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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,289 books about letting go
0–3 yrs
441 books
4–7 yrs
879 books
8–11 yrs
537 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Stella Steals the Moon
Luna Burlo
For the child whose imagination knows no bounds, this story explores what happens when we try to hold on too tightly to
Ages 3–7
Old Coyote
Nancy Wood
For children processing the concept of mortality, this gentle story follows an elderly coyote as he peacefully prepares
Ages 5–9
Queenie, One of the Family
Bob Graham
Caitlin and her parents rescue a hen from a lake and bring her home, learning that the bond of family remains even after
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
363 books
Bottled
Tom Brassington, Jo Brassington
For the child who holds their feelings inside until they overflow, this gentle story helps them learn to name their emot
Ages 4–8
The Lion Inside #2
The Koala Who Could
Rachel Bright
Kevin the koala loves his safe tree, but when it unexpectedly falls, he discovers the ground is full of friends and fun
Ages 3–6
Billy Tartle
Say Cheese!
Michael Townsend
For the child who feels the weight of perfectionism, this high-energy story shows that some of the best memories come fr
Ages 4–8
Someone Else's Ghost
Margaret Buffie
A move to an Alberta ranch brings Jessica face-to-face with a ghostly presence that seems connected to her mother's deep
Ages 12–17
From Memen to Mori
Shinsuke Yoshitake
For the child asking 'What happens when we die?' or 'Why are we here?', this whimsical guide uses gentle humor to naviga
The Cuckoo's Child
Suzanne Freeman
Eleven-year-old Mia clings to a fierce hope that her parents are still alive, even after their boat is lost in the vast
Ages 9–12
Gentle Ben
Walt Morey
A young boy and a bear form an inseparable bond amidst the wild, rugged landscapes of the Alaskan Territory.
Ages 8–12
The Summer of Us
Cecilia Vinesse
A celebratory European rail trip becomes a messy web of old secrets as five friends face their final two weeks together
Ages 12–18
Sarah Simpson's Rules for Living
Rebecca Rupp
For the child struggling to accept a parent's new partner or navigating the complex rules of living in two different hou
Ages 9–12
Reign of the Fallen #1
Reign of the Fallen
Sarah Glenn Marsh
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of grief who needs to see that even in the darkest moments, one can find the stren
Ages 14–18
Mortal Engines Quartet #4
A Darkling Plain
Philip Reeve
As the war between Traction Cities nears its end, Wren and Tom find a world-changing secret hidden within the ruins of a
Ages 12–18
Control Freaks
J.E. Thomas
For the child who feels the heavy weight of high expectations and struggles to share control when working in a group.
Ages 8–12
The Archived #1
The Archived
Victoria Schwab
Mackenzie is a Keeper in a library of the dead where bodies rest like books, but someone is erasing the histories she is
Ages 12–18
Dashing Dog!
Margaret Mahy
Follow a dashing, well-groomed dog about town as he gets delightfully ruffled, scuffled, and whirled around in a rhythmi
Ages 3–7
Too Many Books!
Caroline Feller Bauer
Maralou has a collection that has grown far too large, but her clever plan to share her library brings unexpected joy to
Ages 4–8
Vanilla
Billy Merrell
Two boys navigate the shifting tides of their long-term relationship as high school pressures and differing physical bou
Ages 14–18
Lockwood #2
The Empty Place
Olivia A. Cole
For the child grappling with a heavy loss who needs to know that their sadness is a place they can eventually walk throu
Ages 8–12
Our Chemical Hearts
Krystal Sutherland
Henry Page is a hopeless romantic who finally finds love with the mysterious Grace Town, only to learn that people aren'
Ages 14–18
Desser the Best Ever Cat
Maggie Smith
For the child processing the loss of a pet, this story honors the full life cycle of a beloved cat and the lasting comfo
Ages 4–8
Spunky & Murph
Spunky & Murph Find A New Home
Jer The Bear Books
For the child feeling nervous about a big move, this story follows two dogs who discover that 'home' is about who you ar
Ages 3–7
When Blue Met Egg
Lindsay Ward
Blue discovers a mysterious white egg in her nest and takes her new chilly friend on a tour of New York City as the wint
Ages 3–6
