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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(1128)
Young Adult
(137)
Picture Books
(69)
Middle Grade
(68)
Graphic Novels
(50)
Poetry
(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Rosa by Starlight
Hilary McKay
Abandoned in the winding streets of Venice, an orphaned girl searches for magic and a sense of belonging among the city'
Ages 8–12
Ten Flashing Fireflies
Philemon Sturges
Two children capture and release glowing insects on a summer night, turning a game of catch into a rhythmic introduction
Ages 2–6
Tibet: Through the Red Box
Peter Sis
Vibrant Tibetan-style art illustrates a son's journey through his father's secret diary, kept while filming in a mysteri
Ages 10–18
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Puppy Patrol #6
Tug of Love
Jenny Dale
For the child who loves dogs and is beginning to understand that caring for an animal is a big responsibility, especiall
Ages 7–10
Chestnut Hill #7
Chasing Dreams
Lauren Brooke
For the teen navigating the pressure of big life decisions and the bittersweet feeling of outgrowing the world they've a
Ages 9–14
ALS Big Feelings In Little Hearts
Nakia Moscatello
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a loved one's ALS diagnosis, this gentle guide offers the language and
Ages 4–9
Pebbles to the Sea
Marie-Andrée Arsenault
For the child navigating a parent's departure or a household clouded by a parent's depression, finding beauty and small
Ages 9–12
Rainbow Artworks Animal Stories
Finn the Fox and the Lost Duckling
Rainbow Artworks
For the child who thrives on being a helper. This gentle story explores the beauty of stepping up when someone is lost a
Ages 3–7
The Kids' Book of
Family Changes: Understanding Divorce and Separation and Managing Feelings
Catherine Stephenson
For children navigating the confusion and big feelings of a family breakup: this gentle guide validates emotions and exp
Ages 4–11
Jars of Hope
Jennifer Roy
For the child curious about history and moral courage. This story introduces the Holocaust through the lens of one woman
Ages 7–12
Lost Baby T-Rex In Dinosaur Land
Finn Hartwell
For the little one experiencing big feelings about being away from home, this story provides comfort as a lost dinosaur
Ages 3–6
A Frog In My Pocket
Eugenie Giasson
For the curious child who wants to bring the magic of the outdoors inside, this story gently explores the reality of kee
Ages 3–7
Three Summers
Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Laura L. Sullivan
For the teenager grappling with how the world changes overnight, this memoir captures the bittersweet end of childhood a
Ages 12–18
Feeling All My Grief
Kim T. S.
For the child navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide validates every emotion and provides a safe space t
Ages 4–8
Speranza's Sweater
Marcy Pusey
For children navigating the complex emotions of foster care, displacement, or loss, using the comforting metaphor of a m
Ages 4–10
Dear Daddy
Sheetal Anchi
For the child who misses their father or wants to express their love, this touching story follows a daughter writing let
Ages 4–8
Chatty Bird
Milo's Parents Separate
Caroline Pearcy
For the child adjusting to two homes. This gentle fox story helps young children process the big emotions and daily chan
Ages 3–7
The Mulberry Bird
Anne Braff Brodzinsky
For children processing the 'why' behind their adoption. This gentle story helps kids understand a birth mother's diffic
Ages 5–10
If Only They Could Live Forever
Carol Mennig
For the child grappling with the loss of a pet, this gentle story provides a space to process sadness and celebrate the
Ages 4–8
Josh Squash Magosh #2
Josh Squash Magosh and the Move
Darren Portch-Burgess
For the child feeling nervous about leaving their familiar bedroom, this story helps little ones process the big emotion
Ages 3–7
Today is Done, Good Night Sun
Deborah Susan Farber Lpc
For toddlers and preschoolers who struggle to unwind, this soothing book uses gentle rhythms and counselor-approved tech
Ages 2–5
The Chalet School #43
Joey and Co in Tirol
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
For the child who thrives on tradition and family connection, this classic story explores the comfort of returning to be
Ages 10–14
Today and Always, This Is True, God Loves You
Holley Gerth
For the parent wanting to soothe a young child with the reassurance of unconditional love through a gentle, faith-based
Ages 0–4
Everlasting Tales #1
Chang'e on the Moon
Katrina Moore
This lyrical rendition of a classic legend follows the moon goddess Chang'e as she protects her people through an act of
Ages 4–8
