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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+
One More Jar of Jam
Michelle Sumovich
The life, death, and eventual rebirth of a beloved mulberry tree brings a multiracial family together through moments of
Ages 4–8
First Grade Stinks!
Mary Ann Rodman
Hayley was so excited for first grade, but without her old teacher or enough time to play, she is ready to tell everyone
Ages 4–7
Checked
Cynthia Kadohata
For the child juggling a high-pressure passion with the heartbreaking reality of a sick pet. A quiet, moving look at bal
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
342 books
French Ducks in Venice
Garret Freymann-Weyr
For children processing the sadness of a loved one moving away, this whimsical tale shows how friendship and creative wo
Ages 6–9
Vega's Piece of the Sky
Jennifer Torres
When a valuable meteorite crashes in the desert, Vega and a band of rivals must brave scorpions and floods to find the t
Ages 8–12
The Leaf Thief #3
The Snow Thief
Alice Hemming
Squirrel is delighted by his very first snow, but when it begins to disappear, he goes on a frantic forest hunt to find
Ages 4–8
Keeping Pace
Laurie Morrison
Grace is determined to outrun her academic rival in a half-marathon, but the race forces her to question what actually h
Ages 10–14
Iguana Miss You!
Sandra Boynton
For when a special person in your life is moving away. A poetic iguana helps express the bittersweet feelings of saying
Ages 4–11
The Castle in the Attic #1
The Castle in the Attic
Elizabeth Winthrop
For the child grappling with the bittersweet transition of a caregiver leaving or needing to find their own inner streng
Ages 8–12
Upstaged
Robin Easter
Final bows and secret crushes collide at theater camp as Ash manages a huge production while trying not to drift away fr
Ages 8–12
A Stone for Sascha
Aaron Becker
Grieving the loss of her beloved dog, a young girl finds a sense of peace and connection to history while gathering ston
Ages 5–9
Woundabout
Lev Rosen
Two siblings and a capybara arrive in a rigid town where change is forbidden, only to find a magic crank that can bring
Ages 8–12
This is Not the End
Chandler Baker
Resurrection is a reality, but Lake Devereaux only gets one choice; she must decide which loved one to bring back to lif
Ages 14–18
Anastasia Krupnik #2
Anastasia Again!
Lois Lowry
Twelve-year-old Anastasia faces the ultimate catastrophe: her family is leaving their beloved city apartment for a house
Ages 8–12
The Cat Pack #3
Polo's Mother
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Polo finally reunites with his mother, but she is far from the soft, milky memory he held. Now he must figure out if he
Ages 8–12
The Friendship Lie
Rebecca Donnelly
Cora feels like literal trash after her parents separate, but finding a lost diary helps her learn that things we throw
Ages 8–12
Romney Marsh #12
No Going Back
Monica Edwards
For the teenager navigating the bittersweet transition into adulthood and the weight of final goodbyes to childhood adve
Ages 11–16
The When Series #2
When Mom and Dad Separate
Marge Eaton Heegaard
For children navigating the heavy emotions of divorce, this interactive workbook uses drawing and writing to help them p
Ages 6–12
Waiting for the Whales
Sheryl McFarlane
A grandfather and his granddaughter bond over the quiet magic of the ocean as they wait together for the annual passing
Ages 4–8
Parallel #1
Parallel
Lauren Miller
Abby Barnes wakes up to a different version of her life every day, forcing her to fight for her future and the boy she l
Ages 14–18
Unspeakable
Caroline Pignat
Ellie survived the sinking of the Empress of Ireland, and now she must trade her painful memories to a journalist to rec
Ages 12–18
Big Scream, The
Kirsti Call
For the child having a total meltdown or a 'big scream' moment. This rhythmic book validates the intensity of a tantrum
Ages 2–5
The Dating Game #2
Breaking Up Is Really, Really Hard to Do
Natalie Standiford
Three sophomores run their own matchmaking service, but find that keeping their own romantic lives and friendships on tr
Ages 12–16
Just the Right Cake
Christina Tosi
Phil tries to find the perfect recipe for his new life after his parents separate, blending old family traditions with f
Ages 4–8
