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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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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
420 books
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
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
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
