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Books for Saying Goodbye

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

Ages 12–18

I'll See You when the Moon is Full

Susi Gregg Fowler

For the child feeling anxious about a parent's upcoming trip. A comforting look at how the moon's changing shape can hel

Ages 3–7

To Everything

Bob Barner

For children navigating life's big changes, this rhythmic book uses vibrant collage art to explain that every feeling an

Ages 4–8

The Drop and the Ocean: A Quest of Love

Madeleine Deschênes

For the child asking deep questions about where we go and how we are connected to the world around us. This spiritual al

Ages 4–10

Shift

Jennifer Bradbury

For the teenager grappling with the changing nature of childhood bonds and the uncertainty of what comes after high scho

Ages 12–18

An End to Perfect

Suzanne Newton

For the child grappling with the realization that their family or friendships are changing and no longer feel quite as p

Ages 9–12

Home-Front Heroes

Robert Burch

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

Ages 8–12

Map Of Tiny Perfect Things

Lev Grossman

For the teenager grappling with the weight of the future or the pain of a recent loss, this story finds beauty in the mu

Ages 12–18

This Night Is Ours

Ronni Davis

For the teenager standing at the edge of adulthood, navigating the tension between following a parent's rigid path and d

Ages 14–18

Wonderful Goodbyes

Kelly Wu

For the child preparing to say a final farewell to a pet. This gentle story helps families honor a beloved companion by

Ages 4–8

Ant and Honey Bee #2

Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends in Winter

Megan McDonald

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

Ages 5–8

Tales Out of Time

Barbara Ireson

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

Ages 12–18

Gone Forever! An Alphabet of Extinct Animals

Sandra Markle, William Markle

For the curious child asking about the world's lost wonders, this ABC guide explores animals that disappeared in modern

Ages 6–10

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

Ages 8–12

But No Candy

Gloria Houston

For the child noticing that the world feels different or less certain lately, this gentle story uses everyday changes to

Ages 5–9

Aranka Siegal's Memoirs #2

Grace in the Wilderness

Aranka Siegal

For the child grappling with a difficult past while facing a major life transition. This memoir explores finding hope an

Ages 12–18

Rain Before Rainbows

Smriti Prasadam-Halls

For children navigating difficult transitions or emotional storms. This lyrical journey uses nature as a metaphor to sho

Ages 3–8

Im a Hero too

Jamila Rizvi

For children struggling to understand why their world has suddenly changed, this story reframes safety measures like sta

Ages 3–7

Maude and Sally

Nicki Weiss

For the child who feels lost without their 'other half,' this story gently shows how to keep an old friendship while ope

Ages 4–8

The Book of Pearl

Timothée de Fombelle

For the reader who feels caught between two worlds or is searching for a sense of belonging amidst the sweep of history

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

For children asking big questions about what comes after this life, this soothing story uses vibrant imagination to expl

Ages 4–8

A Flower in the Snow

Tracey Corderoy

For the child who struggles with the changing of the seasons or the sadness of saying goodbye to something beautiful. Lu

Ages 3–7

A Babysitter for Billy Bear

Miriam Moss

For the child who feels anxious when parents head out for the evening, this comforting story helps ease the transition f

Ages 3–6

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