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Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Saying Goodbye

52 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

For the child grappling with questions of honor, fairness, and the weight of responsibility as they transition from play

Cover of See You in Second Grade!

First Grade Friends #15

See You in Second Grade!

Miriam Cohen

For the child feeling nervous about moving up to a new grade. This gentle story helps kids say goodbye to a beloved teac

Ages 5–8

Cover of The Oldest Elf

James Stevenson

For the child who feels overlooked or out of place in a busy world, this story celebrates the value of experience and th

Cover of The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog

The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog

Douglas Kaine McKelvey

For the child processing separation or survival, this lyrical story offers comfort through the bond between a girl, a pr

Cover of Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray: The Uproar at the Front Door

Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray: The Uproar at the Front Door

For the child who struggles with big feelings when routines change. Kitty and Puppy deal with their owners being away th

Cover of Furious George Goes Bananas

Michael Rex's Parodies #2

Furious George Goes Bananas

For the child who feels overwhelmed by expectations or misunderstood by adults, this cheeky parody explores setting boun

Cover of The Invisible String Family Celebration

The Invisible String

The Invisible String Family Celebration

For the child who feels overwhelmed by holiday crowds or missed family members, this soothing story reaffirms that love

Cover of For the Duration

26 Fairmount Avenue #8

For the Duration

For the child curious about history and how families stay strong during difficult times, this memoir explores life's sma

Cover of Li on Angel Island

Li on Angel Island

For the child grappling with feelings of unfairness or the pain of being separated from family, Li's journey offers a wi

Cover of Sweet Charity

The Horseshoe Trilogies #3

For the child who loves helping others and wants to understand the special bond and hard work behind training a guide do

Cover of When The Root Children Wake Up

When The Root Children Wake Up

Sibylle von Olfers

For the child who is mesmerized by the first sprouts of spring, this gentle classic personifies the changing seasons thr

Cover of The Starving Time

My America: Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary #2

The Starving Time

Patricia Hermes

For the child curious about how kids found strength in the past, this diary explores resilience and hope during times of

Cover of Frankie is Staying Back

Frankie is Staying Back

For the child grappling with the news that their best friend won't be moving up to the next grade with them.

Cover of The Guest

For the child learning how to be a good host or navigating the worry that comes when a new friend suddenly goes missing.

Cover of The Secret Keeper

The Secret Keeper

For the child who carries the weight of everyone's feelings or feels burdened by a secret they were told not to share.

Cover of The World's Greatest Elephant

The World's Greatest Animals #1

The World's Greatest Elephant

For the child who shares an unbreakable bond with a pet, this epic true story explores a lifelong friendship that surviv

Cover of The Stray

Dick King-Smith

For the child curious about why some people feel lonely, this heartwarming story follows a family who 'adopts' a runaway

Cover of Little Unicorn Is Sad

Little Unicorn #2

Little Unicorn Is Sad

Aurélie Chien Chow Chine

For the child feeling down or blue. This sweet unicorn helps little ones recognize sadness and use a simple breathing te

Cover of Solo

For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big world, this breathtaking tale of a lost penguin chick offers a reassuring loo

Cover of Island Boy

For the child curious about how a person grows up and where they belong. This gentle story explores the cycle of life an

Cover of Home-Front Heroes

Home-Front Heroes

For children navigating the quiet anxieties of a world at war or coping with a parent away on military duty, this story

Cover of Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends in Winter

Ant and Honey Bee #2

Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends in Winter

For the child who isn't quite ready to say goodbye to playdates as the seasons change. A sweet look at staying connected

Cover of Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi

Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi

Phyllis Shalant

For the child who feels like a fish out of water or is navigating a big life transition, this turtle's journey from pet

Cover of Guess Who's Babysitting?

Clarice Bean #2

Guess Who's Babysitting?

For the child who gets a little nervous (or extra excited) when a favorite relative takes charge while Mom is away.

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