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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+
WeirDo #20
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
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Peter Yarrow
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
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12–18 yrs
420 books
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
Love, Mama
Jeanette Bradley
Even when an ocean separates them, a young penguin feels the warmth of his mother’s love through a special note until th
Ages 2–5
The Voyage of the Frog
Gary Paulsen
For the young person navigating the heavy waves of losing a loved one and discovering the strength they never knew they
Ages 10–14
The Littlest Angel
Charles Tazewell
For the child struggling to fit in or grieving what they left behind. A young angel learns that his humble earthly treas
Ages 5–10
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
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
Scholastic Junior Classics #15
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Ellen Miles
Lizzie and Charles meet Princess, a very pampered poodle who needs just the right forever home to suit her royal persona
Ages 7–10
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
