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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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(1128)
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(69)
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(17)
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(16)
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(3)
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3–5
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9–12
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Waiting to Forget
Sheila Kelly Welch
For the child processing family transitions or medical trauma, this tender story navigates the heavy silence of waiting
Ages 9–13
A Butterfly Called Hope
Mary Alice Monroe
For the child who marvels at garden visitors and needs help understanding the beauty of letting go as things grow and ch
Ages 4–8
The Ormingat Trilogy #3
Who Goes Home?
Sylvia Waugh
For the child grappling with the feeling of being an outsider, even within their own home.
Ages 9–12
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12–18 yrs
392 books
The Arthur Trilogy #3
King of the Middle March
Kevin Crossley-Holland
Teenager Arthur Caldicot enters the Fourth Crusade and finds his sense of duty challenged by the brutal reality of war a
Ages 12–17
Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care
Jennifer Wilgocki and Marcia Kahn Wright
For children navigating the foster care system, this gentle guide explains the 'maybe' questions and the roles of the ad
Ages 4–10
Little Chicken's Big Day
Jerry Davis, Katie Davis
For the adventurous preschooler who is eager to wander off but still needs the safety of home. This story gently explore
Ages 2–5
A Stopwatch from Grampa
Loretta Garbutt
A small stopwatch becomes a powerful bridge between a boy and his late grandfather, ticking through memories and the qui
Ages 4–8
Soldier Dog
Sam Angus
A young boy finds hope and purpose amidst the bleakness of history through an unbreakable bond with a courageous canine
Ages 10–14
The Imaginary
A.F. Harrold
Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger share everything, but their bond faces a test when Amanda is the only one who can
Ages 8–12
Road to Tater Hill
Edith M. Hemingway
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a family loss. A gentle story about finding light and healing during a
Ages 9–12
My Dad's a Hero
Rebecca Christiansen, Jewel Armstrong
For the child navigating the pride and worry of having a parent in the military. This story honors the bravery of servic
Ages 4–8
The Romeo and Juliet Code #2
Romeo Blue
Phoebe Stone
For the child grappling with the uncertainty of a parent away from home or the weight of keeping big family secrets duri
Ages 9–12
Robin's Home
Jeannine Atkins
For the child learning to balance the excitement of power with the weight of responsibility and the importance of seeing
Ages 8–12
Dancing with an Alien
Mary Logue
For the teenager navigating the intense feelings of first love while weighing personal desires against the heavy burden
Ages 12–17
Living with Mom and Living with Dad
Melanie Walsh
For the young child adjusting to life in two different homes after parents separate. This gentle story focuses on the lo
Ages 2–5
The Orphan Singer
Emily Arnold McCully
For the child who needs to understand that parents' difficult choices are often rooted in deep love and a desire for the
Ages 4–8
A Boy at War #3
Heroes Don't Run
Harry Mazer
Adam Pelko's world changes forever during the attack on Pearl Harbor, sparking a journey of courage and survival during
Ages 10–15
Where is My Balloon
Ariel Bernstein
For the child learning to navigate the big feelings of losing something special and the importance of being honest with
Ages 4–8
Salvage #3
Blight
Alexandra Duncan
For the teen processing the weight of historical injustice and the powerful, healing bond of family reconnection after a
Ages 13–18
On the Day His Daddy Left
Eric J. Adams
For the child grappling with a parent's departure or separation. This gentle story helps children process the complex fe
Ages 4–8
Owen the Pig #2
Daddy All Day Long
Francesca Rusackas
Owen the little pig and his father count all the wonderful ways they stay connected through love from morning until nigh
Ages 2–5
Words in Deep Blue
Cath Crowley
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief or the ache of a first love that went unspoken. A beautiful look at
Ages 14–18
Chronicle of the Dark Star #1
Last Day on Mars
Kevin Emerson
For the child grappling with the reality of a big move or major life changes, this high-stakes space adventure explores
Ages 8–12
The Weight of the Stars
K. Ancrum
For the teen feeling the heavy pull of longing and the search for belonging, this story explores the beauty of finding a
Ages 14–18
