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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,622 books
0–3 yrs
566 books
4–7 yrs
900 books
8–11 yrs
696 books
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A World Between Us
Lydia Syson
For the teenager navigating the weight of idealism and the messy realities of conviction. A young nurse discovers hersel
Ages 14–18
Wayward Children #1
Every Heart a Doorway
Seanan McGuire
Nancy returns from a magical land to find a house full of children desperate to go back to their own worlds, only to dis
Ages 14–18
Flash the Dog #2
Go Home Flash
Ruth Paul
Flash the puppy just wants to follow his humans everywhere, digging holes and shaking off dirt until he finally learns h
Ages 2–5
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Off to Kindergarten
Tony Johnston
For the child who wants to bring their whole world to the classroom, this silly rhyming story eases the nerves of starti
Ages 3–6
All About Grief
Lora-Ellen McKinney
For children navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain big feelings and provides practical wa
Ages 5–9
Ellie Learns About Grief
Raina Shepard
For the child navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide provides a safe space to understand and process the
Ages 4–8
Bear in the Air
Susan Meyers
For the child who has ever felt the heartache of losing a favorite toy and needs reassurance that love can lead the way
Ages 3–7
Up in Sister Bay
Charles Ferry
For the teenager grappling with how global events and the approach of adulthood can suddenly shift the ground beneath ev
Ages 12–17
The Horseshoe Trilogies #1
Keeping Faith
Lucy Daniels
When her family's riding school shuts down, Josie fights to secure a peaceful future for Faith, an elderly mare who dese
Ages 8–12
This Story Is for You
Greg Pizzoli
For children navigating the bittersweet feelings of separation or change. This gentle story reassures little ones that f
Ages 3–6
With Lots of Love
Jenny Torres Sanchez
For the child who misses a faraway relative and needs to feel that love transcends distance through familiar smells, tas
Ages 4–8
Tía Fortuna's New Home
Ruth Behar
For the child grappling with the bittersweet nature of change and saying goodbye to a beloved home, this story explores
Ages 4–8
Cat Heaven
Cynthia Rylant
For the child grappling with the loss of a feline friend. This gentle vision of a playful afterlife offers a comforting
Ages 3–8
The Birchbark House #4
Chickadee
Louise Erdrich
Separated from his twin, a young Ojibwe boy must rely on his inner strength and the help of new friends to find his way
Ages 8–12
A Last Goodbye
Elin Kelsey
For the child curious about why things die. This gentle look at animal mourning and the natural cycle of life helps youn
Ages 4–8
Grumpy Goat
Brett Helquist
For the child who struggles with grouchiness or prefers to stay in their shell, this story shows how a little unexpected
Ages 3–7
The Music of the Dolphins
Karen Hesse
Mila was raised by dolphins, but after she is rescued and brought to land, she struggles with the restrictions of human
Ages 9–13
Little Bot and Sparrow
Jake Parker
A discarded robot finds a new life and a deep connection with a kind sparrow as they explore the forest and learn the me
Ages 3–6
Dad is with you everywhere
Ashley Schwab
For the child grappling with the loss or absence of a father. This soothing story offers comfort by showing how a father
Ages 3–8
WeirDo #17
Forever Weird!
Anh Do
Everything is changing now that Bella is moving far away, but Weir is determined to keep the fun alive with a brand new
Ages 7–12
Peter Yarrow's Song Books #1
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Peter Yarrow, Leonard Lipton
For the child noticing that they are outgrowing their favorite toys or the parent navigating the bittersweet transition
Ages 3–7
Sunsets of the West
Tony Johnston
Leaving everything they know behind, a family journeys toward the endless prairie to build a new life under the sunsets
Ages 5–9
Something Sad Happened
Darby A. Strickland
A comforting guide for toddlers and preschoolers processing a loss, using simple language and a biblical foundation to e
Ages 2–5
All About Grief
Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney
For children processing the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain the complex feelings of grief in ways
Ages 5–11
