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Letting Go

Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

2,286 books about letting go

0–3 yrs441 books

4–7 yrs879 books

8–11 yrs534 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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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

Cover of 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

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Big Scream, The

For the child having a total meltdown or a 'big scream' moment. This rhythmic book validates the intensity of a tantrum

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12–18 yrs

363 books

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

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Just the Right Cake

Phil tries to find the perfect recipe for his new life after his parents separate, blending old family traditions with f

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Clarice Bean #6

Clarice Bean: Don't Look Now

Clarice Bean has a brand new entry in her worry journal: her best friend is moving away, and she is desperate for a plan

Cover of 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

Cover of Jericho

Twelve-year-old Angela helps care for her great-grandmother while the narrative weaves between the present day and the o

Cover of Time Runs Like a River

Time Runs Like a River

The rhythmic movement of water mirrors the passing of time, from the quick flash of a bird to the slow grinding of stone

Cover of Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends (Ready-to-Read Graphics series)

Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends (Ready-to-Read Graphics series)

Worm and Caterpillar are the best of friends, but as Caterpillar begins a big transformation, they must see if their bon

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The Memory String

Forty-three buttons on a single string hold the precious memories of a lost mother as a young girl struggles to welcome

Cover of Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs

Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs

Tommy cherishes his visits to his grandmother and great-grandmother, until he must find a way to say a difficult goodbye

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The Stranded Whale

While a Maine town works to rescue a beached whale, young Sally stays by the creature's side to offer quiet words of com

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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.

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In-Between Places

Life is full of moments that are neither here nor there, but taking a brave leap into the unknown can help you land exac

Cover of Farfallina & Marcel

Farfallina & Marcel

For children navigating the mystery of growth and the fear that changing might mean losing a friend. A gentle look at ho

Cover of 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

Cover of Along for the Ride

Along for the Ride

Auden spends her final summer before college in a seaside town, embarking on late-night quests to experience the childho

Cover of Tiger Cubs

For the child grappling with the need to move on from a familiar place or find their true sense of belonging as they gro

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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

Cover of The Sibling I'll Meet Someday

The Sibling I'll Meet Someday

For parents looking to comfort a child after the loss of an unborn baby through a faith-based lens, offering reassurance

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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

Cover of Lubna and Pebble

Lubna and Pebble

For the child adjusting to life in a new place or seeking comfort in a difficult transition. This gentle story explores

Cover of Be That Way

For the teenager navigating the messy transitions of senior year, from first loves to the bittersweet shifting of long-t