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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(1128)
Young Adult
(137)
Picture Books
(69)
Middle Grade
(68)
Graphic Novels
(50)
Poetry
(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Big Bad Wolf in My House
Valérie Fontaine
For children processing the scary atmosphere of an unstable home or experiencing domestic violence. A sensitive metaphor
Ages 5–9
To Every Thing There Is A Season
Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
For the child or family reflecting on the cycle of life. This poetic collection uses global art to explore the many seas
Ages 4–10
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Grief
Brennan Wood
A clear, honest guide for children processing the heavy emotions of loss. It offers a straightforward way to talk about
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
392 books
When I Was a Soldier
Valérie Zenatti
A young immigrant faces her compulsory two-year military service, balancing her new life in an ancient land with the mod
Ages 13–18
Where Have the Unicorns Gone?
Jane Yolen
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a changing world, this lyrical tale explores how magic and nature retreat when we f
Ages 4–9
Where Did Tj Go?
Annie F. Downs
Meilin Lee is a typical 13-year-old student in Toronto, except for one thing: strong emotions trigger a family curse tha
Ages 3–8
Miriam at the River
Jane Yolen
For the child feeling the weight of a big responsibility or facing a scary change. Explore a sister's quiet courage as s
Ages 4–8
Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border
Mitali Perkins
A young girl uses a kite to fly a Christmas gift over the border fence to the grandmother she misses dearly.
Ages 4–8
Switchers #3
Wild Blood
Kate Thompson
As Tess nears her fifteenth birthday, she must choose the one permanent shape she will hold forever before her shapeshif
Ages 10–14
Yard Sale
Eve Bunting
Callie watches as her furniture and bike are sold on the lawn, capturing the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye to a
Ages 4–8
Hitty: Her First Hundred Years
Rosemary Wells, Rachel Field
Follow the incredible journey of Hitty, a small wooden doll who witnesses a century of American history, from the Civil
Ages 7–11
Blue Sky Through the Window of a Moving Car
Jordan Bolton
Fleeting moments of heartbreak and hope shine in these poetic comics that find extraordinary beauty in the ordinary plac
Ages 13–18
Charlotte's Web
E. B. White
A clever spider named Charlotte hatches a plan to save her friend Wilbur the pig by weaving miraculous messages into her
Ages 6–12
The Scarlet Stockings Spy
Trinka Hakes Noble
For the child learning how small actions can contribute to a larger cause. A young girl uses a clever domestic code to s
Ages 6–10
September Roses
Jeanette Winter
Two sisters stranded in New York City on September 11th turn thousands of roses intended for a flower show into a beauti
Ages 5–9
Hector's Shell
Thomas Radcliffe
For the child who has ever lost a favorite toy or felt out of place. This gentle story follows a turtle named Hector as
Ages 3–7
The Journey of the Little Prince
Corinne Delporte
For the child who asks big questions about the stars and seeks to understand the true meaning of friendship and love in
Ages 3–7
Forever Cousins
Laurel Goodluck
Kara and Amanda worry that time apart has changed their friendship. A reunion on the Rez proves that their Native roots
Ages 4–8
Jamaica #4
Jamaica's Blue Marker
Juanita Havill
Jamaica finds her classmate Russell completely annoying, but her feelings change when she hears the unexpected news that
Ages 4–8
Ida, Always
Caron Levis
For the child facing the terminal illness or death of someone they love. A tender story of two zoo bears that helps kids
Ages 4–8
Delly Duck #2
Some Things Have Changed
Holly Marlow
For children navigating the big emotions of family changes, like a parent's new partner or moving between two homes afte
Ages 3–7
Golden Threads
Suzanne Del Rizzo
For the child who is heartbroken over a broken toy or feeling 'damaged' after a difficult time. This story shows how hea
Ages 4–8
The Farmer #1
The Farmer and the Clown
Marla Frazee
A baby clown accidentally bounces off a circus train and into the life of a lonely farmer in this tender, wordless tale
Ages 3–8
The Firestone Series #1
The Firestone Crystal
Linda M. David
For the child grappling with the sudden absence of a parent and finding the inner strength to search for answers.
Ages 8–12
