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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
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(1128)
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(137)
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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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Maya's Blanket / La manta de Maya
Monica Brown
Maya’s favorite blanket is fraying at the edges, but it finds new life as a shirt and beyond in this English and Spanish
Ages 4–8
You Can Never Go Home Again
Foxglove Lee
Coming home for Thanksgiving is hard enough while questioning your identity, but it’s impossible when your entire house
Ages 14–18
Seasons Change
Dwanetta Beaver Reed
For the child struggling with life's big changes, this gentle metaphor uses the turning seasons to show that growth and
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Buster Bulldog
Buster Bulldog and Mr. Snowman Become Friends
Ivee Olivares
For the child learning how to cherish special moments even when they change, this sweet story explores the beauty of sea
Ages 3–7
My First Day at Day Care
Janelle McGuinness
For the toddler or preschooler facing those first-day jitters, this comforting story helps ease separation anxiety by sh
Ages 2–5
Saturday Is Dadurday
Robin Pulver
Mimi and Dad always have big plans for their special day, but when Dad has to work, they must figure out how to keep the
Ages 4–8
The Gnome's Eye
Anna Kerz
After leaving an Austrian refugee camp for a distant life in Canada, young Theresa clings to a lucky stone to find coura
Ages 8–12
Little Fish Lost
Nancy Van Laan
A tiny fish searches every corner of an African pond for his mother, meeting a variety of river creatures along the way
Ages 2–5
Nora #1
Nora's Stars
Satomi Ichikawa
Nora and her magical toys pluck the stars right out of the sky to play with them, only to realize the world is a much sa
Ages 4–8
Late, Great Endlings, The: Stories of the Last Survivors
Deborah Kerbel
Watercolor illustrations honor the final survivors of lost species while sharing meaningful actions families can take to
Ages 7–10
The Mechanical Doll
Pamela Stearns
A court musician is banished for breaking the king’s favorite mechanical toy, leading to a journey of exile, rebuilding,
Ages 7–10
Orange for the Sunsets
Tina Athaide
Best friends Asha and Yesofu face a heartbreaking countdown when a decree from a dictator threatens to tear their lives
Ages 8–12
Mary Mehan #2
Mary Mehan Awake
Jennifer Armstrong
A former Civil War nurse finds a path to healing through the quiet beauty of nature and a growing bond with a man who un
Ages 12–18
The Elsewhere Express
Samantha Sotto Yambao
For the child grappling with the 'where' and 'why' of loss, this magical journey provides a safe space to explore grief
Ages 8–12
The Bell Rang
James E. Ransome
The daily routine of an enslaved family is shattered when a son goes missing, sparking a powerful story of hope and the
Ages 4–8
Where Go the Boats?
Robert Louis Stevenson
For the child marveling at how a simple toy can travel to distant worlds, this lyrical classic celebrates the boundless
Ages 2–6
The Wings of Destiny
Molly Odegard Nikolic
For the child feeling the weight of big world changes or missing a sibling who is far from home.
Ages 8–12
M is for Moving
Guyla Greenly
For the child facing the uncertainty of a new home. This comforting guide helps little ones process the big feelings and
Ages 2–6
Milo's Big Move
Marianna V.
For the child feeling overwhelmed by the boxes and big changes of a move. This gentle story validates the 'moving day' j
Ages 3–7
Comet, The
Joe Todd-Stanton
A glowing comet helps Nyla bridge the gap between the rural home she misses and the busy city streets of her new life wi
Ages 4–8
Merlin's Dragon #3
Ultimate Magic
T. A. Barron
A dragon must lead a final charge to save Avalon, facing a heartbreaking choice to surrender his own warrior powers for
Ages 8–12
Penguin of Ilha Grande, The: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary Friendship
Shannon Earle
After a kind man saves a struggling penguin, an unexpected and tender bond forms between human and animal on the shores
Ages 4–8
When We Married Gary
Anna Grossnickle Hines
Beth and her sibling learn to embrace a new stepfather named Gary while Beth quietly holds onto the memory of the father
Ages 4–8
Magnus at the Fire
Jennifer Armstrong
Magnus the firehouse horse faces retirement when a motor engine arrives, but he gets one last chance to prove his herois
Ages 4–9
