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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+
Amulet #9
Waverider
Kazu Kibuishi
Emily finally masters her stone's power to defend Alledia, while Prince Trellis returns home to confront a fraud who sto
Ages 8–12
The Little Prince & the Rose
Jane Rollason
A tiny prince leaves his small planet and his lonely rose behind to journey through the stars and meet new people in thi
Ages 6–9
Clementine #7
Completely Clementine
Sara Pennypacker
Clementine is not ready for a new baby, her dad eating meat, or saying goodbye to third grade, but life is changing fast
Ages 7–10
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Amelia Rules! #2
Superheroes
Jimmy Gownley
Middle school gets complicated as Amelia deals with a moving aunt, a friend's dark secret, and a classmate determined to
Ages 8–12
Irish Folklore Trilogy #2
Song of the Sea
Tomm Moore, Samuel Sattin
Ben must journey through Celtic myth to help his sister Saoirse, a mute selkie, save faerie creatures from the goddess M
Ages 8–12
Everneath #1
Everneath
Brodi Ashton
Nikki Beckett has only six months to reclaim her life on the surface before the shadows of the Everneath pull her back i
Ages 13–18
Confetti Kids #10
The Protest
Samantha Thornhill
For the child grappling with the bittersweet nature of change and the difficulty of letting go of something magical or b
Ages 5–10
The Sibling I'll Meet Someday
Megan Howell
For parents looking to comfort a child after the loss of an unborn baby through a faith-based lens, offering reassurance
Ages 3–8
Train I Ride
Paul Mosier
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loss while navigating a new, uncertain future. This story follows Mayo'
Ages 10–14
A poem for missie
Elizabeth Louisa Mullen
Gentle poems written for a beloved senior dog named Missie offer a quiet place to reflect on the long life and final goo
Ages 5–12
Nancy Tillman's World
Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You
Nancy Tillman
For children who need reassurance that their parent's love follows them everywhere, from the top of a mountain to the de
Ages 0–4
And What Comes After a Thousand?
Anette Bley
For the child grappling with the loss of a grandparent or elderly friend, this gentle story uses the vastness of numbers
Ages 4–8
I Love to Go to Daycare
Shelley Admont
Jimmy the bunny feels nervous about his first day of daycare, but a friendly teddy bear helps him find the courage to fa
Ages 2–5
The Little Yellow Leaf
Carin Berger
For the child hesitant to try something new or move on to the next chapter. A gentle, poetic story about finding the cou
Ages 3–7
Rumi: Poet of Joy and Love
Rashin Kheiriyeh
For children processing the loss of a friend or discovering the beauty of poetry: a lush introduction to Rumi's journey
Ages 4–9
Wishing Season
Anica Mrose Rissi
For the child navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a loved one, this story offers a tender look at healing
Ages 8–12
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
Shadow
Michael Morpurgo
For the child grappling with the scale of historical conflict or the pain of being separated from someone they love, hum
Ages 9–14
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
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen
For the child grappling with the idea that love and change often require sacrifice, or those discovering that life does
Ages 8–12
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
A Little Princess #2
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
