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Letting Go

Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

2,190 books about letting go

0–3 yrs424 books

4–7 yrs845 books

8–11 yrs512 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Henry's Map

written and illustrated by David Elliot

For the child who thrives on order and routines. Henry the pig learns that while planning is great, the messy chaos of f

Cover of The Protest

Confetti Kids #10

Samantha Thornhill

For the child grappling with the bittersweet nature of change and the difficulty of letting go of something magical or b

Cover of The Rose Beyond the Wall

The Rose Beyond the Wall

For the child learning how to say goodbye to a loved one as they face the final stages of life and the transition of hos

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1...12 13 14 15 16...92

12–18 yrs

342 books

Yesterday is History

Kosoko Jackson

For the teenager navigating the weight of a serious health journey while exploring their identity and the pull of two di

Ages 14–18

Cover of Just Fine the Way They Are

Just Fine the Way They Are

Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge

For the child who feels uneasy when things change, this clever history of travel shows how new inventions often face a b

Cover of Let Me Fix that For You

Let Me Fix that For You

For the empathetic child who tries to carry the world on their shoulders, this story explores finding the balance betwee

Cover of Pete & Pickles

Berkeley Breathed

Pete loves his quiet, predictable routine until a wayward circus elephant named Pickles crashes into his life and turns

Cover of Snowflake in My Pocket

Snowflake in My Pocket

For the child learning that beautiful moments can't be held onto, but can be shared. A tender look at friendship and the

Cover of Duck, Death and the Tulip

Duck, Death and the Tulip

For the child asking big questions about what happens when we die. This gentle story personifies death as a quiet, kind

Cover of When You Were Everything

When You Were Everything

Ashley Woodfolk

Cleo and Layla used to be inseparable, but sophomore year changes everything. Through two timelines, a story of jazz, Sh

Cover of Hope in the Valley

Hope in the Valley

Pandita finds solace in an abandoned mansion as she struggles with middle school, a broken friendship, and the fear of l

Cover of Sea of Dreams

For the child learning to process the bittersweet end of a perfect day, this wordless wonder captures the magic of creat

Cover of Daughter of the Sea

Daughter of the Sea

For the family navigating the bittersweet process of letting a child grow into their true self and finding where they tr

Cover of Next Stop

For the child navigating the quiet, heavy waves of loss while searching for a way to make things right again.

Cover of Bad Bye, Good Bye

Bad Bye, Good Bye

Deborah Underwood

For the child struggling with the transition of moving. This minimalist story helps little ones process the sadness of l

Cover of The Double Shadow

The Double Shadow

For the reader grappling with the end of childhood innocence as the world changes, this haunting tale explores the blurr

Cover of Junonia

For the child who feels the bittersweet shift of growing up and the quiet realization that people and places don't alway

Cover of Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye

The Baby-Sitters Club #13

Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye

The members of the Baby-Sitters Club face a difficult milestone when they must prepare for a beloved best friend to move

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Thunder and Lightnings

A family move to the countryside leads Andrew to an unexpected friendship with a local boy who knows everything there is

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The Berenstain Bears First Time Books

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Pressure

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the family whose schedule is overflowing with activities. Help your child recognize the signs of burnout and the imp

Cover of Karen's Kittens

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #30

Karen's Kittens

For the child who is learning the responsibility of caring for pets and the bittersweet process of finding them new home

Cover of Claudia and the Sad Good-bye

The Baby-Sitters Club #26

Claudia and the Sad Good-bye

For the child navigating the deep sorrow of losing a grandparent. This gentle story explores the process of saying goodb

Cover of Good Enough Dinosaur

Good Enough Dinosaur

The Cape of Good Hope comes to life as Adamastor, a storm-born giant who challenges the brave sailors of the Age of Disc

Cover of Gus

The Puppy Place #35

For the family preparing to welcome a high-energy pet or exploring the responsibilities of foster care.