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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+
The Mountains of Tibet
Mordicai Gerstein
A Tibetan woodcutter faces a profound choice after he dies: find peace in heaven or select a new life anywhere in the va
Ages 4–9
A Stopwatch from Grampa
Loretta Garbutt
A small stopwatch becomes a powerful bridge between a boy and his late grandfather, ticking through memories and the qui
Ages 4–8
Granpa
John Burningham
For the child who shares a deep bond with an aging relative and needs a gentle, honest way to understand and process the
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Up to this Pointe
Jennifer Longo
For the teenager grappling with the weight of expectations and the fear that their lifelong dream might not be their onl
Ages 14–18
Mira in the Present Tense
Sita Brahmachari
For the child navigating the bittersweet transition into their teens while facing the terminal illness of a beloved gran
Ages 10–14
When Sea Becomes Sky
Gillian McDunn
A sister and brother search for a mysterious statue in an island marsh, bonded by an enduring love that shines through a
Ages 8–12
Road to Tater Hill
Edith M. Hemingway
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a family loss. A gentle story about finding light and healing during a
Ages 9–12
When Grandfather Flew
Patricia MacLachlan
Soft watercolor scenes capture a shared love of birdwatching, helping a child find comfort and a sense of connection aft
Ages 4–8
Watch Over Me
Nina LaCour
Mila starts a new life on a remote California farm after foster care, but mysterious gifts from her past begin to surfac
Ages 14–18
Great Ball of Light
Evan Kuhlman
For the child grappling with the loss of a sibling and looking for a way to keep precious memories alive while moving fo
Ages 8–12
Flamingo Dream
Donna Jo Napoli
For a child facing the terminal illness or loss of a father, this story provides a gentle roadmap for processing grief t
Ages 4–8
A Million Junes
Emily Henry
For the teenager navigating the weight of family history and the confusing process of letting go of old hurts while find
Ages 14–18
The Girl and the Ghost
Hanna Alkaf
For the child navigating the complex shift from a childhood imaginary friend to real-world peer relationships while hono
Ages 8–12
Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
Sally M. Walker
For the child who loves the real-life stories behind their favorite characters, this book explores the true history of t
Ages 4–9
Henry's Awful Mistake
Robert M. Quackenbush
Henry the duck goes to extreme and frantic lengths to clear a single ant out of his kitchen before his dinner guest arri
Ages 4–8
Egg on Three Sticks, An
Jackie Moyer Fischer
Growing up in the 1970s, Abby struggles to navigate her mother’s mental illness and eventually realizes she isn't respon
Ages 11–15
The Voice in My Head
Dana L. Davis
For the teenager navigating the complex intersection of a sibling's terminal illness and the search for spiritual meanin
Ages 13–18
Three Samurai Cats
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who needs to learn that true strength comes from a quiet mind rather than just physical power and competit
Ages 5–10
Mary Poppins #3
Mary Poppins Opens the Door
P.L. Travers
Mary Poppins Opens the Door is a British children's fantasy novel by the Australian-British writer P.L. Travers, the thi
Ages 7–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #81
Kristy and Mr. Mom
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating a shift in family roles when a parent's health crisis changes the household routine and daily r
Ages 8–12
Emily Brown #4
Emily Brown and the Elephant Emergency
Cressida Cowell
For the child who needs to know they are capable of handling big problems without constant, overbearing supervision or u
Ages 3–7
The Gilgamesh Trilogy #2
The Revenge of Ishtar
Ludmila Zeman
After King Gilgamesh angers a powerful goddess, he must face the sting of loss and embark on a solitary quest to conquer
Ages 7–12
The Missing Piece #2
The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
Shel Silverstein
For the child or adult learning that happiness comes from within, rather than from someone else completing them.
Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who has a bad experience with a favorite food and refuses to try it again. Pete helps navigate the frustra
Ages 3–7
