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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
12–18 yrs
420 books
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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
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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
Hippo and Monkey #2
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
Mutts
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
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
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
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
