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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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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
420 books
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 #1
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
Mariana and the Merchild
Caroline Pitcher
For children learning how to say goodbye to someone they love while discovering that open hearts always find new ways to
Ages 5–9
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
Sally and the Limpet
Simon James
A trip to the beach takes a surprising turn when a stubborn limpet suctions onto Sally’s finger and refuses to let go un
Ages 3–7
The Summer I Found You
Jolene Perry
For the teen navigating the complexities of unexpected love and the vulnerability of opening up to someone new during a
Ages 13–18
Coffee, Rabbit , Snowdrop, Lost
Betina Birkjær
Miguel notices his grandfather is changing, but he and his grandmother find new, poetic ways to care for him as his memo
Ages 5–9
Hidden on the Mountain: Stories of Children Sheltered from the Nazis in Le Chambon
Deborah Duraland DeSaix, Karen Gray Ruelle
Jewish survivors share their memories of being hidden and protected by the heroic residents of a mountain region in Fran
Ages 10–14
Air Awakens #4
Water's Wrath
Elise Kova
A former librarian turned powerful sorcerer finally gains her freedom, but the victory comes at the heavy cost of her in
Ages 14–18
The Wanderer
Sharon Creech
For the child grappling with buried memories or family mysteries, this ocean-bound journey offers a path to healing thro
Ages 8–12
Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess, The
Tom Gauld
For siblings who are learning to look out for one another, this modern fable explores the deep bond of family and the le
Ages 4–8
Chestnut Hill #3
All or Nothing
Lauren Brooke
Malory must decide if she is willing to leave her home and family behind for a chance to join an elite summer riding tea
Ages 8–12
