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Books for Saying Goodbye

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Cover of Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move

Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move

For the child facing a big life change they didn't ask for. Alexander's relatable defiance helps kids process the frustr

Cover of Crank Palace

The Maze Runner #4

For the teen processing a difficult goodbye or facing an inevitable transition. This story explores finding dignity and

Cover of The Smallest Bird A Friendship Story

The Smallest Bird A Friendship Story

Joy Belin

For the child learning to approach the world with patience, this story explores how being quiet and observant can lead t

Ages 3–7

Cover of Blossom and Boo A Story About Best Friends

Blossom and Boo A Story About Best Friends

For the child feeling anxious about a friend being away, this tender story helps little ones understand that true bonds

Cover of Rosie Loves Jack

Rosie Loves Jack

For the teen seeking to understand the power of self-advocacy and the deep desire for independence when the world undere

Cover of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: The Animated Story

Charlie Mackesy

For the child who feels small in a big world or needs a reminder that being kind to yourself is the greatest form of cou

Cover of Herbie Jones and the Class Gift

Herbie Jones #3

Herbie Jones and the Class Gift

For the child who has ever made a giant mistake and is terrified to own up to it. This story explores how to handle acci

Cover of Odds & Ends

For the child preparing to say goodbye to middle school and navigate the bittersweet transition of growing up and moving

Cover of Heaven Folk

Waldemar Bonsels

For the inquisitive child seeking to understand the mysteries of the outdoors, this lyrical fable explores how every cre

Cover of The Last Castaways

The Last Castaways #1

The Last Castaways

For the child who loves imagining grand adventures with a pet by their side. This whimsical tale celebrates the bond bet

Cover of This Is the Bear and the Scary Night

This Is the Bear #2

This Is the Bear and the Scary Night

For the child who fears being separated from their favorite toy or worries about the dark, this comforting rhyme shows t

Cover of Staying with a Babysitter

Staying with a Babysitter

Help your toddler or preschooler navigate the first-time nerves of staying with a babysitter through clear photos and re

Cover of If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now

If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now

For the child who finds magic in the quiet corners of the park and wonders about the secret lives of the trees as the ci

Cover of Moses The True Story of an Elephant Baby

Moses The True Story of an Elephant Baby

Jenny Perepeczko

For the child moved by animal rescue stories. This gentle true account follows an orphaned baby elephant finding safety

Cover of Good-bye for Today The Diary of a Young Girl at Sea

Good-bye for Today The Diary of a Young Girl at Sea

Peter Roop, Connie Roop

For the child who wonders what life would be like living in a home that never stops moving, across vast and unpredictabl

Cover of I'll Never Let You Go

I'll Never Let You Go

Marianne Richmond

For the child who relies on a security blanket or favorite toy. This gentle story helps little ones navigate the transit

Cover of Philippa Fisher and the Fairy's Promise

Philippa Fisher #3

Philippa Fisher and the Fairy's Promise

For the child navigating a changing friendship or preparing for a big transition, this magical finale explores the beaut

Cover of Mogie The Heart of the House

Mogie The Heart of the House

For children navigating the heavy emotions of chronic illness or hospital stays, this true story of a playful pup offers

Cover of God Gave Us Angels, My Guardian Angel Watching Over Me

God Gave Us Angels, My Guardian Angel Watching Over Me

For the child who feels nervous at night or when away from parents, this gentle book introduces the comforting idea of a

Cover of Here's How I See It--Here's How It Is

Here's How I See It--Here's How It Is

For the child navigating the confusing middle ground between childhood and adolescence while processing their parents' r

Cover of When Daddy Comes Home

When Daddy Comes Home

Linda Wagner Tyler

For the child who misses their parent during a long work week and needs reassurance that their bond remains strong despi

Cover of Pippi Goes on Board

Pippi Longstocking #2

Pippi Goes on Board

Astrid Lindgren

For the child who thrives on independence and high-spirited play, this classic story celebrates the joy of self-reliance

Cover of Harrow and Harvest

The Mantlemass Chronicles #7

Harrow and Harvest

Barbara Willard

For the young person grappling with the end of an era or the loss of a family home, this powerful finale explores findin

Cover of Anything But Ordinary

Anything But Ordinary

For the reader grappling with the feeling that the world has moved on without them. Bryce wakes from a five-year coma to

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