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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+
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
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12–18 yrs
342 books
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
The Leap
Jonathan Stroud
Desperate to find her best friend who drowned, Charlie discovers she can cross into a mysterious afterlife through her d
Ages 12–17
Sang Spell
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Grieving the loss of his mother, Josh wanders into a mysterious mountain community that forces him to face his deepest d
Ages 12–17
49 Days
Agnes Lee
For those seeking peace after a loss, this meditative journey explores the 49 days of mourning through the lens of Buddh
Ages 10–17
Butterfly House
Eve Bunting
A young girl and her grandfather protect a vulnerable caterpillar from a jay and build a safe place for its beautiful tr
Ages 4–8
The Night Tourist #1
The Night Tourist
Katherine Marsh
A shy ninth-grader is led by a mysterious girl into a ghostly underworld hidden beneath the busy platforms of Grand Cent
Ages 10–14
My Red Balloon
Eve Bunting
For the child counting down the days until a deployed parent returns, this story captures the nervous excitement and the
Ages 4–8
Boy and the Gorilla, The
Jackie Azua Kramer
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loss, this gentle dialogue with an imaginary friend provides space to a
Ages 4–8
Tom's Midnight Garden
Philippa Pearce
Tom’s boring vacation transforms every night when he discovers a secret garden and the mysterious people who lived in hi
Ages 8–12
Bear Island
Matthew Cordell
For the child processing a difficult loss and finding their way back to joy through the quiet healing power of nature an
Ages 4–9
When Lola Visits
Michelle Sterling
For the child who cherishes the sensory magic of summer and the bittersweet feeling of a beloved relative's visit coming
Ages 4–8
Goodbye Diapers... Hello Underwear
Amanda Minuk
Say a playful farewell to diapers while learning bodily cues, potty vocabulary, and how to ask where the bathroom is in
Ages 1–4
Mino and the Day the Waves Felt Different
Alicia Marshal
For children who experience sudden shifts in mood or sensory overwhelm, this soothing story provides a gentle roadmap fo
Ages 3–8
Sally and the Limpet
Simon James
A trip to the beach takes a surprising turn when a stubborn limpet suctions onto Sally’s finger and refuses to let go un
Ages 3–7
Ophelia After All
Racquel Marie
Between rose-gardening and high school endings, Ophelia realizes her new feelings for Talia don't fit the boy-crazy imag
Ages 14–18
Sammy in the Sky
Barbara Ann Walsh
Losing a best friend like Sammy the hound dog is hard, but a young girl learns to find his brave and joyful spirit in th
Ages 4–8
The Other Side of Perfect
Mariko Turk
A sudden injury ends Alina's ballet dreams, forcing her to find a new voice in the school musical and confront the syste
Ages 12–18
