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Letting Go

Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

2,190 books about letting go

0–3 yrs424 books

4–7 yrs845 books

8–11 yrs512 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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What If? A Book About Grief and Loss

Christine Webster

For the child grappling with the heavy questions that follow a loss. This gentle guide helps little ones navigate the co

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Holling C. Holling Geography Series #3

Holling C. Holling

For the child curious about how the world changes over time, this classic journey explores how technology and travel evo

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Seven Percent of Ro Devereux

Ro Devereux's life changes forever when the life-predicting app she invented goes viral, forcing her to confront her pas

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12–18 yrs

342 books

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Mudkin

Stephen Gammell

A rainy day transforms into a royal adventure when a girl befriends a magical blob of mud and builds a messy, wonderful

Ages 3–8

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Gotta Go, Buffalo

Haily Meyers, Kevin Meyers

For the toddler who needs a playful way to navigate transitions and departures. This rhythmic board book turns saying go

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Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

For the curious child who wonders why the world turns gold and red each year. This science book explains the hidden magi

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Spin a Scarf of Sunshine

Nari shears her sheep and spins the wool into a golden scarf, following the gentle thread of nature from the animal's ba

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Wallace's Lists

Barbara Bottner, Gerald Kruglik

Orderly Wallace loves his strict routines until he meets the spontaneous Albert, who shows him that life can be even bet

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Yvonne Jagtenberg

A quiet afternoon of drawing turns into a day-long chase when Jack's pet rabbit decides to make a break for it.

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For children learning to notice the quiet beauty in their neighborhood and the value of seeing the world through someone

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Usborne First Reading

How Bear Lost His Tail

For the child learning that showing off can have consequences, this indigenous folktale gently explores how pride and gu

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The Days Are Long, the Years Are Short

For the parent feeling the whirlwind of raising little ones, this tender story finds the magic in the messy, hurried, an

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Squirrel's World #2

Squirrel's Fun Day

Squirrel is determined to have the most fun day ever, but his friends Mouse, Turtle, and Rabbit all have very different

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Escape From Winter

For the child noticing the crisp autumn air and wondering where the butterflies and birds go when the snow starts to fal

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The Bee-man of Orn

Frank Richard Stockton

A man living among bees learns he was once someone else entirely and travels across a strange land to find his true iden

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I Choose to Calm My Anxiety

Elizabeth Estrada

For children who feel overwhelmed by worry and what-ifs. Lucas shares practical tools like deep breathing and positive s

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Silly Shapes #1

Circle Can't Stop Rolling

Circle loves to roll fast, but she doesn't know how to stop until her shape friends teach her the calming magic of takin

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Charlie Anderson

Barbara Abercrombie

Charlie the cat disappears every day, leading two sisters to discover he has a second home and another family who loves

Cover of The Wind Blew

For the child who gets frustrated when things don't go as planned, this whimsical rhyme turns a chaotic, windy day into

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Ten Sleepy Sheep

The barnyard grows quiet as ten sheep slowly settle in, nodding off one by one in this rhythmic counting story perfect f

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For the curious toddler discovering the magic and messiness of snow. Follow Flip the penguin as he builds a snowy friend

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Everyone Starts Small

Liz Garton Scanlon

For the child who feels small or impatient to grow up, this lyrical journey shows how even the grandest parts of nature

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What Are You Waiting For?

For the child who struggles with the jitters of waiting, this story uses humorous animals to show that the best parts of

Cover of Summer Break

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of high-stakes friendships, summer break brings a whirlwind of Hollywood dram