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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)
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(69)
Middle Grade
(68)
Graphic Novels
(50)
Poetry
(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Jonathan and the Big Blue Boat
Philip C. Stead
After his parents trade his beloved bear for a toaster, Jonathan sets sail on a big blue boat to track down his favorite
Ages 4–8
Stars Above Us
Geoffrey Norman
A little girl finds comfort in the glowing stars on her ceiling, using them as a bridge to her father while he is away a
Ages 4–8
Running through Sprinklers
Michelle Kim
Nadine and Sara have always been inseparable, but everything shifts when Nadine skips a grade and heads to high school a
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
392 books
The Cat Pack #3
Polo's Mother
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Polo finally reunites with his mother, but she is far from the soft, milky memory he held. Now he must figure out if he
Ages 8–12
The When Series #2
When Mom and Dad Separate
Marge Eaton Heegaard
For children navigating the heavy emotions of divorce, this interactive workbook uses drawing and writing to help them p
Ages 6–12
In the Time of the Drums
Kim L. Siegelson
A young boy named Mentu watches from the shore as his grandmother, Twi, leads a powerful uprising of Ibo people arriving
Ages 6–10
Ruby in the Ruins
Shirley Hughes
After years of waiting through the London Blitz, Ruby finally meets her father at the train station, but the man who ret
Ages 5–9
I Can Hear the Sun
Patricia Polacco
For children navigating the weight of foster care or seeking a sense of belonging when they feel different from everyone
Ages 6–10
Gossie & Friends
Gideon & Otto
Olivier Dunrea
Gideon the gosling goes everywhere with his toy octopus, until a tumble off a wall sends Otto on an unexpected solo adve
Ages 2–5
The Gardener
Sarah Stewart
For children facing a difficult family transition or move, this gentle story shows how patience, creativity, and a littl
Ages 5–10
Yeti and the Bird
Nadia Shireen
A giant, lonely monster finds an unlikely companion when a small, lost bird wanders into his forest home.
Ages 3–7
Dust Lands #3
Raging Star
Moira Young
Saba faces a gut-wrenching choice between her mission to defeat DeMalo and his alluring vision of a New Eden. Loyalties
Ages 14–18
Molly and Her Dad
Jan Ormerod
For children navigating the mixed emotions of a parent's long distance visit, this story gently explores bridging the ga
Ages 4–8
The Puppy Place #20
Muttley
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves high-energy pets or is preparing to welcome a new furry friend into the home.
Ages 7–10
The End and Other Beginnings
Veronica Roth
Step into haunting landscapes and futuristic worlds where every ending marks a strange new beginning in these stories fr
Ages 13–18
Belle Prater #2
The Search for Belle Prater
Ruth White
A mysterious disappearance still haunts a small town as two cousins set out to uncover the truth about a mother who vani
Ages 9–13
Moonpenny Island
Tricia Springstubb
For the child navigating a season of sudden change, this lyrical story explores the resilience needed when a best friend
Ages 8–12
The O Trilogy #3
Motherstone
Maurice Gee
Susan and Nick are on the verge of returning home from the magical land of O, but dark forces are determined to keep the
Ages 10–14
Jenny's Journey
Sheila White Samton
The ocean is no obstacle for Jenny as she uses her imagination to sail away on a vivid journey to visit her friend Maria
Ages 4–8
Good-bye, House
Robin Ballard
Walking through each empty room, a young girl revisits her favorite memories and says a quiet, heartfelt farewell to the
Ages 3–6
The Dead Bird
Margaret Wise Brown
A quiet afternoon in the woods turns into a solemn moment as a group of friends finds a fallen bird and decides to give
Ages 4–8
Goodbye, Charley
Jane Buchanan
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of sacrifice when a parent serves away from home and family life must chan
Ages 8–12
A Song for Ella Grey
David Almond
The ancient tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice is reimagined in this haunting, lyrical story of modern youth and timeless l
Ages 14–18
Camp Confidential #21
Reunion
Melissa J. Morgan
For the child navigating the bittersweet reality of growing up and realizing that even the best friendships change when
Ages 9–12
