Title: Goodbye to Goodbyes
Author: Lauren Chandler
Illustrator: Catalina Echeverri
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Publication Date: 2019
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32 pages
Approximate Dimensions: 26.05cm × 22.5 cm × 0.9 cm
Recommended Age Range: 3–7 years
ISBN: 9781784983772
What if a story about a goodbye could become a promise of forever?
In Goodbye to Goodbyes, Lauren Chandler brings the story of Lazarus to life through a gentle, heartfelt retelling of a moment when something impossible happened. When a loved one dies, it feels like goodbye—but Jesus pauses at the tomb, and everything changes. Through vivid storytelling and Catalina Echeverri’s radiant illustrations, children come to understand that because Jesus has victory over death, He came to say goodbye to goodbyes—forever.
This story was born out of Lauren Chandler’s personal journey—written to help her own children face the fear of loss. It offers hope, comfort, and the promise that life remains even when someone we love goes away.
Other books in the Tales that Tell the Truth series:
Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer
The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party
The Big Wide Welcome
The Friend Who Forgives
The Garden, The Curtain and the Cross
God's Very Good Idea
The God Contest
Goodbye to Goodbyes
Jesus and the Lion's Den
Jesus and the Very Big Surprise
One O'clock Miracle
The Prisoners, the Earthquake and the Midnight Song
The Storm that Stopped
Man in the Tree and the Brand New Start
The Christmas Promise
Goodbye to Goodbyes
Highlights & Benefits
Emotionally Honest and Hopeful Addresses the pain of loss with gentle honesty while pointing faith-forward toward resurrection life.
Beautiful, Uplifting Illustrations Catalina Echeverri’s soft, expressive artwork creates a warm and safe atmosphere for exploring heavy themes.
Rooted in Real-Life Experience Written by a mother whose husband faced a life-threatening illness, giving the story a foundation of real grief, love, and hope.
Biblical and Gospel-Rich Faithfully presents the miracle of resurrection while pointing to Jesus as the ultimate promise of eternal life.
Part of a Beloved Series A noteworthy installment in the Tales That Tell the Truth series, known for its Gospel-centered storytelling.
For Families and Churches Ideal for comforting little ones navigating grief or simply curious about what happens after “goodbye.”
Gift-Worthy Packaging The hardcover, 32-page format with beautiful visuals makes a meaningful gift for baptisms, Easter, or times of hardship.