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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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(17)
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(16)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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This Will Pass
J. Donnini
A booming summer storm feels scary and loud until a great-uncle helps a young boy understand that even the biggest cloud
Ages 4–8
Georgie's Moon
Chris Woodworth
The quiet ache of a missing father meets the loud controversy of the Vietnam era as a young girl searches for peace in a
Ages 9–12
Numenia and the Hurricane
Fiona Halliday
A tiny, resolute bird fights through the howling winds of a massive hurricane to find her way back to her family.
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Charlie Sue & Marmaduke: a story of grief for parents and children
K.M. Walton
For the child navigating the big feelings and physical emptiness after losing a pet. This gentle story validates grief a
Ages 3–8
The Bravest Man in the World
Patricia Polacco
Hiding away on the Titanic, a young stowaway witnesses the incredible bravery of Wallace Hartley and his band as they pl
Ages 4–9
The Jitters #2
Last Day Blues
Julie Danneberg
For children feeling bittersweet about the school year ending, this story explores the 'blues' of saying goodbye to teac
Ages 5–8
The Secrets of Eastcliff-by-the-Sea
Eileen Beha
Throckmorton the sock monkey shares the quiet mystery of why Annaliese's mother left and the hopeful search for a way to
Ages 8–12
Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen
Ken Setterington
Exquisite cut-paper art brings new life to the classic tale of a brave girl's journey to save her friend from a frozen w
Ages 6–10
The Star
Corrinne Averiss
A heartwarming picture book about a child who falls from the sky and is taken in by a couple who love them as their own.
Ages 3–7
The Incident on the Bridge
Laura McNeal
The mystery of what happened to Thisbe Locke begins on a bridge where she was last seen standing by a car, leaving her s
Ages 14–18
Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress
Maria Padian
Junior high brings a wave of painful changes as Brett struggles to understand herself and her shifting relationships in
Ages 12–15
Time to Pray
Maha Addasi
Yazmin learns the movements and meaning of Muslim prayer while visiting her grandmother, accompanied by bilingual text a
Ages 5–9
Seababy
Ellen Levine
A storm-tossed baby otter finds hope and a new family when humans and a surrogate otter mother step in to help him recov
Ages 4–8
Kamishibai Man
Allen Say
An elderly storyteller returns to the city streets he once knew, searching for an audience in a world transformed by the
Ages 4–9
Telephone Tales
Gianni Rodari
For the child who loves 'one more story' at bedtime, these bite-sized, surreal tales bridge the distance between a trave
Ages 5–10
Dear Daisy, Get Well Soon
Maggie Smith
Cheer up a sick friend with a new gift for every day of the week, from colorful cards to five bright balloons, while pra
Ages 3–6
Sports Illustrated Kids Goodnight Sports
Goodnight Gymnastics
Mandy R. Marx
For the young athlete who isn't ready to leave the gym, this soothing story helps bridge the transition from high-energy
Ages 4–7
Santa Paws #3
Santa Paws, Come Home
Nicholas Edwards
For the child who loves animal heroes and needs a reminder that courage and loyalty can light the way home even when thi
Ages 8–12
Butterfly Hill #1
I Lived on Butterfly Hill
Marjorie Agosín
For a child grappling with a major move or separation from family. This poetic story explores finding strength and keepi
Ages 10–14
September 12th: We Knew We Would Be All Right
First-Grade Students of H. Byron Masterson Elementary
After a national tragedy, a classroom of first graders shares a hopeful message that through small, everyday moments, we
Ages 5–9
With Love from Maisy
Lucy Cousins
Maisy has special gifts for all her friends; pull the tabs and lift the flaps to see what is inside each surprise packag
Ages 2–5
Playtime Books
I've Lost My Teddy!
Barbara Mossmann
Lola the baby monkey has lost her beloved teddy bear, and the whole family is joining the search to bring her companion
Ages 2–6
Usborne Picture Books
In the Nest
Anna Milbourne
Watch as a mother bird carefully weaves her home, tends to her eggs, and teaches her chicks everything they need to know
Ages 3–7
Little Ida's Flowers
Hans Christian Andersen
Little Ida discovers the secret life of her garden when she learns exactly what her flowers do at night to make them loo
Ages 5–9
