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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,622 books
0–3 yrs
566 books
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900 books
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696 books
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Rip Van Winkle's Return
Eric A. Kimmel
Two teenagers discover and thaw a frozen caveman who must learn to navigate the strange wonders and life lessons of 20th
Ages 5–10
Elephant Run
Roland Smith
When Nick's father is captured during the 1941 invasion of Burma, Nick and Mya stage a daring rescue across dangerous te
Ages 10–14
Honey Jar, The: An Armenian's Escape to Freedom
Joan Schoettler
Eight-year-old Bedros fights to keep his sisters safe during a harrowing escape from Armenia in this moving true story o
Ages 9–12
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12–18 yrs
392 books
First Time
Baby Sitter
Jess Stockham
For the toddler who feels nervous when parents leave, this interactive book builds confidence by showing the fun routine
Ages 1–4
War Game
Michael Foreman
Four young soldiers find a moment of peace on Christmas Day 1914 when English and German troops trade battle for a frien
Ages 8–12
Bat in the Boot, The
Annie Cannon
When two children find a tiny baby bat in their mudroom, they must work together to keep it safe and warm until its moth
Ages 4–8
Fireflies in the Dark: The Story of Friedl Dicker-Brandeis and the Children of Terezin
Susan Goldman Rubin
Friedl Dicker-Brandeis brings hope and creativity to the children of Terezin concentration camp by teaching art in the m
Ages 8–14
After a While, Crocodile
Brad Sneed
For the toddler who loves silly sounds and needs a playful way to handle transitions. This rhyming board book makes sayi
Ages 0–3
See You Soon
Dilraz Kunnummal
For children navigating the heartache of a parent working far from home, this tender story offers comfort during long se
Ages 4–8
Adventures of a Far Away Bear
June Earle
For the child who feels like a fish out of water or is navigating a big change. A young bear finds the courage to trek h
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Petey
Maureen Ellen Fells
For children learning to handle change and the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye to a friend who is ready to grow an
Ages 5–8
Logan Learns About Divorce
Catherine Lowery
For the young child struggling to understand why their world is changing as their parents separate or divorce.
Ages 3–7
Marven of the Great North Woods
Kathryn Lasky
A snowy Minnesota logging camp becomes a place of refuge for young Marven, who finds warmth and a new friend in a kind l
Ages 6–10
The Snow Day
Komako Sakai
For the child feeling small and lonely while waiting for a parent to return through a storm. A quiet, atmospheric look a
Ages 3–6
The Lonely Chair
P.G. Shriver
For the child who feels overlooked or outgrown, this gentle story shows that everyone has a place where they truly belon
Ages 3–7
Psalms 23 for Children
Kerry E. Garner
For the child seeking comfort before bed or during times of change, this gentle retelling uses the 23rd Psalm to reassur
Ages 2–6
A Story for Bear
Dennis Haseley
A young bear finds companionship and wonder when a kind woman shares the magic of stories and the mysterious marks on a
Ages 4–8
Project Pendulum
Robert Silverberg
Twin brothers become a human pendulum in time, one swinging millions of years into the past and the other into the futur
Ages 10–14
Montana's Memory Day
Sue Lawrence
For the child who struggles to process big emotions or fears forgetting special moments. A gentle guide to using a memor
Ages 4–8
Moxie
Laura M. Wiers
For the child adjusting to life in two houses after a separation. This gentle story validates the complex emotions and c
Ages 4–8
Witch Hazel
Molly Idle
For the child curious about their family history and the magic of shared stories, this lyrical tale explores how memorie
Ages 4–8
My Red Hat
Rachel Stubbs
For the child inheriting a family legacy or needing a boost of confidence, this story explores the quiet strength and cr
Ages 3–7
Dear Mr. Blueberry
Simon James
For the child who possesses a boundless imagination and a persistent heart, even when adults offer logic and facts inste
Ages 4–8
Bye Bye Butterfly
J. I. Willett
For the young child struggling with transitions, this rhythmic story uses the lifecycle of a butterfly to show that sayi
Ages 2–6
