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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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Unspeakable
Caroline Pignat
Ellie survived the sinking of the Empress of Ireland, and now she must trade her painful memories to a journalist to rec
Ages 12–18
Love Waves
Rosemary Wells
Invisible waves of affection travel from parents at work back to their child at home, creating a steady pulse of comfort
Ages 2–5
Book Buddies #1
Ivy Lost and Found
Cynthia Lord
For children navigating family changes or feeling 'replaced' by new circumstances, this story about a doll and a girl of
Ages 6–9
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12–18 yrs
392 books
The Penderwicks #5
The Penderwicks at Last
Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwick family returns to the grand Arundel estate for a wedding, giving young Lydia her first chance to explore
Ages 8–12
The Emperor's Winding Sheet
Jill Paton Walsh
Shipwrecked and hungry, an English boy is swept into the court of Constantine, where the king claims him as a mandatory
Ages 11–15
Ballet Slippers #4
A Glass Slipper for Rosie
Patricia Reilly Giff
Rosie is head over heels for her ballet class performance of Cinderella, but she must find a way to keep her grandfather
Ages 6–9
Aquarium
Cynthia Alonso
A bright red fish leaps into a young girl's life, sparking a silent and beautiful story about the wonders of friendship
Ages 3–5
Pandora
Victoria Turnbull
Pandora the fox lives a quiet life in a junkyard until she rescues a blue bird whose gift of seeds begins to change her
Ages 4–8
Caribou
Meg Wolitzer
When Becca's brother flees to Canada to avoid the Vietnam War draft, their family is left to grapple with the painful di
Ages 10–14
The Big Ugly Monster and the Little Stone Rabbit
Chris Wormell
For children who feel misunderstood or like they don't fit in, this moving tale explores finding connection despite bein
Ages 4–8
Tiny Girl Tales #2
Oak: The Littlest Leaf Girl
Lucy Fleming
Oak loves her home in the high branches, but as winter arrives, she must learn that the heart of her home is her family,
Ages 3–7
Cockawun and Cockatoo
Christobel Mattingley
Arthur takes on the big responsibility of caring for two orphaned nestlings after his uncle rescues them from the wild.
Ages 7–10
Peter & Ernesto #1
A Tale of Two Sloths
Graham Annable
Two sloth friends with very different personalities test their bond when the adventurous Ernesto decides to set off on a
Ages 6–9
I Want My Book Back
Viviane Elbee
Daryl is absolutely heartbroken when he has to return his favorite book about dinosaurs to the library instead of keepin
Ages 4–8
The Saga of Larten Crepsley #4
Brothers to the Death
Darren Shan
Vampire Larten Crepsley must stand against the Nazis to protect his kind, even as he fears a deadly attack on the person
Ages 12–17
Truman
Jean Reidy
When Sarah boards a bus with a big backpack, her tiny tortoise Truman decides he cannot just wait—he has to find his way
Ages 4–8
A Story for Hippo
Simon Puttock
After his best friend dies, Monkey finds comfort through a helpful chameleon who shows him how to keep Hippo's spirit al
Ages 4–8
Finishing School #4
Manners & Mutiny
Gail Carriger
For the teen ready to take charge, this grand finale follows a clever heroine who must trust her own skills to protect h
Ages 12–18
Farfallina & Marcel
Holly Keller
For children navigating the mystery of growth and the fear that changing might mean losing a friend. A gentle look at ho
Ages 3–7
South
Patrick McDonnell
Left behind when his family flies south, a lonely bird finds an unlikely guide in Mooch the cat to help him find his way
Ages 3–8
Archie's War
Marcia Williams
Through a personal scrapbook of drawings and mementos, ten-year-old Archie shares the daily realities and small triumphs
Ages 8–12
Great or Nothing
Joy McCullough, Caroline Tung Richmond, Tess Sharpe, Jessica Spotswood
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss while trying to find their purpose. This WWII reimagining of Little Wom
Ages 12–18
The Velveteen Rabbit
Margery Williams Bianco
A simple stuffed rabbit longs to become Real, a transformation that only happens when a toy is truly and deeply loved by
Ages 4–9
Super Cute! Baby Animals
Tiger Cubs
Ruth Owen
For the child grappling with the need to move on from a familiar place or find their true sense of belonging as they gro
Ages 4–10
