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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
420 books
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
Walking Home to Rosie Lee
A. LaFaye
The Civil War has ended, and Gabe is finally free to begin an epic journey across the South to find the mother who was s
Ages 5–9
Cheesie Mack #1
Cheesie Mack Is Not a Genius or Anything
Steve Cotler
Cheesie Mack and his best friend Georgie tackle fifth-grade graduation while hunting for clues to solve a strange myster
Ages 8–12
Paper Hearts
Meg Wiviott
Zlatka risks her life within the walls of Auschwitz to secretly gather materials for a single, defiant gift: a handmade
Ages 12–18
The Ballad of Knuckles McGraw
Lois Peterson
Eight-year-old Kevin finds the courage to face being on his own by transforming into Knuckles McGraw, a brave and fearle
Ages 8–11
Greetings from Antarctica
Sara Wheeler
For the curious child who dreams of icy adventures and wonders what it is really like to live at the bottom of the world
Ages 7–11
Butterfly Yellow
Thanhhà Lại
A Vietnamese refugee arrives in Texas desperate to find her younger brother, only to realize she must fight to help him
Ages 14–18
Saving Yasha
Lia Kvatum
Two scientists in Russia follow an orphaned Moon Bear named Yasha through the wilderness to help him learn how to surviv
Ages 6–10
El soldadito de plomo (The Little Tin Soldier)
Hans Christian Andersen
A brave little soldier remains steadfast through a series of trials in this classic story of sacrifice and enduring love
Ages 4–8
Grady the Goose
Denise Brennan-Nelson
When a young goose is separated from her family during migration, a kind farmer steps in to help her find her way back t
Ages 4–8
Quest
Kathleen Benner Duble
Struggle and sacrifice define the harsh realities of life at sea during Henry Hudson’s seventeenth-century voyage on the
Ages 10–14
Andrew's Bright Blue T-shirt
Jessica Wollman
The snug fit of a beloved blue T-shirt becomes a gentle way for Andrew to track how much he has grown over time.
Ages 3–7
Ernst #2
A Carousel Tale
Elisa Kleven
A wooden tail falls off a carousel animal, leaving a young crocodile to guard the prize through the long winter until th
Ages 4–8
Kings Mountain
G. Clifton Wisler
Young Francis leaves his quiet life at his grandmother’s tavern to join the struggle for independence as a Patriot fight
Ages 10–14
The Scarves
Daniela Bunge
A young boy notices how unhappy his grandparents have become since they separated and begins a hopeful quest to help the
Ages 4–8
The Remember Balloons
Jessie Oliveros
For the child who is noticing their grandparent becoming forgetful or confused. A gentle metaphor for memory loss and th
Ages 4–8
Little House #11
West from Home
Laura Ingalls Wilder
For the child who loves the Little House series and wants to see the real woman behind the stories as she discovers the
Ages 8–14
