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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+
Foxie
Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
For the child who needs reassurance that home is where they belong, even when the world offers bright lights and fancy t
Ages 4–8
Candy Apple #24
Wish You Were Here, Liza
Robin Wasserman
Liza faces two months in a van visiting the world's largest ketchup bottle while her friends are far away, but this road
Ages 8–12
The Lemon Sisters
Andrea Cheng
For the child noticing a neighbor's sadness or wondering how to help a friend after a loss. A gentle story about sisters
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
420 books
One More Hug for Madison
Caroline Jayne Church
For the child who needs an extra cuddle before starting their day or drifting off to sleep. A soothing reminder of a par
Ages 0–4
Darkhenge
Catherine Fisher
For the teenager grappling with the silence of a loved one's illness or the heavy weight of family grief. A journey thro
Ages 12–17
Little Bird
Germano Zullo
For the parent and child reflecting on the quiet, profound bond of growing up and the enduring nature of a mother's love
Ages 4–8
The Music Thief
Peni R. Griffin
For the child who feels bored with the routine of daily life and needs to understand that time and growth are precious g
Ages 10–14
The Tub People
Pam Conrad
For the child who fears the mystery of the drain or needs reassurance after a scary accident, this gentle story shows th
Ages 4–8
Everywhere Blue
Joanne Rossmassler Fritz
Maddie searches for her missing older brother through a series of free-verse poems, using his deep worries about the env
Ages 8–12
A Letter to My Teacher
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child who feels like the 'troublemaker' or struggles to sit still, this is a beautiful tribute to the teachers w
Ages 4–9
To the Edge of the World
Michele Torrey
For the child grappling with the weight of big risks and the courage it takes to leave home for the unknown.
Ages 8–12
Also
E.B. Goodale
For the child wondering how they can miss home while away, or miss a grandmother while at home. A poetic look at how mem
Ages 4–8
Garcia & Colette #1
Garcia & Colette Go Exploring
Hannah Barnaby
For the child who wants to try something on their own but quickly misses their best friend. A sweet look at balancing in
Ages 4–8
In the Tree House
Andrew Larsen
For the child adjusting to a sibling growing up and away from their shared play, this gentle story navigates changing fa
Ages 4–8
Kitten Red, Yellow, Blue
Peter Catalanotto
Mrs. Tuttle has sixteen colorful kittens to look after, including a bright red one for a firefighter and a blue one for
Ages 2–5
Morpheus Road #2
The Black
D. J. MacHale
For the teen navigating the heavy silence of a missing friend and the unsettling feeling that they are being watched by
Ages 12–17
Good Knight #4
A Cold Winter's Good Knight
Shelley Moore Thomas
For the child seeking a moral compass, this 15th-century letter from a knight to his children offers timeless wisdom on
Ages 10–18
I Am Not a Number
Jenny Kay Dupuis, Kathy Kacer
Eight-year-old Irene is taken from her family to a residential school, where she must fight to hold onto her identity af
Ages 7–11
Last Bit-Bear: A Fable, The
Sandra DeYonge
For children processing big environmental changes and the weight of being the last of something, this fable offers a gen
Ages 5–10
Rotten Ralph #7
Back to School for Rotten Ralph
Jack Gantos
Rotten Ralph the cat is so worried about Sarah making new friends at school that he decides to follow her and cause a li
Ages 4–8
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Michael Morpurgo
A mysterious piper arrives to rid the town of Hamelin of its rats, but the citizens soon learn the dark consequences of
Ages 7–11
Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!
Dr. Seuss
For the child who struggles with transitions or needs a gentle nudge to move on. This playful story helps kids process t
Ages 3–7
This Light Between Us: A Novel of World War II
Andrew Fukuda
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or the pain of forced separation from those they love across di
Ages 12–18
Cool Dog, School Dog
Deborah Heiligman
For the pet lover whose child (or puppy!) isn't quite ready to say goodbye when the school bell rings.
Ages 3–7
