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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,288 books about letting go
0–3 yrs
441 books
4–7 yrs
879 books
8–11 yrs
536 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Renée Watson's Story #2
All the Blues in the Sky
Renée Watson
Vivid prose and free verse capture the rhythm of a child's world through a story of family, home, and the many shades of
Ages 8–12
Scaredy Squirrel #1
Scaredy Squirrel
Mélanie Watt
Scaredy Squirrel never leaves his nut tree because the world is too dangerous, until one unexpected accident forces him
Ages 4–8
King Emmett the Second
Mary Stolz
After leaving his life in the city and losing his beloved pet pig, Emmett slowly learns how to open his heart to a new h
Ages 7–10
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Toestomper #2
Toestomper and the Bad Butterflies
Sharleen Collicott
Toestomper loves his quiet caterpillar pets, but chaos erupts in Littletown when they transform into fluttering, zooming
Ages 4–8
Is Was
Deborah Freedman
Sunlight turns to rain and day shifts to night as a small child witnesses how the natural world constantly transforms fr
Ages 3–7
Sweethearts
Sara Zarr
The ache of losing someone you love takes center stage in this emotional story about moving through deep grief.
Ages 14–18
Zilla Sasparilla and the Mud Baby
Judith Gorog
A tender bond forms when Zilla rescues a baby from the river mud, but she can’t help wondering if the water will one day
Ages 4–8
The Horseshoe Trilogies #1
Keeping Faith
Lucy Daniels
When her family's riding school shuts down, Josie fights to secure a peaceful future for Faith, an elderly mare who dese
Ages 8–12
This Story Is for You
Greg Pizzoli
For children navigating the bittersweet feelings of separation or change. This gentle story reassures little ones that f
Ages 3–6
Torn Away
James Heneghan
Sent to live with family in Canada after being exiled from Ireland, Declan struggles with his desire to return to a life
Ages 12–16
Little Bot and Sparrow
Jake Parker
A discarded robot finds a new life and a deep connection with a kind sparrow as they explore the forest and learn the me
Ages 3–6
Red Tin Box, The
Matthew Burgess
For the child who loves collecting treasures or wonders what they will be like when they grow up, this lyrical story exp
Ages 4–8
Ruby, the Red-Hot Witch at Bloomingdale's
Marlene Fanta Shyer
When a witch at a department store cures her brother's hiccups, Petra wonders if a little magic is all it takes to bring
Ages 8–12
Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children
Bryan Mellonie
Every living thing has a beginning and an ending; in between is a lifetime. This gentle story explains the natural cycle
Ages 3–8
Cedric and Boo #2
New Boots
Tim Hopgood
Boo the elephant loves his shiny new boots so much he's afraid to get them dirty, until a pile of autumn leaves and a fr
Ages 2–5
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Softball Switch-Up
Jake Maddox, Natasha Deen
Star pitcher Raisa must decide if she can set aside her own ego to mentor a new teammate and help the Silver Stars win.
Ages 8–12
The Night Before
The Night Before Moving Day
Natasha Wing
For children facing the big transition of leaving their home, this rhythmic story helps process the busy logistics and b
Ages 3–5
Hawk, I'm Your Brother
Byrd Baylor
Rudy wants to soar through the sky, so he brings a hawk into his life hoping their bond will finally teach him how to fl
Ages 6–10
The Thistle Princess
Vivian French
A king and queen are so enchanted by their flower-born child that they hide her away, keeping her safe but lonely within
Ages 4–8
Will We Always Hold Hands?
Christopher Cheng
For the child seeking reassurance that love remains constant even as they grow, their body changes, or their family memb
Ages 3–7
Absent
Katie Williams
Stuck as a ghost on her high school grounds, Paige discovers she can possess the living to clear her name and prove her
Ages 14–18
Wrong Way Summer
Heidi Lang
For the child grappling with a parent's unreliable promises or the upheaval of a sudden, forced move. A poignant look at
Ages 8–12
Carolina Crow Girl
Valerie Hobbs
Eleven-year-old Carolina finds the strength to step out from her mother's shadow and make her own choices, starting with
Ages 8–12
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #21
Karen's New Teacher
Ann M. Martin
For the child who feels anxious when their favorite teacher is absent. Help your little one navigate the uncertainty of
Ages 7–9
