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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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(69)
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(17)
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(16)
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(3)
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9–12
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What is Adoption? For Kids!
Jeanette Yoffe
For the child who has questions about their journey through foster care or adoption, this trauma-informed guide helps th
Ages 4–10
The Shy Raindrop Who Was Afraid to Fall
Nataly Dreamer
For the child who feels hesitant about new experiences or leaving their comfort zone. This gentle story helps little one
Ages 3–7
A Summer to Stay
Michelle Ruoff
For the child navigating a sudden family change or a parent's health journey. Sam's summer on a hidden island explores t
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
392 books
Luna the Lost Fox
Mohasina Momtaj Mou
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a mistake or needs to find their way back home after a moment of independence goe
Ages 3–7
My Family Is Changing
Emily Menendez-Aponte
For the child navigating the big emotions of a parents' separation or divorce: a supportive guide to processing change,
Ages 4–8
For the Love of Sister...A Sibling's Story
Nancy Seriani
For the child who feels lost or confused when a sibling is seriously ill or hospitalized.
Ages 4–10
Grandma Lives in Korea
Jimin Lee
For the child preparing for a big trip or longing to connect with distant family, this story bridges the miles with the
Ages 4–8
Girlhood Journeys #2
Shannon: Lost and Found
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big changes or lost in the crowd. Shannon's journey through a bustling city build
Ages 8–12
Vesper Holly #4
The Philadelphia Adventure
Lloyd Alexander
Vesper Holly leaves a quiet life in Philadelphia behind when President Grant asks her to stop a villain at the 1876 Cent
Ages 9–14
Ernest and Celestine #8
Feel Better, Ernest!
Gabrielle Vincent
Ernest the bear is feeling under the weather, but Celestine the mouse is here to help. Gentle care and friendship are th
Ages 3–7
Ernest and Celestine #4
Ernest and Celestine's Picnic
Gabrielle Vincent
Even a sudden downpour cannot dampen the spirits of a bear and a mouse when they have each other and a basket full of tr
Ages 3–7
Engage Literacy
Min Monkey
Jay Dale
For the early explorer who sometimes gets a little too far from home. A gentle story about a small monkey finding her wa
Ages 4–6
Home at Last: A Song of Migration
April Pulley Sayre
For children marveling at how animals find their way across the globe, this poetic journey provides comfort and awe in t
Ages 4–8
Sam the Puppy
Sam Gets Lost
Mary Labatt
For the early reader who loves pups and occasionally gets a little too ahead of themselves during family outings.
Ages 4–7
Harry and the Dinosaurs
Harry and the Dinosaurs Play Hide and Seek
Ian Whybrow
For the child who finds comfort in a favorite toy and needs reassurance when things go missing during play.
Ages 3–6
Frog and Friends #4
Frog in Winter
Max Velthuijs
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a change in environment or discovers they are physically or emotionally less prep
Ages 3–6
The Sugar-Gum Tree
Patricia Wrightson
For children navigating the highs and lows of close friendships, this story explores how a small backyard disagreement c
Ages 7–10
Medair #1
Medair
Andrea K. Höst
For the teenager grappling with deep feelings of isolation or the sense that the world has moved on without them while t
Ages 14–18
Follow the Flyway: The Marvel of Bird Migration
Sarah Nelson
For children marveling at birds leaving for the winter, this lyrical journey explains the mystery and endurance of migra
Ages 4–8
Adrift: An Odd Couple of Polar Bears
Jessica Olien
Two very different polar bears, Karl and Hazel, must put their clashing personalities aside to survive when they become
Ages 4–8
Little Ducks Go
written and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully
Six little ducklings are swept down a street grate, sparking a community-wide effort to bring them safely back to their
Ages 3–6
Inkworld #3
Inkdeath
Cornelia Funke
For the reader grappling with heavy themes of mortality and the courage required to finish a difficult journey, this epi
Ages 10–16
A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years
Nancy Luenn
For the child who wonders about the secrets hidden in old objects or how life has changed for families over the last cen
Ages 8–12
Poppies for Peace
Jem Maracle
For the child learning about Remembrance Day or the history of conflict. This gentle story helps young readers understan
Ages 4–8
