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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,622 books
0–3 yrs
566 books
4–7 yrs
900 books
8–11 yrs
696 books
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Chapter Books
(1128)
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(137)
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(69)
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(68)
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(50)
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(17)
Early Readers
(16)
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(3)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Lonely Lula Cat
Joseph Slate
Searching for old friends who moved away leaves Lula Cat feeling isolated, until she realizes that wonderful new compani
Ages 3–7
The Murder Notebooks #1
Dead Time
Anne Cassidy
For the teen feeling unsettled by family secrets or a sudden change in their home life, this story offers a mirror for n
Ages 12–16
The Silver Sword
Ian Serraillier
Three siblings embark on a perilous trek across war-torn Europe to find their parents, guided by the hope of a small sil
Ages 9–13
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12–18 yrs
392 books
The De Granville Trilogy #1
Blood Red Horse
K.M. Grant
The bond between a young boy and his loyal stallion is tested against the backdrop of the Crusades in this sweeping hist
Ages 10–15
Tales of the World
Yuki
Gloria Whelan
For the child adjusting to a new environment or culture, follow a young girl's journey of displacement and her search fo
Ages 8–12
The Power of UN
Nancy Etchemendy
For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or wishing they could turn back the clock. A thoughtful look at how
Ages 8–12
I Found Mouse
Pamela D. Greenwood
With Mom away for three weeks, Tessie and Dad have to figure out how to manage the house and their brand-new kitten all
Ages 6–9
Throw Like a Girl #2
It's All in How You Fall
Sarah Henning
After a gymnastics injury ends her career, fifteen-year-old Caroline teams up with her brother’s best friend to find a n
Ages 12–17
The Bears Upstairs #1
The Bears Upstairs
Dorothy Haas
A young girl finds herself in the middle of an out-of-this-world secret when she helps two bears plan a rendezvous with
Ages 8–12
One Minute
Somin Ahn
A single minute holds a world of possibilities, from blinking twenty times and planting seeds to saying a hard goodbye o
Ages 3–6
Remember That
Lesléa Newman
A grandmother shares her most important life lessons with her granddaughter, creating a lasting bond even as she grows o
Ages 4–8
Screams in Space #4
The Final Mission
Steve Brezenoff
For the child grappling with the weight of big choices, this adventure explores the urgency of doing the right thing whe
Ages 8–12
Goldie and Garth #1
Goldie and Garth
Joyce Mitchell
Two talking flowers named Goldie and Garth wonder if they will be planted together or torn apart after being purchased f
Ages 7–9
Pippi Longstocking Picture Books
Pippi Longstocking's After-Christmas Party
Astrid Lindgren
The holiday fun never stops with Pippi Longstocking, who hosts a wild party featuring sledding, presents, and a fully un
Ages 4–8
The Puppy Place #58
Fluffy and Freckles
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves helping others and wants to understand the responsibility of caring for a new pet while navigati
Ages 7–10
Pony Pals #19
Moving Pony
Jeanne Betancourt
For the child learning to navigate transitions and the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye to a cherished companion or
Ages 7–10
Freshman Dorm
Freshman Road Trip
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the transition between high school and the freedoms of college life while trying to maintain
Ages 12–18
The Night Gardener
Terry Fan, Eric Fan
A gray town is transformed into a colorful wonderland after a mysterious stranger begins sculpting trees into magnificen
Ages 4–8
The Giant Hug
Sandra Horning
Owen hands a physical hug to the post office clerk, sparking a cross-country journey via trucks and planes to reach his
Ages 3–7
The Day My Kids Stayed Home: Explaining COVID-19 and the Corona Virus to Your Kids
Adam Wallace
For children confused by sudden changes to their world, this reassuring guide helps explain why they are staying home an
Ages 3–8
The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story
Jonah Winter
For the child who needs a quiet moment of wonder to help process sudden changes or the feeling of being far from home.
Ages 4–8
The Great War: Stories Inspired by Objects from the First World War
David Almond, John Boyne, Tracy Chevalier, Ursula Dubosarsky, Timothée de Fombelle, Adèle Geras, A. L. Kennedy, Michael Morpurgo, Marcus Sedgwick, Tanya Lee Stone, Sheena Wilkinson
Fictionalized news reports from 1892 imagine a chilling invasion of Britain to highlight the vulnerabilities of the nati
Ages 12–18
A Kids Book About
Divorce
Ashley Simpo
A supportive guide for children navigating the big changes and difficult questions that arise when parents decide to liv
Ages 5–9
Friends of Liberty
Beatrice Gormley
For the child navigating the pain of a friendship divided by differing family values or political beliefs.
Ages 8–12
