark-McGinnis
Determined to give her mother one last happy memory after an Alzheimer's diagnosis, Cassie risks everything on a secret
Ages 8–12
Messenger and Thieves #2
A Leaf of Faith
J. Suthern Hicks
Seth and Melissa enter a foreign world where truth is relative and evil thrives, aided only by their faith and a few hel
Ages 4–8
7 Days of Seven
D. B. McNicol
Rock fairies and tree sprites help children tackle real-world hurdles like bullying and missing parents across seven mag
Ages 8–12
I'll See You when the Moon is Full
Susi Gregg Fowler
When Abe’s father leaves for a trip, a simple promise keeps them connected: they will be together again by the time the
Ages 3–7
The Ever Afters #4
Of Enemies and Endings
Shelby Bach
The Snow Queen is closing in on Ever After School, and Rory must decide if she is strong enough to save her family and f
Ages 8–12
When Lola Visits
Michelle Sterling
For the child who cherishes the sensory magic of summer and the bittersweet feeling of a beloved relative's visit coming
Ages 4–8
One for the Murphys
Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Carley uses humor to protect herself until the Murphys show her a stable home life, forcing her to decide what it truly
Ages 10–14
A Scarf For Keiko
Ann Malaspina
When his friend Keiko is sent to an internment camp, Sam must decide if he has the courage to show his support despite t
Ages 6–10
The Story of Bodri
Hédi Fried
For the child asking their first questions about history's hard chapters, this gentle story uses the bond between a girl
Ages 6–10
Some Days He Growled
Nicole Kimball Ostrowski
A gentle introduction to identifying the cycle of mistreatment and manipulation in relationships, helping children recog
Ages 5–10
Mummy & Daddy Love Me
Neo Marti
Moving between two homes is a big adjustment, but this guided journal offers a space for children to process their feeli
Ages 5–11
Gotta Go, Buffalo
Haily Meyers, Kevin Meyers
For the toddler who needs a playful way to navigate transitions and departures. This rhythmic board book turns saying go
Ages 0–3
Dust Bowl Trilogy #2
Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck
For those seeking to understand the deep bonds of loyalty and the heavy weight of responsibility when caring for a vulne
Ages 13–18
A Packet of Seeds
Deborah Hopkinson
Moving west is hard for Annie’s mother, but a simple gift of flower seeds helps a new prairie house finally start to fee
Ages 4–9
I Never Knew Your Name
Sherry Garland
For the adolescent processing a tragic loss in the community. This poignant story helps older children navigate the comp
Ages 10–15
Hazel and Twig #1
The Lost Egg
Brenna Burns Yu
For the child who loves to bring home treasures from nature and needs a gentle lesson on why some things belong in the w
Ages 3–7
Serafina #4
Serafina and the Seven Stars
Robert Beatty
Serafina patrols the grand halls of Biltmore alone, fearing that a nameless terror is haunting the estate while she doub
Ages 9–13
