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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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Chapter Books
(1128)
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(137)
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(69)
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(68)
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(50)
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(17)
Early Readers
(16)
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(3)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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A Comb of Wishes
Lisa Stringfellow
The heavy ache of grief meets Caribbean folklore when a girl's desperate wish leads her into a dangerous encounter with
Ages 8–12
Henry & Leo
written and illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski
For the child who has ever lost a favorite toy and wondered if their stuffed friend was brave enough to find their way b
Ages 4–8
The Teddy Bear
David McPhail
A boy leaves his teddy bear at a diner by mistake, leading to a touching encounter with a homeless man who finds comfort
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
392 books
My Red Balloon
Eve Bunting
For the child counting down the days until a deployed parent returns, this story captures the nervous excitement and the
Ages 4–8
Tia Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey
Ruth Behar
Estrella spends a final day at her aunt’s Miami apartment, learning the stories behind Jewish and Cuban treasures as Tia
Ages 4–8
Eddie's Moving Day
Janet Deering
For the child feeling nervous about leaving their familiar home. This gentle story helps little ones process the big emo
Ages 3–6
How to Say Goodbye in Robot
Natalie Standiford
For the teen who feels like an outsider or prefers a protective shell, this story explores the deep, platonic bond betwe
Ages 13–18
The Skylarks' War #1
The Skylarks' War
Hilary McKay
For the child navigating a changing world, this story explores how family bonds and friendships endure through the uphea
Ages 9–13
Maybe a Fox
Kathi Appelt, Alison McGhee
For the child navigating the heavy weight of losing a loved one. This lyrical story offers a bridge between grief and ho
Ages 8–12
See You Next Year
Andrew Larsen
For the child who cherishes the magic of recurring traditions and the sweet, steady rhythm of an annual family vacation.
Ages 3–7
Little Oh
Laura Krauss Melmed
A mother tells the magical story of a girl made of paper who must find her way back home after being separated from her
Ages 4–8
Always Carry Me with You
Hervé Éparvier
A father imagines being a tiny pebble in his daughter's pocket, a gentle physical reminder of his constant love as she m
Ages 3–6
Tell Me What to Dream About
written and illustrated by Giselle Potter
For the child grappling with heavy loss or the weight of responsibility. This final chapter offers a powerful look at fi
Ages 10–18
Granpa
John Burningham
For the child who shares a deep bond with an aging relative and needs a gentle, honest way to understand and process the
Ages 4–8
Hugging the Rock
Susan Taylor Brown
For the child grappling with the confusion of a parent's departure or the weight of a family member's mental illness.
Ages 10–14
Never, Not Ever
Beatrice Alemagna
A little bat facing the first day of school finds a magical way to bring her secret powers to the classroom through vibr
Ages 4–8
At Daddy's on Saturdays
Linda Walvoord Girard
Katie works through her sadness and anger after her parents' divorce, discovering that a loving bond with her father rem
Ages 5–8
Weekend Dad
Naseem Hrab
Moving between two different houses after a divorce leaves a young boy feeling unsettled as he searches for the true mea
Ages 4–8
When Sea Becomes Sky
Gillian McDunn
A sister and brother search for a mysterious statue in an island marsh, bonded by an enduring love that shines through a
Ages 8–12
The Goose Egg
Liz Wong
For the child who thrives on routine and quiet but finds their world turned upside down by a noisy, unexpected newcomer.
Ages 3–7
The Heavenly Village
Cynthia Rylant
For the child grappling with the mystery of what comes next, this gentle collection offers a peaceful, imaginative look
Ages 8–12
A Grandma's Magic
Charlotte Offsay
Grandmothers possess a special kind of magic that turns kitchen chores into adventures and worrisome days into moments o
Ages 3–7
Elephants Never Forget #1
Big City Otto
Bill Slavin
For the child who misses a friend deeply and needs to find the courage to step outside their comfort zone for someone th
Ages 7–10
Love on the Net
Margaret Clark
Clementine turns to the internet to keep her romance alive when Julian moves to Barbados, only to find another girl vyin
Ages 12–15
