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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,284 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+
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
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12–18 yrs
361 books
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
Misty of Chincoteague #1
Misty of Chincoteague
Marguerite Henry
For the child who dreams of a deep connection with a wild animal and the satisfaction of earning a companion's trust thr
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
Right Now
David Kherdian
Every day holds a mix of hope, hurt, and joy, but the most powerful moment is the one happening right now in this reflec
Ages 3–8
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
So Long Grandpa
Elfie Donnelly
Ten-year-old boy in Vienna navigates the deep bond and difficult emotions that come with his seventy-nine-year-old grand
Ages 8–12
Bit by Bit
Steve Sanfield
A beloved coat might wear out, but a clever tailor knows how to turn the scraps into a jacket, then a vest, and eventual
Ages 4–8
Clyde the Hippo #2
Clyde Likes to Ride
Keith Marantz
Clyde loves his reliable old tricycle, but a surprise gift of a big-boy bike makes him wonder if he's actually ready for
Ages 4–6
Where Are You When I Need You?
Suzanne Newton
A hard-earned college scholarship forces Missy to choose between the bright lights of her future and the comfort of her
Ages 12–18
