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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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Caraval #3
Finale
Stephanie Garber
Coronations, enchanted sleeps, and a dangerous competition for marriage bring the Caraval saga to a close where every he
Ages 13–18
My Brother in the Sky
Courtney Anderson
For the child navigating the profound sadness of losing a sibling and finding ways to stay connected through memory and
Ages 4–9
I Love You Bigger Than The Sky
Michelle Robinson
A comforting bear family helps explain the heavy feelings of goodbye, showing how love continues to grow even when someo
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Wake Me in Spring
James Preller
Mouse feels the weight of a lonely winter approaching as his best friend Bear prepares to huddle down for a long, snowy
Ages 3–7
We Are Inevitable
Gayle Forman
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and grief while trying to find their own path thro
Ages 14–18
Ms. Bixby's Last Day
John David Anderson
For the child grappling with the news that a favorite teacher or mentor is seriously ill, this story honors the profound
Ages 8–12
Departure Time
Truus Matti
For the child grappling with the 'in-between' feelings of a parent being away, this surreal journey explores the thin li
Ages 10–14
Red Kite, Blue Kite
Ji-li Jiang
For children navigating the heartache of being apart from a loved one, this story offers a beautiful metaphor for stayin
Ages 5–9
Where the Steps Were
Andrea Cheng
For children navigating the bittersweet changes of school demolition and the evolving bonds of a close-knit group of fri
Ages 8–12
Don't Go!
Jane Breskin Zalben
For the toddler or preschooler struggling with the transition to daycare or school. This gentle story validates the big
Ages 2–5
The Masterpiece Adventures #1
The Miniature World of Marvin & James
Elise Broach
For the child feeling lonely or anxious when a best friend goes away on vacation, this story explores staying connected
Ages 6–9
Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan, Eric Fan
For the child learning that loving something sometimes means letting it go. A gentle exploration of responsibility and t
Ages 4–8
The Sea Serpent and Me
Dashka Slater
For the child learning that loving something sometimes means letting it go. This gentle tale follows a girl caring for a
Ages 4–8
The Secrets of Droon #34
In the City of Dreams
Tony Abbott
The magical journey through the hidden world of Droon reaches its epic conclusion as friends face their final, most dang
Ages 7–10
Mitchell Is Moving
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
A dinosaur’s big move feels like a grand adventure until he realizes his new house is missing the most important thing o
Ages 4–8
The Goodbye Book
Todd Parr
For children processing the difficult emotions of loss and separation, this gentle guide validates every feeling while o
Ages 2–6
The Children of Willesden Lane
Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen
A concert pianist shares the moving story of her mother’s journey through World War II and the healing power of a musica
Ages 8–12
The Underland Chronicles #5
Gregor and the Code of Claw
Suzanne Collins
A deadly prophecy looms over Gregor as he faces a final war against an army of rats to save his family and the city of R
Ages 9–14
Hurry, Kate, or You'll Be Late!
Janice N. Harrington
Kate and her daddy wave to street cleaners and greet neighbors on the way to preschool, but a giant goodbye hug is the r
Ages 3–5
The Land of Stories #6
Worlds Collide
Chris Colfer
Fairy tale heroes and villains spill into the streets of New York City, forcing twins Alex and Conner into a final battl
Ages 8–12
Star of Fear, Star of Hope
Jo Hoestlandt
Soft, muted paintings capture an elderly woman's bittersweet memories of a lost childhood friend during the German occup
Ages 7–10
Nissa #1
The Year of the Sawdust Man
A. LaFaye
Eleven-year-old Nissa tries to find her footing in a 1933 Louisiana town after her mother leaves and her father begins t
Ages 9–12
The Fairies of Sunflower Grove #2
Bella
P.J. Ryan
For the teenager navigating the intense pain of a first heartbreak and the hollow feeling of being left behind by someon
Ages 12–18
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants #4
Forever in Blue
Ann Brashares
For teens navigating the bittersweet transition to adulthood, this final summer explores how friendships evolve when liv
Ages 14–18
