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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.

1,476 books

Cover of Little Night Cat

Little Night Cat

Tony is determined to give all his favorite stuffed toys to help an animal shelter in this tender look at the beauty of

Cover of My Nights at the Improv

My Nights at the Improv

Lizzie signs up for an improv class and discovers that thinking on her feet helps her take bold new risks in every part

Cover of The Grudge Keeper

The Grudge Keeper

When a massive storm unearths a mountain of carefully stored town secrets and slights, the community must decide how to

Cover of A Million Miles from Boston

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A Million Miles from Boston

Karen Day

Lucy expects a perfect final summer at her family cottage in Maine, but the arrival of unexpected guests threatens to ch

Ages 8–12

Cover of Soraya and the Mermaid

Soraya and the Mermaid

When Soraya helps a mermaid find her way back to the ocean, she discovers that being a good friend means listening to wh

Cover of The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price

The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price

Jennifer Maschari

For children navigating the complex waves of grief, this story uses a magical portal to explore the temptation to stay i

Cover of The Curse of Addy McMahon

The Curse of Addy McMahon

Twelve-year-old Addy uses cartoons and humor to survive the major life shifts of moving house and navigating new family

Cover of Welcome to America, Champ!

Welcome to America, Champ!

Catherine Stier

Thomas leaves England behind for a new life in 1945, feeling both nervous and hopeful as he journeys toward America with

Cover of The Boyfriend Rules of Good Behavior

The Boyfriend Rules of Good Behavior

Catherine Bateson

Millie navigates a whirlwind of changes as she tries to adjust to her mother’s new boyfriend in this poetic story about

Cover of The Lantern House

The Lantern House

For the child adjusting to a new home or saying goodbye to an old one, this story provides comfort by showing that a hou

Cover of Maybe: A Mindfulness Tale

Maybe: A Mindfulness Tale

Satoshi Kitamura

A farmer remains calm while his neighbors react to his luck, showing how waiting to judge a situation can lead to a more

Cover of I'll Be the Water: A Story of Grandparent's Love

I'll Be the Water: A Story of Grandparent's Love

A grandfather uses gentle similes and watercolor scenes to show his grandson that his love will remain as constant as th

Cover of Always Sisters: A Story of Loss and Love

Always Sisters: A Story of Loss and Love

For a child processing the confusing sadness of a pregnancy loss or miscarriage. This gentle story helps siblings unders

Cover of That Day

Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet

Quiet moments in the outdoors offer a grieving boy the space to remember precious times spent with his grandmother.

Cover of Eventown

Corey Ann Haydu

Everything in Elodee’s new town is perfectly pleasant, but she begins to suspect that something important is missing fro

Cover of The Forest

Dazzling paintings and tactile die cuts transform a walk through the woods into a moving metaphor for the journey of a l

Cover of Sophie's Lovely Locks

Sophie's Lovely Locks

written and illustrated by Erica Pelton Villnave

Sophie loves her long, flowing hair but finds the tangles a chore, until she discovers a creative way to turn her locks

Cover of Subway Story

written and illustrated by Julia Sarcone-Roach

Travel through New York City with a busy subway car and see what happens when its tracks end and a brand-new adventure b

Cover of Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color

Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color

Swatch wants to capture every wild shade she finds, until the yellowest yellow teaches her that the most beautiful color

Cover of Un verano para morir (A Summer to Die)

Un verano para morir (A Summer to Die)

Meg struggles with intense jealousy toward her popular sister Molly, but when Molly falls gravely ill, Meg is haunted by

Cover of What Flowers Remember

What Flowers Remember

Shannon Wiersbitzky

As Old Red Clancy begins to lose his memory, Delia works to preserve their gardening bond by capturing his most precious

Cover of Thank You, Grandpa

Thank You, Grandpa

A young girl and her grandfather wander through nature together, noticing the quiet ways plants and animals grow and cha

Cover of The Digger and the Flower

The Digger and the Flower

A hardworking digger discovers a single flower in the middle of a construction site, leading to a quiet and beautiful st

Cover of Cry, Heart, But Never Break

Cry, Heart, But Never Break

For children processing the impending loss of a grandparent or relative. This gentle story personifies Death to help lit

Letting Go for Other Ages

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