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Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Saying Goodbye

35 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade 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 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

Ages 8–12

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 Moon of Two Dark Horses

Moon of Two Dark Horses

For the child navigating a world where outside conflicts threaten their closest bonds. This story explores how two boys

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 Sea Spell

Waterfire Saga #4

Jennifer Donnelly

For the teen ready to claim their own power, this finale follows six friends as they face their final fears to save thei

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 Everafter

For the teenager grappling with the weight of memories and the mystery of their own story, this haunting tale explores t

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 The Edge of the Cloud

The Edge of the Cloud

For the teenager grappling with the fear of losing someone to a risky passion, this classic explores the balance between

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 The Beast Master

The Beast Master #1

The Beast Master

For the teenager who feels like an outsider or is searching for their place in a world that has changed beyond recogniti

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 Tales Out of Time

Tales Out of Time

For the curious teen who wonders 'what if,' this collection of classic tales explores the mystery of time and how it sha

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 'Tis the Season

'Tis the Season

For the child navigating their first holiday season after a loss, this story offers comfort as sisters Flora and Ruby fi

Cover of The Long-Lost Home

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #6

The Long-Lost Home

For the child seeking answers about where they come from and why they fit in, this witty Victorian mystery brings a hear

Cover of Mary Anne's Big Breakup

The Baby-Sitters Club #125

Mary Anne's Big Breakup

For the middle grader navigating the bittersweet realization that a first relationship has run its course and it is time

Cover of Smoke Cat

For the child adjusting to a new home who finds comfort in the quiet and the unseen, this story explores empathy through

Cover of The Story of the Dancing Frog

The Story of the Dancing Frog

For the child or adult processing a sudden life change, this whimsical tale shows how finding a new passion can lead us

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