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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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(1128)
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(69)
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(68)
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(17)
Early Readers
(16)
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(3)
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9–12
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Emily of New Moon #3
Emily's Quest
L. M. Montgomery
For the teenager navigating the gap between girlhood and adulthood while balancing professional dreams with the complexi
Ages 12–18
Animal Ark #37
Horse in the House
Lucy Daniels
A favorite riding stable has become a campsite, and now campers are reporting a ghostly horse that vanishes into the nig
Ages 8–12
The Puppy Place #17
Chewy and Chica
Ellen Miles
When an animal shelter runs out of room, the Petersons step in to foster two tiny Chihuahua twins rescued from a difficu
Ages 7–10
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Hitty: Her First Hundred Years
Rachel Field
A tiny doll carved from mountain ash witnesses a century of American history as she passes through the hands of many dif
Ages 8–12
The Snow Goose
Paul Gallico
A lonely artist and a young girl find a transformative connection as they work together to save an injured bird during t
Ages 10–14
Actual Times #1
All Stations! Distress!
Don Brown
Eyewitness accounts and chilling details recreate the final, moonless night of the Titanic, from the construction yard t
Ages 6–11
Matylda, Bright and Tender
Holly M. McGhee
Grief and love collide as Sussy tries to care for a pet gecko after a devastating accident changes everything for her an
Ages 8–12
Always Isn't Forever
J.C. Cervantes
After Hart dies in an accident, his soul returns in the body of a local bad boy, but he must win Ruby back without ever
Ages 14–18
The Loose Ends List
Carrie Firestone
Maddie boards a luxury cruise ship expecting a summer of fun, only to face the bittersweet reality of her grandmother's
Ages 14–18
An End to Perfect
Suzanne Newton
A twelve-year-old struggles to hold onto her sense of home when her brother moves out and her best friend’s family life
Ages 9–12
There Is a Rainbow
Theresa Trinder
Hope shines through every page as rainbows connect neighbors and friends across distances, proving that someone is alway
Ages 3–6
Fashion High #1
Breaking Up
Aimee Friedman
For the teenager navigating the sting of a first romantic breakup and the confusing shift of long-standing friendships.
Ages 12–17
Going Through the Gate
Janet S. Anderson
Five students prepare for a mysterious graduation ritual that has been passed down for generations in their small town,
Ages 9–12
Snook Alone
Marilyn Nelson
Separated from his beloved monk during a fierce storm, a loyal rat terrier named Snook must survive the wild while waiti
Ages 4–8
The Courage of Sarah Noble
Alice Dalgliesh
Eight-year-old Sarah Noble travels into the Connecticut wilderness to help build a home, finding the bravery to stay beh
Ages 7–10
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
The Fox Steals Home
Matt Christopher
Bobby finds comfort in the rhythm of the baseball diamond while he struggles with his parents' divorce and the news that
Ages 8–12
W.I.T.C.H. #14
Worlds Apart
Elisabetta Gnone
Will fears her move means losing her best friends forever, until a familiar enemy returns and proves that their magic an
Ages 8–12
Poems for Tortured Souls
Liz Ison
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first love, heartbreak, and the moody aesthetic of self-discovery through
Ages 12–18
Stink #5
Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
Megan McDonald
For the child learning to balance doing the right thing with their own attachment to a favorite pet. A humorous tale of
Ages 6–9
Dear Shrink
Helen Cresswell
For the child grappling with the sudden loss of stability and family connection, this honest diary explores navigating l
Ages 10–14
Olive's Ocean
Kevin Henkes
Twelve-year-old Martha spends a transformative summer at her grandmother’s cottage, processing a classmate's death while
Ages 10–14
Rabbit and the Motorbike
Kate Hoefler
For children processing the loss of a mentor or loved one, this sensitive story shows how we carry those we love with us
Ages 3–8
More Than This
Patrick Ness
For the teen grappling with existential questions or the weight of past mistakes. This profound story explores what it m
Ages 14–18
The Boy Who Went to Mars
Simon James
For the imaginative child struggling with a parent's temporary absence, this gentle story validates the creative ways ki
Ages 3–7
