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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+
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
Jim and His Friends #15
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
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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
The Squishiness of Things
Marc Kompaneyets
Heironymus believes he has mastered all world knowledge until a single, unidentifiable hair floating on the wind sends h
Ages 5–10
Cress Watercress
Gregory Maguire
For children navigating the heavy fog of grief or the anxiety of a big move, this woodland tale offers a gentle roadmap
Ages 8–12
The Prince Who Ran Away: The Story Of Gautama Buddha
Anne Rockwell
For the child asking deep questions about why people suffer and how to find peace in a busy world through the story of a
Ages 5–9
Waiting for the Evening Star
Rosemary Wells
While Berty loves the rhythmic pace of life on his Vermont farm, he watches with confusion as his older brother yearns f
Ages 5–9
Big Rabbit's Bad Mood
Ramona Badescu
Big Rabbit is stuck in a gloom that just won't budge, no matter how hard he tries to shake his grumpiness away.
Ages 4–8
The Map of Remembered Places
Brianna-Ann Awahnde
For the child navigating the bittersweet transitions of growing up and the importance of holding onto cherished memories
Ages 6–10
Jackaby #4
The Dire King
William Ritter
For the reader grappling with the weight of responsibility and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes as they transition int
Ages 12–18
The Forgetting #2
The Knowing
Sharon Cameron
Samara lives in a city where no one can forget, but a haunting secret forces her to flee to a lost land in search of the
Ages 12–18
Shift
Jennifer Bradbury
For the teenager grappling with the changing nature of childhood bonds and the uncertainty of what comes after high scho
Ages 12–18
The Spirit of Cattail County
Victoria Piontek
Sparrow lives in a house others call haunted, but she isn't lonely. Her best friend is a ghost only she can see, waiting
Ages 8–12
I Definitely Don't Like Winter
Fiona Barker
For the child who struggles with change or resists trying new things when their routine is disrupted by a change of seas
Ages 3–6
The Bee Without Wings
Amberlea Williams
Sasha finds a wingless bumblebee in her garden and proves you don't need wings to fly through a summer of deep friendshi
Ages 5–8
This Place Has No Atmosphere
Paula Danziger
For the teen struggling to leave behind friends and status after a big move, this sci-fi story finds the heart in a girl
Ages 10–14
Edward's Eyes
Patricia MacLachlan
A close-knit, music-loving family faces the sudden loss of young Edward, finding a profound sense of hope when his eyes
Ages 8–12
Praying to A.L.
Judith Caseley
Thirteen-year-old Sierra navigates the loss of her father by holding close their shared love for history and the life of
Ages 10–14
Clean House
Jessie Haas
Tess and her mom spend the day scrubbing for guests, only to realize they much prefer the cozy, happy comfort of their u
Ages 6–9
Bird Lake Moon
Kevin Henkes
For the child navigating the quiet, heavy changes of a family transition. This gentle story explores how two boys heal f
Ages 8–12
Just Shy of Ordinary
A. J. Sass
For the child who thrives on routine but feels overwhelmed by change, this story follows a nonbinary teen navigating soc
Ages 9–13
Goodbye, My Island
Jean Rogers
Twelve-year-old Esther recounts the bittersweet final winter her community spent on King Island, Alaska, before leaving
Ages 8–12
