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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
East #1
North Child
Edith Pattou
Rose must leave her home and journey with a mysterious white bear to a distant castle to face a destiny of ice and an en
Ages 11–15
Kavik the Wolf Dog
Walt Morey
After a plane crash leads him to the kindness of a young boy, a devoted wolf-dog embarks on a grueling 2,000-mile trek a
Ages 8–12
Emmalina
Emmalina's Dream
Gerald R. Stanek
After a hobgoblin steals her dream, Emmalina discovers it being used to heal a child—leading her to find a new, even mor
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Young Hippo
Waiting for Mom
Linda Wagner Tyler
A young hippo waits at school and manages his growing worries when his mother is delayed, capturing the relatable anxiet
Ages 3–7
See You Someday Soon
Pat Zietlow Miller
Distance can't stop the imagination as a child dreams up heartfelt ways to feel close to a grandmother who lives far awa
Ages 3–6
The Golden Bird
Hans Stolp
Ten-year-old Daniel finds deep comfort during his illness through the mystical visits of a golden bird that shares beaut
Ages 8–12
Miles #2
Air Miles
John Burningham, Bill Salaman
Miles the dog may be getting older, but he proves that adventure has no age limit when he takes an imaginative flight in
Ages 4–8
Froggie & Friends #2
What a Party!
Sandy Asher
Grandpa’s birthday is such a wonderful celebration that Froggie isn't quite ready to let the party end and say goodnight
Ages 4–8
Tejima's Woodblock Animal Tales
Swan Sky
Keizaburo Tejima
For children navigating the heartbreak of a final goodbye. This gentle nature story helps families process the pain of i
Ages 4–8
Let's Talk About
Feeling Sad
Joy Wilt Berry
Liza struggles with the heavy heart that comes from leaving a place she loves, slowly learning that it is okay to feel s
Ages 4–8
Air Awakens: Vortex Chronicles #2
Chosen Champion
Elise Kova
Crown Princess Vi Solaris must trade her throne for a voyage across the sea to stop an ancient evil and decipher premoni
Ages 13–18
The Ruby Red Slippers
DeeDee Fox
Mia loves her special red shoes, but when she grows too big for them, she finds a way to keep the magic alive through a
Ages 3–7
How to Heal a Broken Wing
Bob Graham
For the child who notices the small things others miss, this story celebrates the quiet power of compassion and the stea
Ages 3–7
Tom Goes to Kindergarten
Margaret Wild
For the child (and parent) feeling the bittersweet nerves of the first day of school, showing that starting kindergarten
Ages 3–6
So Far from the Bamboo Grove #2
My Brother, My Sister, and I
Yoko Kawashima Watkins
For the child navigating a family crisis or sudden hardship, this story follows three siblings as they fight to stay tog
Ages 10–14
Bullfrog and Gertrude
Bullfrog Builds a House
Rosamond Dauer
Bullfrog finishes his brand-new house with help from his friend Gertrude, but quickly realizes that a perfect home feels
Ages 4–8
The Rabbits
John Marsden
A powerful allegory uses the arrival of a new species to mirror the environmental and cultural impact of colonization ac
Ages 8–15
I Found U
Angie Klink
For the child who is worried about a lost pet or the family preparing for a reunion, this gentle tale provides comfort a
Ages 4–8
What Does Grief Feel Like?
Korie Leigh
For children processing the confusing physical and emotional waves of loss, this expert-backed guide helps name and norm
Ages 4–8
Harmonica, The
Tony Johnston
The music of Schubert and the notes from a small harmonica provide a flicker of hope and humanity for a boy imprisoned i
Ages 8–12
Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Dr. Paula Kahumbu
For children processing a sudden loss or looking for comfort in unexpected places, this true story shows how friendship
Ages 4–8
The Flame in the Bowl #2
A Warrior Made
Marc Vun Kannon
Tarkas has spent twenty years balancing duty to the gods and his clan, but a violent ritual abduction forces him into a
Ages 12–18
Oh if you could only see
Aunty Moose
For the child who dreams of never growing up, this magical adventure explores the wonder of staying young and the power
Ages 5–12
Pole Dog
Tres Seymour
For the child grappling with the fear of being left behind or the pain of mistreatment, this story explores the resilien
Ages 4–8
