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Letting Go

Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

2,286 books about letting go

0–3 yrs441 books

4–7 yrs879 books

8–11 yrs534 books

12–18 yrs363 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Blue

Laura Vaccaro Seeger

For the child learning to process the passage of time and the bittersweet beauty of growth. This gentle story follows a

Cover of The Worry Tree

Marianne Musgrove

For the child who carries the weight of the world on their shoulders and needs a gentle, creative way to let go of night

Cover of Release

For the teenager navigating the weight of a difficult family life while searching for the courage to live authentically

Cover of Bigger Than a Bread Box

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Bigger Than a Bread Box

Laurel Snyder

For the child grappling with a family split and wishing they could simply magic away the hurt and changes in their life.

Ages 8–12

Cover of Paws + Edward

For families navigating the quiet, heavy days after the loss of an old dog. This gentle story helps children understand

Cover of I Will Always Love You

Gossip Girl #12

I Will Always Love You

Cecily von Ziegesar

For the teenager grappling with the bittersweet end of an era, this finale explores how friendships evolve and secrets r

Cover of Strangest Fish, The

Strangest Fish, The

Katherine Arden

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a responsibility that is growing out of control, this eerie tale explores the wei

Cover of Vida Remembers

Jennifer Glasgow

For the child noticing a grandparent starting to forget. This tender story helps families navigate the changes that come

Cover of Rain Is Not My Indian Name

Rain Is Not My Indian Name

Cynthia Leitich Smith

After the loss of her best friend, fourteen-year-old Rain uses her camera lens to slowly find her way back to her family

Cover of The Thief of Always

The Thief of Always

A bored ten-year-old enters a magical house, only to discover a dark master who lures children in to steal their youth a

Cover of The Cost of Knowing

The Cost of Knowing

Brittney Morris

Alex sees the future of everything he touches, but when he glimpses his brother's death, the present moment becomes a ra

Cover of Where Did Poppy Go?

Where Did Poppy Go?

For the child grappling with the absence of a loved one and wondering where they have gone. A gentle guide for navigatin

Cover of Grandma is An Angel Now

Grandma is An Angel Now

For the child grappling with the loss of a grandmother and looking for ways to keep her memory alive through love and co

Cover of Blue Skies

For the child waiting for a loved one to return, this moving story explores how to hold onto hope while navigating the c

Cover of Beyond the Setting Sun

Beyond the Setting Sun

For children navigating the heavy heart of losing someone special, this gentle story uses a family of bears to explain d

Cover of How the Loon Lost her Voice

How the Loon Lost her Voice

For the child learning that true bravery often means giving up something precious for the sake of others and the greater

Cover of Where Go the Boats?

Where Go the Boats?

Robert Louis Stevenson

For the child marveling at how a simple toy can travel to distant worlds, this lyrical classic celebrates the boundless

Cover of The Grief Rock

Natasha Daniels

For the child grappling with the heavy weight of loss. This therapeutic story helps little ones understand that while gr

Cover of Dad, Are We Moving?

Dad, Are We Moving?

For the child feeling anxious about leaving behind their familiar home and routine. This gentle story helps little ones

Cover of Sunsets of the West

Sunsets of the West

Leaving everything they know behind, a family journeys toward the endless prairie to build a new life under the sunsets

Cover of Crank

Addiction to crystal meth creates a raw and devastating spiral for a young woman. This story offers a stark look at the

Cover of The Best Thing About Kindergarten

The Best Thing About Kindergarten

For the child preparing to say goodbye to their first classroom, this gentle story celebrates the milestones and memorie

Cover of The House in Norham Gardens

The House in Norham Gardens

Penelope Lively

A painted shield from New Guinea acts as a bridge through time for fourteen-year-old Martha, bringing ancestral ghosts i

Cover of Everywhere, Still

Everywhere, Still

For the child navigating the big feelings of loss, this lyrical story helps them find comforting connections to loved on