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Books About Letting Go for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Letting Go for Ages 4–7

Explore our collection of children's books about letting go recommended for kids ages 4–7.

1,376 books

Cover of A Tale of Five Balloons

A Tale of Five Balloons

For the toddler learning to navigate the big feelings of disappointment, this rhythmic classic helps little ones process

Cover of Little Bear's Little Boat

Little Bear's Little Boat

Little Bear realizes he has grown too big for his favorite boat and learns the gentle joy of finding a new, smaller frie

Cover of Flight of the Pummeled Parakeet

Flight of the Pummeled Parakeet

Joe has a very strange job: helping undead pets. Now, he must find a way to help Petey the ghost parakeet find his wings

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Cover of Boss for a Day

The Barkers

Boss for a Day

Tomie dePaola

Moffie is used to being in charge of her twin brother, but she decides to see what happens when she steps back and lets

Ages 5–8

Cover of Buddy

A New York socialite attempts to raise a gorilla named Buddy in the city, only to realize that some animals belong in th

Cover of The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

Mark Pett, Gary Rubinstein

Beatrice is famous for being flawless, but as the school talent show approaches, she discovers that one slip-up might be

Cover of I'll Never Let You Go

I'll Never Let You Go

Marianne Richmond

Edward the bear loves his blankie more than anything, but his mother helps him understand why his best friend has to sta

Cover of The Big Yard Sale

Owl and Otter #1

The Big Yard Sale

For the little one learning that letting go of old toys can be a joyful way to share with others. This simple story make

Cover of Sandcastles Are Forever

Sandcastles Are Forever

For the child facing the bittersweet goodbye of a best friend moving away, this story uses the tide and sandcastles to s

Cover of Pete and Roland

Pete and Roland

Pete experiences the joy of a new blue parakeet in his backyard and the bittersweet realization that some friends are me

Cover of The Secret Keeper

The Secret Keeper

Kalli carries the weight of every deep, dark secret in Maldinga until the heavy burden becomes more than one person can

Cover of The Penny Pony

Barbara Willard

Two children adopt a plaster pony from a junk shop and treat him like a real animal, giving him a name and a home until

Cover of Twitchy Witchy Itch

Twitchy Witchy Itch

For the child who feels anxious about everything being perfect before guests arrive, this magical tale shows that true f

Cover of My Friend, Loonie

My Friend, Loonie

For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet waves of loss, whether it is a beloved toy or a first experience with

Cover of Sam the Stubborn Seed

Sam the Stubborn Seed

For the child who resists new experiences or feels anxious about leaving their comfort zone. A gentle rhyme about findin

Cover of A Fairy Went A-Marketing

A Fairy Went A-Marketing

A kind-hearted fairy goes shopping for little treasures, only to realize that the best way to enjoy nature's gifts is to

Cover of Frankie Is Staying Back

Frankie Is Staying Back

Jonas is moving on to fourth grade, but his best friend Frankie has to stay back, forcing Jonas to find a way to keep th

Cover of Sandcastle

For the child who pours their heart into temporary creations, this visually stunning story celebrates big dreams and the

Cover of Earthquake in the Third Grade

Earthquake in the Third Grade

The world of a third-grade class is shaken up like a knocked-over ant farm when the students learn their favorite teache

Cover of Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea!

Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea!

For the child who feels they need to be perfect or worries about things going wrong. Discover how a tea party disaster b

Cover of Addy's Cup of Sugar

Addy's Cup of Sugar

For the child grappling with the heavy heart of losing a pet and needing to understand that they are not alone in their

Cover of Just Be Jelly

My Little Ocean #1

For the child who gets overwhelmed by change or unexpected worries. A high-strung jellyfish helps a panicky sardine lear

Cover of No More Señora Mimí

No More Señora Mimí

For the child adjusting to a change in their daily routine or saying goodbye to a trusted caregiver who has become like

Cover of My Old Pal, Oscar

My Old Pal, Oscar

For the child who is grieving the loss of a pet and isn't quite ready to open their heart to a new animal friend just ye

Letting Go for Other Ages

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