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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+
Here I Come!
Kindergarten, Here I Come!
David Steinberg
For the child who is feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about starting school. This playful journey through the year
Ages 3–6
The Sea-Thing Child
Russell Hoban
For the child feeling small and overwhelmed by the world's vastness. This gentle fable follows a timid creature finding
Ages 5–10
What Does Grief Feel Like?
Korie Leigh
For children processing the confusing physical and emotional waves of loss, this expert-backed guide helps name and norm
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Marie and Worrywart
Jenn Woodall
For the child who feels like a heavy cloud of worry follows them everywhere. This wordless story visually captures the w
Ages 8–12
Charlotte's Web
E. B. White
A clever spider named Charlotte hatches a plan to save her friend Wilbur the pig by weaving miraculous messages into her
Ages 6–12
Pete the Cat: 5 Groovy Tales
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who needs a reminder that even when things don't go perfectly, life is still groovy. These stories help li
Ages 4–8
Eagle Rock #1
All Summer Long
Hope Larson
For the teen navigating the tricky transition of a best friend outgrowing their shared interests while they find their o
Ages 10–14
Logan Learns About Divorce
Catherine Lowery
For the young child struggling to understand why their world is changing as their parents separate or divorce.
Ages 3–7
Petra
Marianna Coppo
Petra thinks she is a mountain until she is tossed into a nest and realizes she can be an egg, a rock, or anything her i
Ages 3–7
Shiva's Fire
Suzanne Fisher Staples
A village girl with a rare gift for classical dance travels to a prestigious school in Madras to master her craft amidst
Ages 10–14
The Armourer's House
Rosemary Sutcliff
For the child adjusting to a new home far from everything they know. Tamsyn navigates the transition from the wild coast
Ages 9–12
Divorce Survival Guide For Kids
Alexa Smith
For the child navigating the big changes and complex emotions that come with parents separating and moving into two diff
Ages 6–12
All About Grief
Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney
For children processing the heavy weight of loss, this gentle guide helps explain the complex feelings of grief in ways
Ages 5–11
American Girl: Girl of the Year #3
Marisol
Gary Soto
Moving from Chicago to the suburbs leaves Marisol heartbroken without her dance troupe, until she finds a way to keep he
Ages 8–12
The Imaginary Garden
Andrew Larsen
Theodora and her grandfather use paintbrushes and imagination to turn a plain apartment balcony into a lush, blooming ma
Ages 3–8
Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat Treasury
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who needs a reminder to keep their chin up when things don't go as planned. Pete's cool, calm attitude mak
Ages 4–8
The Summer I Found You
Jolene Perry
For the teen navigating the complexities of unexpected love and the vulnerability of opening up to someone new during a
Ages 13–18
Montana's Memory Day
Sue Lawrence
For the child who struggles to process big emotions or fears forgetting special moments. A gentle guide to using a memor
Ages 4–8
Under the Sea
Conor Rawson
For the curious learner who wonders how their favorite movies come to life and why some stories never make it to the big
Ages 10–15
Remembering Ethan
Leslea Newman
For the family navigating the quiet, heavy days after the loss of a child, this gentle story helps young siblings proces
Ages 4–8
Bone #9
Crown of Horns
Jeff Smith
For the reader ready to see a long journey through to the end, this finale explores what it means to face the ultimate d
Ages 9–14
Blackberries in the Dark
Mavis Jukes
For the child visiting a grandparent and feeling the heavy absence of a loved one. A tender story about keeping traditio
Ages 7–10
Rebecca
Kate Beaton
For families navigating the long journey of grief, this story shows how sorrow can transform from a frightening ghost in
Ages 4–9
Anna of Byzantium
Tracy Barrett
Witness the dramatic fall of Anna Comnena as she is stripped of her claim to the 11th-century Byzantine throne and sent
Ages 11–15
