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Forgiveness & Redemption

Forgiveness is not the same as pretending nothing happened, and the best books for children about forgiveness seem to understand that. These 0 books explore what it means to let something go, what it costs, and what might come after.

Second chances, saying sorry, and the slow work of mending what was broken. For when a child needs to forgive — or be forgiven.

Related:Shame & Guilt Honesty & Integrity Friendship

Forgiveness & Redemption Books for Kids | Wonderlit

1,778 books about forgiveness & redemption

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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The Young Elites #3

The Midnight Star

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Jesus Is for Kids #1

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The Bad Guys: Episode 1

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Weapons of the Wolfhound #1

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