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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+
Rodney Was a Tortoise
Honor
For the child navigating the quiet, heavy space of losing a long-time pet. This gentle story validates the unique bond b
Ages 4–8
The Elephant in the Room
Holly Goldberg Sloan
The rescue of a retired circus elephant helps Sila emerge from her shell after her mother is forced to return to Turkey.
Ages 8–12
So Shelly
Ty Roth
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a friend's passing while looking for a way to honor their memory and say
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Seven Clues to Home
Gae Polisner, Nora Raleigh Baskin
For the child navigating the heavy anniversary of a loss or looking for a way to say goodbye to a friend. A scavenger hu
Ages 8–12
Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Animals, People and War
Yukio Tsuchiya
Tokyo zookeepers face a heartbreaking choice when they are ordered to protect the city by sacrificing the beloved elepha
Ages 9–14
Good Night, Maman
Norma Fox Mazer
Twelve-year-old Karin and her brother finally find a safe harbor in a New York refugee camp after years of fleeing war-t
Ages 10–14
Grains of Sand
written and illustrated by Sibylle Delacroix
For the child feeling the bittersweet end of a family vacation, this gentle story shows how imagination can keep the mag
Ages 4–8
The Light Between Worlds
Laura E. Weymouth
For the teen who feels like they don't quite fit into the world, exploring the deep ache of homesickness and the struggl
Ages 14–18
Most Loved in All the World
Tonya Cherie Hegamin
For the child learning about the strength and bravery of the human spirit in the face of deep injustice and the bittersw
Ages 4–8
Mars One #1
Mars One
Jonathan Maberry
For the teenager grappling with a life changing transition or the pressure of high expectations while preparing to leave
Ages 12–18
Lizzy and the Cloud
The Fan Brothers
For the child learning that loving something sometimes means letting it go. This dreamy story explores the bittersweet j
Ages 4–8
Escape: One Day We Had to Run
Ming Chen, Wah Chen
Mateo and Rufus have just twenty-four hours left to live, leading them on a poignant journey to find a lifetime of conne
Ages 14–18
Little Home Bird
written and illustrated by Jo Empson
For the child struggling with the transition of a big move or a new school, showing how we can carry our favorite things
Ages 3–6
Bear in the Family
Eric Walters
A family works together to rescue and raise an orphaned bear cub after a devastating wildfire sweeps through the forest.
Ages 6–8
The Big Crunch
Pete Hautman
A teenage boy decides to invent a new religion with a new god.
Ages 14–18
Desert Dark #1
Desert Dark
Sonja Stone
For the reader grappling with the weight of responsibility and the need to find closure when a long, difficult journey f
Ages 16–18
Chester Raccoon #1
The Kissing Hand
Audrey Penn
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of school or any time they have to be away from home.
Ages 3–7
Blue
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
For the child learning to process the passage of time and the bittersweet beauty of growth. This gentle story follows a
Ages 2–7
Dandan's Dream
Xiaowen Zhu
Dandan longs to see her father so much that she decides to mail herself all the way to the South Pole in this beautifull
Ages 4–8
Beautiful Blue World #1
Beautiful Blue World
Suzanne LaFleur
For the child grappling with a sense of duty versus the fear of leaving home, this story explores the weight of big choi
Ages 8–12
My Freedom Trip
Frances Park, Ginger Park
Soo must find the courage to cross the border during the Korean War, clinging to her mother's final words as she journey
Ages 6–10
The Stone Girl's Story
Sarah Beth Durst
A girl carved from stone must leave her mountain home to find help before the magical marks that give her life fade away
Ages 8–12
Dadblamed Union Army Cow
Susan Fletcher
Based on a true story, a stubborn cow follows her soldier owner into the heart of the Civil War, providing milk, warmth,
Ages 4–9
Some Days
María Wernicke
For the child navigating a heavy season of loss or absence, this gentle story validates the quiet, slow pace of grief an
Ages 4–8
