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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+
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
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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
Drop Dead
Babette Cole
For the child asking big questions about what happens when we get old, this quirky story uses humor to navigate the cycl
Ages 5–9
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
Lucy the Bear #1
Children Make Terrible Pets
Peter Brown
Lucy the bear is thrilled to find a boy in the woods and bring him home, but she soon finds that a human is a very diffi
Ages 3–7
Juana and Lucas #2
Big Problemas
Juana Medina
Juana loves her life in Bogotá, but everything feels upside down when Mami starts spending all her time with a new frien
Ages 7–10
Sona Sharma #2
Wish Me Luck
Chitra Soundar
Sona is determined to keep her favorite teacher from moving away after her wedding, even if it means trying to find a bi
Ages 6–9
When Cherry Blossoms Fall
Katrina Goldsaito
The Japanese concept of mono-no-aware helps a young girl find beauty in the fleeting life of cherry blossoms and the mem
Ages 4–8
Amelia Rules! #2
Superheroes
Jimmy Gownley
Middle school gets complicated as Amelia deals with a moving aunt, a friend's dark secret, and a classmate determined to
Ages 8–12
The Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket
Sonia Levitin
Jack keeps his heart tucked away in a bucket for safety until a mysterious riddle challenges him to let it out again.
Ages 4–8
When Haru Was Here
Dustin Thao
Grief takes a strange turn for Eric when the boy he lost appears in a coffee shop, but only Eric can see him as the line
Ages 14–18
