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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
13+
Peter Pan #2
Peter Pan
J.M. Barrie
Neverland comes to life through interactive maps, a rotating croc o clock, and Peters own removable shadow in this lavis
Ages 8–12
Shelter Pet Squad #3
Paloma
Cynthia Lord
Young volunteer Suzannah falls for a homeless puppy named Paloma, but she must find the strength to prepare her new frie
Ages 6–9
Iguana Miss You!
Sandra Boynton
For when a special person in your life is moving away. A poetic iguana helps express the bittersweet feelings of saying
Ages 4–11
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Sona Sharma #2
Wish Me Luck
Chitra Soundar
Sona is determined to keep her favorite teacher from moving away after her wedding, even if it means trying to find a bi
Ages 6–9
A Place Called Ugly
Avi
Fourteen-year-old Owen refuses to leave his family's summer cottage, taking a defiant stand against the developers who w
Ages 10–14
The Boys in the Back Row
Mike Jung
Matt and Eric plan a daring, unauthorized mission to a comics convention to celebrate their friendship one last time bef
Ages 10–14
Orpheline: A Mermaid Lost and Found Story
Katelyn Aronson
Cora loves the tiny mermaid she found after a storm, but a whispering shell reminds her that her new friend has a home i
Ages 4–8
Sweethearts
Sara Zarr
The ache of losing someone you love takes center stage in this emotional story about moving through deep grief.
Ages 14–18
Cirque Du Freak #9
Killers of the Dawn
Darren Shan
Cornered by an angry mob and the police, Darren and his vampire allies must face a final, bloody confrontation against t
Ages 12–17
The Mennyms #5
Mennyms Alive
Sylvia Waugh
A family of life-sized rag dolls awakens in a new home, only to realize their eccentric new caretaker is beginning to su
Ages 9–12
Cryptid Kids #1
The Bawk-ness Monster
Sara Goetter, Natalie Riess
Before she moves away, Penny and her friends must find the half-chicken sea monster that once saved her life and protect
Ages 8–12
Sweep #14
Full Circle
Cate Tiernan
Standing at a crossroads, a young witch must gather her strength to leave the past behind and walk into an uncertain fut
Ages 12–17
Safe Return
Catherine Dexter
A young Swedish orphan waits by the sea during a fierce storm, hoping for the safe arrival of her aunt in this tender st
Ages 8–11
Goodbye Brings Hello: A Book of Firsts
Dianne White
Saying goodbye to a tricycle or a swing is hard, but it makes room for the exciting hello of a first bicycle or the firs
Ages 3–7
Things that Go Away
Béatrice Alemagna
Leaves fall and bubbles pop, but the bond between a parent and child remains through every change in this warm, playful
Ages 4–8
Our Tree Named Steve
Alan Zweibel
A father writes a letter to his kids, sharing the heartfelt history of Steve, the beloved backyard tree who grew up righ
Ages 4–8
The Long Ride Home
Stephanie Graegin
Nostalgic, muted illustrations capture the quiet, heavy feeling that lingers when a best friend has to move far away.
Ages 4–8
Leaving Emma
Nancy Steele Brokaw
With her best friend moving away and her father working abroad, fifth-grader Emma relies on Great-Aunt Grace to help her
Ages 8–12
Dogs of World War II #1
Duke
Kirby Larson
Hobie wants to help his father come home from World War II, so he makes the heartbreaking choice to loan his beloved dog
Ages 8–12
The Hello, Goodbye Window
Norton Juster
For children who share a deep bond with their grandparents, this story captures the magic and comfort found in simple vi
Ages 3–7
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #31
Karen's Ducklings
Ann M. Martin
For the child learning that loving something sometimes means letting it go. Karen discovers the joy and responsibility o
Ages 7–9
The Mantlemass Chronicles #7
Harrow and Harvest
Barbara Willard
For the young person grappling with the end of an era or the loss of a family home, this powerful finale explores findin
Ages 12–18
Pocket Kisses
Willa Perlman
Lift the flaps to find hidden kisses for snack time, bedtime, and boo-boos, so a mother's love stays close even when she
Ages 2–4
Making a Friend
Alison McGhee
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet nature of change, this gentle story shows how something loved can sta
Ages 4–8
