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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+
Nowhere Better Than Here
Sarah Guillory
Thirteen-year-old Jillian fights to save her coastal Louisiana town and its unbreakable spirit after a devastating flood
Ages 8–12
Baby Bird's First Nest
Frank Asch
A tiny bird finds herself lost after falling from her nest, but a kind frog stays by her side to keep her safe until she
Ages 3–6
Planet Earth Is Blue
Nicole Panteleakos
Space-loving Nova counts down the days to the Challenger launch, waiting for the big sister who promised they would watc
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Far Far Away
John Segal
A little pig decides to run away from home, only to have his mother gently show him that everything he loves is already
Ages 3–5
Does Grandma Have an Elmo Elephant Jungle Kit?
Laura Joffe Numeroff
Donald worries a weekend at his grandparents' house will be boring and tries to pack every single toy he owns to survive
Ages 6–9
My Father is in the Navy
Robin McKinley
A young girl waits for her father, a ship's captain, while trying to hold onto the memory of a parent she hasn't seen in
Ages 4–8
Nora #2
Nora's Roses
Satomi Ichikawa
Stuck in bed with a fever, Nora watches her garden roses disappear one by one until a special dream brings the flowers b
Ages 4–8
America at War: Poems Selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Lee Bennett Hopkins
Watercolor paintings and moving poetry capture the varied experiences of Americans during conflicts from the Revolution
Ages 8–14
Leila and the Blue Fox
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Leila tracks a blue fox across the freezing Arctic, searching for a connection to her distant mother and a way to unders
Ages 9–12
A Game for Swallows
Zeina Abirached
Growing up in a city divided by the Lebanese Civil War, Zeina shares a childhood defined by family stories and the quest
Ages 10–18
Sally Jones #2
The Murderer's Ape
Jakob Wegelius
For the child who values loyalty above all else. When her best friend is accused of a crime he didn't commit, a clever g
Ages 10–14
Hummingbird Heart
Robin Stevenson
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of family secrets and the complicated hope of meeting an absent parent for
Ages 12–17
The Penderwicks #3
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette
Jeanne Birdsall
Four sisters head to Massachusetts for a summer vacation filled with rabbits, new friendships, and the adventures of gro
Ages 8–12
Unbreak My Heart
Melissa Walker
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a social mistake and the painful distance of a broken friendship while tryin
Ages 12–17
Loch Downe Christmas
Alex Goss
After a difficult and stormy year, the community of Loch Downe wonders if the holiday spirit will still find its way thr
Ages 3–8
Lucille Lost: A True Adventure
Margaret George, Christopher Murphy
For the child who loves their pet and worries what happens if they get lost. A gentle look at how even small creatures c
Ages 6–9
Up to this Pointe
Jennifer Longo
For the teenager grappling with the weight of expectations and the fear that their lifelong dream might not be their onl
Ages 14–18
Iris and Walter #8
Iris and Walter and the Substitute Teacher
Elissa Haden Guest
For the child who thrives on routine and feels a little nervous when things at school don't go as planned.
Ages 6–9
Pumpkin Soup #2
A Pipkin of Pepper
Helen Cooper
For the child feeling overwhelmed by big crowds or the fear of getting lost. This gentle story explores safety, staying
Ages 3–7
Chachaji's Cup
Uma Krishnaswami
For the child curious about their family's roots and the stories hidden in everyday objects. A gentle introduction to th
Ages 6–10
Mummy Cat
Marcus Ewert
For the child curious about history or the mystery of what happens after we say goodbye. A gentle look at eternal friend
Ages 4–8
When You Visit Grandma and Grandpa
Anne Bowen
For the child preparing for their first solo stay away from home or a special trip to see family. This book captures the
Ages 4–8
Magic for Marigold
L. M. Montgomery
Marigold lives in a world filled with wonder and whimsy in this charming story of a Canadian childhood from the author o
Ages 8–12
Hummingbird Nest: A Journal of Poems
Kristine O'Connell George
For the child who loves to watch the backyard come alive, this gentle collection of poems captures the quiet magic of a
Ages 6–10
