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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+
Duck & Goose Go to the Beach
Tad Hills
Duck is desperate for an adventure, but Goose would much rather stay home—until a trip to the ocean changes everything f
Ages 2–6
The Mulberry Bird
Anne Braff Brodzinsky
For children processing the 'why' behind their adoption. This gentle story helps kids understand a birth mother's diffic
Ages 5–10
The Storyteller of Damascus
Rafik Schami
An old storyteller wanders with a chest full of wonders, sharing vibrant drawings and adventure tales that shift and gro
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Jack the Bunny
The Mouse That Jack Built
Cyndy Szekeres
Jack the bunny builds a snowy friend and gives it his own old clothes, only to receive a warm and fuzzy surprise from hi
Ages 3–6
We All Looked Up
Tommy Wallach
For the teen grappling with life's big questions while navigating the pressures of high school, social expectations, and
Ages 14–18
Isabella's Garden
Glenda Millard
Follow the quiet rhythm of nature as seeds sprout and insects roam through the changing seasons in this gentle, cumulati
Ages 3–8
The Art of Not Breathing
Sarah Alexander
Five years after her twin vanished at the beach, Elsie is haunted by shifting memories. This mystery uncovers the truth
Ages 14–18
Very Hairy Harry
Edward Koren
Harry weighs the pros and cons of his very shaggy life before finally deciding it might be time for a trip to the barber
Ages 3–6
Field Notes on Love
Jennifer E. Smith
For the teen facing a major life transition who needs a reminder that unexpected changes can lead to beautiful new begin
Ages 12–18
Don't Worry Bear
Greg Foley
For the child who worries about their friends when they are out of sight. A gentle introduction to change, patience, and
Ages 2–5
Little Land
Diana Sudyka
For the child curious about how the world changes over time, this lyrical journey explores the resilience of nature and
Ages 4–8
The Chalet School #54
The Chalet School Reunion
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
The students of the Chalet School travel from the Austrian Tyrol to the islands of Wales, maintaining their traditions t
Ages 10–15
Lola's Moving Day
Anna McQuinn
For the preschooler preparing for a big move, this gentle story follows Lola as she packs up, says goodbye, and settles
Ages 2–5
Growing Up with Alex #1
Moving Day for Alex
Cynthia MacGregor
For the child feeling nervous about an upcoming move, this gentle story provides practical coping tools to handle the bi
Ages 4–8
Asha #1
Somewhere New
NZinga Dee
For the child feeling nervous about leaving their old bedroom or neighborhood behind, this book helps little ones proces
Ages 3–6
The Grinch #3
The Grinch Takes a Vacation
Kaeti Vandorn
For the child who finds it hard to switch off their 'grumpy' side, even when they are supposed to be having fun on vacat
Ages 5–8
Jack & Louisa #1
Jack & Louisa: Act 1
Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kate Wetherhead
Jack is a former Broadway star struggling with a move to Ohio, until his theater-nerd neighbor Louisa drags him toward a
Ages 8–12
Scaredy Squirrel
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
Mélanie Watt
For the child who feels safer sticking to what they know. This playful guide helps nervous explorers see that making a n
Ages 4–8
Flowerheart
Catherine Bakewell
Clara is racing to master her unpredictable magic to find an antidote and save her father from a dangerous affliction.
Ages 13–18
A Year Without Mom
Dasha Tolstikova
Twelve-year-old Dasha navigates life with her grandparents in Moscow while her mother studies abroad during a year of ma
Ages 10–14
Grayboy
written and ill. by Kay Chorao
Two children spend a bright summer on the bay tending to a wounded seagull and learning the quiet beauty of caretaking.
Ages 4–8
Andrew's Bright Blue T-shirt
Jessica Wollman
The snug fit of a beloved blue T-shirt becomes a gentle way for Andrew to track how much he has grown over time.
Ages 3–7
Daddy's Roommate
Michael Willhoite
A young boy shares the everyday joys of his father's new home, from doing chores and eating meals to playing and living
Ages 3–8
Garmann #1
Garmann's Summer
Stian Hole
Six-year-old Garmann faces the end of summer and the start of school by talking with his three elderly aunts about the t
Ages 5–9
