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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
29 books about letting go
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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The Last Kids on Earth #3
The Nightmare King
Max Brallier
Jack loves his zombie-battling life in a tree fort, but his plan to keep his friends together is ruined by an ancient ev
Ages 8–12
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #8
Hard Luck
Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley is losing his best friend and his luck, so he decides to let a Magic 8-Ball make all his middle school deci
Ages 8–12
The New Girl #1
The New Girl
Cassandra Calin
Lia faces the triple challenge of moving from Romania to America, learning a new language, and managing her first period
Ages 8–12
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The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #6
Kristy's Big Day
Ann M. Martin
A big family wedding turns into a chaotic job for the Baby-sitters Club as they scramble to look after fourteen children
Ages 8–12
Amelia Rules! #2
Superheroes
Jimmy Gownley
Middle school gets complicated as Amelia deals with a moving aunt, a friend's dark secret, and a classmate determined to
Ages 8–12
Cryptid Kids #1
The Bawk-ness Monster
Sara Goetter, Natalie Riess
Before she moves away, Penny and her friends must find the half-chicken sea monster that once saved her life and protect
Ages 8–12
The Puzzling Fate of Millicent Graves
Dora M. Mitchell
Millicent discovers an attic of puzzles representing people's lives and learns the cost of trying to piece everyone's pr
Ages 8–12
Timmy Failure #7
It's the End When I Say It's the End
Stephan Pastis
For the child who uses grand imagination to navigate social awkwardness, this hilarious finale celebrates the messy, cre
Ages 8–12
Upstaged
Robin Easter
Final bows and secret crushes collide at theater camp as Ash manages a huge production while trying not to drift away fr
Ages 8–12
A Stone for Sascha
Aaron Becker
Grieving the loss of her beloved dog, a young girl finds a sense of peace and connection to history while gathering ston
Ages 5–9
Bad Sister #2
Wrong Friend
Charise Mericle Harper
Best friendship feels different now that Casey is in high school. Charise is on a quest for a new bond while juggling fa
Ages 8–12
Friends with Boys #2
Ride On
Faith Erin Hicks
Tired of the high-stakes pressure of riding competitions, twelve-year-old Victoria moves to a new stable to find a quiet
Ages 8–12
Mismatched
Anne Camlin
For the child feeling out of sync as friendships shift and parents separate, this story finds hope in new hobbies and ev
Ages 8–12
What's Cooking, Arlo? #1
Miserable Stew
Kimberly Gee
For the child having a 'nothing is going right' day. Madge finds a creative, cathartic way to process her bad mood by 'c
Ages 5–7
Jake Maddox Graphic Novels
Running Overload
Jake Maddox
For the young athlete feeling the weight of expectation. Bryce's story helps kids recognize when 'working harder' become
Ages 8–12
Lilla the Accidental Witch
Eleanor Crewes
For the child who feels like they are outgrowing their old toys and drifting from childhood friends while trying to find
Ages 8–12
The Bad Guys #20
The Bad Guys in One Last Thing
Aaron Blabey
The world's most notorious wannabe heroes return for one final high-stakes mission to prove that even the baddest guys c
Ages 7–10
Curveball
Pablo Cartaya
Elena used to be the star of the baseball diamond, but a summer spent with her brother’s quirky friends might be exactly
Ages 8–12
Wagnificent #2
A New Dog in the Den
Bethanie Murguia
For the child adjusting to a new sibling or houseguest, this story uses a fox's den to explore the messy feelings of sha
Ages 7–10
Pop!
Jason Carter Eaton
A simple afternoon turns into a wild, globe-trotting pursuit as Dewey refuses to let one stubborn, unpoppable bubble get
Ages 4–8
Robot Dreams
Sara Varon
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet reality of friendships that change, end, or evolve. A wordless guide
Ages 8–12
The Dragon Prince Through the Moon A Graphic Novel
Peter Wartman
For the young fan navigating the heavy feelings of loss and the urge to find answers when a loved one is gone.
Ages 8–12
Middle School Misadventures #4
Middle School Misadventures: Dance Disaster
Jason Platt
For the child feeling overwhelmed by middle school changes, from the pressure of school dances to the shock of a parent
Ages 8–12
The Ghostkeeper
Johanna Taylor
For the child navigating a big move or feeling invisible in a new place, this story uses a supernatural lens to explore
Ages 8–12
