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Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Saying Goodbye

608 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of A Thousand Boy Kisses

A Thousand Boy Kisses #1

A Thousand Boy Kisses

For the teen processing a first love or the weight of a terminal diagnosis. This intense story explores enduring devotio

Cover of Going Home

For siblings navigating the weight of a parent's illness, this tense adventure follows two children relying on each othe

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

Ages 7–10

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 Run and Hide: How Jewish Youth Escaped the Holocaust

Run and Hide: How Jewish Youth Escaped the Holocaust

For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in the world, this history of the Kindertransport offers a lens o

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 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 The Dying of the Light

Skulduggery Pleasant #9

The Dying of the Light

For the reader grappling with the burden of high expectations or the fear of their own potential for mistakes, this epic

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 Mama Baby

For the infant or toddler experiencing their first moments of separation anxiety, this gentle board book provides reassu

Cover of Mary Poppins Comes Back

Mary Poppins #2

Mary Poppins Comes Back

For the child who thrives on wonder and needs a reminder that life's most magical moments often arrive when we least exp

Cover of Peter Pan

For the child who is hesitant about growing up or leaving the magic of childhood behind. This classic tale celebrates th

Cover of Where's My Monkey?

Where's My Monkey?

Dieter Schubert

For the child who has ever felt the deep ache of losing a beloved toy and the quiet hope of its return.

Cover of Mercy Watson Is Missing!

Mercy Watson #7

Mercy Watson Is Missing!

For the child who thrives on routine and feels a flutter of worry when a beloved pet or friend goes missing from their e

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 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 Trixie and Jinx

Trixie and Jinx #2

Trixie and Jinx

For the child feeling lonely while a best friend is away, this sweet story validates the ache of separation and the exci

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 Where is Eva's goose?

Where is Eva's goose?

Sahrin R. Dewan

For the toddler who has ever lost their favorite toy or friend, this gentle story mirrors the persistence and hope of a

Cover of The Den That Octopus Built

The Built Series #2

The Den That Octopus Built

Randi Sonenshine

For children marveling at how animals protect their families, this lyrical journey explores the clever architecture and

Cover of The House of Wings

The House of Wings

For the child feeling resentful about a sudden change in family plans or struggling to connect with an eccentric relativ

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