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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+
Rabbit and the Motorbike
Kate Hoefler
For children processing the loss of a mentor or loved one, this sensitive story shows how we carry those we love with us
Ages 3–8
My Two-Home Family: Guiding Children Through Divorce with Love
Sunshine Dreams
For children processing the big changes of divorce, this supportive guide offers reassurance that they are deeply loved
Ages 3–7
Roomies
Sara Zarr, Tara Altebrando
Two strangers from opposite coasts share their lives through email during the final summer before they move into a Berke
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Traveling Backward
Toby Forward
For the child struggling to accept a grandparent's declining health, this magical tale explores the natural cycle of lif
Ages 8–12
The Winnie Years #4
Thirteen Plus One
Lauren Myracle
For the teen navigating the bittersweet transition to high school, this story captures the pressure of growing up while
Ages 11–15
One Day a Mayfly
Shirley Marr
For the child grappling with the concept of time or the beauty of short-lived moments, this lyrical story celebrates liv
Ages 4–8
Grief Is an Elephant
Tamara Ellis Smith
For children navigating the heavy, changing feelings of loss. This lyrical story uses gentle animal metaphors to show ho
Ages 4–8
Saturday Night #3
Summer Nights
Caroline B. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the bittersweet transition between school years, this story explores the shifting tides of h
Ages 12–17
Mrs. Gaddy #3
The Crow and Mrs. Gaddy
Wilson Gage
A stubborn farmer and a mischievous crow get locked in a hilarious battle of wits, proving that playing tricks can keep
Ages 6–9
Flying South
Laura Malone Elliott
For the child navigating a changing family or finding comfort in nature, this story explores an unlikely friendship agai
Ages 8–12
Flightsend
Linda Newbery
Charlie watches her mother try to rebuild their broken lives in a remote, ramshackle cottage while grieving the loss of
Ages 12–16
The Adventures of Milo the Fox #1
Our New Home!
Lila Everhart
Milo the Fox is nervous about moving, but packing his favorite toys and saying a proper goodbye to his old house helps h
Ages 2–6
Following Grandfather
Rosemary Wells
Jennie keeps catching glimpses of her grandfather in his favorite spots as she searches the beach for a special seashell
Ages 5–9
When Grandma Went Away
Delaney-Elis Awahnde
For the child grappling with the loss of a grandmother, this gentle story provides a soft space to navigate the confusin
Ages 3–7
Last One Home
Mary Pope Osborne
With her father remarrying and her brother leaving for the service, twelve-year-old Bailey navigates a profound sense of
Ages 10–14
Too Much Stuff
Wendy Orr
For the child who loves to collect treasures but struggles to find the floor, this story turns the chore of tidying up i
Ages 6–9
The Fate of Fausto
Oliver Jeffers
Fausto believes he owns the flower, the sheep, and the mountain, but his greed leads him to the vast, unconquerable sea
Ages 5–12
Summerhouse Time
Eileen Spinelli
The air smells like salt and the house is full of cousins in this warm celebration of an annual family pilgrimage to the
Ages 8–12
The Snowman's Path
Helena Clare Pittman
Nathan follows a magical snowman on his secret nightly rounds and discovers a special way to bring him joy before the wi
Ages 4–8
The Tulsa Chronicles #2
That Was Then, This Is Now
S. E. Hinton
Childhood best friends Mark and Bryon find their brother-like bond disintegrating as they are pulled into the dangerous
Ages 12–18
First Grade Friends #16
See You in Second Grade!
Miriam Cohen
A sunny beach picnic marks the end of an era as a group of friends says a fond goodbye to first grade and prepares for t
Ages 5–8
How I Saved My Father's Life (and Ruined Everything Else)
Ann Hood
For the child navigating the complex overlap of faith, family changes, and the heavy feeling of being responsible for a
Ages 9–12
Everything Breaks
Vicki Grove
After a tragic crash takes his friends, Tucker is confronted by the Ferryman of Hades and must choose between the darkne
Ages 14–18
Toning the Sweep
Angela Johnson
In the quiet heat of the desert, fourteen-year-old Emmie records her dying grandmother's stories to capture a family his
Ages 12–16
