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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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The Dresden Files #4
Summer Knight
Jim Butcher
Professional wizard Harry Dresden is broke and desperate, until the Winter Queen offers a deadly deal: solve a faerie mu
Ages 14–18
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
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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
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
Goodnight Moon #1
Goodnight Moon
Margaret Wise Brown
A peaceful ritual for little ones who need help winding down and saying goodbye to the day in their own safe space.
Ages 0–4
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
Rachel Field's Hitty: Her First Hundred Years
Rosemary Wells
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
Scarlet Stockings Spy, The
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
King of Shadows
Susan Cooper
A young boy finds himself pulled through time from modern-day London to the stage of the Globe Theatre in the company of
Ages 10–14
