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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
The Legend of Drizzt #20
Gauntlgrym (Forgotten Realms: Neverwinter, #1; Legend of Drizzt, #20)
R.A. Salvatore
Drizzt Do'Urden returns to the ancient dwarven stronghold of Gauntlgrym in this epic high-fantasy adventure set within t
Ages 12–18
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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
Anne of Green Gables #3
Anne of the Island
L. M. Montgomery
Anne Shirley trades her childhood home for the bustle of Redmond College, where she finds independent life full of stori
Ages 10–18
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
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 #9
Snowball
Ellen Miles
For the child who dreams of having a pet, this story explores the joy and responsibility of caring for a foster puppy wh
Ages 7–10
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
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
Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission
Estela Juarez
For the child grappling with the pain of family separation, this moving story follows a girl's journey to find her voice
Ages 4–8
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
