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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 I Remember Miss Perry

I Remember Miss Perry

For the classroom or family navigating the sudden loss of a teacher, this gentle story provides a path for children to p

Cover of The Rich Man and the Parrot

The Rich Man and the Parrot

A sharp-witted bird uses its feathers and its wits to outsmart a wealthy merchant in this colorful retelling of a 13th-c

Cover of Charlie Sue & Marmaduke: a story of grief for parents and children

Charlie Sue & Marmaduke: a story of grief for parents and children

For the child navigating the big feelings and physical emptiness after losing a pet. This gentle story validates grief a

Cover of The Reindeer Gift: A Fun, Easy Christmas Tradition

The Reindeer Gift: A Fun, Easy Christmas Tradition

Elizabeth Passo

For parents wanting to teach the joy of generosity during the holidays by encouraging children to donate toys they have

Ages 3–8

Cover of Meditation Stories for Kids: Calming Fantasy Stories and Techniques to Help Children Relax and Deal with Emotion and Anxiety

Meditation Stories for Kids: Calming Fantasy Stories and Techniques to Help Children Relax and Deal with Emotion and Anxiety

For the child who struggles to quiet their mind at the end of the day, these fantasy-themed guided meditations offer a m

Cover of The Warrior Backpack

The Warrior Backpack

Understand what it feels like to carry worries around every day using the helpful metaphor of a warrior's backpack to ha

Cover of The Hidden World

How to Train Your Dragon #3

The Hidden World

Devra Newberger Speregen

For the child learning that growing up sometimes means saying goodbye to a best friend and finding your own path to inde

Cover of Amanda Joins the Circus

Tales of Amanda Pig #2

Amanda Joins the Circus

For the child who feels restless and longs for a more exciting life, this story follows Amanda's quest for independence

Cover of Home for a Fanci Flup

Home for a Fanci Flup

Walt Disney Company

For the child who loves their pet but struggles as it grows bigger and more demanding. Learn about responsible care and

Cover of A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years

A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years

For the child who wonders about the secrets hidden in old objects or how life has changed for families over the last cen

Cover of Last Day Blues

Julie Danneberg

For children feeling bittersweet about the school year ending, this story explores the 'blues' of saying goodbye to teac

Cover of Roly-Poly Snowman

Roly-Poly Snowman

Margaret G. Otto

For the child curious about the changing world around them, this gentle story uses a snowman's riddle to explain the tra

Cover of What Happens When Parents Get Divorced?

What About Me? #2

What Happens When Parents Get Divorced?

For the child feeling anxious about how their world will change, this book uses a concrete calendar approach to explain

Cover of What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck

What-to-Do Guides for Kids

What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck

A practical workbook for children struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It uses cognitive-behavioral tech

Cover of I Can't Believe They're Gone: A kid's grief book that hugs, helps, and gives hope

I Can't Believe They're Gone: A kid's grief book that hugs, helps, and gives hope

For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one, this forest-themed story uses gentle bear characters to explain th

Cover of Here and Now

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions or a busy schedule, this soothing book teaches them how to pause and

Cover of Do You Sing Twinkle?: A Story About Remarriage and New Family

Do You Sing Twinkle?: A Story About Remarriage and New Family

For children navigating the transition of a parent's remarriage, this gentle story offers reassurance that love and trad

Cover of A Tree for Max

Jerry Halberstadt

For the child who finds magic in their own backyard, this gentle fable celebrates the quiet, growing bond between a youn

Cover of Poppy and Ereth

Tales from Dimwood Forest #6

Poppy and Ereth

For the child navigating the heavy weight of a final goodbye or the fear of losing a best friend. A moving end to a belo

Letting Go for Other Ages

Books About Letting Go for Ages 0–3(478)