Books About Saying Goodbye · 11 titles considered

The Best Saying Goodbye Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about saying goodbye? 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.

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
Gotta Go, Buffalo
See You Later, Alligator
Thank You, Teacher!
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Saying Goodbye

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!

By Cori Doerrfeld

A story about the cycle of goodbyes and hellos in life.

34 pages· 157 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 871 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2017

Gotta Go, Buffalo

Discover playful animal goodbyes with lift-the-flap fun.

20 pages
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 283 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodbye?

Dinosaurs learn to say goodbye with courage and humor.

40 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 245 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
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
$16.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

Everybody's Tree

By Barbara Joosse, Renee Graef (Illustrator)

A spruce tree and a boy grow together, culminating in a grand city celebration.

32 pages· 414 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.4/5 Goodreads · 302 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A Special Goodbye

A young girl faces the closure of her family's beloved flower shop.

32 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings
$10.95Save 4%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Thank You, Teacher!

By Cate Berry, Sara Varon (Illustrator)

Celebrate teachers who make every school year unforgettable.

32 pages· 243 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 57 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Goodbye, School

By Tonya Lippert, Tracy Bishop (Illustrator)

A girl faces the challenge of saying goodbye to her beloved school.

32 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 86 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Hello! Good-Bye!

Discover the many ways to say hello and goodbye.

32 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 67 ratings
$14.89Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Sometimes I Kaploom

By Rachel Vail, Hyewon Yum (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Big Feelings series

A child struggles with bravery and fear during emotional goodbyes.

40 pages· 420 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 157 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
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