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Books for Saying Goodbye

263 books

Age

For the child who has ever felt the heart-pounding panic of losing a favorite toy and the sweet relief of a safe return.

Ages 2–5

Pitching in for Eubie

Jerdine Nolen

For the child who wants to help their family during a big transition, this story follows Lily as she finds creative ways

Ages 4–8

Time Apart, A

Diane Stanley

For the child grappling with a parent's serious illness and the unsettling feeling of being uprooted to an unfamiliar en

Ages 11–15

Creative Chemistry Experiments

Baby Professor

For the teen or mature reader exploring the ethics of science and the weight of isolation. A classic tale of creation, r

Ages 13–18

Rechenka's Eggs

Patricia Polacco

For the child learning how to move forward after a mistake. A beautiful tale about how acts of kindness and patience can

Ages 4–9

Social-Emotional Learning Books

I Can Be Brave Without Mommy!

Charlotte Dane

For the child who struggles with drop-offs or playing in another room, this gentle guide helps little ones find their in

Ages 2–5

Slumberkins

Sprite Helps Say Goodbye

Callie Christensen, Kelly Oriard

Help your little one navigate the difficult emotions of saying goodbye and processing loss with Sprite, a supportive gui

Ages 0–5

An Arthur Adventure #5

Arthur Goes to Camp

Marc Brown

For the child feeling nervous about their first time away from home, follow Arthur as he navigates homesickness and spoo

Ages 4–8

Animorphs Chronicles #4

The Ellimist Chronicles

K.A. Applegate

For the teen grappling with questions of destiny and identity, this epic origin story explores how one being's choices c

For the teenager grappling with big transitions, this high-stakes finale explores the complex emotions of finishing a lo

For the young animal lover facing a transition or saying goodbye to a beloved chapter of their life. Emma and her pony S

For the young artist learning to balance the excitement of the spotlight with the complexities of friendship and the pre

Ages 8–12

The Animals of Farthing Wood #6

Battle for the Park

Colin Dann

For the child learning that protecting one's community requires courage and cooperation when faced with unexpected threa

Ages 8–12

The Wolf in Underpants #7

The Wolf in Underpants Moves On

Wilfrid Lupano

For the child feeling pressure to live up to a certain image, this humorous tale explores how to move on when people fin

Ages 7–10

Moxie: A Story about Divorce

Unknown

For the child adjusting to life in two houses after a separation. This gentle story validates the complex emotions and c

Ages 4–8

Two Blue Jays

Anne Rockwell

For the curious child who loves watching the world outside their window, this story invites them to slow down and observ

Ages 4–8

The Lonely Chair

P.G. Shriver

For the child who feels overlooked or outgrown, this gentle story shows that everyone has a place where they truly belon

For the toddler who feels nervous when parents leave, this interactive book builds confidence by showing the fun routine

Ages 1–4

Marven of the Great North Woods

Kathryn Lasky

For the child feeling anxious about being away from home or facing an unfamiliar environment. This story offers comfort

Ages 6–10

War Game

Michael Foreman

For the child grappling with the realization that reality is more complex than glory. This story uses a historic soccer

Ages 8–12

Rip Van Winkle's Return

Eric A. Kimmel

For the child grappling with a world that keeps changing. This retelling explores the disorientation of waking up to fin

Ages 5–10

Big Wolf and Little Wolf #1

Big Wolf & Little Wolf

Nadine Brun-Cosme

For the child who is hesitant to share their space or is adjusting to a new presence in their life. This gentle story ex

Ages 4–8

Catfish Bend #4

Thunderbolt at Catfish Bend

Ben Lucien Burman

For the child feeling pushed aside by younger peers or siblings, this gentle fable explores what happens when we underva

Ages 8–12

Llama Llama #3

Llama Llama Misses Mama

Anna Dewdney

For the preschooler experiencing separation anxiety on their first day of school. This comforting rhyming story helps li

Ages 2–5

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