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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,622 books
0–3 yrs
566 books
4–7 yrs
900 books
8–11 yrs
696 books
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Chapter Books
(1128)
Young Adult
(137)
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(69)
Middle Grade
(68)
Graphic Novels
(50)
Poetry
(17)
Early Readers
(16)
Board Books
(3)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Wheel on the Chimney
Margaret Wise Brown
For the child curious about the changing seasons and the vast world, this rhythmic tale provides comfort in the natural
Ages 4–8
Dad's First Day
Mike Wohnoutka
For the child who is ready to take on the world while their grown-up is having a hard time saying goodbye on the first d
Ages 3–7
Old Ramon
Jack Schaefer
For the child stepping into new responsibilities, this gentle story follows a boy learning the quiet wisdom and hard tru
Ages 9–12
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Alfie
Alfie at Nursery School
Shirley Hughes
For the preschooler experiencing first-day jitters or navigating the bustle of a new classroom. A comforting look at the
Ages 3–5
Delly Duck #1
Delly Duck: Why a Little Chick Couldn't Stay With His Birth Mother
Holly Marlow
A gentle tool for explaining foster care and adoption, focusing on why a birth mother might not be able to provide a saf
Ages 2–7
Even the Saddest Rainbows
Y Kanji
For children navigating the highs and lows of big feelings, this poetic guide uses the metaphor of a rainbow to show tha
Ages 3–7
Sad About Sammy
Valette J Sopp
For the child navigating the first heartbreak of losing a pet. This gentle story validates the sadness of grief while sh
Ages 4–8
Chirpy Blue
Maxine Gadd
For the little explorer feeling a bit lost or away from home, this gentle tale provides comfort through the reassurance
Ages 2–5
Letters from Felix #1
Letters from Felix: A Little Rabbit on a World Tour
Annette Langen
For the child feeling anxious about being apart from a loved one or a favorite toy, this adventure shows that being away
Ages 4–8
Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #8
The Deadly Hunter
Jude Watson
For the child learning to trust again after being let down. Obi-Wan Kenobi navigates complicated feelings of past betray
Ages 8–12
Pony Pals #18
The Saddest Pony
Jeanne Betancourt
For the child learning how to recognize when a friend or pet is feeling lonely and how to offer comfort through companio
Ages 7–10
Freshman Dorm #18
Freshman Wedding
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager grappling with big life decisions and the pressure of rushing into adulthood before they are ready.
Ages 14–18
Pony Pals #2
The Blind Pony
Jeanne Betancourt
For the child who loves animals and is learning how to support a friend or pet through a difficult physical change or he
Ages 7–10
Freshman Dorm #15
Freshman Heartbreak
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the messy reality of college romance, friendship drama, and the pressure of first-year expec
Ages 14–18
Camp Confidential #13
A Fair to Remember
Melissa J. Morgan
For the child navigating the highs and lows of group dynamics, competition, and the bittersweet feelings of a summer tra
Ages 8–12
Bear and Friends #5
Bear Feels Sick
Karma Wilson
For the child who is feeling under the weather and needs to know that their friends are there to care for them while the
Ages 2–6
Goodbye, Mr. Spalding
Jennifer Robin Barr
When a giant wall threatens to block their free view of the 1935 Phillies games, two twelve-year-old best friends launch
Ages 8–12
El osito usado (Used-Up Bear)
Clay Carmichael
Clara gives her old, shabby teddy bear a new lease on life with a handmade red flannel suit in this gentle story about t
Ages 3–7
Silas' Seven Grandparents
Anita Horrocks
Silas has seven grandparents who all want to see him at once, leading to a crowded calendar and a very creative solution
Ages 4–8
The Unexpected Love Story of Alfred Fiddleduckling
Timothy Basil Ering
Lost at sea and then alone on land, a tiny duckling finds his way back home with the help of a musical friend and a lot
Ages 3–7
Peaceweaver
Rebecca Barnhouse
Sixteen-year-old Hild faces warring tribes and dangerous dragons when she is sent on a high-stakes journey to broker pea
Ages 12–18
Titanicat
Marty Crisp
A brave ship's cat helps her young Irish caretaker survive the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic in this story based on re
Ages 6–10
A Nature Diary #1
My Happy Year by E. Bluebird
Paul Meisel
For children curious about the world outside their window, this diary of a bluebird turns scientific facts into a relata
Ages 4–8
The Story Circle/El Círculo de Cuentos
Diane Gonzales Bertrand
For children processing the loss of a favorite place or belongings. After a storm ruins their books, students find the m
Ages 4–8
