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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,296 books about letting go
0–3 yrs
444 books
4–7 yrs
880 books
8–11 yrs
539 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Sometimes Love
Katrina Moore
For the child facing a big move or saying goodbye to a parent, this story provides comfort during the many transitions o
Ages 3–7
Our Spot
Lindsay Ward
For the child learning to navigate life's inevitable changes, this story shows how special places and friendships evolve
Ages 3–7
Spirits of the High Mesa
Floyd Martinez
For the child feeling caught between the comforts of their family's past and the fast-paced changes of the modern world.
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
364 books
The Mennyms #5
Mennyms Alive
Sylvia Waugh
A family of life-sized rag dolls awakens in a new home, only to realize their eccentric new caretaker is beginning to su
Ages 9–12
Bear and the Whisper of the Wind
Marianne Dubuc
When a mysterious wind calls him away from his comfortable home and strawberry pies, Bear must find the courage to trust
Ages 4–8
That's My Sweater!
Jessika von Innerebner
Giving away a favorite sweater to a younger sibling is never easy, especially when it leads to a hilarious showdown over
Ages 3–7
Goodbye Brings Hello: A Book of Firsts
Dianne White
Saying goodbye to a tricycle or a swing is hard, but it makes room for the exciting hello of a first bicycle or the firs
Ages 3–7
Things that Go Away
Béatrice Alemagna
Leaves fall and bubbles pop, but the bond between a parent and child remains through every change in this warm, playful
Ages 4–8
Tiny Girl Tales #2
Oak: The Littlest Leaf Girl
Lucy Fleming
Oak loves her home in the high branches, but as winter arrives, she must learn that the heart of her home is her family,
Ages 3–7
Dogs of World War II #1
Duke
Kirby Larson
Hobie wants to help his father come home from World War II, so he makes the heartbreaking choice to loan his beloved dog
Ages 8–12
Ghost Brother
C. S. Adler
Wally wants to be just like his late older brother, who appears to him with advice as he prepares for a big skateboardin
Ages 8–12
The Blue Stone
Jimmy Liao
A massive blue stone is split in two, sending one half on a transformative journey across the globe as it yearns for its
Ages 4–11
My Unicorn Books #1
How Did I Catch A Unicorn?
Steve Herman
For the child who wants to possess everything they love, this rhyming story teaches that some things are meant to be adm
Ages 4–8
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #16
Karen's Goldfish
Ann M. Martin
For the child processing the loss of a pet for the first time. Karen learns to say goodbye to her goldfish through a mea
Ages 7–9
Franklin #14
Franklin's Christmas Gift
Paulette Bourgeois
For the child struggling to part with their belongings, this story gently explores the complicated feelings of letting g
Ages 3–8
The Caster Chronicles #3
Beautiful Chaos
Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
Plagues and supernatural storms batter Gatlin as Ethan and Lena realize that saving their town from the darkness will de
Ages 12–18
The Mantlemass Chronicles #7
Harrow and Harvest
Barbara Willard
For the young person grappling with the end of an era or the loss of a family home, this powerful finale explores findin
Ages 12–18
Making a Friend
Alison McGhee
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet nature of change, this gentle story shows how something loved can sta
Ages 4–8
Goodbye Sister
Kimberly Maurice Newton
For the child navigating the profound heartache of losing a brother or sister. This gentle story helps little ones proce
Ages 4–8
Dance Like a Leaf
AJ Irving
For children processing the illness or passing of a grandparent, this lyrical story offers a gentle way to talk about me
Ages 4–8
I Have a Question about Divorce
Arlen Grad Gaines, Meredith Englander Polsky
A straightforward guide for neurodivergent children navigating the changes of divorce through clear social stories and h
Ages 5–11
Pete the Cat
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who needs a reminder that even when things don't go according to plan, you can keep walking and singing yo
Ages 3–7
Bedtime Stories for Kids
Kaizen Mindfulness Meditations
For the child who struggles to quiet their mind at the end of the day, these guided meditations use calming imagery to h
Ages 4–12
All About Grief
Lora-Ellen McKinney
For children navigating the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain big feelings and provides practical wa
Ages 5–9
