Books About Goodbyes

The Best Goodbyes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
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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.

Charlotte Zolotow Award (2022)
32 pages· 528 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,087 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Evelyn Del Rey and Daniela are inseparable, sharing adventures in their twin apartments. But today, a moving truck signals a change—Evelyn is leaving. Amidst boxes, they promise to stay connected, cherishing their special friendship. Can their bond withstand the distance? Discover a touching tale of friendship and change in a vibrant urban setting.
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·4.2/5 Goodreads · 616 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A tortoise, ready for adventure, can't depart without saying goodbye to every animal friend. From timid mice to a confused rhinoceros mistaken for a unicorn, his rhyming farewells grow increasingly absurd. Is he stalling, or is there more to his journey? Discover the hilarity as each goodbye becomes more creative. Will the tortoise ever set off on his adventure?
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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Paperback
Summary: Harris, Roxy, and their alien friend Zeke return to Earth, but Zeke's time is running out. Before he leaves for Tragas, they introduce him to one final human tradition: the sleepover. As Zeke's parents recharge their ship, the friends savor their last moments together. Will this farewell be the end, or just the beginning of new adventures? Discover the magic of friendship and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes in this heartwarming tale.
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