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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Bad Guys #20
The Bad Guys in One Last Thing
Aaron Blabey
The world's most notorious wannabe heroes return for one final high-stakes mission to prove that even the baddest guys c
Ages 7–10
The Boy who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair
Lara Williamson
Becket sets out to heal his broken family with an armchair full of stories, a pet snail, and a wish for a thousand paper
Ages 9–12
The Stranded Whale
Jane Yolen
While a Maine town works to rescue a beached whale, young Sally stays by the creature's side to offer quiet words of com
Ages 5–9
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420 books
Jake Maddox Sports Stories #1
Touchdown Triumph
Jake Maddox
Just as Oliver finally finds success on his new middle school football team, he learns his Army family has to move again
Ages 8–12
Jake Maddox Sports Stories #11
Cheer Choice
Jake Maddox
Colleen is heartbroken when her best friend moves away, but sadness turns to betrayal when she discovers her old partner
Ages 8–12
The Mennyms #4
Mennyms Alone
Sylvia Waugh
The Mennyms are a family of life-size rag dolls living a quiet life in England, until their grandfather has a chilling v
Ages 8–12
Into the Forest
Anthony Browne
A young boy journeys through a mysterious forest to visit his grandmother, carrying a cake and his worries in a story th
Ages 5–9
My Side of the Mountain #3
Frightful's Mountain
Jean Craighead George
Sam Gribley must release his beloved falcon into the wild, leaving Frightful to navigate the dangers of migration and su
Ages 8–12
Friedrich
Hans Peter Richter
Two boys and their families navigate daily life in 1930s Germany as the shadows of Hitler's rise to power begin to chang
Ages 10–15
Dogger
Shirley Hughes
For the child experiencing the profound sadness of losing a favorite toy. This classic tale explores big feelings of los
Ages 3–7
The Puppy Place #32
Goldie
Ellen Miles
For the family preparing to welcome a new pet or navigating the bittersweet process of fostering, this story explores th
Ages 7–10
The Baby-Sitters Club #119
Stacey's Ex-Boyfriend
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the bittersweet reality of first heartbreaks and the tricky social waters of seeing an old flam
Ages 8–12
The Puppy Place #3
Shadow
Ellen Miles
For the child who needs a boost in bravery, this story shows how patience and kindness can help a shy new pet feel safe
Ages 6–9
The Puppy Place #63
Donut
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves dogs and is learning about the big responsibility of caring for a pet, especially the bitterswee
Ages 7–10
The Puppy Place #31
Molly
Ellen Miles
For the family preparing to welcome a new furry friend or exploring the responsibilities of pet ownership through a gent
Ages 7–10
The Puppy Place #4
Buddy
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves animals and is learning what it means to care for a pet while finding them the right forever hom
Ages 7–10
The Puppy Place #60
Biggie
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves animals but needs to learn how to handle big, energetic feelings and the responsibility of carin
Ages 7–10
The Puppy Place #36
Gus
Ellen Miles
For the family preparing to welcome a high-energy pet or exploring the responsibilities of foster care.
Ages 7–10
The Puppy Place #5
Flash
Ellen Miles
For the child who is eager to prove they are ready for the responsibility of a pet, or families considering bringing a n
Ages 7–10
The Black Stallion #2
The Black Stallion Returns
Walter Farley
For the child grappling with the pain of losing something they love and the unwavering determination to get it back.
Ages 9–14
The Jack Drummond Adventure Series #3
The Secret of the Forbidden Desert
Matthew Harper
For the child grappling with the upheaval of moving or the fear of losing a beloved pet, this story offers a bridge betw
Ages 8–12
The Good Master #2
The Singing Tree
Kate Seredy
For children processing the ripple effects of global conflict or the sudden weight of adult responsibilities during time
Ages 9–14
Animorphs Chronicles #2
The Hork-Bajir Chronicles
K. A. Applegate
When parasitic Yeerks threaten to enslave the Hork-Bajir people, an Andalite outpost member named Aldrea must fight to p
Ages 10–15
Mango Tree, The/La mata de mango
Edel Rodriguez
For the child learning to find hope after a loss, this story shows how nature and family bonds provide the strength to g
Ages 4–8
