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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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(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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The Roundhill
Dick King-Smith
For the child who feels a quiet wonder in old places and needs a gentle way to explore the mystery of time and those who
Ages 8–12
Take Me With You When You Go
David Levithan, Jennifer Niven
For the teenager navigating the weight of a difficult home life and the complicated hope of finding safety and independe
Ages 14–18
Mississippi Mud: Three Prairie Journals
Ann Warren Turner
For children processing the mixed emotions of a big move. This collection of poems captures the bravery, loss, and wonde
Ages 7–11
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Social-Emotional Learning Books
I Can Be Brave Without Mommy!
Charlotte Dane
For the child who struggles with drop-offs or playing in another room, this gentle guide helps little ones find their in
Ages 2–5
Slumberkins
Sprite Helps Say Goodbye
Callie Christensen, Kelly Oriard
Help your little one navigate the difficult emotions of saying goodbye and processing loss with Sprite, a supportive gui
Ages 0–5
My Friend Is A...
My Friend Is A Phoenix
Lily Blue Sky
For the child learning how to say goodbye and find hope in new beginnings. This gentle story uses a mythical friendship
Ages 4–8
Zippy the Penguin
Zippy the Penguin Misses Mama and Papa
Miguel Palomino
For the child struggling with separation anxiety or missing a parent who is away. This gentle story validates the ache o
Ages 3–7
Kings of B'more
R. Eric Thomas
For the teenager grappling with the bittersweet reality of a best friend moving away and the need to make every remainin
Ages 14–18
Heart String
Brooke Boynton-Hughes
A shimmering thread stretches across a wide world, serving as a constant reminder that no matter how far we go, we remai
Ages 3–6
Dear Sarah
Elisabeth Borchers
Magical letters from distant cities arrive for Sarah, connecting her to her father while he travels the world on a long
Ages 5–9
Animorphs Chronicles #4
The Ellimist Chronicles
K. A. Applegate
For the teen grappling with questions of destiny and identity, this epic origin story explores how one being's choices c
Ages 10–16
Sunfire Ashes
Lauren Jacobs
High above the clouds in a city of fire, the last Latian must decide whether to protect her fading Protector or save a w
Ages 13–18
Sinister Summer #2
Vampiric Vacation
Kiersten White
For siblings navigating the uncertainty of missing parents, this Gothic mystery uses humor and teamwork to process feeli
Ages 8–12
That's What Friends Are For
Ronald Kidd
The unbreakable bond between two thirteen-year-old best friends is put to the ultimate test when one of them receives a
Ages 10–14
Seven Citadels #4
The Seventh Gate
Geraldine Harris
The search for the seven keys takes a dangerous turn as Kerish and his companions are captured by brigands on the edge o
Ages 11–16
Houndsley and Catina #7
Houndsley and Catina at the Library
James Howe
Best friends Houndsley and Catina face a difficult goodbye when their beloved library prepares to close its doors for go
Ages 5–8
City Light
Harry Mazer
After losing his first love, a teenage boy begins a new digital connection as he searches for his own sense of identity.
Ages 12–17
Bit by Bit
Steve Sanfield
A beloved coat might wear out, but a clever tailor knows how to turn the scraps into a jacket, then a vest, and eventual
Ages 4–8
Where Are You When I Need You?
Suzanne Newton
A hard-earned college scholarship forces Missy to choose between the bright lights of her future and the comfort of her
Ages 12–18
Loop the Loop
Barbara Dugan
A young girl and an elderly woman share a playful, enduring bond that remains vibrant even as life changes and moves int
Ages 5–9
Capyboppy
Bill Peet
A family adopts a giant South American rodent and spends a wild spring and summer learning what it is like to live with
Ages 6–10
The Fish That Wasn't
Paul Borovsky
A young girl receives a mysterious gray fish for her birthday and learns a valuable lesson about where different creatur
Ages 4–8
The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection #3
Dawn's Book
Ann M. Martin
Dawn looks back on her life in California and Stoneybrook, reflecting on the friendships and adventures that shaped her
Ages 8–12
His Banner Over Me
Jean Little
Flora leaves her lifelong home in Taiwan for Canada, carrying the heavy weight of caring for her younger brother while s
Ages 8–12
