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Books for Saying Goodbye

Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

2,777 books

0–3 yrs592 books

4–7 yrs950 books

8–11 yrs740 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Min Monkey

For the early explorer who sometimes gets a little too far from home. A gentle story about a small monkey finding her wa

Cover of Home at Last: A Song of Migration

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

Cover of Sam Gets Lost

For the early reader who loves pups and occasionally gets a little too ahead of themselves during family outings.

Cover of Harry and the Dinosaurs Play Hide and Seek

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12–18 yrs

420 books

Harry and the Dinosaurs #4

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

Cover of Frog in Winter

Frog and Friends #4

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a change in environment or discovers they are physically or emotionally less prep

Cover of The Sugar-Gum Tree

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

Cover of 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

Cover of Follow the Flyway: The Marvel of Bird Migration

Follow the Flyway: The Marvel of Bird Migration

For children marveling at birds leaving for the winter, this lyrical journey explains the mystery and endurance of migra

Cover of Adrift: An Odd Couple of Polar Bears

Adrift: An Odd Couple of Polar Bears

Two very different polar bears, Karl and Hazel, must put their clashing personalities aside to survive when they become

Cover of Little Ducks Go

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

Cover of Inkdeath

For the reader grappling with heavy themes of mortality and the courage required to finish a difficult journey, this epi

Cover of A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years

A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years

For the child who wonders about the secrets hidden in old objects or how life has changed for families over the last cen

Cover of Poppies for Peace

Poppies for Peace

For the child learning about Remembrance Day or the history of conflict. This gentle story helps young readers understan

Cover of Grandma's Beach

Grandma's Beach

Rosalind Beardshaw

A trip to the beach might be canceled, but a day at Grandma's house turns into a seaside wonderland when imagination tak

Cover of The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition

The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition

A young girl is forced to leave her home and her beloved doll behind when her family hurriedly flees during the 1947 Par

Cover of One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping

Dear America #18

One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping

Barry Denenberg

For the child grappling with news of global conflict or injustice, this diary offers a personal window into holding onto

Cover of Claydon Was a Clingy Child

Claydon Was a Clingy Child

Cressida Cowell

For the child who struggles with separation anxiety, this humorous tale follows a boy who finds the courage to let go of

Cover of Anan and the Day the Sky Felt Heavy

Anan and the Day the Sky Felt Heavy

Back To Basics Suze

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big, heavy emotions. This gentle story provides a visual metaphor for sadness and

Cover of 4 Classic Stories of Friendship

4 Classic Stories of Friendship

For the child learning that friendship means accepting a grumpy mood or sharing a quiet moment, these timeless tales off

Cover of Cross-Country Cat

Henry the Cat #1

Cross-Country Cat

For the child who feels like an outsider because of their unique talents, Henry the cat proves that being different is e

Cover of Gnome Comes Home

Gnome Comes Home

Gnome Comes Home

Lavonne Bjelland, Teresa Bjelland

For the child who feels a little lost or out of place and needs the reassurance that friends and perseverance will alway

Cover of Bailey and the Blaze

Dolores Andral's Animal Stories

Bailey and the Blaze

For the child who loves animal heroes and needs reassurance during scary events, this story shows how bravery and loyalt

Cover of Mama Roo And Joey Too

Mama Roo And Joey Too

For the adventurous toddler who loves to explore but always needs to know that Mama is right there for a snuggle and a s

Cover of Tanuki's Gift

Gentle mixed-media illustrations bring to life the quiet, unfolding friendship between a Buddhist priest and a wild tanu