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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,190 books about letting go
0–3 yrs
424 books
4–7 yrs
845 books
8–11 yrs
512 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Pumpkin Jack
Will Hubbell
When Halloween ends, Tim leaves his rotting pumpkin in the garden, only to watch a new life sprout from the soil in a be
Ages 4–8
Fireflies!
Julie Brinckloe
The soft glow of fireflies in a jar feels like holding a piece of the moon, until a young boy realizes that keeping them
Ages 4–8
Fritz's Fish
Geraldine Elschner
After rescuing a fish from a flooded street, Fritz must decide if keeping his new friend in a bathtub is better than let
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Someday
Alison McGhee
A mother’s tender heart shines through as she imagines her child growing from a small hand in hers to an independent per
Ages 4–11
Hanging on to Max
Margaret Bechard
Seventeen-year-old Sam faces an impossible choice when he decides to raise his son alone. This heavy journey explores th
Ages 12–18
Be a Llama
Sarah Ford
The frantic pace of life slows down as you learn to find calm, stay curious, and handle every obstacle with the cool con
Off to Kindergarten
Tony Johnston
For the child who wants to bring their whole world to the classroom, this silly rhyming story eases the nerves of starti
Ages 3–6
A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian
Marina Lewycka
Two feuding sisters must unite to stop their elderly father from marrying a glamorous gold digger in this witty tale of
Ages 16–18
Second Chance Summer
Morgan Matson
Taylor’s overscheduled family returns to a rustic lake house for one final summer, facing a ticking clock while rediscov
Ages 12–18
Vicky Angel
Jacqueline Wilson
Jade’s best friend Vicky was always the bossy one, and even a fatal accident won’t stop Vicky’s ghost from following Jad
Ages 9–13
Joanne Harris Folk Tales #1
A Pocketful of Crows
Joanne M. Harris
For the teen or young adult grappling with the pain of a first betrayal and the difficult path of reclaiming their own w
Ages 13–18
To Every Thing There Is A Season
Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
For the child or family reflecting on the cycle of life. This poetic collection uses global art to explore the many seas
Ages 4–10
The Cookie-Flower Rock Kids #1
Moving Day
Dionna L. Hayden
For the child feeling nervous about a big move. This gentle story helps little ones process the whirlwind of packing box
Ages 4–8
Sirena
Donna Jo Napoli
Sirena the mermaid abandons her sisters' deadly games for a lonely island, where she falls for a stranded Greek warrior
Ages 13–18
Miri's Moving Day
Adam R. Chang, Stephanie Wildman
For the child feeling nervous about moving to a new house. Miri finds comfort in her Hakka heritage as her family honors
Ages 4–8
A Last Goodbye
Elin Kelsey
For the child curious about why things die. This gentle look at animal mourning and the natural cycle of life helps youn
Ages 4–8
A Friend Would Say Goodbye
Michol M. Whitney
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to a friend or family member while cherishi
Ages 4–8
Mockingbird
Kathryn Erskine
Caitlin used to rely on her brother to explain the world's confusing gray areas, but now that he is gone, she must searc
Ages 9–13
Manatee Summer
Evan Griffith
A washed-up sitcom star navigates a world of complicated relationships and Hollywood struggles in this animated look at
Ages 8–12
The Last Day of Kindergarten
Nancy Loewen
For the child who is feeling both excited and a little sad about finishing their very first year of school and moving on
Ages 4–6
I Cant Stop Worrying!
Kelly McMahon Brown
A young prince travels across the stars to Earth, discovering profound truths about love, loss, and the beauty of friend
Ages 8–12
Rip Van Winkle's Return
Eric A. Kimmel
Two teenagers discover and thaw a frozen caveman who must learn to navigate the strange wonders and life lessons of 20th
Ages 5–10
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #31
Karen's Ducklings
Ann M. Martin
For the child learning that loving something sometimes means letting it go. Karen discovers the joy and responsibility o
Ages 7–9
Everett Anderson #7
Everett Anderson's Goodbye
Lucille Clifton
For a child struggling with the heavy, confusing stages of grief after the loss of a parent. This gentle verse follows a
Ages 4–8
