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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+
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
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12–18 yrs
342 books
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 TV Storybooks
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
Everything You Need to Know about Your Parents' Divorce
Linda Johnson
A supportive guide for children and teens facing the emotional and practical hurdles of their parents' separation, from
Ages 10–15
Homegrown House
Janet S. Wong
For the child who feels unsettled by frequent moves and longs for a place where they can truly take root and grow.
Ages 4–8
Rain School
James Rumford
For the child learning about the value of education and hard work, even when things don't last. A moving look at how com
Ages 4–9
Daughter of Madrugada
Frances M. Wood
For the child grappling with a changing world and a shifting sense of home following major life transitions and cultural
Ages 9–13
The Red Woolen Blanket
Bob Graham
Julia and her favorite red blanket are inseparable, until she slowly finds she is ready to face the world without it.
Ages 2–5
Flat Cat
Tara Lazar
Witness the rise of Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks as they lead the October Revolution to establish a new government
Ages 3–7
Where Have the Unicorns Gone?
Jane Yolen
For the child feeling overwhelmed by a changing world, this lyrical tale explores how magic and nature retreat when we f
Ages 4–9
Ida B: ...and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World
Katherine Hannigan
Ida B loves her home-schooled life in the apple orchard, but she must find a way to cope when her mother’s illness force
Ages 8–12
Cat Heaven
Cynthia Rylant
For the child grappling with the loss of a feline friend. This gentle vision of a playful afterlife offers a comforting
Ages 3–8
Don’t Give a Stink
Daniel Knight
For the child learning that a bad mood doesn't have to ruin the whole day. A playful reminder to let go of 'stinky' feel
Ages 3–7
