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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+
Leave That Cricket Be, Alan Lee
Barbara Ann Porte
Alan Lee catches a singing cricket in a jar, but he soon realizes that to hear the cricket's true song, he must understa
Ages 4–8
The Old Dog
Charlotte Zolotow
For the child navigating the quiet, heavy morning after losing a beloved pet. A tender space to remember the joy while s
Ages 4–8
My Life with the Wave
Catherine Cowan
A boy brings a wild ocean wave home to play, but soon learns that even the most beautiful friendships must respect the c
Ages 4–9
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Miss Fannie's Hat
Jan Karon
For children learning the beauty of generosity and the special connection between generations through a grandmother's sa
Ages 4–9
Stress Free Kids
Bubble Riding
Lori Lite
For children who struggle with big emotions or falling asleep, this story uses soothing imagery to teach deep breathing
Ages 4–9
The Puppy Place #14
Cody
Ellen Miles
For the child learning about the joys and challenges of helping a shy animal find its place in the world.
Ages 7–10
Anisha, Accidental Detective #5
Picture Perfect
Serena Patel
Sonal just wants one perfect family photo, but a camping trip full of ripped tents and runaway puppies makes a digital d
Ages 8–12
Something Very Sad Happened
Bonnie Zucker
A developmental guide for toddlers and preschoolers facing the loss of a loved one, helping them process big feelings an
Ages 2–4
The Missing Piece #1
The Missing Piece
Shel Silverstein
A simple shape searches for completeness in this wise fable about how the things we think we are missing might be the ve
The Brave Kids Series #2
Trudy Lets Go of Her Anger
Cathy Studer
Gus the gorilla and Pasha the panda help Trudy the tiger realize that releasing her frustration is actually a gentle act
Ages 3–7
The Magic Shop #2
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher
Bruce Coville
For the child who expresses themselves through art and needs to navigate the bittersweet growth of a first major respons
Ages 8–12
Goodbye, Hello #1
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
Kenard Pak
A young girl walks through the forest and town, sharing friendly goodbyes with flowers and creatures as summer fades int
Ages 3–7
Annie and the Old One
Miska Miles
A young Navajo girl tries to pause time by unraveling her weaving, hoping to keep her beloved grandmother from the inevi
Ages 6–10
Missing May
Cynthia Rylant
Summer and her Uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer on a heartfelt journey to find hope and the strength to move f
Ages 10–14
The Space Between Lost and Found
Sandy Stark-McGinnis
Determined to give her mother one last happy memory after an Alzheimer's diagnosis, Cassie risks everything on a secret
Ages 8–12
The Ruby Red Slippers
DeeDee Fox
Mia loves her special red shoes, but when she grows too big for them, she finds a way to keep the magic alive through a
Ages 3–7
Zagazoo
Quentin Blake
For parents navigating the unpredictable stages of childhood, from the 'vulture' toddler years to the 'dragon' teenage e
Ages 4–10
The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook
Joanne Rocklin
Oona weaves magical tales of her sick cat's many lives to help her brother—and herself—cope with big changes at home.
Ages 8–12
Queen of the Tiles
Hanna Alkaf
Najwa returns to the competitive Scrabble circuit to heal, but a series of cryptic Instagram posts from her late best fr
Ages 13–18
For the Love of Lettuce
Courtney Dicmas
Zip loves a plan, but Parsley lives for the moment. Watch these two caterpillar friends face a sudden world of change in
Ages 3–6
Luna the Bunny and the Worry Clouds
Art Creators
Heavy clouds of worry about tomorrow start to drift into Luna the Bunny's mind, until she learns to find peace through b
Ages 3–7
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
Lindsay Mattick
A veterinarian rescues a bear cub in 1914 and brings her to the front lines of WWI, beginning a journey that eventually
Ages 4–9
After Eli
Rebecca Rupp
For the child grappling with the 'why' behind loss. This story follows a boy using history's unusual deaths to process h
Ages 9–12
Heartland #20
Always There
Lauren Brooke
Amy is torn between her devotion to the family horse stable and the daunting reality of leaving home for college as a my
Ages 9–14
