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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+
Grandma's Tipi: A Present-Day Lakota Story
S. D. Nelson
Clara spends a meaningful summer at Standing Rock Reservation, learning the traditions of the family tipi and the sacred
Ages 4–8
Grandparent Dinosaur
Gaggysaurus and Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For children processing the loss of a beloved pet or grandparent. This gentle story uses a friendly dinosaur to help lit
Ages 3–7
Dino Life Guides #1
Dinosaurs Divorce
Laurie Krasny Brown
For children navigating the big changes of divorce, this reassuring guide uses friendly dinosaurs to explain two homes,
Ages 4–8
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Ghostgirl #3
Lovesick
Tonya Hurley
Charlotte Usher is dead, but she has to return to high school to finish one last assignment and face the crushing weight
Ages 12–17
Titanic Crossing
Barbara Williams
For the child navigating a sudden crisis or learning to put others first. Albert must find his courage and sense of duty
Ages 8–12
The Silver Donkey
Sonya Hartnett
For children processing the weight of big choices, this WWII-era tale explores how honesty and empathy can light the way
Ages 9–12
Bran, Son of Llyr
Moyra Caldecott
For the reader who feels a deep responsibility to protect others, even at great personal cost, this poetic retelling exp
Ages 10–15
What's Happening #3
What's Happening to Grandpa?
Maria Shriver
For the child noticing a grandparent's memory lapses, this gentle story helps families process the confusion and sadness
Ages 6–10
Rabbit and Hedgehog #1
A Little Bit of Winter
Paul Stewart
Hedgehog is worried about missing the cold weather while he sleeps, so Rabbit promises to save a little bit of winter in
Ages 3–7
The Bookshop Dog
Cynthia Rylant
When a beloved shop owner is hospitalized, her small-town neighbors must stop their bickering to care for her loyal dog,
Ages 4–8
Rosie Loves Jack
Mel Darbon
For the teen seeking to understand the power of self-advocacy and the deep desire for independence when the world undere
Ages 14–18
The Sea of Trolls #3
The Islands of the Blessed
Nancy Farmer
A devastating tornado and a forest monster send Jack and Thorgil on a perilous quest to the realm of the fin folk to rig
Ages 10–14
Perfect the Pig
Susan Jeschke
A tiny pig receives a magical wish that transforms his life into an extraordinary and nearly perfect adventure.
Ages 4–8
The Story about Ping
Marjorie Flack
A little duck named Ping lingers too long on the Yangtze River and finds himself on a lonely adventure after his master'
Ages 3–7
This Place I Know Poems of Comfort
Georgia Heard
These gentle poems offer a quiet space for reflection and healing after the difficult events of September 11.
Ages 8–12
The Karate Kid #2
The Karate Kid Part II
B. B. Hiller
Daniel journeys across the world to Japan with Mr. Miyagi to confront a decades-old rivalry that threatens their honor.
Ages 8–12
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #6
The Long-Lost Home
Maryrose Wood
For the child seeking answers about where they come from and why they fit in, this witty Victorian mystery brings a hear
Ages 8–12
The Darkest Minds #2
Never Fade
Alexandra Bracken
Ruby is a feared outcast with the power to break into minds. Now she must leave her life behind to find a boy who no lon
Ages 14–18
Im a Hero too
Jamila Rizvi
For children struggling to understand why their world has suddenly changed, this story reframes safety measures like sta
Ages 3–7
Stan the Hot Dog Man
Ethel Kessler, Leonard Kessler
For the child adjusting to a big life transition or wondering how they can help their community during a storm.
Ages 4–8
The Bird Coat
Inger Marie Kjølstadmyr
Flying is Pierre’s only wish, and with a coat fashioned into wings, he takes a daring leap in this quirky and fantastica
Ages 7–11
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
