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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,778 books
0–3 yrs
593 books
4–7 yrs
950 books
8–11 yrs
740 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Summer She Went Missing
Chelsea Ichaso
After Audrey vanishes, her brother and best friend hit dead ends until a secret hidden in her bedroom changes everything
Ages 14–18
The Eleventh Hour
Jacques Goldstyn
Two inseparable friends grow up side-by-side until the outbreak of World War I leads them to join the Canadian Army toge
Ages 9–12
My Lady Pocahontas
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Pocahontas and her friend Neetah witness their world transform as the arrival of Jamestown colonists forces two cultures
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
420 books
The Merbaby
Teresa Bateman
Tarron must choose between the promise of riches and the safety of a tiny creature after his fishing net pulls a merbaby
Ages 4–8
A Family Heritage Book
The Two Brothers
William Jaspersohn
Lush illustrations follow the journey of two Prussian brothers as they build new lives and strengthen their sibling bond
Ages 7–10
Letters to a Prisoner
written and illustrated by Jacques Goldstyn
For children processing the unfairness of the world, this wordless story shows how small acts of creativity and solidari
Ages 6–9
What If Wilhelmina: A Story of Imagination Run Wild
Joseph Belisle
When her cat goes missing, a girl's imagination runs wild as she dreams up all the funny and dramatic places her pet mig
Ages 4–8
Emily and Carlo
Marty Rhodes Figley
A large, gentle Newfoundland dog named Carlo stays by Emily Dickinson's side, providing a steady friendship that mirrors
Ages 4–8
Nix Minus One
Jill MacLean
Quiet Nix navigates the rocky shores of a Newfoundland village, balancing the weight of his strict parents and his siste
Ages 14–18
Ojiichan's Gift
Chieri Uegaki
For children navigating a grandparent's move or aging, this story shows how to preserve a deep emotional connection when
Ages 3–7
Beginner Books
How to Love a Kitten
Michelle Meadows
A child discovers a hidden family of kittens under the porch and learns the gentle, patient steps of caring for them unt
Ages 2–6
Thank You for Sunshine, Thank You for Rain
Nicole Poetry, Sevan Poetry
For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this gentle guide helps little ones find things to be thankful for even
Ages 3–7
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford's Family
Norman Bridwell
The world's biggest red dog takes a trip through the big city to visit his mother, father, and siblings who all live ver
Ages 3–6
Priscilla and the Hollyhocks
Anne Broyles
Follow Priscilla's journey from a southern plantation to a Cherokee family on the Trail of Tears as she searches for a w
Ages 6–10
Oma's Quilt
Paulette Bourgeois
Moving to a retirement home is a big change for Oma, but young Emily finds a heartfelt way to make her grandmother's new
Ages 4–8
Daisy the Dog #2
Daisy Gets Lost
Chris Raschka
One minute Daisy is chasing a squirrel, and the next she is lost in the deep woods, hoping to find her way back to her o
Ages 3–7
Hondo and Fabian #1
Hondo and Fabian
Peter McCarty
Hondo the dog heads out for a sandy beach adventure while Fabian the cat enjoys the quiet comforts of a day spent at hom
Ages 3–6
We Are Like the Clouds/Somos Como las Nubes
Jorge Argueta
Bilingual poems and evocative paintings capture the dreams, fears, and hopes of Central American children traveling towa
Ages 8–12
Someday We Will Fly
Rachel DeWoskin
Lillia fights to survive as a Jewish refugee in wartime Shanghai, holding onto hope that her mother will eventually find
Ages 12–18
A Matter of Heart
Amy Fellner Dominy
Sixteen-year-old Abby is a champion swimmer who refuses to let anything stop her from winning, until a heart condition t
Ages 12–18
The Oldest Elf
James Stevenson
Santa’s oldest elf and a retired reindeer team up to prove they still have plenty of holiday magic to give for one last
Ages 4–8
Scrawny Cat
Phyllis Root
A thin, frightened cat wandering the streets alone finally finds warmth and a soft place to land when a kind stranger op
Ages 4–8
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts #2
The End of the World and Beyond
Avi
For the child grappling with big questions about fairness and perseverance when life feels stacked against them.
Ages 8–12
Historical Diaries #4
Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona
Richard Platt
For the child who loves step-back-in-time stories and is curious about how kids lived, worked, and faced challenges in a
Ages 9–12
