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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,298 books about letting go
0–3 yrs
446 books
4–7 yrs
880 books
8–11 yrs
539 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See
Sam McBratney
Mindi is being followed by a big, scary goose that only she can see, leading her family to seek help from a wise farmer
Ages 4–8
If He Had Been with Me #1
If He Had Been with Me
Laura Nowlin
Autumn and Finn were once inseparable, but now they are strangers. This raw look at regret explores how one choice can s
Ages 14–18
Grief in the Fourth Dimension
Jennifer Yu
Two classmates who died young find themselves roommates in a mysterious room where they use radio signals to reach back
Ages 14–18
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Death-Cast #2
The First to Die at the End
Adam Silvera
Two strangers find an instant connection in Times Square on the fateful night Death-Cast begins predicting the exact mom
Ages 14–18
Umbrella Summer
Lisa Graff
Ten-year-old Annie sees danger in every bike ride and bug bite after her brother’s death, until a new neighbor helps her
Ages 8–12
Pet Trouble #3
Mud-Puddle Poodle
Tui T. Sutherland
Rosie wants a prim and proper pet, but her new poodle would much rather jump into mud puddles than sit on a fancy pillow
Ages 7–10
A Series of Unfortunate Events #13
The End
Lemony Snicket
For the child grappling with the realization that life doesn't always have clear answers or happy endings, this finale o
Ages 9–14
Carl Hiaasen's Florida Novels #5
Squirm
Carl Hiaasen
Billy’s summer becomes a wild race across the country involving spy drones, grizzly bears, and a desperate mission to sa
Ages 10–14
If You Come Softly #2
Behind You
Jacqueline Woodson
Miah watches from beyond as his mother, his friends, and his girlfriend Ellie struggle to find a way forward after his t
Ages 12–17
House Held Up by Trees
Ted Kooser
Wild saplings slowly reclaim an abandoned property, lifting a forgotten house toward the sky in a beautiful display of n
Ages 5–9
The Last Kids on Earth #3
The Nightmare King
Max Brallier
Jack loves his zombie-battling life in a tree fort, but his plan to keep his friends together is ruined by an ancient ev
Ages 8–12
Grumpy Monkey #8
Grumpy Monkey: Spring Fever
Suzanne Lang
The jungle's favorite grump wakes up with a bad case of the sillies, sending the other animals on a frantic search for a
Ages 3–7
Once Upon a Broken Heart #1
Once Upon a Broken Heart
Stephanie Garber
Desperate to stop the love of her life from marrying another, Evangeline Fox strikes a bargain for three kisses with a w
Ages 13–18
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
Bod is a normal boy except for one thing: he lives in a graveyard and is being raised by ghosts. He is safe among the to
Ages 10–14
Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
Eric Litwin
Pete takes a stroll in his new white shoes, but as he steps in strawberries and mud, he keeps right on groovin' because
Ages 3–7
The Chronicles of Faerie #2
The Summer King
O.R. Melling
Guided by a mysterious cluricaun, Laurel ventures into the legendary realm of Faerie to rescue a twin sister she once be
Ages 12–18
Far from Xanadu
Julie Anne Peters
Life in a small Kansas town is predictable for Mike until the arrival of Xanadu, a girl who is everything Mike isn't, sp
Ages 14–18
The Food Group #6
The Sour Grape
Jory John
Life feels prickly when you are holding onto a bunch of grudges, but a little compassion and gratitude can make things m
Ages 4–8
Hank the Cowdog #34
Slim's Goodbye
John R. Erickson
Hard times on the ranch force Slim the cowboy to pack his bags, leading to an unexpected road trip adventure for his loy
Ages 8–12
The Lucy Variations
Sara Zarr
A former piano prodigy walks away from her high-pressure career and begins to rediscover the joy of music while guiding
Ages 12–18
Dino Life Guides #4
When Dinosaurs Die
Laurie Krasny Brown
A comforting guide that helps children process the difficult concept of death, addressing big feelings and explaining ho
Ages 4–8
Jazzbo #2
Jazzbo and Googy
Matt Novak
Jazzbo and his favorite teddy bear learn to navigate the ups and downs of a new friendship with the very messy Googy.
Ages 3–7
Amelia Bedelia
Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend
Herman Parish
The house next door is finally getting a new tenant, and Amelia Bedelia is ready to see if a new neighbor can fill the g
Ages 4–8
This Moose Belongs to Me
Oliver Jeffers
Wilfred thinks he owns a moose named Marcel, but he soon discovers that wild animals have their own ideas about rules an
Ages 4–8
