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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+
Tad and Dad
David Ezra Stein
A bullfrog father navigates the funny and touching changes that happen when his little tadpole starts the big transforma
Ages 3–6
Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal, The
Ambika Vohra
Aisha is an ambitious scholarship student who has everything planned out until a new friend pushes her to finally step o
Ages 14–18
What Flowers Remember
Shannon Wiersbitzky
As Old Red Clancy begins to lose his memory, Delia works to preserve their gardening bond by capturing his most precious
Ages 8–12
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360 books
Always Sisters: A Story of Loss and Love
Saira Mir
For a child processing the confusing sadness of a pregnancy loss or miscarriage. This gentle story helps siblings unders
Ages 4–8
The Children Who Loved Books
Peter Carnavas
One family finds that the true magic of reading isn't about the books they own, but the stories they share together thro
Ages 4–8
Cry, Heart, But Never Break
Glenn Ringtved
For children processing the impending loss of a grandparent or relative. This gentle story personifies Death to help lit
Ages 4–8
That Day
Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet
Quiet moments in the outdoors offer a grieving boy the space to remember precious times spent with his grandmother.
Ages 4–8
I'll Be the Water: A Story of Grandparent's Love
Alec Aspinwall
A grandfather uses gentle similes and watercolor scenes to show his grandson that his love will remain as constant as th
Ages 4–8
The 1000 Year Old Boy
Ross Welford
Alfie is eleven years old and desperately needs a friend, but his secret is that he has actually lived for a thousand ye
Ages 9–12
Maybe: A Mindfulness Tale
Satoshi Kitamura
A farmer remains calm while his neighbors react to his luck, showing how waiting to judge a situation can lead to a more
Ages 4–9
Missing Mommy
Rebecca Cobb
Soft pastel drawings capture the quiet, honest emotions of a young child trying to understand and process the death of a
Ages 3–7
The Lantern House
Erin Napier
For the child adjusting to a new home or saying goodbye to an old one, this story provides comfort by showing that a hou
Ages 4–8
Here in the Garden
Briony Stewart
Soft illustrations follow a child through a quiet garden as they cherish happy memories of a friend who is no longer the
Ages 3–7
Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color
Julia Denos
Swatch wants to capture every wild shade she finds, until the yellowest yellow teaches her that the most beautiful color
Ages 4–8
Lexie
Audrey Couloumbis
Lexie’s quiet beach summer with her dad takes an unexpected turn when his new fiancée and two sons join the vacation.
Ages 8–12
Love? Maybe
Heather Hepler
When a difficult breakup leaves a high school girl reeling, her three best friends step in with a plan that leads to tot
Ages 12–17
Thank You, Grandpa
Lynn Plourde
A young girl and her grandfather wander through nature together, noticing the quiet ways plants and animals grow and cha
Ages 4–8
The New Hippos
Lena Landström
The arrival of a new family brings unfamiliar customs to the neighborhood, showing how different ways of living can make
Ages 3–7
Bear and Wolf
Daniel Salmieri
A quiet winter walk brings two unlikely companions together to observe the snowy world before the changing seasons pull
Ages 4–8
Life Without Nico
Andrea Maturana
Maia faces the quiet ache of a missing best friend, using her imagination and colorful art to find new ways to grow afte
Ages 4–8
Pippin Moves to the City
Julia Seaborn
For the child facing a big transition: follow Pippin the dog as he learns to find comfort and joy after moving from a bi
Ages 3–7
Eaglet's World
Evelyn Minshull
Leaving the safety of the nest is a daunting step for a baby bald eagle. This lyrical journey captures the vulnerability
Ages 4–8
A Matter of Heart
Amy Fellner Dominy
Sixteen-year-old Abby is a champion swimmer who refuses to let anything stop her from winning, until a heart condition t
Ages 12–18
Moonglass
Jessi Kirby
Moving to the beach town where her mother died forces Anna to face painful memories while her relationship with her fath
Ages 12–17
