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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Green Ember #1
The Green Ember
S.D. Smith
For the child grappling with sudden change or loss who needs to see that even the small and afraid can stand tall agains
Ages 8–12
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Pictures at an Exhibition
Anna Harwell Celenza
Grief and friendship collide in nineteenth-century Russia, where the loss of a dear friend inspires composer Modest Muss
Ages 6–11
Lifeboat 12
Susan Hood
For the child who needs to see that even in the darkest storms, courage and teamwork can lead you home. A gripping survi
Ages 8–12
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Faraway Grandpa
Roberta Karim
For the child noticing a grandparent becoming forgetful, this story provides gentle sensory tools to maintain their lovi
Ages 4–8
The Runaway Bunny
Margaret Wise Brown
A mother bunny promises she will always find her little one, no matter where he hides or how far he runs in this tender
Ages 2–5
Escape From Saigon: How a Vietnamese War Orphan Became an American Boy
Andrea Warren
Long, an orphan born in Saigon, journeys from the final days of the Vietnam War to a new life in Ohio in this true story
Ages 9–13
When Daddy's Truck Picks Me Up
Jana Novotny Hunter
For the child who counts down the minutes until school is over and yearns for a parent to return, this rhythmic story of
Ages 2–5
Bunnicula #2
Howliday Inn
James Howe
Harold and Chester are stuck at a creepy pet resort where unearthly howls and disappearing guests suggest that check-out
Ages 8–12
Numbering All the Bones
Ann Rinaldi
For the young reader processing the heavy weight of history and the search for family in the face of systemic injustice
Ages 10–14
The Only Child
Guojing
A young girl wanders into a dreamlike world of misty forests and giant companions in this wordless, soft-pencil journey
Ages 5–10
Ming Goes to School
Deirdre Sullivan
Ming is brave enough to touch worms and walk the plank, but she might need a little more time before she tackles the big
Ages 3–6
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
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
