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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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Chapter Books
(1128)
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(137)
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(69)
Middle Grade
(68)
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(50)
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(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
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3–5
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9–12
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Island Boy
Barbara Cooney
Matthais lives an entire life, from childhood to his days as a grandfather, on a single small island off the New England
Ages 5–9
Digger #1
The Digger and the Flower
Joseph Kuefler
A hardworking digger discovers a single flower in the middle of a construction site, leading to a quiet and beautiful st
Ages 4–8
Benno and the Night of Broken Glass
Meg Wiviott
For parents seeking a gentle but honest entry point to discuss the Holocaust and the consequences of intolerance through
Ages 7–11
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Bibi
Jo Weaver
For the child learning to value the wisdom of their elders or navigating the beauty of growing older within a community.
Ages 4–8
Impossible Patriotism Project, The
Linda Skeers
Caleb struggles with his school project until he finds the perfect symbol of patriotism in his father’s military service
Ages 5–9
Night Shift Daddy
Eileen Spinelli
A father and daughter share a deep bond of love and respect as they navigate the quiet moments of his night shift schedu
Ages 3–7
The Bear and the Wildcat
Kazumi Yumoto
The heavy weight of grief keeps Bear isolated after losing his best friend, until a wandering cat with a violin helps hi
Ages 5–9
Always Sisters: A Story of Loss and Love
Saira Mir
For a child processing the confusing sadness of a pregnancy loss or miscarriage. This gentle story helps siblings unders
Ages 4–8
Two Homes
Claire Masurel
For children navigating the transition to living in two separate households, this gentle story focuses on what is gained
Ages 3–6
The Passage
James Killgore
Fifteen-year-old Sam enlists in the Confederate Navy looking for adventure, only to confront the brutal and heart-wrench
Ages 12–16
What If It's Us #1
What If It's Us
Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera
When Arthur and Ben cross paths at a New York post office, they must decide if their meeting was a fluke or a sign that
Ages 14–18
Where Did Baby Go?
SCR
Gentle rhymes and hand-drawn illustrations help answer difficult questions about pregnancy loss with honesty and care.
Ages 3–7
A Beautiful Lie
Irfan Master
For the young person processing how to protect a loved one from harsh truths during a time of immense political and soci
Ages 11–16
From the Lighthouse
Liz Chipman
Facing the difficult truth that their mother is not coming home, Weezie and her father must rely on their inner strength
Ages 8–12
Adam & Thomas
Aharon Appelfeld
Left in a forest to escape deportation from the ghetto, two Jewish boys rely on their deep friendship and clever wits to
Ages 8–12
Halloween
A mysterious tree stands at the center of a journey through time. Trace the ancient history and haunting traditions of S
Ages 9–14
Just In Case You Want to Fly
Julie Fogliano
Soft paint and collage illustrations wrap a child in the comfort of tea, music, and cozy blankets before they drift off
Ages 3–7
The Turtle of Oman #1
The Turtle of Oman
Naomi Shihab Nye
Before moving from the shores of Oman to a new life in Michigan, Aref spends his final days collecting memories and sayi
Ages 8–12
Nicole Nieman #1
A Pocket Full of Seeds
Marilyn Sachs
Nicole Nieman must find her own inner strength as she grows from a young girl into a resourceful teenager during the Naz
Ages 9–13
Timmerman Was Here
Colleen Sydor
Rumors swirl about the new boarder’s late-night habits, but a young girl’s quiet intuition reveals the true goodness in
Ages 4–8
Tiger Lily
Jodi Lynn Anderson
Neverland's wildness and the intensity of first love come alive in this reimagined story of the fierce girl who loved Pe
Ages 14–18
The Last Game
Latonya Duncan
For the child learning how to handle the end of a sports season or the bittersweet feeling of finishing something they l
Ages 5–10
Zig Zag
Ellen Wittlinger
For the teen feeling adrift after a breakup or major life change. A cross-country road trip helps seventeen-year-old Rob
Ages 12–17
Snowman Magic
Katherine Tegen
A massive winter storm brings the perfect snow day for George, but the real magic begins when his newly built snowman co
Ages 4–8
