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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
12–18 yrs
420 books
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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 Watch That Ends The Night
Allan Wolf
The tragic sinking of the Titanic comes to life through a haunting chorus of voices, retelling the 1912 disaster from mu
Ages 14–18
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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
Pocket Full of Seeds, A
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
Will We Always Hold Hands?
Christopher Cheng
For the child seeking reassurance that love remains constant even as they grow, their body changes, or their family memb
Ages 3–7
Spirit of the Cimarron #2
Sierra
Kathleen Duey
Separated from her herd by a disaster, a young filly must survive the harsh elements and decide if she can accept a new
Ages 8–12
Of a Feather
Dayna Lorentz
Abandoned by the adults in her life, Reenie finds an unexpected bond with a struggling baby owl while learning the art o
Ages 8–12
At the Window
Hope Lim
For children learning to notice the quiet beauty in their neighborhood and the value of seeing the world through someone
Ages 3–7
The Eyes and the Impossible #2
The Eyes, the Fire & the Avalanche Kingdom
Dave Eggers
Johannes the dog leaves his safe park for a wild wilderness where clever prey and hungry predators force him to question
Ages 8–12
Cloudland
John Burningham
After a tumble off a mountain cliff, Albert finds himself in a magical world above the peaks where he plays with childre
Ages 4–8
