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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+
The Good-bye Book
Judith Viorst
Desperate pleas and creative excuses take center stage as a child tries every trick imaginable to stop their parents fro
Ages 3–7
Herbie Jones #6
Herbie Jones Moves On
Suzy Kline
Saying goodbye is hard when your best friend's family plans a big move, but Herbie Jones is finding his own way to handl
Ages 7–10
The Baby-Sitters Club #99
Stacey's Broken Heart
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the painful confusion of a first breakup or a long-distance relationship that is drifting apart
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Hannah and Jack
Mary Nethery
Even though she is far away on vacation with Gramma, Hannah discovers a clever way to stay connected to her favorite com
Ages 4–8
The Goodbye Summer
Crosby Bonsall
Saying goodbye is the hardest thing for Allie to do, but a wise neighbor helps her realize that the best memories stay i
Ages 8–12
The Ghost Sitter
Peni R. Griffin
For the child grappling with the mystery of change and the difficulty of letting go. A gentle ghost story that explores
Ages 8–12
Mortal Engines Quartet #4
A Darkling Plain
Philip Reeve
As the war between Traction Cities nears its end, Wren and Tom find a world-changing secret hidden within the ruins of a
Ages 12–18
The Dinosaur and the Bird: A Tale of Prehistoric Friendship
Richard Ho
An old triceratops and an injured bird share a quiet bond as the world changes forever. Their friendship proves that hop
Ages 4–8
When Blue Met Egg
Lindsay Ward
Blue discovers a mysterious white egg in her nest and takes her new chilly friend on a tour of New York City as the wint
Ages 3–6
A Babysitter for Billy Bear
Miriam Moss
For the child who feels anxious when parents head out for the evening, this comforting story helps ease the transition f
Ages 3–6
Oxford Reading Tree: TreeTops Reflect
Jenna Goes Home
Elen Caldecott
For the child preparing to say goodbye to friends or family after a visit. Help your reader navigate the transition of t
Ages 7–9
Little Golden Books
Frosty the Snowman
Annie North Bedford
For the child learning to embrace seasonal transitions and the magic of a snowy day, even when it is time to say goodbye
Ages 2–6
The Butterfly Lion
Michael Morpurgo
For the child grappling with the pain of separation or the need for a promise kept across a lifetime. A moving tale abou
Ages 8–12
Duck, Death and the Tulip
Wolf Erlbruch
For the child asking big questions about what happens when we die. This gentle story personifies death as a quiet, kind
Ages 5–12
Christopher Mouse: The Tale of a Small Traveller
William Wise
For the child who needs a gentle reminder that life is a journey of many chapters and that finding where you belong ofte
Ages 7–10
When You Were Everything
Ashley Woodfolk
Cleo and Layla used to be inseparable, but sophomore year changes everything. Through two timelines, a story of jazz, Sh
Ages 13–18
All Those Secrets of the World
Jane Yolen
While her father is away at war, four-year-old Janie moves to the Chesapeake Bay and discovers a secret about the world
Ages 4–8
What Rosa Brought
Jacob Sager Weinstein
For the child who needs to understand how memories and love stay with us even when we must leave our physical home and b
Ages 4–8
At the End of the World
Nadia Mikail
For the teenager grappling with big questions about what truly matters when time is running out. This moving journey exp
Ages 13–18
The Things You Kiss Goodbye
Leslie Connor
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a family tragedy while trapped in a relationship that doesn't feel right
Ages 14–18
Pumpkin Jack
Will Hubbell
When Halloween ends, Tim leaves his rotting pumpkin in the garden, only to watch a new life sprout from the soil in a be
Ages 4–8
Beyond The Blue Forest
Ildiko Hankoszky
Anton travels through a magical forest with a wise guide to meet creatures that help him understand his sadness after lo
Ages 4–9
Best Friends Forever
Beverly Patt
The sun will come out tomorrow for Annie, an optimistic orphan whose spirited journey through New York City has become a
Ages 7–10
The Old Woman Who Named Things
Cynthia Rylant
For the person hesitant to open their heart after experiencing loss. A gentle story about finding the courage to love an
Ages 4–9
