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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
13+
Nevermore
Linda Newbery
For the young reader navigating the unsettling feeling of a new home and the bittersweet transition of leaving childhood
Ages 10–14
My Mother's Getting Married
Joan Drescher
Katy grapples with big feelings and impending changes as she watches her mother prepare for a wedding and a brand-new li
Ages 4–8
When Sophie... #1
When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry...
Molly Bang
Anger can feel like a storm, but running, crying, and climbing a favorite tree help Sophie find the quiet breeze she nee
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
363 books
My Sister Celia
Judith Caseley
As Celia gets ready for her big wedding day, her younger sister Emma feels the ache of losing their quiet, private momen
Ages 4–8
Eddy, Eddy
Kate De Goldi
For the teen processing the literal and emotional aftershocks of loss, this New Zealand story explores rebuilding a life
Ages 14–18
How to Save a Life
Sara Zarr
For the teen struggling with the heavy weight of loss or the uncertainty of a major life transition, this story explores
Ages 14–18
The Keys to the Kingdom #7
Lord Sunday
Garth Nix
Arthur Penhaligon races to find the final key and save the Kingdom, only to realize his true identity and purpose are fa
Ages 10–15
Never After #5
The End of the Story
Melissa de la Cruz
Filomena and her friends travel to Neverland to find Tinker Bell and stop the evil Olga before the magic of Never After
Ages 8–12
Something Invisible
Siobhan Parkinson
For the child feeling overlooked during family transitions, this story explores the quiet weight of new homes, new step-
Ages 8–12
Moving Day
Robert Kalan
A little hermit crab wanders the shore, trying on shell after shell in a rhythmic search for the one house that feels ex
Ages 3–6
A Fine White Dust
Cynthia Rylant
A traveling preacher’s arrival in a small town forces thirteen-year-old Peter to weigh his own spiritual convictions aga
Ages 10–14
Lulu Dark #1
Lulu Dark Can See Through Walls
Bennett Madison
Frances survived a horrific childhood crime, and now she must journey to a prison cell to confront the mother who tried
Ages 14–18
Genie Wishes
Elisabeth Dahl
For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of fifth grade, from changing friend groups to the pressure of being
Ages 8–12
The Melendy Family #4
Spiderweb for Two: A Melendy Maze
Elizabeth Enright
Randy and Oliver are lonely with their siblings away at school, until a mysterious letter kicks off a winter-long scaven
Ages 8–12
Rita and Whatsit #1
Rita and Whatsit
Jean-Philippe Arrou-Vignod
Rita's birthday takes a wild turn when she meets her new gift: a talking dog with a very big personality.
Ages 3–7
Katie Woo
Goodbye to Goldie
Fran Manushkin
Katie Woo searches for comfort in her favorite memories after her beloved old dog, Goldie, passes away.
Ages 5–7
The Secret Language of Girls #1
The Secret Language of Girls
Frances O'Roark Dowell
For the child feeling the sting of a best friend drifting away. Navigate the confusing shift from childhood play to the
Ages 9–13
P.S. Longer Letter Later #2
Snail Mail No More
Paula Danziger, Ann M. Martin
Best friends Tara and Elizabeth swap the mailbox for the inbox to navigate moving away, family shifts, and the complexit
Ages 10–14
Davey's Blue-eyed Frog
Patricia Harrison Easton
A talking frog princess seems like the perfect chance for Davey to show off at school, until he stops to think about wha
Ages 7–10
Double Or Nothing
Marc Talbert
Sam honors his late Uncle Frank by mastering the magic tricks they once shared, finding that sleight of hand helps him p
Ages 8–12
The Key to Flambards
Linda Newbery
For the child adjusting to a physical injury or a major move, this story follows Grace as she finds healing and mystery
Ages 9–12
Savvy #3
Switch
Ingrid Law
For the child adjusting to a family member's illness or feeling the weight of growing up, this magical tale explores fin
Ages 8–12
Kitty vs. Kindergarten #1
Kitty vs. Kindergarten
Martha Freeman
For the child who thrives on routine and feels a bit anxious about the 'big' changes that come with starting school.
Ages 5–7
Liplap's Wish
Jonathan London
While building a rabbit out of snow, little Liplap wishes his late grandmother could be there to see his winter creation
Ages 4–8
