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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
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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American Girl: Girl of the Year
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
The Voyage of the Frog
Gary Paulsen
For the young person navigating the heavy waves of losing a loved one and discovering the strength they never knew they
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
363 books
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
The Little House
Virginia Lee Burton
A quiet house on a hill watches the world transform as rolling apple orchards and starry nights are slowly swallowed by
Ages 4–8
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
Native American Folklore Collections
The Best Native American Stories For Children
G.W. Mullins
For the child who dreams of escaping to a world where they never have to grow up and every day is an adventure in a land
Ages 7–12
Shelter for a Seabird
Terry Farish
Sixteen-year-old Andrea faces the loss of her family's ancestral island home just as she is pulled into a complicated ro
Ages 14–18
Essential Maps for the Lost
Deb Caletti
For teens grappling with the heavy weight of a parent's suicide or the haunting questions left behind after witnessing a
Ages 14–18
Matylda, Bright and Tender
Holly M. McGhee
Grief and love collide as Sussy tries to care for a pet gecko after a devastating accident changes everything for her an
Ages 8–12
Donavan #1
Donavan's Word Jar
Monalisa DeGross
For the child who loves to collect things and is ready to discover that the best way to keep something special is to sha
Ages 7–10
Miracle
Karen S. Chow
After losing her father, Amie finds the violin notes she once loved have turned stilted and sharp, forcing her to find a
Ages 8–12
The Splendid Mosaic of Life
Yanal Majid
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of growing up, this collection of poetry and prose offers a gentle guide to s
Ages 13–18
Persephone and the Pomegranate
Kris Waldherr
For children navigating the ache of being away from a parent, this lushly painted myth explores the deep bond between mo
Ages 5–9
W.I.T.C.H. #14
Worlds Apart
Disney Book Group
Will fears her move means losing her best friends forever, until a familiar enemy returns and proves that their magic an
Ages 8–12
What Happened on Fox Street
Tricia Springstubb
Mo Wren is determined to find the fox in the ravine before a developer buys her father's house and changes Fox Street fo
Ages 8–12
Dandy
Ame Dyckman
For the parent trying to balance personal standards with a child's tender heart. A father lion learns that his daughter'
Ages 4–8
