Books About Goodbyes · 3 titles considered

The Best Goodbyes Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about goodbyes? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Our 3 Favorite Books About Goodbyes

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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

By Meg Medina, Sonia Sanchez (Illustrator)

Two best friends face a heart-wrenching goodbye as one moves away, testing the strength of their bond.

32 pages· 528 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,085 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015

See You Later, Alligator

By Sally Hopgood, Emma Levey (Illustrator)

A tortoise delays his adventure with endless, silly goodbyes. When will he finally leave?

32 pages· 181 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 606 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2023

The Surprise Sleepover

By A.I. Newton, Alan Brown (Illustrator) · Book #10 in the The Alien Next Door series

An alien's last Earth adventure: a sleepover before farewell.

112 pages· 5,887 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 43 ratings

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The Best Goodbyes Books for Kids

Our 3 Favorite Books About Goodbyes

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

See You Later, Alligator

The Surprise Sleepover

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