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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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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Across Five Aprils
Irene Hunt
For the child grappling with the reality that good people can disagree, this story offers a gentle path through the hear
Ages 10–14
Happy to You!
Caron Lee Cohen
A tiny baby enjoys the sights and sounds of a birthday celebration and carries the warm, fuzzy feelings of the party all
Ages 1–4
Pictures of Hollis Woods
Patricia Reilly Giff
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in, this moving story explores what it means to find a home and a fami
Ages 9–13
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Dinofours #19
Dinofours: Where Is Mrs. Dee?
Steve Metzger
For the child who feels anxious when their routine is disrupted or when a trusted caregiver is replaced by someone new.
Ages 3–6
Lily's Crossing
Patricia Reilly Giff
For the child grappling with the weight of a secret or the loneliness of a parent being far away, this story finds beaut
Ages 8–12
Otto the Book Bear
Katie Cleminson
A tiny bear who lives inside a book comes to life to read and write in secret, but everything changes when he is acciden
Ages 3–6
Quake! Disaster in San Francisco, 1906
Gail Langer Karwoski
Jacob and Chang form an unlikely bond while searching for their families through the devastating rubble of the 1906 San
Ages 8–12
Two of Everything
Lily Toy Hong
For children navigating the tension of a high-conflict household. This story explores how separate homes can sometimes b
Ages 4–9
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
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
