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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+
In the Tree House
Andrew Larsen
For the child adjusting to a sibling growing up and away from their shared play, this gentle story navigates changing fa
Ages 4–8
Buddy
M.H. Herlong
A family and their loyal dog face the devastating power of Hurricane Katrina and the difficult choices left in the storm
Ages 10–14
Last Words We Said, The
Leah Scheier
For the teenager grappling with the silence after a sudden loss, navigating the tension between their religious upbringi
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Grandma Tildy #1
But No Elephants
Jerry Smath
Grandma Tildy is certain her home has no room for an elephant, but her life gets a lot more crowded when she finally let
Ages 3–7
The Goose Egg
Liz Wong
For the child who thrives on routine and quiet but finds their world turned upside down by a noisy, unexpected newcomer.
Ages 3–7
Dancing with an Alien
Mary Logue
For the teenager navigating the intense feelings of first love while weighing personal desires against the heavy burden
Ages 12–17
Yellow Time
written and illustrated by Lauren Stringer
For the child noticing the changing world outside. This lyrical exploration of autumn captures the magic of falling leav
Ages 3–7
Wildful
Kengo Kurimoto
A chance encounter in the forest offers Poppy and her mother a way through their grief as they reconnect with the wondro
Ages 8–12
Song of the River
Joy Cowley
For the child who feels small in a big world, this soothing story uses the journey of a river to show how every little b
Ages 4–8
Chronicle of the Dark Star #1
Last Day on Mars
Kevin Emerson
For the child grappling with the reality of a big move or major life changes, this high-stakes space adventure explores
Ages 8–12
Noah #1
Noah's Seal
Layn Marlow
A sand seal sculpted on the beach is swept away by a sudden storm, leading to a magical surprise from the sea for a pati
Ages 3–6
Walking on the Boundaries of Change
Sara Holbrook
Honest poetry captures the shifting landscape of growing up, providing a voice for the personal changes and social press
Ages 11–16
The Great Spruce
John Duvall
Ancient magic and a dangerous golem threaten London in this high-stakes alternate history where a snarky djinni must sav
Ages 4–8
The Power of UN
Nancy Etchemendy
For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or wishing they could turn back the clock. A thoughtful look at how
Ages 8–12
My Friend Is A...
My Friend Is A Phoenix
Lily Blue Sky
For the child learning how to say goodbye and find hope in new beginnings. This gentle story uses a mythical friendship
Ages 4–8
Kings of B'more
R. Eric Thomas
For the teenager grappling with the bittersweet reality of a best friend moving away and the need to make every remainin
Ages 14–18
The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection #3
Dawn's Book
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's remarriage and the challenge of living far away from family.
Ages 8–12
The Puppy Place #65
Bingo
Ellen Miles
For the child who is eager for the responsibility of a first pet, this heartwarming story explores the joys and challeng
Ages 7–10
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #101
Karen's Chain Letter
Ann M. Martin
For the child who gets caught up in superstitions or the pressure of what-ifs. Help your little one navigate the stress
Ages 7–9
Sunfire Ashes
Lauren Jacobs
High above the clouds in a city of fire, the last Latian must decide whether to protect her fading Protector or save a w
Ages 13–18
That's What Friends Are For
Ronald Kidd
The unbreakable bond between two thirteen-year-old best friends is put to the ultimate test when one of them receives a
Ages 10–14
Throw Like a Girl #2
It's All in How You Fall
Sarah Henning
After a gymnastics injury ends her career, fifteen-year-old Caroline teams up with her brother’s best friend to find a n
Ages 12–17
Liza #1
Upside Down
Mary Jane Miller
Sarah’s world feels completely upside down when her mother starts dating the father of the school nerd, forcing her to f
Ages 8–12
City Light
Harry Mazer
After losing his first love, a teenage boy begins a new digital connection as he searches for his own sense of identity.
Ages 12–17
