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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 Friend Called Anne
Jacqueline van Maarsen, Carol Ann Lee
For the child who has heard of Anne Frank and wants to understand the human heart behind the history through the eyes of
Ages 10–14
Queenie, One of the Family
Bob Graham
Caitlin and her parents rescue a hen from a lake and bring her home, learning that the bond of family remains even after
Ages 4–8
Our Canadian Girl: Elizabeth #4
Wide as Wings
Anne Laurel Carter
In 1762 Nova Scotia, Elizabeth balances the joy of a new brother with the heartbreaking fear that her Acadian friend wil
Ages 8–12
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Kidnapping Mr Tubbs
Don Schellie
For the teenager grappling with the aging of a loved one or looking to understand the weight of responsibility and the b
Ages 12–16
We Had to Be Brave: Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child grappling with the weight of global history or feeling isolated by large-scale changes, these true stories
Ages 10–14
Gentle Ben
Walt Morey
A young boy and a bear form an inseparable bond amidst the wild, rugged landscapes of the Alaskan Territory.
Ages 8–12
The Summer of Us
Cecilia Vinesse
A celebratory European rail trip becomes a messy web of old secrets as five friends face their final two weeks together
Ages 12–18
Gooney Bird Greene #4
Gooney Bird Is So Absurd
Lois Lowry
For the creative child who loves to stand out, this story explores how to express big feelings through poetry when a fav
Ages 6–9
Jackaby #4
The Dire King
William Ritter
For the reader grappling with the weight of responsibility and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes as they transition int
Ages 12–18
Eerie-on-Sea #5
Mermedusa
Thomas Taylor
Legendary monsters emerge as Herbert and Violet set sail for a dangerous island to uncover the final, deepest secrets of
Ages 8–12
Letting Swift River Go
Jane Yolen
As the Swift River towns are flooded to create a reservoir, young Sally watches her community disappear and learns to ca
Ages 6–10
The Losers at the Center of the Galaxy
Mary Winn Heider
For siblings finding their way back to each other after a parent's sudden departure, this quirky mystery blends sci-fi w
Ages 8–12
The Arthurian Trilogy #3
The Road to Camlann
Rosemary Sutcliff
The scheming Mordred plots against King Arthur, dragging the Queen and Sir Lancelot into scandal. Witness the tragic dow
Ages 11–16
The Swift Boys & Me
Kody Keplinger
For the child navigating the ripple effects of a neighbor's family crisis, this story explores how friendship changes wh
Ages 8–12
Seven Kisses in a Row
Patricia MacLachlan
For children navigating the disruption of a parent's business trip, this gentle story shows how routines can keep famili
Ages 6–9
Always My Dad
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
A young girl cherishes every moment of a special summer spent with her brothers and her father at their grandparents' fa
Ages 5–9
What Amanda Saw
Naomi Lazard
On the very last night of summer vacation, Amanda discovers her cat is slipping away to attend a secret and mysterious c
Ages 4–8
The Golden Hamster Saga #5
Freddy's Final Quest
Dietlof Reiche
Freddy the golden hamster travels back in time to ancient Assyria, where he must escape crusaders and experience life in
Ages 8–12
Little Heroes' Tales
Kristina Munvez
For children navigating the big emotions of everyday life, from nighttime jitters to the sting of jealousy or the ache o
Ages 3–7
The Skylarks' War #2
The Swallows' Flight
Hilary McKay
For the young reader beginning to understand that history has two sides, this story explores how war impacts children on
Ages 10–14
What Momma Says...About Grief
Charlene Helm
For children facing the confusion and sadness of loss, this gentle guide provides practical tools and emotional strategi
Ages 4–9
Sitting Bull Remembers
Ann Turner
For the child grappling with the idea that some traditions and ways of life change over time, and for those learning abo
Ages 6–10
Puma and Kiwi, the Sibling Cats
Theresa Gomez
Two kitten siblings brave storms and rushing rivers as they learn that home isn't a place, but the courage they find in
Ages 6–10
Bear Island
Matthew Cordell
For the child processing a difficult loss and finding their way back to joy through the quiet healing power of nature an
Ages 4–9
