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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+
Takeoffs and Landings
Margaret Peterson Haddix
For the child grappling with hidden grief and the feeling that their family's public image doesn't match their private p
Ages 10–14
The Longest Night of Charlie Noon
Christopher Edge
For the child who feels like they are growing up too fast or fears the unknown, this mind-bending adventure makes comple
Ages 9–13
The Steps #1
The Steps
Rachel Cohn
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a blended family. Twelve year old Annabel learns to find her place when
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Viola #1
Viola in Reel Life
Adriana Trigiani
Homesickness and the challenge of starting over take center stage in this story from a best-selling creator of film and
Ages 12–17
A Walk in the Woods
Nikki Grimes
Guided by a map left by his late father, a boy wanders through the woods to find a hidden treasure that helps him proces
Ages 4–8
At Daddy's on Saturdays
Linda Walvoord Girard
Katie works through her sadness and anger after her parents' divorce, discovering that a loving bond with her father rem
Ages 5–8
Maybe a Whale
Kirsten Pendreigh
A quiet kayak trip through coastal waters becomes a journey of remembrance as a girl and her mother search for the whale
Ages 4–8
The Imaginary
A.F. Harrold
Amanda and her imaginary friend Rudger share everything, but their bond faces a test when Amanda is the only one who can
Ages 8–12
Weekend Dad
Naseem Hrab
Moving between two different houses after a divorce leaves a young boy feeling unsettled as he searches for the true mea
Ages 4–8
Magic for Marigold
L. M. Montgomery
Marigold lives in a world filled with wonder and whimsy in this charming story of a Canadian childhood from the author o
Ages 8–12
Once I Had a Monster
Ann Hellie
For the child who feels nervous about the dark or what might be lurking under the bed, this story turns nighttime fears
Ages 3–7
The Bake Shop Ghost
Jacqueline K. Ogburn
Cora Lee Merriweather was a baker so stubborn she refused to leave her shop after she died, leaving the new owner to str
Ages 4–8
One Day This Tree Will Fall
Leslie Barnard Booth
A tiny seed rides the wind to become a towering forest giant, providing a bustling home for forest creatures even after
Ages 4–8
Snow Pumpkin
Carole Lexa Schaefer
For the child who loves the magic of the first snow and the special bond of creating something wonderful with a grandpar
Ages 3–7
Letters to the stars
Mireia Gombau
Noa misses her grandmother terribly, but a magical perspective on the stars helps her find a way to send her love across
Ages 3–8
John the Skeleton
Triinu Laan
Retired from his school classroom, John the skeleton moves in with Grams and Gramps to start a quirky new life as part o
Ages 5–9
Amanda & Her Alligator #1
Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!
Mo Willems
Amanda and her alligator are a perfect pair, but the arrival of a new stuffed panda tests the limits of their friendship
Ages 4–8
Are We There Yet?
Sven Völker
A patient Butterfly helps an impatient Bear notice the flowers, the breeze, and the small wonders they encounter while w
Ages 3–6
My Cold Went on Vacation
Molly Rausch
Once the sneezing stops and the tissues are put away, a little boy imagines the exciting journey his cold takes as it tr
Ages 4–8
Let's Talk About It #2
Stepfamilies
Fred Rogers
For children navigating the complex emotions of a changing family dynamic, this gentle guide validates feelings of uncer
Ages 3–7
Robin: A Songbird Story
Cj Calvert
After a sudden injury, a songbird named Robin moves through sadness and loss to discover a wonderful new sense of self s
Ages 4–8
Spanish Hoof
Robert Newton Peck
Life on a Florida ranch changes forever for twelve-year-old Harry when she receives a pony and begins to understand the
Ages 9–13
Curveball
Pablo Cartaya
Elena used to be the star of the baseball diamond, but a summer spent with her brother’s quirky friends might be exactly
Ages 8–12
Remember That
Lesléa Newman
A grandmother shares her most important life lessons with her granddaughter, creating a lasting bond even as she grows o
Ages 4–8
