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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,297 books about letting go
0–3 yrs
445 books
4–7 yrs
880 books
8–11 yrs
539 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Leslie Patricelli's Baby Books
Binky
Leslie Patricelli
For the toddler (and parent) navigating the big transition of giving up a pacifier, this gentle story celebrates growing
Ages 1–3
The Leaving Morning
Angela Johnson
For the child preparing to move away from everything they know. This gentle story captures the bittersweet wait between
Ages 3–7
The Summer I Turned Pretty #3
We'll Always Have Summer
Jenny Han
Belly faces a heart-wrenching choice at college when a devastating mistake forces her to decide which brother truly hold
Ages 12–18
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The Wall and the Wild
Christina Dendy
For the child who likes things just so, this gentle story shows how embracing a little bit of 'wild' messiness can help
Ages 4–8
Julie of the Wolves
Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Jean Craighead George
For the child who needs help understanding that loving someone sometimes means letting them go, even when it hurts.
Ages 4–8
Tía Fortuna's New Home
Ruth Behar
For the child grappling with the bittersweet nature of change and saying goodbye to a beloved home, this story explores
Ages 4–8
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Peter Yarrow
For the child noticing that they are outgrowing their favorite toys or the parent navigating the bittersweet transition
Ages 3–7
Too Many Toys
David Shannon
For the child whose playroom is overflowing and the parent who is tired of tripping over blocks, this story explores the
Ages 3–8
My Thoughts Have Wings
Maggie Smith
For the child whose mind begins to race at bedtime, this lyrical guide helps 'nest' scary thoughts and replace them with
Ages 4–8
Messenger and Thieves #2
A Leaf of Faith
J. Suthern Hicks
Seth and Melissa enter a foreign world where truth is relative and evil thrives, aided only by their faith and a few hel
Ages 4–8
Red Glass
Laura Resau
For children navigating complex family bonds and the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to someone they love as they
Ages 12–16
The Wish and the Peacock
Wendy S. Swore
For the child grappling with the 'new normal' after losing a parent, this story explores the fierce desire to hold onto
Ages 8–12
Me and Mr. Mah
Andrea Spalding
Ian misses his prairie home until he meets a neighbor with his own box of memories and learns that new friendships can g
Ages 5–9
The Heart of the House
Christine Obworo
Ethan returns to a childhood home where mirrors whisper and rooms rearrange themselves to the rhythm of memories he must
Ages 10–15
Meet Max Learning about Divorce from a Basset Hound's Perspective
Jennifer Leister
Max the Basset Hound feels sad and confused when his owners divorce, until a wise rabbit friend helps him understand the
Ages 4–9
Rosa's Song
Helena Ku Rhee
For the child struggling with the quiet emptiness left behind after a best friend moves away. A gentle story about keepi
Ages 4–8
Hazel and Twig #1
The Lost Egg
Brenna Burns Yu
For the child who loves to bring home treasures from nature and needs a gentle lesson on why some things belong in the w
Ages 3–7
Miss Hickory
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
Left behind in the country, a stubborn doll made of apple-wood must learn to survive the winter with the help of her for
Ages 8–12
Daisy the Dog #1
A Ball for Daisy
Chris Raschka
Daisy’s world feels blue after her favorite red ball is destroyed, capturing the heavy sadness and quiet recovery that c
Ages 3–7
The Puppy Place #34
Zipper
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves high-energy animals but is learning that every pet needs a specific environment to truly thrive.
Ages 7–10
The Baby-Sitters Club #30
Mary Anne and the Great Romance
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a parent's remarriage and the tricky transitions of joining two differe
Ages 8–12
Pet Bereavement Series #4
My Cat Has Died: What Do I Do?
Wendy Van de Poll
A supportive guide to help children navigate the complex emotions of losing a beloved cat, providing comfort and clarity
Ages 4–10
The Baby-Sitters Club #119
Stacey's Ex-Boyfriend
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the bittersweet reality of first heartbreaks and the tricky social waters of seeing an old flam
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club
Stacey's Ex-Best Friend
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the painful reality that an old friend has changed or grown apart from them. A grounded look at
Ages 8–12
