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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,286 books about letting go
0–3 yrs
441 books
4–7 yrs
879 books
8–11 yrs
534 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Cats! Cats! Cats!
Bernard Wiseman
For the child who loves to bring home every stray they find, this playful story explores the joy and chaos of living wit
Ages 3–7
Someday a Tree
Eve Bunting
When pollution poisons a beloved old oak tree, a young girl and her neighbors fight to save it before turning toward a h
Ages 4–8
Beyond the Ridge
Paul Goble
For children navigating the loss of a grandparent or elder, this gentle story offers a peaceful, spiritual perspective o
Ages 5–10
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12–18 yrs
363 books
Emmalina
Emmalina's Dream
Gerald R. Stanek
After a hobgoblin steals her dream, Emmalina discovers it being used to heal a child—leading her to find a new, even mor
Ages 4–8
Merlin's Dragon #3
Ultimate Magic
T. A. Barron
A dragon must lead a final charge to save Avalon, facing a heartbreaking choice to surrender his own warrior powers for
Ages 8–12
Dino Life Guides #1
Dinosaurs Divorce
Laurene Krasny Brown, Marc Brown
Big changes can feel scary, but friendly dinosaurs show how life continues and feelings can be shared when parents decid
Ages 4–8
Layla the Ladybug #1
Bullying
Darlington Johnson
Layla the ladybug shows how to stay positive and keep smiling even when peers are being unkind.
Ages 4–8
The Puppy Place #17
Chewy and Chica
Ellen Miles
When an animal shelter runs out of room, the Petersons step in to foster two tiny Chihuahua twins rescued from a difficu
Ages 7–10
The Grief Cycle #1
The Grief Forest: A Book About What We Don't Talk About
Laraine Herring
Bunny wanders deep into a mysterious forest after her father dies, meeting animal guides who help her understand the hea
Ages 6–10
Nightmare Hall #16
The Vampire's Kiss
Diane Hoh
Grief and terror intertwine at Salem University when a mourning student suspects her late boyfriend has returned from th
Ages 12–18
One More Wednesday
Malika Doray
Deeply tender moments fill this story of a little animal who honors his grandmother's memory while asking his mother hon
Ages 3–7
The Empty Seat
Phyllis Green
For the child navigating the complex feelings of watching a loved one's health decline during a summer visit with family
Ages 8–12
Incredible Jumbo
Barbara Smucker
For the child who forms deep attachments to animals and struggles with the idea of saying goodbye to a beloved friend.
Ages 8–12
The Snowman #2
The Snowman and the Snowdog
Hilary Audus, Joanna Harrison
On a cold winter's day, a boy's Snowman and Snowdog magically come to life to whisk him away on a breathtaking midnight
Ages 3–7
Harry #1
Harry's Visit
Barbara Ann Porte
Harry is certain he is going to have a terrible time visiting his parents' friends, but the afternoon might hold some su
Ages 6–9
Macadoo of the Maury River
Gigi Amateau
For the child who loves animals and is navigating life's transitions. A gentle look at finding a new purpose and the hea
Ages 8–12
The Maze Runner #6
Crank Palace
James Dashner
For the teen processing a difficult goodbye or facing an inevitable transition. This story explores finding dignity and
Ages 13–18
North of Everything
Craig Crist-Evans
Trading the traffic of Miami for the changing seasons of Vermont, a boy watches his father swap ties for farm tools to b
Ages 8–12
A Single Speckled Egg
Sonia Levitin
For the child who gets caught in 'what-if' loops, this humorous Jewish fable shows how worrying about things that haven'
Ages 4–8
Going Through the Gate
Janet S. Anderson
Five students prepare for a mysterious graduation ritual that has been passed down for generations in their small town,
Ages 9–12
Gossip Girl #11
Don't You Forget About Me
Cecily von Ziegesar
Sharp wit and high-stakes melodrama follow the provocative lives of prestigious New York City private school students in
Ages 14–18
Mommy's Hometown
Hope Lim
For the child curious about where their parents grew up and how to process the bittersweet changes that happen to a plac
Ages 3–7
Russian Saga #1
Angel on the Square
Gloria Whelan
Katya leaves home to join the Tsar’s royal household, but her privileged life is soon upended by the onset of the Great
Ages 10–14
First Grade Dropout #2
Second Grade Holdout
Audrey Vernick
First grade was perfect, so why leave? One boy decides to stage a sit-in to avoid the scary unknowns and impossible task
Ages 4–8
