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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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6–8
9–12
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Evacuee - a Real-Life World War Two Story
Jan Pollard
For the child curious about history through the eyes of someone their own age, this memoir captures the bittersweet real
Ages 7–11
Half Brother
Kenneth Oppel
When his father brings home a baby chimpanzee for a language experiment, Ben is told to treat the chimp like a member of
Ages 12–17
Where's My Monkey?
Dieter Schubert
A stuffed monkey is swept away in a rainstorm, beginning a long and uncertain journey through many different hands befor
Ages 2–5
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Wild Wings
Gill Lewis
Two friends fight to protect a rare Osprey nest in Scotland, sparking a journey that stretches across continents to save
Ages 8–12
One Death, Nine Stories
Marc Aronson, Charles R. Smith Jr.
Nine different teenagers grapple with the sudden death of a peer, discovering how one life can leave a lasting mark on f
Ages 14–18
Windfall
Linda Newbery
For the teen processing how global crises change their local world. Follow a village through the early days of WWI as ol
Ages 12–16
My Pet Cloud
Amanda Rawson Hill
For the child learning that loving something sometimes means letting it be free. Max discovers the joy and unexpected wo
Ages 4–8
Spirit Riding Free: Spirit's Diaries #2
PALs Forever
Stacia Deutsch
Spring break has pulled the PALs to different towns, but heartfelt letters keep them connected as they face family drama
Ages 8–12
Sweet, Tart
Kara Thom
Grief and hope intertwine as eleven-year-old Halle cares for a lonely pony after a tragedy, discovering that love persis
Ages 8–12
Stealing Freedom
Elisa Carbone
After being cruelly separated from her family, twelve-year-old Ann Maria Weems disguises herself to brave the Undergroun
Ages 10–14
Eric
Shaun Tan
For the child who feels like an outsider or wonders about those who see the world differently. A quiet, magical look at
Ages 8–12
Dorothy #2
Dorothy's Darkest Days
Judith Caseley
Dorothy’s busy home life with her brothers and sister feels secure until a tragedy at school changes everything and she
Ages 8–12
The Imaginary Veterinary #6
The Fairy Swarm
Suzanne Selfors
Ben and Pearl must round up a swarm of escaped sugar fairies while outsmarting a dangerous poacher in this magical serie
Ages 8–12
Waiting for the Evening Star
Rosemary Wells
While Berty loves the rhythmic pace of life on his Vermont farm, he watches with confusion as his older brother yearns f
Ages 5–9
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle
Brian Dennis, Mary Nethery, Kirby Larson
Loyalty drives a wild dog in Iraq to trek seventy miles across a freezing desert to reunite with the Marine who showed h
Ages 6–10
The Everafter
Amy Huntley
Alone in a dark afterlife, Maddy uses lost objects to revisit and potentially alter moments from her past, searching for
Ages 12–18
The Map of Remembered Places
Brianna-Ann Awahnde
For the child navigating the bittersweet transitions of growing up and the importance of holding onto cherished memories
Ages 6–10
Reign of the Fallen #1
Reign of the Fallen
Sarah Glenn Marsh
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of grief who needs to see that even in the darkest moments, one can find the stren
Ages 14–18
The Night Before #1
The Night Before Kindergarten Graduation
Natasha Wing
For the child preparing to say goodbye to their first classroom. This rhyming story celebrates the jitters and joys of m
Ages 4–6
The Puppy Place #12
Maggie and Max
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves animals and is learning that responsibility means putting a pet's needs first, even when it's ha
Ages 7–10
Don't Look Behind You
Lois Duncan
April's world shatters when her father's involvement in a federal case forces the family to flee a hitman and live under
Ages 12–18
Shift
Jennifer Bradbury
For the teenager grappling with the changing nature of childhood bonds and the uncertainty of what comes after high scho
Ages 12–18
The WondLa Trilogy #1
The Search for WondLa
Tony DiTerlizzi
Eva Nine has never met another human, but she is determined to find one as she ventures across a strange alien world wit
Ages 10–14
Bird & Squirrel #5
Bird & Squirrel: All Together
James Burks
For the child who struggles with big 'what-ifs' but wants to be brave, this final adventure shows how friendship and tea
Ages 7–10
