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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(1128)
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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)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Growing Up with Alex #1
Moving Day for Alex
Cynthia MacGregor
For the child feeling nervous about an upcoming move, this gentle story provides practical coping tools to handle the bi
Ages 4–8
Asha #1
Somewhere New
NZinga Dee
For the child feeling nervous about leaving their old bedroom or neighborhood behind, this book helps little ones proces
Ages 3–6
Waffles the Golden Retriever
Waffles the Golden Retriever Learns About Loss and Grief
Ashley Adams
For the child navigating the heavy feelings of losing a family pet or a loved one. Waffles the Golden Retriever offers a
Ages 3–8
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Ninja Life Hacks
Sad Ninja
Mary Nhin
For the child who is feeling blue or struggling with loss, this book provides a comforting roadmap for naming and naviga
Ages 3–10
Goodnight Sports #1
Goodnight Baseball
Michael Dahl
For the young sports fan winding down after a high-energy day at the ballpark. This soothing rhythmic story helps transi
Ages 2–5
The Puppy Place #9
Bella
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves animals and needs to learn that loving someone sometimes means helping them find their own perfe
Ages 7–10
Uncle Vova's Tree
Patricia Polacco
Tradition and family warmth fill a farmhouse as relatives gather to celebrate a Russian Christmas and honor a beloved un
Ages 4–9
Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin
Henry Louis Stephens
This classic nursery rhyme uses gentle animal characters and a rhythmic poem to introduce the concepts of saying goodbye
Ages 3–7
The Turkey Girl: A Zuni Cinderella Story
Penny Pollack
Turkeys weave a beautiful doeskin dress for a lonely girl, but her choice at a sacred dance determines if their magic—an
Ages 5–9
Cannonball Coralie and the Lion
Grace Easton
After a cruel ringmaster fires her, Coralie stands tall and inspires her lion friend and fellow performers to walk away
Ages 3–7
Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood
Different Kinds of Good-byes
Shelley Rotner, Sheila M. Kelly
Gentle photographs and supportive text help little ones understand and talk about the many ways we say goodbye to people
Ages 2–5
Bertolt
Jacques Goldstyn
Soft pastel illustrations tell the quiet, moving story of a young boy and his deep friendship with a faithful tree named
Ages 5–9
Grayboy
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Two children spend a bright summer on the bay tending to a wounded seagull and learning the quiet beauty of caretaking.
Ages 4–8
Khalifa Family #1
Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Salman Rushdie
Haroun travels through a landscape of talking animals and magicians to save the Sea of Stories from being poisoned and d
Ages 9–14
When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
Marc Colagiovanni
Heavy worries and nagging doubts cloud a young boy's day until he learns to change his course and leave his fears behind
Ages 4–8
Where Is My Mommy?
Julie Downing
A comforting and captivating reassurance that mommy will be back.
Ages 0–3
Juneberry Blue
Candice Ransom
Andie hopes to master a magical family recipe at her grandmother's diner while holding onto the wish that her father wil
Ages 8–12
Penguin
Penguin and Pinecone
Salina Yoon
For the child learning that friendship remains even when we are apart. A sweet story about a penguin caring for a pineco
Ages 3–6
Olivetti
Allie Millington
Shy, dictionary-loving Ernest teams up with a new friend and an old typewriter to find his mother after she mysteriously
Ages 8–12
Mommy, Do You Love Me Always?
Karina Castagna
Through giggles, pouts, and big milestones, a mother reassures young Gianna that her love and encouragement remain const
Ages 0–6
The Story of Mah: A Hmong "Romeo and Juliet" Folktale
Rosalie Giacchino-Baker
For children processing the concept of tragic love or exploring Hmong heritage, this bilingual folktale offers a poignan
Ages 8–14
Perez y Martina
Pura Belpré
Martina the beautiful cockroach has many suitors, but choosing the right one is tricky. This classic Puerto Rican tale i
Ages 4–8
Midnighters #3
Blue Noon
Scott Westerfeld
The secret midnight hour is bleeding into the daylight, and five teenagers must stop the darklings from breaking free to
Ages 12–18
Masada: The Last Fortress
Gloria D. Miklowitz
Experience the final, desperate stand of Masada through the eyes of a young defender and a Roman commander as two worlds
Ages 12–17
