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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
508 books about letting go
Age
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Middle Grade
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The Sneaky Pony Series #7
Keeker and the Crazy, Upside-Down Birthday
Hadley Higginson
Keeker fears her birthday surprise will change everything, but a runaway adventure with her pony Plum shows her that new
Ages 6–9
Pony on the Twelfth Floor
Polly Faber
Hiding a donut-loving pony in a city apartment is no easy feat for Kizzy and her friend Pawel, especially when the secre
Ages 7–10
Riley Reynolds #1
Riley Reynolds Conquers Spring Cleaning
Jay Albee
Riley organizes a giant neighborhood sale in South Philly, finding a creative way to declutter their room without losing
Ages 6–9
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The Girl in the Locked Room
Mary Downing Hahn
While her father restores a dusty old house, Jules begins to hear a voice from a century ago. A tragic secret slowly unf
Ages 8–12
Cat Tales #2
The Cat Who Wasn't There
Linda Newbery
Vincent misses his cat Snow so much he stops painting, but caring for a neighbor's runaway pet helps him find his creati
Ages 6–9
Crashing in Love
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Peyton’s quest for the perfect summer takes a turn when she finds a hit-and-run victim and realizes that real life is me
Ages 10–14
Cassie Binegar
Patricia MacLachlan
Living by the sea for the first time, Cassie searches for her own quiet corner while learning to navigate the inevitable
Ages 8–12
Duck for a Day
Meg McKinlay
Abby finally gets her wish to bring home the class duck for a night, even though her parents have a strict no-pets rule.
Ages 6–9
Charlie's Run
Valerie Hobbs
Desperate to prevent his parents from separating, Charlie decides the only way to save his family is to run away from ho
Ages 8–12
Umbrella Summer
Lisa Graff
Ten-year-old Annie sees danger in every bike ride and bug bite after her brother’s death, until a new neighbor helps her
Ages 8–12
House Held Up by Trees
Ted Kooser
Wild saplings slowly reclaim an abandoned property, lifting a forgotten house toward the sky in a beautiful display of n
Ages 5–9
The Chronicles of Faerie #2
The Summer King
O.R. Melling
Guided by a mysterious cluricaun, Laurel ventures into the legendary realm of Faerie to rescue a twin sister she once be
Ages 12–18
Hank the Cowdog #34
Slim's Goodbye
John R. Erickson
Hard times on the ranch force Slim the cowboy to pack his bags, leading to an unexpected road trip adventure for his loy
Ages 8–12
Jake Maddox Sports Stories #1
Playing Forward
Jake Maddox
Isaac dreams of being a high-scoring forward like his brother, but his height forces a choice between playing a new posi
Ages 8–12
Best Nerds Forever
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Walking through walls and eating endless ice cream is fun at first, but ghost friends Finn and Isabella must soon solve
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #41
Mary Anne vs. Logan
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne is usually the shy one, but she must find her voice to decide if her new relationship is standing in the way o
Ages 8–12
Falling Into Place
Stephanie Greene
Ten-year-old Margaret finds an unexpected ally in her grandmother as they both struggle to adjust to new homes and chang
Ages 8–12
Maury River Friends #1
Chancey of the Maury River
Gigi Amateau
Chancey, an abandoned Appaloosa horse, finds a new purpose alongside Claire as they transform their bond into a therapeu
Ages 8–12
Dawn
Molly Bang
A shipbuilder weds a mysterious woman who agrees to marry him only if he promises never to watch her while she works at
Ages 5–9
Annie Rossi #1
Remembering Mrs. Rossi
Amy Hest
Annie misses her mother deeply, but a special scrapbook filled with messages from her mom's former students helps her ho
Ages 8–12
Couples #9
Broken Hearts
M. E. Cooper
Phoebe and Griffin face the painful truth that their deep feelings for one another aren't enough to bridge the gap in wh
Ages 12–18
Our Snowman Had Olive Eyes
Charlotte Herman
Ten-year-old Sheila finds her life changing in wonderful ways when her grandmother, Bubbie, moves in and they form a dee
Ages 8–12
Going West
Jean Van Leeuwen
Lyrical text and sketches tell the story of Hannah’s family as they weather storms and cross rivers in a wagon to find a
Ages 5–9
The Wedding Planner's Daughter #7
From Willa, with Love
Coleen Murtagh Paratore
August on Cape Cod brings unexpected changes for Willa, including a new summer project, a family secret, and a cute boy
Ages 8–12
