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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+
We Are Best Friends
Aliki
Saying goodbye is hard when Peter moves away, but Robert finds that his heart has enough room for new friends and old on
Ages 4–8
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big, Round Things #2
Vegan Virgin Valentine
Carolyn Mackler
Orderly Mara finds her life turned upside down when her rebellious niece moves in, forcing two very different teenagers
Ages 14–18
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
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Fanny's Dream
Caralyn Buehner
Fanny dreams of a fairy godmother and a prince, but she finds her own version of a happily-ever-after right on the farm.
Ages 4–8
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
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
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 #1
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
The Painter and the Wild Swans
Claude Clément
For the child who feels a deep, quiet connection to the world or is learning that beauty can be found in the most unexpe
Ages 5–10
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
Timmy Failure #7
It's the End When I Say It's the End
Stephan Pastis
For the child who uses grand imagination to navigate social awkwardness, this hilarious finale celebrates the messy, cre
Ages 8–12
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
