How do you say goodbye?

How Do You Say Goodbye? is a gentle, poetic, and emotionally sensitive picture book that helps children understand and express their feelings when parting from someone they love. Told through reflective questions and vivid illustrations, the story follows a child who wakes up wondering how goodbye should be said.As the pages unfold, the child imagines different ways of saying farewell—hiding under the covers, crying alone, offering a warm hug, giving a gift, throwing a tea party, or celebrating with friends in colorful traditional clothes. Some goodbyes are quiet, some are joyful, and others are full of tears and longing.The book carefully shows that there is no single “right” way to say goodbye. Instead, it invites children to honor their emotions, cherish shared memories, and see goodbyes as the beginning of new adventures. Saying goodbye, the story suggests, is also about gratitude, growth, and moving forward with hope.With its rhythmic language and heartfelt imagery, this book supports young readers in building emotional awareness, empathy, and resilience. It is a comforting tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers helping children navigate separation, change, and transitions with courage and kindness.