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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+
Chester's Way
Kevin Henkes
Chester and Wilson have a specific way of doing everything until a new neighbor named Lilly arrives with a very differen
Ages 4–8
The Best Worst Thing
Kathleen Lane
Maggie finds the world full of danger, so she creates a series of elaborate plans to keep her surroundings and the peopl
Ages 8–12
Fox Ridge
The Summer of Broken Rules
K. L. Walther
Meredith returns to Martha’s Vineyard for a family wedding and joins a high-stakes game of Assassin, only to find hersel
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Amber Brown (Middle Grade) #9
Amber Brown Is Tickled Pink
Paula Danziger, Bruce Coville, Elizabeth Levy
Nine-year-old Amber balances the jitters of her mother's upcoming wedding with the messy reality of her father's difficu
Ages 7–10
The Hard Kind of Promise
Gina Willner-Pardo
Seventh grade tests a kindergarten pact as Sarah struggles between staying loyal to her eccentric best friend and the te
Ages 10–13
Greylands
Isobelle Carmody
Jack steps into a silent, colorless realm where only the wounded can go, searching for the truth about his mother within
Ages 12–16
Fly, Little Bird
Italian
For the child learning the beauty of independence and the bittersweet nature of growing up. A gentle exploration of a yo
Ages 3–7
Home Is a Wish
Julia Kuo
For children facing the uncertainty of a big move, this lyrical story offers comfort by showing how home is something we
Ages 4–8
Bear and Mouse #7
A Fall Day for Bear
Bonny Becker
When the changing leaves leave Mouse feeling blue, his grumpy friend Bear must find a way to offer comfort and bring bac
Ages 3–7
The Puppy Place #36
Stella
Ellen Miles
For the family preparing to welcome a high-energy pet, this story explores the patience and empathy needed to foster a d
Ages 7–10
The Puppy Place #20
Muttley
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves high-energy pets or is preparing to welcome a new furry friend into the home.
Ages 7–10
Stillwater #4
Zen Socks
Jon J. Muth
Stillwater the giant panda helps his neighbors, Leo and Molly, learn the power of patience, sharing, and small acts of k
Ages 4–8
The End and Other Beginnings
Veronica Roth
Step into haunting landscapes and futuristic worlds where every ending marks a strange new beginning in these stories fr
Ages 13–18
Moonpenny Island
Tricia Springstubb
For the child navigating a season of sudden change, this lyrical story explores the resilience needed when a best friend
Ages 8–12
Elsewhere
Gabrielle Zevin
After a sudden accident, fifteen-year-old Lizzie arrives in a place where life moves backward and everything she knew ab
Ages 12–18
The Bear and the Wildcat
Kazumi Yumoto
The heavy weight of grief keeps Bear isolated after losing his best friend, until a wandering cat with a violin helps hi
Ages 5–9
The End
Mats Strandberg
With a meteor destined to hit Earth, two teens in Sweden must decide what truly matters as they try to solve a murder be
Ages 14–18
Goodbye, Charley
Jane Buchanan
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of sacrifice when a parent serves away from home and family life must chan
Ages 8–12
Sonya's Chickens
Phoebe Wahl
Warm, painterly illustrations follow a young farm girl as her father helps her understand the natural cycle of life afte
Ages 4–8
The Truth About Forever
Sarah Dessen
For the teenager struggling to stay composed after a major loss, this story explores how letting go of perfection can le
Ages 14–18
A Song for Ella Grey
David Almond
The ancient tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice is reimagined in this haunting, lyrical story of modern youth and timeless l
Ages 14–18
The Beginning of Everything
Robyn Schneider
For the teen navigating a major life detour who feels like their future was stolen and needs help finding a new sense of
Ages 14–18
Kildee House
Rutherford Montgomery
Retiring to the redwoods, a stonemason builds a home around a tree only to find his quiet life interrupted by a growing
Ages 8–12
Jackson's Blanket
written and ill. by Nancy Cote
Jackson isn't ready to let go of his favorite blanket, but he finds a special way to use it when he meets a new pet in n
Ages 3–7
