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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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Chapter Books
(1128)
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(137)
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(69)
Middle Grade
(68)
Graphic Novels
(50)
Poetry
(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Bird Feeder
Andrew Larsen
For a child witnessing the slow decline of a beloved grandparent, this quiet story offers a way to process change throug
Ages 3–7
Home Is a Window
Stephanie Parsley Ledyard
For the child who is nervous about moving to a new house. This gentle story redefines home as the love and small rituals
Ages 3–7
Grandmother's Pigeon
Louise Erdrich
While Grandmother is away in Greenland, her room reveals a stunning secret: hatchlings of a bird species the world thoug
Ages 4–9
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Sea of Dreams
Dennis Nolan
For the child learning to process the bittersweet end of a perfect day, this wordless wonder captures the magic of creat
Ages 3–8
Angelo
David Macaulay
An elderly plasterer rescues a wounded pigeon he once disliked, sparking a lifelong bond of compassion that transforms t
Ages 5–10
Wishing for Tomorrow
Hilary McKay
For the child who wonders what happens after the fairy tale ends. This story helps readers navigate the bittersweet feel
Ages 8–12
Daughter of the Sea
Berlie Doherty
For the family navigating the bittersweet process of letting a child grow into their true self and finding where they tr
Ages 8–12
Different: A Story of the Spanish Civil War
Mónica Montañés
For the child grappling with the absence of a loved one or trying to make sense of how big historical events change thei
Ages 9–13
Musical Narratives
The Farewell Symphony
Anna Harwell Celenza
Joseph Haydn uses the power of music to stage a clever protest, leading his orchestra in a symphony that sends a message
Ages 6–10
The Crane Wife
Odds Bodkin
For the family discussing how greed can strain our most precious relationships and the importance of honoring our promis
Ages 6–12
Whisper from the Woods
Victoria Wirth
Roots reach out like intertwined hands in this poetic look at a forest family sharing wisdom and saying goodbye to an an
Ages 4–9
The Double Shadow
Sally Gardner
For the reader grappling with the end of childhood innocence as the world changes, this haunting tale explores the blurr
Ages 12–18
Remember Grandma?
Laura Langston
For the child noticing a grandparent starting to forget names or stories. A gentle guide for navigating the changes brou
Ages 4–8
A Faraway Island #2
The Lily Pond
Annika Thor
Thirteen-year-old Stephie must navigate a new school and first love in Sweden while her heart remains with the parents s
Ages 10–14
The Crow and the Tiger
Selest Di Melito
Grief and healing unfold through delicate ink wash illustrations as two unlikely animals form a bond rooted in quiet min
Fritz's Fish
Geraldine Elschner
After rescuing a fish from a flooded street, Fritz must decide if keeping his new friend in a bathtub is better than let
Ages 4–8
Four Feet, Two Sandals
Karen Lynn Williams, Khadra Mohammed
For the child curious about life in different parts of the world or learning about the power of sharing when resources a
Ages 7–10
I Miss You, I Hate This
Sara Saedi
For the teen struggling with isolation or a changing friendship. This novel explores how distance and a global crisis te
Ages 14–18
Modern Retellings #2
Catherine
April Lindner
Catherine falls for a brooding musician and leaves her family behind, while years later her daughter searches for the tr
Ages 14–18
Where the World Ends
Geraldine McCaughrean
For the teen facing a situation that feels like the end of the world, this gripping survival story explores what happens
Ages 12–18
Going Bovine
Libba Bray
Faced with a terminal diagnosis, sixteen-year-old Cameron joins a punk angel and a video-gaming dwarf on a surreal road
Ages 14–18
Warriors: Super Edition #2
Bluestar's Prophecy
Erin Hunter
Bluekit is destined to lead ThunderClan like a blazing fire, but a dark prophecy warns that her greatest enemy might be
Ages 10–14
Wild Willie Mysteries #1
Wild Willie and King Kyle Detectives
Barbara M. Joosse
Willie and his long-distance best friend keep their bond alive by starting a detective agency to spy on the new neighbor
Ages 7–9
Hello Goodbye Dog
Maria Gianferrari
Moose the dog will do anything to stay by Zara’s side, even if it means escaping again and again to follow her wheelchai
Ages 4–8
