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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,777 books
0–3 yrs
592 books
4–7 yrs
950 books
8–11 yrs
740 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Cockatoo from Timbuktu
William A.E. Ford
For the child who wonders what lies beyond their front door, this rhyming adventure explores the thrill of travel and th
Ages 3–7
Little Llama's Big Question
Rachael Robertson
For the child who needs a little extra reassurance when they are away from their parents, this rhythmic journey celebrat
Ages 3–6
Beaver Gets Lost
Ariane Chottin
For the child who feels anxious about wandering too far from home or getting lost, this gentle story offers reassurance
Ages 4–7
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12–18 yrs
420 books
Abel's Island
William Steig
For the child learning to find strength in solitude, this classic tale explores how being far from home can help us disc
Ages 8–12
Who Took the Farmer's Hat?
Joan L. Nodset
For the child who needs to learn that losing something can lead to a beautiful new purpose for others. A gentle lesson o
Ages 3–7
Moonpie and Ivy
Barbara O'Connor
Left at her aunt's house by her mother, twelve-year-old Pearl must find her footing and a sense of home in a place she n
Ages 8–12
Animal Friends
Kippy Koala
Maurice Pledger
For the toddler experiencing separation anxiety, this tactile adventure provides comfort as Kippy explores the wild to f
Ages 2–5
Ellie's Parents Got Divorced
Elinor Eldar
For the child adjusting to life in two houses after their parents separate. This gentle story reassures little ones that
Ages 3–8
Mom, It's My First Day of Kindergarten!
Hyewon Yum
For the parent feeling more nervous about the transition to school than their little one. A clever role-reversal that bu
Ages 3–6
Nine Days to Christmas
Marie Hall Ets, Aurora Labastida
For the child learning to balance the excitement of a long-awaited celebration with the bittersweet feeling of letting g
Ages 4–8
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
Alfie #11
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
Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #6
The Uncertain Path
Jude Watson
For the child questioning their path or feeling a pull toward a different life, this story explores the heavy weight of
Ages 8–12
Pony Pals #1
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
