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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Sea Otter Cove
Lori Lite
Playful sea otters show how belly breathing can help turn big moments of anger or stress into a calm, relaxed feeling.
Ages 3–8
The Robot and the Bluebird
David Lucas
For the child or adult looking for meaning in transitions. This story gently explores how even when we feel 'broken,' we
Ages 3–8
Ani's Light
Tanu Shree Singh
For the child grappling with the heavy, confusing shadow of loss. This gentle story uses the metaphor of light to help l
Ages 5–8
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12–18 yrs
363 books
The Grannyman
Judy Schachner
Old Siamese cat Simon thinks his work is done until a new kitten arrives, prompting him to pass on his feline wisdom in
Ages 4–8
Leaf Trouble
Jonathan Emmett
Two squirrels panic as the leaves fall off their favorite tree until their mother helps them understand the colorful mag
Ages 3–7
Pig Surprise
Ute Krause
Herman is a very good pig, but Nina soon realizes that loving her pet means letting him be his true self in the great ou
Ages 4–8
An Ogre Ate My Sparkles!
Julie B. Campbell, Laura Campbell
Eddie feels like a sparkle-eating ogre is following him around, but he soon learns that even the gloomiest feelings don'
Ages 3–8
What Have You Lost?
Naomi Shihab Nye
Poetry and stark black-and-white photography combine to examine the many ways we experience loss, from outgrown childhoo
Ages 12–18
Let's Talk About It #1
Divorce
Fred Rogers
Mister Rogers offers a kind and reassuring space to talk about the complicated emotions and big changes that happen when
Ages 3–7
Good-bye, House
Robin Ballard
Walking through each empty room, a young girl revisits her favorite memories and says a quiet, heartfelt farewell to the
Ages 3–6
Terrific!
Sophie Gilmore
For the child who meets every new situation with a skeptical 'Whatever' until they discover a spark of unexpected magic.
Ages 3–7
The Last Boy and Girl in the World
Siobhan Vivian
For the teen facing a major life transition who needs to navigate the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to their hom
Ages 12–18
Louie's Little Lessons #1
I'm the Potty Master!
Liz Fletcher
Louie the elephant is a busy superhero who is tired of diaper changes, so he decides to use his courage to master the po
Ages 2–4
When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
Marc Colagiovanni
Heavy worries and nagging doubts cloud a young boy's day until he learns to change his course and leave his fears behind
Ages 4–8
¡Siempre and Always!
Valeria Mar
Zac honors his grandfather through the colors of fall and the traditions of Dia de los Muertos, keeping their bond alive
Ages 4–8
I'll Meet You in Your Dreams
Jessica Young
For the parent looking to reassure a child of their everlasting bond through the imaginative and whimsical world of drea
Ages 4–8
Kozo the Sparrow
Allen Say
In post-war Japan, an eight-year-old boy protects a tiny, abandoned sparrow from bullies and learns the tender rewards o
Ages 4–9
Mummy & Daddy Love Me
Neo Marti
Moving between two homes is a big adjustment, but this guided journal offers a space for children to process their feeli
Ages 5–11
My Grand Adventure #1
I'm Moving!
John Fister
Practical and engaging support for children navigating the big emotions and physical tasks of moving to a new house.
Ages 3–8
When We Fly
Jess McGeachin
Sun-drenched illustrations follow Lucy as she tenderly cares for a bird with a broken wing, gently exploring the quiet s
Ages 3–7
The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch #2
A Good Horse
Jane Smiley
An eighth-grade equestrian on a California ranch faces a heartbreaking choice when her talent for training a beloved col
Ages 10–14
Gilbert's Ghost Train
David Metzenthen
Marty balances the heavy reality of his brother's illness with the mystery of a retired railway man who suddenly appears
Ages 10–14
The Bunnies' Picnic
Lezlie Evans
Eight little bunnies are ready to cook up a feast, but a sudden kitchen mishap forces them to rethink their plans in thi
Ages 3–6
Old Mother Bear
Victoria Miles
In the wilds of British Columbia, an aging grizzly mother spends her final years teaching her three cubs the secrets of
Ages 6–10
