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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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Picnic
Emily Arnold McCully
For the child who feels small in a big world or has ever wandered away from the group, this wordless tale offers reassur
Ages 3–7
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
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
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420 books
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
The Riverman Trilogy #2
The Whisper
Aaron Starmer
For the young reader questioning the line between stories and reality, or dealing with the heavy responsibility of a fri
Ages 10–14
The King of Dragons
Carol Fenner
Living alone in an abandoned courthouse, homeless Ian finds a new sense of purpose when he studies a kite exhibit and be
Ages 9–12
Lady Liberty's Holiday
Jen Arena
For the child who wonders where people go when they're not 'at work,' this whimsical tale explores the need for rest and
Ages 3–7
Savage Her Reply
Deirdre Sullivan
Retribution and raw emotion collide in this dark Irish myth retelling where a woman takes a haunting revenge on her own
Ages 14–18
Doon #2
Destined for Doon
Carey Corp, Lorie Langdon
Kenna must choose between her world and a calling back to the enchanted kingdom of Doon, where saving the crown and find
Ages 12–18
The Pilot and the Little Prince
Peter Sís
Follow a golden-haired prince as he travels from tiny asteroids to the Sahara Desert, learning what it means to truly se
Ages 5–10
The Seven Tales of Trinket
Shelley Moore Thomas
For the child searching for their place in the world or processing the disappearance of a loved one through the lens of
Ages 8–12
Puffin Keeper, The
Michael Morpurgo
For the child seeking a sense of purpose and a connection to the wild, this story follows a boy's lifelong devotion to a
Ages 7–11
The Wispy Wallows
Ugochi Nwauwa
Gentle poems capture the quiet, bittersweet ache of sadness and the comfort of knowing that your deepest feelings are sh
Ages 10–18
Fire-Us #1
The Kindling
Jennifer Armstrong, Nancy Butcher
After a virus leaves children to fend for themselves, a makeshift family must leave their home on a perilous trek to fin
Ages 12–16
Forever, or a Long, Long Time
Caela Carter
For the child struggling to feel secure in their family, this moving story explores how understanding your past can help
Ages 8–12
Once Upon a Memory
Nina Laden
For the child starting to wonder about their place in the world, this lyrical book explores how every beginning has a hi
Ages 3–8
Simon
Simon and His Boxes
Gilles Tibo
Simon loves building cardboard houses for his animal friends, but he soon learns that some things are meant to be shared
Ages 3–7
The Railway Series #25
Duke the Lost Engine
Rev. W. Awdry
Duke and the other engines of Sodor navigate life on the rails in this installment of the beloved Railway Series.
Ages 4–9
The Puppy Place #1
Goldie
Ellen Miles
Goldie is a beautiful golden retriever pup, but Jack and Lizzie have their work cut out for them training a dog who does
Ages 7–10
The Horseshoe Trilogies #7
Sweet Charity
Lucy Daniels
The search for a perfect new home for a pony named Charity turns into a desperate rescue mission after she is suddenly s
Ages 8–12
Lucy and Her Family #3
The Turnabout Year
Lucy Johnston Sypher
Lucy experiences a year of major transformations within her family and friend group as she works toward her dream of goi
Ages 8–12
A Letter for Leo
Sergio Ruzzier
Leo the weasel spends his days delivering letters to everyone else, until a chance encounter with a bird brings him a me
Ages 3–7
The Someday Suitcase
Corey Ann Haydu
Clover turns to a mixture of scientific facts and her own special brand of magic to help her best friend Danny find hope
Ages 8–12
