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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+
Daughters of the Moon #10
The Talisman
Lynne Ewing
In ancient Athens, Penelope takes a solemn vow to battle a dark evil known as the Atrox, even if it means sacrificing he
Ages 12–17
Camp Confidential #10
Over & Out
Melissa J. Morgan
For the child feeling the bittersweet pull of summer's end and the pressure of keeping social secrets while saying goodb
Ages 9–12
Sheltie #15
Sheltie Forever
Peter Clover
For the young animal lover facing a transition or saying goodbye to a beloved chapter of their life. Emma and her pony S
Ages 7–9
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420 books
A Paper Hug
Stephanie Skolmoski
For the child struggling with a parent's upcoming military deployment or a long separation. This gentle story offers a c
Ages 4–8
Fame School #9
Summer Spectacular
Cindy Jefferies
For the young artist learning to balance the excitement of the spotlight with the complexities of friendship and the pre
Ages 8–12
CHERUB #12
Shadow Wave
Robert Muchamore
For the teenager grappling with big transitions, this high-stakes finale explores the complex emotions of finishing a lo
Ages 12–17
Freshman Dorm #29
Freshman Breakup
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the messy reality of a first major breakup and the complicated social shifts of early colleg
Ages 12–18
The Friskative Dog
Susan Straight
Sharron holds tight to a beloved stuffed dog, the last gift from her father, as she navigates the confusing ache of his
Ages 8–12
Dino FC #2
Transfer Trouble
Keith Brumpton
Shockwaves ripple through Dino FC when the chairman sells their star player right before the deadline. The team must fig
Ages 7–9
Shelter for a Seabird
Terry Farish
Sixteen-year-old Andrea faces the loss of her family's ancestral island home just as she is pulled into a complicated ro
Ages 14–18
Garfield
Search for Pooky
Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel
Garfield the cat sets off on a frantic search to find his missing teddy bear, Pooky, in this animated series adventure.
Ages 5–9
The Animals of Farthing Wood #6
Battle for the Park
Colin Dann
A tight-knit group of woodland creatures must rely on one another to protect their home and community in this classic an
Ages 8–12
The Wolf in Underpants #7
The Wolf in Underpants Moves On
Wilfrid Lupano
A stylishly dressed wolf tries to navigate life in the forest in this translated graphic tale from France.
Ages 7–10
Ten Years of Magic House #5
Time Magic That Cannot Be Performed
Reiko Hiroshima
For the child grappling with 'what ifs' and the weight of mistakes, these magical tales explore whether changing the pas
Ages 9–13
Don't Worry Bear
Greg Foley
For the child who worries about their friends when they are out of sight. A gentle introduction to change, patience, and
Ages 2–5
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
Brave Like Me
Barbara Kerley
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's military deployment, from the initial goodbye to the long wai
Ages 4–8
The Wrap-up List
Steven Arntson
Sixteen-year-old Gabriela has seven days to find Death’s secret weakness and outsmart him before her scheduled departure
Ages 12–17
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
