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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,283 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+
Sadie and the Silver Shoes
Jane Godwin
For the child learning to navigate the sting of losing something special and the unexpected beauty of finding something,
Ages 4–8
High Pavement Blues
Bernard Ashley
For the teenager navigating the messy reality of a family split while trying to find their own rhythm in a busy, demandi
Ages 12–16
The Three Little Superpigs #1
Once Upon a Time
Claire Evans
For the child struggling to welcome a new baby, this imaginative tale reframes a little 'intruder' as a mythical creatur
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
360 books
Freeze Frame #1
Last Dance
Caroline B. Cooney
Five girls head to the junior dance facing heartbreak, secret crushes, and revenge in a night that will change their fri
Ages 12–18
Leon and Bob
Simon James
For the child who relies on an imaginary friend to navigate big changes. A gentle look at finding the courage to invite
Ages 4–7
Oliver and Amanda Pig #16
Amanda Pig and the Wiggly Tooth
Jean Van Leeuwen
Amanda Pig has her very first loose tooth, but she isn't quite sure she's ready to let it go in this gentle story about
Ages 4–7
The Presence
Eve Bunting
Heavy with guilt over a tragic accident, seventeen-year-old Catherine meets a stranger who claims he can bridge the gap
Ages 12–18
Finding Yvonne
Brandy Colbert
Yvonne relies on her violin to get by, but an unexpected pregnancy and doubts about her musical future force her to make
Ages 14–18
Karen and Vicki
Elisabet McHugh
Life changes quickly for Karen when her mother remarries and she must learn to navigate a new home and a new relationshi
Ages 8–12
Character Education
Forgiveness
Lucia Raatma
Help your child navigate big feelings like anger and hurt when friends or family make mistakes, providing a gentle roadm
Ages 5–8
Hundred Percent
Karen Romano Young
Sixth grade brings awkward changes for Tink as her old nickname, her clothes, and even her longest friendships suddenly
Ages 10–14
Our New Different World
M. Zapata
For the child adjusting to masks and social distancing, this gentle guide helps little ones navigate the big changes in
Ages 3–7
Castaways of the Flying Dutchman #2
The Angel's Command
Brian Jacques
A boy and his black lab thought they were done with the sea, but a pirate ship and a chasing ghost drag the castaways ba
Ages 9–13
Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
A boy from New York City worries about his family's big move out West, fueled by wild and funny ideas of what might be w
Ages 4–8
The Seal Prince
Sheila MacGill-Callahan
A princess and a selkie prince form a bond that spans years of birthdays, culminating in a magical flood of fish and a c
Ages 5–9
Amelia Rules! #7
The Meaning of Life . . . and Other Stuff
Jimmy Gownley
Amelia searches for answers to life's biggest mysteries and discovers that even when things get scary, true friendships
Ages 9–12
The World Belongs to You
Riccardo Bozzi
For the parent seeking to inspire a child during major milestones, this lyrical meditation explores the beautiful possib
Ages 4–8
Roster Rebound
Jake Maddox, Natasha Deen
For the child struggling to fit in on a new team or feeling lonely after a best friend moves away.
Ages 8–12
Land Shark
Beth Ferry
Bobby desperately wants a real shark for his birthday, but he soon learns that his new puppy has a set of sharp teeth an
Ages 4–8
Dan Versus Nature
Don Calame
A scrawny teen’s plan to prank his future stepfather goes hilariously wrong when a man-hungry bear and a survivalist cam
Ages 14–18
Camilla
Madeleine L'Engle
For the teenager grappling with the realization that their parents are flawed people, this story offers a mirror for the
Ages 12–17
Ivy Takes Care
Rosemary Wells
Lonely after her best friend leaves for the summer, Ivy finds new purpose in the Southwest sun by caring for a stubborn
Ages 8–12
Ghostgirl #2
Homecoming
Tonya Hurley
Charlotte Usher was invisible in high school, but after a fatal accident with a gummy bear, she’s literally a ghost—and
Ages 12–17
Nature Storybooks
Koala
Claire Saxby
A young koala must venture away from his mother for the first time, braving storms and rivals to find a tree he can fina
Ages 4–8
