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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.

1,480 books

Cover of Equinox

Monte Killingsworth

Facing a move away from her island home, Autumn begins a journal that uncovers unexpected truths about her family and th

Cover of The Isle of Lost Dreams

The Isle of Lost Dreams

For the child who feels overwhelmed by forgotten ideas or lost creative sparks. This journey helps children process letd

Cover of The Turtle of Oman

The Turtle of Oman #1

The Turtle of Oman

Naomi Shihab Nye

Before moving from the shores of Oman to a new life in Michigan, Aref spends his final days collecting memories and sayi

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Stuck With the Blooz

Caron Levis

The blooz has arrived and won't go away. Follow a young girl as she tries to handle her heavy mood through quiet reflect

Ages 4–8

Cover of Donuthead

Sue Stauffacher

Anxious Franklin is terrified of almost everything until he meets Sarah, a fearless new fifth grader who shows him how t

Cover of Chang'e on the Moon

Everlasting Tales #1

Chang'e on the Moon

This lyrical rendition of a classic legend follows the moon goddess Chang'e as she protects her people through an act of

Cover of The Heights, the Depths, and Everything in Between

The Heights, the Depths, and Everything in Between

Lucy and Jake try to protect their unique friendship while navigating the awkwardness and social changes of growing up.

Cover of Home Is East

Nine-year-old Amy leaves her familiar Florida home for a fresh start after her mother leaves, beginning a journey of hea

Cover of From the Lighthouse

From the Lighthouse

Facing the difficult truth that their mother is not coming home, Weezie and her father must rely on their inner strength

Cover of Hugs from Heaven

Hugs from Heaven

For the child grappling with the loss of a family member and needing a gentle way to feel connected to them through ever

Cover of Penguin of Ilha Grande, The: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary Friendship

Penguin of Ilha Grande, The: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary Friendship

After a kind man saves a struggling penguin, an unexpected and tender bond forms between human and animal on the shores

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Sam Bennett's New Shoes

written and ill. by Jennifer Thermes

Getting a brand new pair of shoes leads Sam to discover a curious family tradition of tucking old footwear away for good

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A sudden, powerful wind threatens to undo a long day of labor after a boy and his grandfather finish harvesting grass fo

Cover of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright

The Many Worlds of Albie Bright

Christopher Edge

For a child struggling with the loss of a parent and looking for a way to process the 'what ifs' of grief through the le

Cover of Book That Almost Rhymed, The

Book That Almost Rhymed, The

A brother tries to tell a serious fantasy story, but his sister keeps interrupting with wild plot twists that ruin his r

Cover of A Pocketful of Stars

A Pocketful of Stars

Safiya enters the vivid dreams of her mother’s childhood in Kuwait to search for a way to reach her while she is in a co

Cover of The Root of Magic

The Root of Magic

Kathleen Benner Duble

Stranded in a blizzard, Willow and her family find a mysterious town where the kindness of the locals feels increasingly

Cover of The Someday Suitcase

The Someday Suitcase

Corey Ann Haydu

Clover turns to a mixture of scientific facts and her own special brand of magic to help her best friend Danny find hope

Cover of Magritte's Marvelous Hat

Magritte's Marvelous Hat

A dog's artistic world is transformed when he finds a magical hat that fuels his surrealist imagination in this tribute

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Grandpa's Tractor

written and illustrated by Michael Garland

Grandpa Joe takes Jimmy to a hilltop to overlook a new neighborhood that used to be the family farm, sharing memories of

Cover of The Girl Who Paused Time

The Girl Who Paused Time

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a fast-paced world or struggles with the pressure to constantly keep up with othe

Cover of Making Music

Annie finds it easier to settle into a new neighborhood when she discovers her elderly neighbor shares her deep and abid

Cover of Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations

Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations

Laura Purdie Salas

Math, science, and poetry collide in these clever equation poems that explain exactly how winter melts away to make room

Cover of Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever

Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever

Beatrice Alemagna

Harold’s quiet seventh birthday takes a wild turn when a pack of rowdy animals crashes the party. Vibrant illustrations

Letting Go for Other Ages

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