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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+
Clarice Bean #6
Clarice Bean: Don't Look Now
Lauren Child
Clarice Bean has a brand new entry in her worry journal: her best friend is moving away, and she is desperate for a plan
Ages 8–12
Three Pennies
Melanie Crowder
Armed with three pennies and the I Ching, Marin searches San Francisco for her birth mother just as her new foster home
Ages 8–12
Jericho
Janet Hickman
Twelve-year-old Angela helps care for her great-grandmother while the narrative weaves between the present day and the o
Ages 10–14
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342 books
Time Runs Like a River
Emma Carlisle
The rhythmic movement of water mirrors the passing of time, from the quick flash of a bird to the slow grinding of stone
Ages 4–8
Worm and Caterpillar #1
Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends
Kaz Windness
Worm and Caterpillar are the best of friends, but as Caterpillar begins a big transformation, they must see if their bon
Ages 4–7
The Memory String
Eve Bunting
Forty-three buttons on a single string hold the precious memories of a lost mother as a young girl struggles to welcome
Ages 4–8
Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs
Tomie dePaola
Tommy cherishes his visits to his grandmother and great-grandmother, until he must find a way to say a difficult goodbye
Ages 4–8
The Stranded Whale
Jane Yolen
While a Maine town works to rescue a beached whale, young Sally stays by the creature's side to offer quiet words of com
Ages 5–9
The Long Ride Home
Stephanie Graegin
Nostalgic, muted illustrations capture the quiet, heavy feeling that lingers when a best friend has to move far away.
Ages 4–8
In-Between Places
Alex Killian
Life is full of moments that are neither here nor there, but taking a brave leap into the unknown can help you land exac
Ages 4–10
Farfallina & Marcel
Holly Keller
For children navigating the mystery of growth and the fear that changing might mean losing a friend. A gentle look at ho
Ages 3–7
Bad Sister #2
Wrong Friend
Charise Mericle Harper
Best friendship feels different now that Casey is in high school. Charise is on a quest for a new bond while juggling fa
Ages 8–12
Along for the Ride
Sarah Dessen
Auden spends her final summer before college in a seaside town, embarking on late-night quests to experience the childho
Ages 14–18
Super Cute! Baby Animals
Tiger Cubs
Ruth Owen
For the child grappling with the need to move on from a familiar place or find their true sense of belonging as they gro
Ages 4–10
Little Golden Books
Frosty the Snowman
Annie North Bedford
For the child learning to embrace seasonal transitions and the magic of a snowy day, even when it is time to say goodbye
Ages 2–6
The Sibling I'll Meet Someday
Megan Howell
For parents looking to comfort a child after the loss of an unborn baby through a faith-based lens, offering reassurance
Ages 3–8
Dear Substitute
Liz Garton Scanlon, Audrey Vernick
For the child who thrives on routine and feels unsettled when their favorite teacher is away and the classroom rules sud
Ages 4–8
Lubna and Pebble
Wendy Meddour
For the child adjusting to life in a new place or seeking comfort in a difficult transition. This gentle story explores
Ages 4–8
Be That Way
Hope Larson
For the teenager navigating the messy transitions of senior year, from first loves to the bittersweet shifting of long-t
Ages 14–18
And What Comes After a Thousand?
Anette Bley
For the child grappling with the loss of a grandparent or elderly friend, this gentle story uses the vastness of numbers
Ages 4–8
The Sad Little Puppet
Adrian Sanqui
A puppet who was once the star of the show reflects on the joy he brought to children and the special bond he shared wit
Ages 4–7
A Kids Book About
Divorce
Ashley Simpo
A supportive guide for children navigating the big changes and difficult questions that arise when parents decide to liv
Ages 5–9
The Underground Toy Society
Jessica D. Adams
For the child who wonders what happens to their old toys and needs a gentle reminder about the importance of donating an
Ages 4–8
Sad-Glad a Picture Book about Embracing Changing Emotions Good Mental Health Ages 3 and Up
Sidhartha Mallya
A gloomy morning feels heavy for Sid until his loyal dog, Duke, helps him sit with his feelings and wait for the hopeful
Ages 3–7
