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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Deborah Heiligman
For the child marveling at the natural world, this book transforms a scientific process into a wonder-filled journey of
Ages 4–8
The Fated Sky
Henrietta Branford
Sixteen-year-old Ran fights to seize control of her own life and outrun the dark destiny dictated by the gods in this in
Ages 12–18
Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor
Mervyn Peake
A rough pirate captain discovers a strange island of unusual animals and forms an unlikely bond with a small, trustworth
Ages 5–10
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420 books
Grimoire #1
The Curse of the Midions
Brad Strickland
Jarvey is pulled into a magical book and stranded in a strange city where he must join a gang of orphans to survive and
Ages 8–12
The Great Man's Secret
Pieter Van Raven
Fourteen-year-old Jerry hopes for a simple interview, but his visit to a reclusive, brilliant novelist unlocks a flood o
Ages 10–14
Wanderville #1
Wanderville
Wendy McClure
Three children leap from an orphan train in 1899 to escape a grim future, joining forces to build a secret, safe communi
Ages 8–12
The Yeoman's Daring Daughter and the Princes in the Tower
Elaine Clayton
In 1483, a palace guard's daughter risks everything to smuggle secret notes to the two young princes imprisoned in the T
Ages 7–10
Rolling Thunder
Kate Messner
Roar through Washington, DC on the back of a motorcycle during a rhythmic, rhyming tribute to veterans and the powerful
Ages 4–8
Moses The True Story of an Elephant Baby
Jenny Perepeczko
For the child moved by animal rescue stories. This gentle true account follows an orphaned baby elephant finding safety
Ages 6–9
When The Root Children Wake Up
Sibylle von Olfers
For the child who is mesmerized by the first sprouts of spring, this gentle classic personifies the changing seasons thr
Ages 3–7
Little Mouse #2
Where Are You Going, Little Mouse?
Robert Kraus
For the little one who is feeling misunderstood or unappreciated at home and needs a gentle reminder of the safety and l
Ages 2–5
The Father Christmas Letters
J.R.R. Tolkien
For families looking to deepen the magic of Christmas through a father's loving, decade-spanning tradition of storytelli
Ages 5–12
Dalmartian A Mars Rover's Story
Lucy Ruth Cummins
For the child who feels like an outsider or longs for a far-off friend. A lonely, spotted rover finds wonder and a sense
Ages 4–8
Salt
Hannah Moskowitz
For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility and the heavy shadows of grief while trying to find thei
Ages 14–18
Drummer Boy
Loren Long
For the child who has ever felt lost or forgotten. This gentle odyssey explores how even a small, discarded toy can find
Ages 4–8
In Desert and Wilderness
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Separated from their fathers in 1880s Egypt, Stas and Nelly must survive desert storms and wild jungles as they trek acr
Ages 10–15
Minna #1
Far from Home
K.M. Peyton
Determined to stay with her friends, a servant girl stows away in a brutal army baggage train and must fight to protect
Ages 10–14
Four Hungry Kittens
Emily Arnold McCully
Four little kittens set out on their own quiet adventures while their mother is away hunting in this wordless picture bo
Ages 2–5
Now We Can Go
Ann Jonas
One by one, every single toy must be moved from the toy box into the travel bag before this little one is finally ready
Ages 2–5
Efrén Divided
Ernesto Cisneros
For the child grappling with the fear of family separation or the unfairness of the world, this story offers a mirror fo
Ages 8–12
Hurry Home, Candy
Meindert DeJong
For the sensitive child who deeply empathizes with the vulnerability of animals. This story navigates the fear of being
Ages 8–12
The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee
The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee
Laurie Cinotto
Cuteness overflows in this hip, photo-heavy guide that captures the tiny, playful world of kittens through the lens of a
Ages 6–10
Fly High, Fly Low
Don Freeman
For the child facing an unexpected change in their environment. This gentle story of two pigeons losing their home provi
Ages 3–7
Gentle Lessons
I Love You More Than Anything
Emily Hartmann
For the child who needs a gentle reminder that they are loved unconditionally through every adventure, every mistake, an
Ages 0–5
