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Books About Letting Go for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Letting Go for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about letting go recommended for kids ages 8–11.

1,483 books

Cover of The Dragon Prince Through the Moon A Graphic Novel

The Dragon Prince Through the Moon A Graphic Novel

For the young fan navigating the heavy feelings of loss and the urge to find answers when a loved one is gone.

Cover of Art & Max

Art knows exactly how to paint, but his student Max is full of wild energy, turning a simple lesson into an uproarious a

Cover of Scorpia Rising

Anthony Horowitz

For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and the need to finally say goodbye to a chapter of their life whil

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Cover of The Snowman

The Snowman #1

The Snowman

Raymond Briggs

A winter night turns magical when a snowman comes to life and whisks a young boy away on an unforgettable flight above t

Ages 3–8

Cover of Stacey's Big Crush

The Baby-Sitters Club #65

Stacey's Big Crush

Big changes are hitting the Baby-sitters Club as Dawn prepares to move across the country just when Stacey finds herself

Cover of There's No Surf in Cleveland

There's No Surf in Cleveland

Stephanie Jona Buehler

Ten-year-old Philip misses Ohio so much he will do anything to leave the sunny beaches of Los Angeles and get back to hi

Cover of Michael, Wait for Me

Michael, Wait for Me

Patricia Calvert

Sixth-grader Sarah finds her summer complicated by a crush on the troubled young man her older sister brought home from

Cover of C. R. Mudgeon

C. R. Mudgeon likes every day to be exactly the same, but his quiet routine is turned upside down when a lively new neig

Cover of Saying Good-Bye to Uncle Joe

When Something Sad Happens

Saying Good-Bye to Uncle Joe

For the child navigating the loss of a relative. A gentle guide through the emotions of grief and the practical steps of

Cover of Tooter Pepperday

Tooter Tales #1

Tooter Pepperday

For the child who is digging their heels in against a big move, this funny story explores the stubborn refusal to accept

Cover of Waffle

A young boy who spends his time worrying finds a gentle, courageous way to move past his fears and find his wings.

Cover of The House at Pooh Corner

Winnie-the-Pooh #2

The House at Pooh Corner

Tigger bounces into the Hundred Acre Wood and Eeyore finally gets a home of his own in these ten final adventures featur

Cover of Dad's Camera

For children processing the confusion and grief of a parent's terminal illness. This gentle story helps families navigat

Cover of Olivia Kidney and the Exit Academy

Olivia Kidney #2

Olivia Kidney and the Exit Academy

Olivia's new New York brownstone has an underwater living room, snapping turtles, and ghosts that bump into walls in the

Cover of Rocking Horse Christmas

Rocking Horse Christmas

Mary Pope Osborne

A wooden rocking horse arrives on Christmas morning and carries a young boy away on imaginative journeys to distant, mag

Cover of Ellen Outside the Lines

Ellen Outside the Lines

For the child who thrives on routine but feels the world is shifting as friendships change and new perspectives on ident

Cover of A Dream of Queens and Castles

A Dream of Queens and Castles

Marion Dane Bauer

Stuck in England for a year, a girl named Diana finds an unlikely companion in an eccentric old man who also uses the ro

Cover of The Key to Every Thing

The Key to Every Thing

Tash finally finds a sense of belonging at summer camp, only to return home and find that her beloved neighbor and prote

Cover of As the Crow Flies

As the Crow Flies

Elizabeth Winthrop

For children navigating the complex emotions of long distance parenting. This gentle story validates the joy of a visit

Cover of Buttermilk Hill

Buttermilk Hill

For the child navigating the complex emotions of a changing family. Piper uses poetry to find her voice as her parents d

Cover of Sunny: Diary Three

California Diaries #8

Sunny: Diary Three

Twelve-year-old Sunny shares the intimate and difficult journey of watching her mother battle terminal cancer through th

Cover of Amber Brown Is Green with Envy

Amber Brown Is Green with Envy

Amber Brown is facing big changes as her mom prepares for a wedding and a new house. Navigating family shifts is hard, e

Cover of Elsie's Bird

Leaving the bustling city of Boston for the wide-open Nebraska prairie is a shock, but young Elsie must learn to find he

Cover of Count Me In

Christine McDonnell

Thirteen-year-old Katie struggles to find her place when her mother’s remarriage and a new baby on the way change everyt

Letting Go for Other Ages

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