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Letting Go

Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

2,283 books about letting go

0–3 yrs441 books

4–7 yrs879 books

8–11 yrs534 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Vera B. Williams

Elana Rose Rosen navigates her parents' divorce and a move to a new New York apartment by mastering scooter tricks and m

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How To Date a Superhero (And Not Die Trying)

Cristina Fernandez

Astrid's strict premed life plan goes out the window when she discovers her nerdy boyfriend is actually a secret superhe

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The Memory Book #1

The Memory Book

For the child who is navigating the difficult emotions of losing a loved one and needs a gentle way to keep their spirit

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12–18 yrs

360 books

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First Night at Dad's

Elizabeth Rudnick

For the child preparing to spend their first night at a new home after a separation, offering reassurance that while hou

Ages 3–7

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Bee-Man of Orn, The

Frank R. Stockton

A humble man living in a giant beehive is told he isn't who he thinks he is, sparking a mysterious quest to uncover the

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Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County, The

Janice N. Harrington

A young girl loves showing off her chicken-chasing skills, but the fast Miss Hen has a surprising secret that makes the

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Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

Elphinstone Dayrell

Sun and Water used to be friends on Earth, but a house that was too small forced Sun and Moon to find a new home in the

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Shelldon Says Goodbye

For the child facing the big transition of moving to a new house. Help your little one process the sadness of leaving an

Cover of Old Woman Who Loved to Read, The

Old Woman Who Loved to Read, The

For the child who needs to see that life's interruptions can be as rewarding as our plans. A gentle look at finding joy

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Magnus at the Fire

Jennifer Armstrong

Magnus the firehouse horse faces retirement when a motor engine arrives, but he gets one last chance to prove his herois

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Where Lily Isn't

A young girl notices all the quiet spots where her dog used to be, finding comfort in the realization that Lily still li

Cover of Cat's First Baby

Cat's First Baby

For the child (and pet) preparing for a new arrival, this humorous board book shows how a family's 'first baby' learns t

Cover of Call of the Sea: Special Edition

Call of the Sea: Special Edition

For the nature-loving child who feels a deep connection to the wild. Explore the untamed beauty and survival of a seal a

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Hickory Chair, The

Lisa Rowe Fraustino

In their favorite hickory chair, a blind boy and his grandmother share a bond that goes deeper than sight, leaving him a

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For the child who is feeling both nervous and curious about moving to a new home. This gentle story helps early readers

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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions

Witness how the 16th and 17th centuries broke away from ancient traditions to build a new world of mathematics, evidence

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If You Can't Take the Heat

Michael Ruhlman

When a medical emergency ends his athletic dreams, Theo finds a sizzling new world of gourmet cooking and connection in

Cover of The Wish Giver

A mysterious man grants three children their deepest wishes, but the poorly worded requests lead to disastrous and unexp

Cover of Moxie

For the child adjusting to life in two houses after a separation. This gentle story validates the complex emotions and c

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Little Bear and the Two Caves

Shannon Rios Paulsen

For the child adjusting to life in two separate homes after a divorce. A gentle bear's journey validates the love that s

Cover of Friends

For the child who loves their playmates but needs a gentle reminder that even best friends have to say goodbye at the en

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Historic Buildings, Statues and Monuments in the USA

Over 160 monuments have been removed from American public spaces since 2015, sparking a national conversation about hist

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Bye Bye Butterfly

For the young child struggling with transitions, this rhythmic story uses the lifecycle of a butterfly to show that sayi

Cover of Before, Now

Daniel Salmieri

A child grows from babyhood to grandmotherhood in a rhythmic story that finds beauty in the constant bonds of family.