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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(1128)
Young Adult
(137)
Picture Books
(69)
Middle Grade
(68)
Graphic Novels
(50)
Poetry
(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Road Tripped
Pete Hautman
For the teenager navigating the heavy fog of loss and heartbreak. This honest road trip story follows Stiggy as he proce
Ages 14–18
Marwan's Journey
Patricia de Arias
For the child trying to understand the news or those seeking to build compassion for families who have lost their homes
Ages 5–9
Leah's Pony
Elizabeth Friedrich
Amidst the dust of the 1930s, Leah sacrifices her most prized possession to save her family farm, sparking a wave of kin
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Yesterday is History
Kosoko Jackson
For the teenager navigating the weight of a serious health journey while exploring their identity and the pull of two di
Ages 14–18
The Story of Us
Deb Caletti
For the teen navigating the bittersweet transition into adulthood while weighing the costs of long-term commitment and t
Ages 14–18
Tree. Table. Book.
Lois Lowry
For the child noticing a grandparent or older neighbor becoming forgetful, this gentle story navigates the changing natu
Ages 8–12
Snowflake in My Pocket
Rachel Bright
For the child learning that beautiful moments can't be held onto, but can be shared. A tender look at friendship and the
Ages 2–5
Jakarta Missing
Jane Kurtz
For the child feeling pulled between two worlds or missing a family member far away. Follow Dakar as she navigates a new
Ages 10–14
The Sad Little Puppet
Adrian Sanqui
A puppet who was once the star of the show reflects on the joy he brought to children and the special bond he shared wit
Ages 4–7
Tough Boris
Mem Fox
Tough Boris is a pirate who seems fearless, but a young stowaway soon discovers that even the saltiest sea captain has a
Ages 3–7
Up the Mountain Path
written and illustrated by Marianne Dubuc
For the child learning to slow down and notice the world's small wonders, or for a family navigating the bittersweet tra
Ages 4–8
Fly Girls
P. O'Connell Pearson
For the child who struggles with the idea of growing up or feels a deep longing for the magic and freedom of eternal chi
Ages 8–12
Seeing the Elephant
Pat Raccio Hughes
For the child grappling with the gap between the glory of hero stories and the heavy reality of hard truths.
Ages 9–13
Ringo's First Sleepover
Amby Cooper
Ringo the puppy is nervous about his first night away from home, especially with creaky floors and a very unfriendly cat
Ages 3–7
Ginger Bear
written and ill. by Mini Grey
For the sensitive soul learning that every creature deserves kindness. A moving look at how treating animals with respec
Ages 8–14
Oliver K. Woodman #1
The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman
Darcy Pattison
For the child longing to feel closer to far-away family, this cross-country adventure shows how kindness and community c
Ages 4–9
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains
Scott O'Dell, Elizabeth Hall
For the child grappling with the weight of injustice or the pain of forced change. This story explores staying true to y
Ages 10–14
Where is Papa?
Anita Trone
Grief feels heavy when a father is gone, but gentle family conversations reveal how a parent's love and legacy stay tuck
Ages 3–8
Noggin
John Corey Whaley
For the teenager grappling with how much they've changed while the world moved on without them, exploring identity and t
Ages 14–18
Some Frog!
Eve Bunting
Billy hopes his father will show up for the school frog-jumping contest, but find strength in his mother's presence as h
Ages 5–9
Owen Skye #3
Dear Sylvia
Alan Cumyn
Owen struggles with spelling but finds the words to write to Sylvia after she moves away, sharing everything about his l
Ages 8–12
A Suitcase Full
Maryam Kia
Young Kimia and her parents flee Iran, embarking on a global journey that challenges their sense of identity and the mea
Ages 5–9
Aurora County #1
Love, Ruby Lavender
Deborah Wiles
For the child feeling a little lost when their favorite person is away, this story explores the bittersweet magic of a s
Ages 8–12
Five Children and It #4
Five Children on the Western Front
Kate Saunders
The magical Psammead returns to grant wishes to five siblings, but the wonders of their childhood are now overshadowed b
Ages 10–14
