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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,778 books
0–3 yrs
593 books
4–7 yrs
950 books
8–11 yrs
740 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Redwall #22
The Rogue Crew
Brian Jacques
The brave hares of the Long Patrol and the fearless sea otters must unite to stop an evil beast from conquering Redwall
Ages 9–14
Peep and Ducky #3
Peep and Ducky Sleepover
David Martin
Pajamas are on and the snacks are ready, but a few homesick tears might fall before these two friends settle in for thei
Ages 2–5
Time Runs Like a River
Emma Carlisle
The rhythmic movement of water mirrors the passing of time, from the quick flash of a bird to the slow grinding of stone
Ages 4–8
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Sunshine Home
Eve Bunting
Tim and his parents try to act cheerful during a visit to his grandmother's nursing home until they finally find the cou
Ages 4–8
Primary Source Diaries
Diary of Sallie Hester: A Covered Wagon Girl
Sallie Hester
Peek into the real-life diary of a teenage girl as she braves the long journey west by wagon train on the Oregon Trail i
Ages 9–14
Tommy's Mommy's Fish
Nancy Dingman Watson
Tommy is determined to catch the perfect birthday fish for his mother, only to realize that setting it free is the most
Ages 4–8
Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends (Ready-to-Read Graphics series)
Kaz Windness
Worm and Caterpillar are the best of friends, but as Caterpillar begins a big transformation, they must see if their bon
Ages 4–7
Mama's Nightingale
Edwidge Danticat
For children navigating the heartache of being apart from a parent, this story highlights how love and creativity can br
Ages 5–9
Mama Seeton's Whistle
Jerry Spinelli
The gentle sound of Mama Seeton's whistle acts as a magical tether, calling her children back to the safety and love of
Ages 4–8
Bunny & Tree
Balint Zsako
Stunning hand-painted scenes tell the wordless story of a lost rabbit and a magical, shape-shifting tree that becomes a
Ages 4–8
Here I Come! #2
Preschool, Here I Come!
D.J. Steinberg
Saying goodbye on the first day and watching butterflies hatch are all part of the fun in these joyful poems celebrating
Ages 3–5
The Cat Who Liked Potato Soup
Terry Farish
A shared love of potato soup binds an old man and his cat together until a solo fishing trip leaves someone feeling left
Ages 5–9
Finding Papa
Angela Pham Krans
The long wait to see Papa finally ends as Mai and her mother embark on a brave and hopeful journey from Vietnam to start
Ages 4–8
D.W.
D.W.'s Lost Blankie
Marc Brown
Panic strikes when D.W. realizes her beloved Blankie is missing, sending her whole family on a frantic search to find th
Ages 3–6
Blue Floats Away
Travis Jonker
A small iceberg drifts away from his parents and travels across the vast ocean, changing shape and form on a gentle jour
Ages 4–8
Glory #2
Shadow Tree
Jodi Lynn
Glory leaves the safety of the wilderness for the terrifying streets of Boston, taking brave first steps toward a hopefu
Ages 12–17
Teddy #1
Alone in the Woods
Ian Beck
For the child who fears being separated from their favorite toy or worries about getting lost. A soothing reminder that
Ages 3–6
PeeWee & Lexi #1
Pee-Wee's Tale
Johanna Hurwitz
Suddenly released into the wilds of Central Park, a young guinea pig must rely on a street-smart squirrel to navigate th
Ages 7–10
Felix and Alexander
Terry Denton
For the child who fears getting lost or separated from their grown-ups, this story explores the deep bond and loyalty th
Ages 3–7
Catilda #1
Catilda
John Stadler
Catilda is heartbroken after losing her teddy bear, Ollie, in the big city, sparking a journey that proves just how powe
Ages 4–8
Chronicles of Avonlea #2
Further Chronicles of Avonlea
L. M. Montgomery
Anne Shirley transitions from a girl into a young woman as she begins her first teaching job and navigates the charming
Ages 9–14
Welcome to America, Champ!
Catherine Stier
Thomas leaves England behind for a new life in 1945, feeling both nervous and hopeful as he journeys toward America with
Ages 6–10
Mustang Canyon #2
Little Pinto of Mustang Canyon
Jonathan London
For children processing the scary feeling of getting lost or separated from family, this lyrical story offers a gentle p
Ages 4–8
Great Episodes #1
Wolf by the Ears
Ann Rinaldi
Harriet Hemings weighs the promise of freedom against the safety of the only home she knows while trapped in the velvet
Ages 12–17
