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Books for Saying Goodbye

115 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Board Books Picture Books Early Readers

Cover of Bye-Bye Time

Toddler Tools #2

Elizabeth Verdick

For the toddler who finds it hard to let go at daycare or school drop-off, this book provides soothing routines to help

Cover of Mole and the Baby Bird

Mole and the Baby Bird

Marjorie Newman

For the child learning that loving someone or something sometimes means letting them go, even when it is hard to say goo

Ages 3–7

Cover of Change and Moving

Good Answers to Tough Questions

Change and Moving

For the child facing a big move, this gentle guide helps process the many feelings and practical steps involved in leavi

Cover of Sometimes Love

For the child facing a big move or saying goodbye to a parent, this story provides comfort during the many transitions o

Cover of Walter Had a Best Friend

Walter Had a Best Friend

Deborah Underwood

For the child who feels the quiet ache of a friendship fading away. This gentle story validates the sadness of drifting

Cover of A Ball for Daisy

A Ball for Daisy

For the toddler experiencing their first big heartbreak. This wordless story helps little ones process the intense sadne

Cover of Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

For the child facing the bittersweet reality of a best friend moving away, this story offers comfort and a way to proces

Cover of When the Baby-Sitter Comes

When the Baby-Sitter Comes

Shawna Rae Meyer

For the child who feels a little nervous about staying home with a new person while parents go out.

Cover of Nutik, the Wolf Pup

Julie of the Wolves

Nutik, the Wolf Pup

Jean Craighead George

For the child who needs help understanding that loving someone sometimes means letting them go, even when it hurts.

Cover of Thomas and His Friends

The Railway Series #42

Thomas and His Friends

Christopher Awdry

For the child who loves the steady rhythm of the rails and finding their place in a group, this collection offers gentle

Cover of Help Your Dragon Overcome Separation Anxiety

My Dragon Books

Help Your Dragon Overcome Separation Anxiety

For children who struggle with saying goodbye at school or daycare, this gentle story provides practical coping tools to

Cover of Five Little Ducklings Go to School

Five Little Ducklings Go to School

For the child feeling nervous about their very first day of school or struggling with the idea of being away from parent

Cover of Snow Bear, The

Liliana Stafford

For the child who wonders about the deep bonds of friendship that transcend time and species, even when life takes us on

Cover of Becoming Butterflies

Becoming Butterflies

For the child filled with questions about the natural world, this gentle story nurtures a sense of wonder while teaching

Cover of Ellie's Dragon

For the child outgrowing their imaginary friends, this gentle story honors the magic of early childhood while embracing

Cover of The Best Thing About Kindergarten

The Best Thing About Kindergarten

For the child preparing to say goodbye to their first classroom, this gentle story celebrates the milestones and memorie

Cover of Packet of Seeds, A

Packet of Seeds, A

Deborah Hopkinson

For the child seeing a parent struggle with a big life change or move. A gentle story about using nature and patience to

Cover of My Cat Has Died: What Do I Do?

Pet Bereavement Series #4

My Cat Has Died: What Do I Do?

Wendy Van de Poll

A supportive guide to help children navigate the complex emotions of losing a beloved cat, providing comfort and clarity

Cover of Off to Kindergarten

Off to Kindergarten

For the child who wants to bring their whole world to the classroom, this silly rhyming story eases the nerves of starti

Cover of The Littlest Angel

The Littlest Angel

Charles Tazewell

For the child struggling to fit in or grieving what they left behind. A young angel learns that his humble earthly treas

Cover of Bear in the Air

Bear in the Air

For the child who has ever felt the heartache of losing a favorite toy and needs reassurance that love can lead the way

Cover of All About Grief

All About Grief

Lora-Ellen McKinney

For children navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain big feelings and provides practical wa

Cover of Puff, the Magic Dragon

Puff, the Magic Dragon

For the child noticing that they are outgrowing their favorite toys or the parent navigating the bittersweet transition

Cover of Sunsets of the West

Sunsets of the West

For the child grappling with a big life change or a family move, this gentle story honors the bittersweet feeling of lea

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