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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+
The Old Man and His Birds
Mirra Ginsburg
An old man in a magnificent robe keeps a magical secret hidden in his sleeves: the very birds that command the seasons t
Ages 4–8
The Wild Path
Sarah R. Baughman
For the child grappling with a family member's struggle, this story offers hope as a girl turns to nature and mystery wh
Ages 8–12
Stepping Off
Jordan Sonnenblick
For the teenager overwhelmed by the pressure to have their whole life figured out while their family and the world as th
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
360 books
Stork #1
Stork
Wendy Delsol
After moving to a snowy Minnesota town, Katla encounters the mysterious Stork Society, a group of women who claim they h
Ages 12–17
Step One, Step Two, Step Three and Four
Maria Ashworth
For the child navigating the big emotions of a parent's remarriage and the transition into a blended family.
Ages 4–8
Read-it! Readers
Felix on the Move
Maeve Friel
Moving day is confusing for Felix the cat when his house becomes empty, but he soon learns that home is wherever his fam
Ages 4–8
The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan
Jasmine Warga
For the child navigating the complex shift from childhood play to the more complicated social dynamics of middle school.
Ages 8–12
The Queen of Everything
Deb Caletti
Jordan navigates the fallout of her father’s tragic affair and her own complicated dating life while living in the sceni
Ages 14–18
I Was: The Stories of Animal Skulls
Katherine Hocker
For the curious explorer who wonders about the stories nature leaves behind, this book turns animal skulls into a detect
Ages 6–10
Hannah (Marisabina Russo) #1
Hannah's Baby Sister
Marisabina Russo
Hannah is absolutely certain her new sibling will be a girl, spending her days eagerly imagining all the things she and
Ages 3–6
Birdie
Birdie's Big-Girl Dress
Sujean Rim
Birdie is crushed when her favorite party dress no longer fits, sparking a search for the perfect outfit that captures h
Ages 3–7
Hello, Tree
Ana Crespo
For the child processing the aftermath of a natural disaster or the loss of a special outdoor place. A lyrical explorati
Ages 4–8
The Good-bye Book
Judith Viorst
Desperate pleas and creative excuses take center stage as a child tries every trick imaginable to stop their parents fro
Ages 3–7
Quilt Trilogy #1
A Stitch in Time
Ann Rinaldi
As her family begins to drift apart, Hannah stitches together a quilt of memories to keep her siblings connected even wh
Ages 10–14
Friends to Die for
Jane Sughrue Giberga
Cristina’s world of New York private schools and elegant apartments shatters when a peer is murdered. Now, she must deci
Ages 12–17
Jake Maddox Graphic Novels
Running Overload
Jake Maddox
For the young athlete feeling the weight of expectation. Bryce's story helps kids recognize when 'working harder' become
Ages 8–12
Waking Upside Down
Philip Heckman
Trading rooms with his sisters makes Morton grumpy, until a midnight discovery reveals he has gained a mysterious and ex
Ages 4–8
Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Michael Rosen
A father shares the quiet, complex, and heavy emotions he carries while living through the deep sadness of losing his so
Ages 7–18
The Secret Series #5
You Have to Stop This
Pseudonymous Bosch
For the child who loves cracking codes and thrives on being part of a secret club, this finale offers closure through wi
Ages 8–12
Me, All Alone, at the End of the World
M. T. Anderson
A boy’s quiet life at the edge of the world is interrupted when an ambitious visionary arrives to turn his peaceful home
Ages 5–10
Zora's Adventures of Wisdom
Zora's Butterfly Chase
Brittany Lenior-LongBey
For the curious toddler learning that the best way to enjoy nature's wonders is often with quiet patience and gentle obs
Ages 2–5
Eric
Shaun Tan
For the child who feels like an outsider or wonders about those who see the world differently. A quiet, magical look at
Ages 8–12
Bunheads
Sophie Flack
Between the grueling rehearsals and the thrill of the stage, Hannah begins to wonder if there is room for love and a lif
Ages 14–18
How to Ditch Your Fairy
Justine Larbalestier
Charlie is stuck with a boring parking fairy and will do anything to swap it for a shopping fairy, leading to a series o
Ages 11–15
