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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Fire, Bed, and Bone
Henrietta Branford
A loyal hunting dog witnesses the 1381 peasants' rebellion as his family is swept up in the dangerous political upheaval
Ages 10–14
Flambards #2
The Edge of the Cloud
K. M. Peyton
A young woman stands by her fiancé as he chases the dangerous, exhilarating dream of becoming a pilot during the earlies
Ages 12–17
Teddy #4
Home Before Dark
Ian Beck
A lost teddy bear must find his way back to the little girl who dropped him in the park before the sun goes down.
Ages 2–6
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Big Sarah's Little Boots
Paulette Bourgeois
Sarah loves her shiny yellow boots more than anything, but one day her feet simply won't fit inside them anymore.
Ages 3–6
Vietnam #4
Casualties of War
Chris Lynch
Working as a mechanic in the Air Force, Beck faces the grim reality of the Vietnam War and a reunion with high school fr
Ages 12–17
Bloody Jack Adventures #2
Curse of the Blue Tattoo
L. A. Meyer
Former ship’s boy Jacky Faber trades the high seas for a finishing school, but her tattoos and rough manners make for a
Ages 11–15
The Keys to the Kingdom #7
Lord Sunday
Garth Nix
Arthur Penhaligon races to find the final key and save the Kingdom, only to realize his true identity and purpose are fa
Ages 10–15
The Moomins #1
The Moomins and the Great Flood
Tove Jansson
When a massive flood threatens their home, the Moomins embark on a gentle, adventurous quest to find a safe place to bel
Ages 7–12
The Seal Prince
Sheila MacGill-Callahan
A princess and a selkie prince form a bond that spans years of birthdays, culminating in a magical flood of fish and a c
Ages 5–9
Summer Nights
Caroline B. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the bittersweet transition between school years, this story explores the shifting tides of h
Ages 12–17
Every Little Kindness #1
Every Little Kindness
Marta Bartolj
For the child feeling small in a big world, this wordless journey reveals how a single tiny act of kindness can ripple t
Ages 4–8
Animorphs #53
The Answer
K. A. Applegate
As the Yeerks threaten total destruction, Jake and the Animorphs find an unlikely flicker of hope in a group of Taxxons
Ages 9–13
The Bad Books #3
Bad News
Pseudonymous Bosch
For the reader who feels like an outsider and loves unraveling secrets, this meta-fictional finale celebrates finding yo
Ages 8–12
Genie Wishes
Elisabeth Dahl
For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of fifth grade, from changing friend groups to the pressure of being
Ages 8–12
The Raven Cycle #3
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
Maggie Stiefvater
Blue Sargent finally feels she belongs with her new circle of friends, but she soon realizes how easily found things can
Ages 13–18
Mermaid and Me
Soosh
For the imaginative child who finds magic in nature and wonders about the friends they haven't met yet. A soothing tale
Ages 4–8
Secrets of the Nile #2
Where the Library Hides
Isabel Ibañez
For the teen seeking to reclaim their family history and find where they belong while navigating the weight of inherited
Ages 14–18
Through the Night
Jim Aylesworth
Quiet roads and steady headlights guide a father through the darkness as he drives through the night to reach his waitin
Ages 3–7
Puppy Patrol #39
Stars and Stripes
Jenny Dale
For the child who dreams of rescuing every stray they see, this story explores the heart and hard work required to find
Ages 7–10
Realm Breaker #3
Fate Breaker
Victoria Aveyard
For the teen navigating a major transition who needs to see that even when the world feels like it is ending, they have
Ages 14–18
This Night Is Ours
Ronni Davis
For the teenager standing at the edge of adulthood, navigating the tension between following a parent's rigid path and d
Ages 14–18
Two Summers
Aimee Friedman
Summer’s life splits into two paths: a summer of secrets in Provence or a summer of crushes in New York, all depending o
Ages 12–17
Louis #1
What Happened to Mr. Forster?
Gary W. Bargar
In 1950s Kansas City, a sixth grader must decide what to believe when his favorite teacher is suddenly targeted by the p
Ages 10–14
Graceling Realm #5
Seasparrow
Kristin Cashore
For the teen navigating the quiet aftermath of trauma who needs to see that survival is as much about emotional processi
Ages 14–18
