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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+
Remnants #1
The Mayflower Project
K. A. Applegate
An asteroid the size of New Jersey is screaming toward Earth, forcing Jobs and his family to face a terrifying question:
Ages 10–14
Laika
Nick Abadzis
An abandoned puppy, a driven engineer, and a caring technician are linked forever by the Soviet space program and a hist
Ages 12–18
How I Live Now
Meg Rosoff
A dreamy English summer of cousins, dogs, and first love is shattered when a sudden war lands right on the family's door
Ages 13–18
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12–18 yrs
420 books
When Summer Ends
Susi Gregg Fowler
Saying goodbye to summer is hard, but a young girl finds comfort in the cozy magic and new adventures that arrive with t
Ages 3–7
A New Year's Reunion
Yu Li-Qiong
Maomao cherishes every moment of sticky rice balls and dragon dances during the one special week each year her father re
Ages 3–8
The Snowman #2
The Snowman and the Snowdog
Hilary Audus, Joanna Harrison
On a cold winter's day, a boy's Snowman and Snowdog magically come to life to whisk him away on a breathtaking midnight
Ages 3–7
Obie Tales #1
Don't Be Gone Long
Celina Moser Baginski
For the toddler or preschooler who feels nervous when saying goodbye at daycare or home. A soothing reassurance that par
Ages 2–5
George and the Dragon #1
The Egg
M.P. Robertson
For the child learning that loving someone sometimes means letting them go. A gentle story about nurturing a friend and
Ages 4–8
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina LaCour
For the child feeling the empty space left behind when a parent travels, this tender story validates the ache of missing
Ages 3–7
Staying with a Babysitter
Dawn Sirett
Help your toddler or preschooler navigate the first-time nerves of staying with a babysitter through clear photos and re
Ages 2–5
Seven Days of You
Cecilia Vinesse
With only one week left before moving away from Tokyo, Sophia reconnects with a boy from her past for a final run of cit
Ages 12–18
We Are Best Friends
Aliki
Saying goodbye is hard when Peter moves away, but Robert finds that his heart has enough room for new friends and old on
Ages 4–8
Pip and Egg
David Litchfield, Alex Latimer
For the child grappling with the reality that friends sometimes grow in different directions. A beautiful exploration of
Ages 3–7
Gator and Friends #2
Duck
Randy Cecil
For the child who feels stuck in their current circumstances while dreaming of more, or a parent preparing for the bitte
Ages 3–7
Alvin
What Alvin Wanted
Holly Keller
Libby and Sam try every toy and trick to cheer up baby Alvin, only to realize that what he needs isn't something they ca
Ages 3–6
Dragonkeeper #3
Dragon Moon
Carole Wilkinson
Ping must protect the restless young dragon Kai on a dangerous journey to an ancient haven, where she learns the true me
Ages 9–13
Eleanor #1
Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie
Julie Sternberg
For the child navigating the heartache of a favorite person moving away, this gentle verse novel honors the big feelings
Ages 7–10
Hello Genius
Penguin Misses Mom
Michael Dahl
For the toddler who feels a big ache in their heart when Mom says goodbye. This gentle board book offers reassurance tha
Ages 2–4
Artemis Fowl #8
The Last Guardian
Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl must stop a power-crazed pixie from raising an army of dead warriors and using his own four-year-old twin b
Ages 10–14
Vet Volunteers #5
Say Good-bye
Laurie Halse Anderson
After a beloved therapy dog falls ill, Zoe must find the strength to train her own puppy to carry on the work of bringin
Ages 8–12
The Seal Mother
Mordicai Gerstein
For children navigating the bittersweet feeling of loving someone while letting them be who they truly are. A gentle exp
Ages 5–9
Ivy Takes Care
Rosemary Wells
Lonely after her best friend leaves for the summer, Ivy finds new purpose in the Southwest sun by caring for a stubborn
Ages 8–12
The Snowman's Path
Helena Clare Pittman
Nathan follows a magical snowman on his secret nightly rounds and discovers a special way to bring him joy before the wi
Ages 4–8
Jim and His Friends #15
See You in Second Grade!
Miriam Cohen
A sunny beach picnic marks the end of an era as a group of friends says a fond goodbye to first grade and prepares for t
Ages 5–8
