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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
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9–12
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The Ormingat Trilogy #2
Earthborn
Sylvia Waugh
Nesta loves her life on Earth, so when she finds out her parents are actually aliens ready to leave the planet, she must
Ages 9–13
The Circus of Stolen Dreams
Lorelei Savaryn
Grief and guilt lead twelve-year-old Andrea into a surreal dream world to find her missing brother, but escaping back to
Ages 8–12
Saving Hanno
Miriam Halahmy
Rudi has already lost his home in Germany to escape the war. Now in England, he must find a way to save his beloved dach
Ages 8–12
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The Room of Wonders
written and ill. by Sergio Ruzzier
Watch the whimsical chain reaction that occurs when Pius Pelosi, a dedicated collector of things, decides to part with h
Ages 4–8
The Foxman
Gary Paulsen
Two cousins find a mysterious man hiding his scars in a forest shack, leading to a deep bond that uncovers the tragedies
Ages 12–16
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
Caren Stelson
A British humanitarian risks everything to rescue 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia just as World War II begins.
Ages 6–10
Paper Valentine
Brenna Yovanoff
Hannah searches for a serial killer while haunted by her best friend’s ghost and distracted by her complicated attractio
Ages 14–18
Elephants Come Home, The: A True Story of Seven Elephants,Two People, and One Extraordinary Friendship
Kim Tomsic
A herd of wild, hunted elephants finds safety in a South African sanctuary and forms an improbable, deep bond with the h
Ages 4–8
Loon Summer
Barbara Santucci
A summer spent by the water helps Rainie find her footing and understand her parents' love following their divorce.
Ages 5–8
Peter's War: A Boy's True Story of Survival in World War II Europe
Deborah Durland DeSaix and Karen Gray Ruelle
After his parents are arrested in Nazi-occupied France, young Peter must use his wits to dodge the Gestapo and find a wa
Ages 7–11
What Flowers Remember
Shannon Wiersbitzky
As Old Red Clancy begins to lose his memory, Delia works to preserve their gardening bond by capturing his most precious
Ages 8–12
Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep
Susan Lendroth
Soft rhymes mirror the rhythmic waves of the sea as a young girl waits and wonders about her father’s long journey acros
Ages 4–8
Zoe's Jungle
Bethanie Deeney Murguia
The park transforms into a sprawling, dangerous jungle as Zoe and Addie make every second count during their final four
Ages 3–6
The First Last Day
Dorian Cirrone
Eleven-year-old Haleigh gets her wish for the perfect summer day to never end, but living the same moments over and over
Ages 8–12
Cry, Heart, But Never Break
Glenn Ringtved
For children processing the impending loss of a grandparent or relative. This gentle story personifies Death to help lit
Ages 4–8
Little Bear #5
A Kiss for Little Bear (Little Bear, #5)
Else Holmelund Minarik
For the child learning that love and kindness can travel far and touch many people. A gentle story about sending affecti
Ages 3–7
Almost Autumn
Marianne Kaurin
Ilse and Hermann fall in love in occupied Norway, facing the terrifying dangers of the Nazi regime and the risks of the
Ages 14–18
I'll Be the Water: A Story of Grandparent's Love
Alec Aspinwall
A grandfather uses gentle similes and watercolor scenes to show his grandson that his love will remain as constant as th
Ages 4–8
The Three Lucys
Hayan Charara
Young Luli watches the 2006 war in Lebanon unfold while worrying deeply about the three pet cats he had to leave behind.
Ages 6–9
A Touch Mortal #1
A Touch Mortal
Leah Clifford
For the teenager navigating deep feelings of isolation or the heavy weight of past mistakes while searching for a sense
Ages 14–18
Barbaro
Shelley Fraser Mickle
Barbaro captured hearts by winning the Kentucky Derby, but this true story also touches on the difficult reality of his
Ages 8–12
The Lantern House
Erin Napier
For the child adjusting to a new home or saying goodbye to an old one, this story provides comfort by showing that a hou
Ages 4–8
Fleabiscuit Sings!
Marlene Fanta Shyer
A boy singer and his talented canine companion face a heartbreaking separation when the dog is sent to live with a stran
Ages 8–12
The Last Dragon Chronicles #1
The Fire Within
Chris d'Lacey
A collection of handmade clay dragons comes to life with a secret power: they only survive as long as they are loved by
Ages 9–13
