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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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Billy Says
Billy Says... Series
Joanne Alper
For children in foster care or kinship placements, this therapeutic series helps little ones voice the complex feelings
Ages 3–10
Vida Remembers
Jennifer Glasgow
For the child noticing a grandparent starting to forget. This tender story helps families navigate the changes that come
Ages 4–8
Air Awakens: Vortex Chronicles #5
Crystal Caged
Elise Kova
Princess Vi Solaris must choose between her own humanity and the survival of the world as she prepares for a final, epic
Ages 13–18
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12–18 yrs
392 books
The Kaveesh #1
Bittersweet
Tyffani Clark Kemp
Lirabel is focused on her future as a human-alien ambassador until her heartbroken past returns just as a dangerous cons
Ages 13–17
Here I Come!
Kindergarten, Here I Come!
David Steinberg
For the child who is feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about starting school. This playful journey through the year
Ages 3–6
The Adventures of Little Billy
Barry Farber
A quiet British housewife finds her rural life forever changed as the shadow of World War II reaches her doorstep in thi
Ages 8–12
The Way a Door Closes
Hope Anita Smith
Thirteen-year-old C.J. watches his family change and his father leave in this moving collection of poems about pride, lo
Ages 10–14
The Moon Was the Best
Charlotte Zolotow
For the child whose parent is traveling away from home, this book offers comfort by showing how memories and love bridge
Ages 3–7
Miss Emily and the Bird of Make-Believe
Charles Keeping
For the child learning about the ethics of how we treat animals, this atmospheric tale explores the difference between o
Ages 5–8
The Grief Rock
Natasha Daniels
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loss. This therapeutic story helps little ones understand that while gr
Ages 5–10
The Summer Prince
Alaya Dawn Johnson
In a futuristic Brazilian pyramid city, an artist named June falls for a rebel prince who is destined for a ritual sacri
Ages 14–18
Summer's Edge
Dana Mele
For teens grappling with the weight of shared secrets and the long shadow of loss after a tragedy changes a friend group
Ages 14–18
Everywhere, Still
M.H. Clark
For the child navigating the big feelings of loss, this lyrical story helps them find comforting connections to loved on
Ages 4–8
Remembrance
Theresa Breslin
Five Scottish teenagers from very different social backgrounds find their lives entwined by the patriotism and harsh rea
Ages 12–18
A Young Man's Dance
Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton
When a boy’s grandmother can no longer remember him, they find a new way to share their love through the movement and jo
Ages 5–9
A Moving Story
Beth Ferry
For the child feeling nervous about leaving their home behind, this gentle story follows familiar household objects find
Ages 4–8
The Great Migration: Journey to the North
Eloise Greenfield
Rhythmic poetry and descriptive imagery bring the African-American experience to life. These verses celebrate the histor
Ages 6–12
CHERUB #17
New Guard
Robert Muchamore
For the teenager grappling with the weight of growing up and the realization that their choices have real-world conseque
Ages 12–18
Aussie Nibbles
A Home for Gnomes
Margaret Clark
When Miss Mackie leaves her garden, the gnomes who lived behind her house must venture out to find a brand new place to
Ages 6–9
Coming on Home Soon
Jacqueline Woodson
For the child feeling the ache of a parent being away for work or travel. This gentle story offers comfort while navigat
Ages 5–8
Max's Back to School Blues
Nicole Rivera
For the child who feels a knot in their stomach as summer ends. This gentle story helps kids name their back to school a
Ages 4–8
Ocean Meets Sky
Terry Fan, Eric Fan
Finn journeys toward the magical horizon where whales soar through the clouds and castles float on the waves, just like
Ages 4–8
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce
Seamus Kirst
For children navigating the transition of a divorce, this gentle story reassures them that while parents' homes may chan
Ages 4–8
Joanne Harris Folk Tales #1
A Pocketful of Crows
Joanne M. Harris
For the teen or young adult grappling with the pain of a first betrayal and the difficult path of reclaiming their own w
Ages 13–18
