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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 Midnight Train Home
Erika Tamar
Sent West on an orphan train, Deirdre discovers a new sense of belonging when her talent for singing leads her to a fami
Ages 8–12
The Secret Series #5
You Have to Stop This
Pseudonymous Bosch
For the child who loves cracking codes and thrives on being part of a secret club, this finale offers closure through wi
Ages 8–12
Christmas Tapestry
Patricia Polacco
A cloth used to patch a church wall at Christmastime leads to an incredible reunion for an elderly couple separated long
Ages 6–10
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The Erth Dragons #2
The New Age
Chris d'Lacey
For the child who loves imagining how two very different groups can find common ground. This epic finale explores loyalt
Ages 8–12
The World of Beatrix Potter #15
The Tale of Pigling Bland
Beatrix Potter
Pigling leaves home to seek his fortune and finds himself on a brave mission to help his new friend Pig-wig escape the c
Ages 4–8
Granny Was a Buffer Girl
Berlie Doherty
On the eve of a big departure, a family gathers to pass down the stories and secrets that have shaped their lives across
Ages 12–18
Maggie Thrash Memoirs #1
Honor Girl
Maggie Thrash
Fifteen-year-old Maggie expected a quiet summer at Camp Bellflower, but a sudden crush on an older female counselor chan
Ages 13–18
Red Knit Cap Girl #2
Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue
Naoko Stoop
For the child learning about kindness and our responsibility to the planet. This gentle adventure follows a girl helping
Ages 3–6
Bei Bei Goes Home
Cheryl Bardoe
From a tiny shadow on an ultrasound to a world-famous celebrity, a precious panda cub prepares for a cross-continental m
Ages 7–10
Vanilla
Billy Merrell
Two boys navigate the shifting tides of their long-term relationship as high school pressures and differing physical bou
Ages 14–18
Red Ted and the Lost Things
Michael Rosen
Red Ted the teddy bear is lost on a train and must rely on his wits and a band of new friends to find his way back to th
Ages 3–7
Hat Cat
Troy Wilson
For the child learning to understand the quiet rhythms of aging and the steady comfort of a loyal companion during life'
Ages 3–7
The Cogheart Adventures #4
Shadowsea
Peter Bunzl
For the child grappling with a sense of duty and the weight of family history while finding the courage to stand up agai
Ages 9–12
Breakfast with My Father
Ron Roy
David treasures his Saturday morning breakfasts with his father, but when his dad doesn't show up after the separation,
Ages 5–8
The Norendy Tales #3
Lost Evangeline
Kate DiCamillo
Tiny Evangeline must use her bravery and resourcefulness to find her way home through a wide, magical world after being
Ages 7–12
The Girl and the Star
Anna Smith
For the child who marvels at the night sky and needs a soothing, magical routine to ease the transition to sleep.
Ages 2–6
Simon Snow #3
Any Way the Wind Blows
Rainbow Rowell
Simon and Baz return to England to face the aftermath of their adventures and finally decide who they want to be as the
Ages 14–18
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
Matthew Quick
Leonard Peacock carries a grandfather's pistol and four distinct gifts on his birthday, planning a final goodbye to the
Ages 14–18
Our Spot
Lindsay Ward
For the child learning to navigate life's inevitable changes, this story shows how special places and friendships evolve
Ages 3–7
Pony Pals #9
Good-Bye Pony
Jeanne Betancourt
For the child who needs to process the sadness of saying goodbye or moving on from a beloved animal companion while lean
Ages 7–10
If You Run Out of Words
Felicita Sala
For the child who asks "what if" about your connection, this surreal adventure reassures them that a parent's love finds
Ages 3–6
Harriet the Spy
Louise Fitzhugh
For the child who observes the world a little too closely and needs help navigating the fallout when their private thoug
Ages 8–12
The Merlin Saga #5
The Wings of Merlin
T. A. Barron
A warrior with swords for arms descends upon Fincayra, forcing Merlin to face his greatest threats yet as he fulfills hi
Ages 10–14
My Story #18
War Nurse
Sue Reid
Kitty signs up to be a Red Cross nurse in 1939, but her bravery is truly tested when her military hospital takes a direc
Ages 9–14
