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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+
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
Michael Morpurgo
A grandmother’s diary reveals her wartime childhood in England, where soldiers prepared for D-Day and a lost cat named T
Ages 8–12
The House Cat
Helen Cooper
A loyal house cat faces a difficult trek across the landscape to find his way back home after being unexpectedly separat
Ages 4–8
90 Miles to Havana
Enrique Flores-Galbis
Sent from Cuba to a Miami refugee camp, Julian must navigate a strange new world of bullies and isolation while his home
Ages 9–13
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Everyone Feels
Everyone Feels Sad Sometimes
Marcie Aboff
For children processing big emotions, this gentle guide validates feelings of sadness while providing practical ways to
Ages 4–8
The Winter's Tale
Bruce Coville
A king’s sudden jealousy shatters his family, leading to a decades-long journey of magic, redemption, and the hope for a
Ages 7–12
I Am Rebel #1
I Am Rebel
Ross Montgomery
For the child who shares an unbreakable bond with their pet and needs to understand that love and loyalty can provide st
Ages 8–12
Little Lost Fievel
Michael Teitelbaum
For the child who feels small in a big world or is navigating a major move, this story offers comfort during moments of
Ages 3–7
A Dog's Life
Ann M. Martin
Squirrel the stray puppy shares her life story, journeying through the changing seasons and busy highways while encounte
Ages 8–12
Neeny Coming, Neeny Going
Karen English
Essie is excited for her cousin to visit the island, but she soon realizes that Neeny has changed and no longer loves th
Ages 5–9
Ernest and Celestine #6
Where Are You, Ernest and Celestine?
Gabrielle Vincent
For the child who experiences big feelings of worry when separated from a parent. This gentle story validates the fear o
Ages 3–7
Lunch Lady #10
Lunch Lady and the Schoolwide Scuffle
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The Breakfast Bunch must convince a fired Lunch Lady to return to the cafeteria to stop a villainous superintendent’s qu
Ages 7–10
The Whole Stupid Way We Are
N. Griffin
Dinah tries to help her best friend manage a difficult home life and a father with dementia, sparking a heart-wrenching
Ages 12–18
TV Rex
John Nickle
Rex misses his grandfather so much he gets lost in the television, only to find himself starring in his favorite shows d
Ages 4–8
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
A gentle horse recounts his own life story, from peaceful fields to difficult masters, in a moving plea for kindness tow
Ages 9–14
Herbie Jones #3
Herbie Jones and the Class Gift
Suzy Kline
A routine errand turns into a disaster for Herbie and Raymond when they lose the special gift intended for their teacher
Ages 7–10
The Map to Everywhere #2
City of Thirst
Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis
For the child navigating a world where they feel invisible or forgotten, this high-seas adventure explores the deep desi
Ages 8–12
The Homeward Bounders
Diana Wynne Jones
Twelve-year-old Jamie becomes a pawn in a mysterious cosmic game, finding himself catapulted through space and time with
Ages 10–14
Celebrate the Season #2
The Twelve Pets of Christmas
Taylor Garland
For the child who loves animals and wants to make a difference in their community while navigating the sadness of a best
Ages 8–12
My Sister Celia
Judith Caseley
As Celia gets ready for her big wedding day, her younger sister Emma feels the ache of losing their quiet, private momen
Ages 4–8
You're Loved
Liz Climo
For parents seeking to reassure their little ones of their unwavering support as they grow, take risks, and navigate lif
Ages 0–4
Roomies
Sara Zarr, Tara Altebrando
Two strangers from opposite coasts share their lives through email during the final summer before they move into a Berke
Ages 14–18
Castaways of the Flying Dutchman #2
The Angel's Command
Brian Jacques
A boy and his black lab thought they were done with the sea, but a pirate ship and a chasing ghost drag the castaways ba
Ages 9–13
Heartwood Hotel #4
Home Again
Kallie George
The animal staff of the Heartwood Hotel must work together and stay brave as a summer heatwave and a sudden emergency th
Ages 7–10
The Rosemary Spell
Virginia Zimmerman
For the child who feels invisible or worries about being forgotten, this mystery uses the power of words to explore how
Ages 8–12
