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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 Story of Mrs. Lovewright and Purrless Her Cat
Lore Segal
Mrs. Lovewright really wants a cuddly companion, but the cat she brings home has a very different idea of how a pet shou
Ages 4–8
The Puppy Place #12
Maggie and Max
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves animals and is learning that responsibility means putting a pet's needs first, even when it's ha
Ages 7–10
Pip and Posy #3
The Big Balloon
Axel Scheffler
For the toddler experiencing their first major disappointment when a prized possession breaks. This gentle story models
Ages 2–5
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342 books
The Melendy Family #2
The Four-Story Mistake
Elizabeth Enright
Moving to the country feels like a mistake until the Melendy children discover that their quirky new house is full of od
Ages 8–12
My Loved One Died
My Grandma Died
Maggie Scott
For the child grappling with the loss of a grandmother, this gentle guide uses simple language to explain what death mea
Ages 3–7
The Moon and More
Sarah Dessen
Emaline's quiet summer before college is turned upside down by a romance with a visiting filmmaker who challenges her pl
Ages 12–18
The Foreseeable Future
Emily Adrian
For the teenager grappling with the pressure to follow a pre-planned path while discovering that life's most meaningful
Ages 14–18
Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor
Mervyn Peake
A rough pirate captain discovers a strange island of unusual animals and forms an unlikely bond with a small, trustworth
Ages 5–10
The Mennyms #2
Mennyms in the Wilderness
Sylvia Waugh
A family of life-sized rag dolls living in England must carefully maintain their human act to keep the outside world fro
Ages 8–12
The Dinosaur and the Bird: A Tale of Prehistoric Friendship
Richard Ho
An old triceratops and an injured bird share a quiet bond as the world changes forever. Their friendship proves that hop
Ages 4–8
Jayden Noticed
Carolyn Crimi
For the quiet observer or highly sensitive child who feels overwhelmed by a new environment and is looking for a kindred
Ages 4–8
The Swift Boys & Me
Kody Keplinger
For the child navigating the ripple effects of a neighbor's family crisis, this story explores how friendship changes wh
Ages 8–12
My Incredible World
Mourning Doves!
Hope Aicher
For the child seeking comfort after a loss, this gentle story uses the soothing presence of mourning doves to show that
Ages 3–7
When Angels Sing: A Christian Based Picture Book for Terminally Ill Children: A Story of Light, Love, and the Promise of Forever
Michael Mahin
For the family seeking spiritual reassurance and comfort for a child facing a life-limiting illness, using faith and lig
Ages 4–10
What Amanda Saw
Naomi Lazard
On the very last night of summer vacation, Amanda discovers her cat is slipping away to attend a secret and mysterious c
Ages 4–8
Just Keep Walking
Erin Soderberg Downing
Twelve-year-old Jo and her mom set out on a 100-mile hike along Lake Superior to prove they can survive on their own aft
Ages 8–12
Mary Poppins #2
Mary Poppins Comes Back
P. L. Travers
Mary Poppins arrives on a kite string for another stay with the Banks family, bringing her signature brand of magic befo
Ages 8–12
What's Cooking, Arlo? #1
Miserable Stew
Kimberly Gee
For the child having a 'nothing is going right' day. Madge finds a creative, cathartic way to process her bad mood by 'c
Ages 5–7
The Two of Them
Aliki
A tender bond between a grandfather and granddaughter grows through the years, following their shared life from her very
Ages 4–8
CHERUB #12
Shadow Wave
Robert Muchamore
For the teenager grappling with big transitions, this high-stakes finale explores the complex emotions of finishing a lo
Ages 12–17
Silver Spires #10
Dancer at Silver Spires
Ann Bryant
Devastated after a failed audition for the Royal Ballet School, Izzy vows to stop dancing until a big school show forces
Ages 8–12
Hitty: Her First Hundred Years
Rachel Field
A tiny doll carved from mountain ash witnesses a century of American history as she passes through the hands of many dif
Ages 8–12
Blackberry Farm #1
The Becket List
Adele Griffin
Trading city subways for hay bales is a major shock, but Becket is tackling country life with a hilariously optimistic c
Ages 8–12
My Mother's Daughter: Four Greek Goddesses Speak
Doris Orgel
Four powerful Greek goddesses share their perspectives on the complex, shifting bonds between mothers and daughters as t
Ages 9–12
