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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,622 books
0–3 yrs
566 books
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900 books
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A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog #2
Frog, Where Are You?
Mercer Mayer
When a pet frog escapes in the middle of the night, a boy and his loyal dog set off on a messy, adventurous search to br
Ages 2–7
Milo and the Night Market
Angela McAllister
When Milo's beloved Raggy goes missing during a storm, he travels to a mysterious night market where strange creatures s
Ages 4–7
My Palace of Leaves in Sarajevo
Marybeth Lorbiecki
Ten-year-old Nadja writes letters from Sarajevo to her cousin in Minnesota, sharing her daily life and hopes as war begi
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Jack #3
Jack's Kite
Yvonne Jagtenberg
Jack struggles to get his new kite into the air at a campground, but a series of helpful neighbors and a timely arrival
Ages 3–6
The Horseshoe Trilogies #5
Where There's Hope
Lucy Daniels
Josie and her family must step in to save an old horse named Hope when a sudden illness strikes while the local veterina
Ages 8–12
American History Picture Books
Worst of Friends
Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson go from close companions to bitter political rivals as they struggle to define the futur
Ages 6–9
Little Yau
Janell Cannon
Albert Einstein changed the world with his theory of relativity and the famous equation E = mc2, earning a Nobel Prize f
Ages 4–8
The Book of the Lion #2
The Leopard Sword
Michael Cadnum
For the teenager grappling with the heavy weight of duty and the messy reality of growing up in a world of conflict.
Ages 12–17
Willow and Bunny
Anitra Rowe Schulte
For children processing the aftermath of a scary storm or learning how to care for a friend in need. A quiet look at res
Ages 4–8
Beaver is Lost
written and ill. by Elisha Cooper
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big, busy places. This gentle, wordless journey follows a lost beaver finding his
Ages 2–5
The Iceberg Hermit
Arthur J. Roth
Stranded on an Arctic iceberg in 1757, seventeen-year-old Allan fights for his life with only an orphaned polar bear cub
Ages 10–16
Once I Had a Monster
Ann Hellie
For the child who feels nervous about the dark or what might be lurking under the bed, this story turns nighttime fears
Ages 3–7
Humphrey the Lost Whale: A True Story
Richard Hall, Wendy Tokuda
A humpback whale captures the heart of a city when he accidentally wanders into the San Francisco Bay and needs help fin
Ages 4–8
The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #20
Under the Weather
Poppy Green
Sophie Mouse is stuck in bed with a nasty cold, but her thoughtful friends arrive to brighten her day and make her feel
Ages 5–9
The Cockatoo from Timbuktu
William A.E. Ford
For the child who wonders what lies beyond their front door, this rhyming adventure explores the thrill of travel and th
Ages 3–7
Little Llama's Big Question
Rachael Robertson
For the child who needs a little extra reassurance when they are away from their parents, this rhythmic journey celebrat
Ages 3–6
Beaver Gets Lost
Ariane Chottin
For the child who feels anxious about wandering too far from home or getting lost, this gentle story offers reassurance
Ages 4–7
Abel's Island
William Steig
For the child learning to find strength in solitude, this classic tale explores how being far from home can help us disc
Ages 8–12
Who Took the Farmer's Hat?
Joan L. Nodset
For the child who needs to learn that losing something can lead to a beautiful new purpose for others. A gentle lesson o
Ages 3–7
Moonpie and Ivy
Barbara O'Connor
Left at her aunt's house by her mother, twelve-year-old Pearl must find her footing and a sense of home in a place she n
Ages 8–12
Animal Friends
Kippy Koala
Maurice Pledger
For the toddler experiencing separation anxiety, this tactile adventure provides comfort as Kippy explores the wild to f
Ages 2–5
Ellie's Parents Got Divorced
Elinor Eldar
For the child adjusting to life in two houses after their parents separate. This gentle story reassures little ones that
Ages 3–8
Mom, It's My First Day of Kindergarten!
Hyewon Yum
For the parent feeling more nervous about the transition to school than their little one. A clever role-reversal that bu
Ages 3–6
Nine Days to Christmas
Marie Hall Ets, Aurora Labastida
For the child learning to balance the excitement of a long-awaited celebration with the bittersweet feeling of letting g
Ages 4–8
