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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
6–8
9–12
13+
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
Unicorns of Balinor #4
By Fire, by Moonlight
Mary Stanton
With the magical path home blocked, Ari and her unicorn Sunchaser must cross the perilous Sixth Sea to save their world
Ages 8–12
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420 books
My Family Loves Me
My Gran Loves Me
Little Hedgehog Books
Soft illustrations and simple words capture the warm, enduring bond between a grandchild and grandmother, whether they a
Ages 1–5
Malaika #1
Malaika's Costume
Nadia L. Hohn
Malaika wants to march in the Carnival parade, and with her grandmother's help, she uses her imagination to turn scraps
Ages 4–8
Tom Rabbit
Martin Waddell
A busy day on the farm ends with a search for a beloved toy rabbit as Sammy waits for a bedtime reunion.
Ages 2–5
I'm a Foster Sibling
Toya Martinez
For the child in a family opening its doors to foster care, this story validates the complex mix of pride, jealousy, and
Ages 4–8
Home Is Where the Birds Sing
Cynthia Rylant
For the child who needs to feel grounded and secure. This lyrical exploration of diverse animal habitats reassures young
Ages 4–8
Rumer Godden's Dolls
Candy Floss
Rumer Godden
Life at the fair is wonderful for Candy Floss the doll until a spoiled girl steals her away, separating her from Jack an
Ages 7–10
Gooseberry Park #1
Gooseberry Park
Cynthia Rylant
For the child who needs reassurance that friends will look out for each other when things get scary or when family is fa
Ages 7–10
The Journey of the Little Panda Manda
Nona J. Fairfax
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big task or the scary prospect of being apart from a parent, this story offers a
Ages 3–7
Louise's Day Care
Tiffany Maria Hiatt
For the toddler or preschooler preparing for their first day away from home, this comforting guide explores the playful
Ages 2–5
Always With You
Ruth Vander Zee
For children processing deep loss or displacement, this story offers a gentle light. It honors the pain of war while cel
Ages 7–12
Aggie and Ben #3
Aggie the Brave
Lori Ries
Ben worries through the night while his dog Aggie stays at the vet, then steps up to be the best caregiver possible duri
Ages 5–8
The Pocket Rock: A Story About Grief, Growth, and the Love That Stays
Nicole Gaddess
For the child who needs a little extra courage in their pocket. This gentle story explores how a simple found object can
Ages 3–7
Bluffton: My Summers with Buster
Matt Phelan
The arrival of a vaudeville troupe turns a quiet 1908 summer into a spectacle. Henry watches as elephants and tightrope
Ages 9–13
Hazelnut Days
Emmanuel Bourdier
Every Saturday visit to prison brings a rush of conflicting feelings as a boy and his mother balance their love for his
Ages 5–9
The Garden of Lost Balls
Carmit Rachel Swed
For the child who wonders where their treasures go when they disappear, this story offers a comforting and imaginative a
Ages 3–7
Chance
Dian Curtis Regan
An unhappy newborn baby packs his favorite blanket and heads into the wild to learn the ways of bears, monkeys, and sea
Ages 4–8
Yamo's Village #1
The Most Beautiful Village in the World
written and illustrated by Yutaka Kobayashi
For children starting to notice world news or hard changes, this story honors the beauty and peace of a vibrant communit
Ages 5–9
Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit Tale From Japan
Hisakazu Fujimura
An aging rabbit decides to trade his long travels for the peace of his own garden, surrounded by his loving children and
Ages 4–8
Vicki #2
Vicki and the Black Horse
Sam Savitt
Vicki must race to find and return the pony she sold before her grieving, listless thoroughbred loses his will to eat.
Ages 8–12
Grandpa's Promise
Iris Muñoz
For children processing the absence of a beloved grandparent, this gentle story offers comfort by showing how love and l
Ages 3–7
Moon over Tennessee: A Boy's Civil War Journal
Craig Crist-Evans
A young boy records the stark reality of life as a soldier in this verse journal, following the road to the pivotal Batt
Ages 10–14
