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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+
The Double Life of Pocahontas
Jean Fritz
Follow the true life of a girl caught between two cultures, as she struggles to bridge the gap between her Native roots
Ages 8–12
Blue Line Breakaway
Jake Maddox
For the young athlete struggling to embrace a new role or feeling frustrated when team changes don't go their way.
Ages 8–12
The Bigfoot Files
Lindsay Eagar
For the child feeling the weight of adult responsibilities or struggling to connect with a parent whose lifestyle feels
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
342 books
The Baby-Sitters Club
The Summer Before
Ann M. Martin
Before the club began, four girls faced a summer of big changes, new secrets, and the friendships that would eventually
Ages 8–12
The Ghosts of Motley Hall #1
The Ghosts of Motley Hall
Richard Carpenter
A community of ghosts living in a derelict manor must find a way to stop their beloved Motley Hall from being sold to ne
Ages 8–12
Tales from the Pizzaplex #10
Be Right Back
Bill Wood
For teens grappling with the digital echoes of lost loved ones or the unsettling fear of being hunted in their own small
Ages 13–18
Nutmeg
David Lucas
Tired of eating cardboard and sawdust, Nutmeg uses a genie's magic spoon to cook up some trouble that is much bigger tha
Ages 4–8
The House on the Hill
Mildred Masters
Ten-year-old Jenny spends a quiet summer with her father, daydreaming about the secrets and lives hidden inside the gran
Ages 8–12
Grandpa's Song
Tony Johnston
For children noticing a grandparent becoming forgetful or acting differently, this story uses music to bridge the gap an
Ages 4–8
The Potters' Kitchen
Rachel Isadora
The Potter family leaves their country home behind for a new life in the city, finding joy and togetherness in their new
Ages 4–8
The Little Boat
Kathy Henderson
For the child who wonders where the waves go: follow a tiny boat's big journey across the wild ocean to a new friend on
Ages 3–7
Are All the Giants Dead?
Mary Norton
For the child who wonders what happens to heroes after the story ends, this whimsical tale explores growing older and fi
Ages 8–12
Millie #4
Dandelion Days
Troon Harrison
For the child adjusting to a major family transition, this gentle story of a girl moving to a farm during wartime highli
Ages 7–10
Forever or a Day
Sarah Jacoby
Moments stretch and vanish in this poetic reflection on how time feels during a perfect day at the lake or a fleeting su
Ages 3–8
Summer of Fire: Yellowstone 1988
Patricia Lauber
Smoke fills the sky as Yellowstone burns through a dry 1988 summer, revealing the incredible way a forest heals and burs
Ages 8–12
Royal Harry
William Mayne
For the child adjusting to a sudden family move or the weight of new responsibilities. Harry must navigate her new role
Ages 9–12
Gooney Bird Greene #4
Gooney Bird Is So Absurd
Lois Lowry
For the creative child who loves to stand out, this story explores how to express big feelings through poetry when a fav
Ages 6–9
Gaggysaurus and Me
Little Hedgehog Books
For children processing the loss of a beloved pet or grandparent. This gentle story uses a friendly dinosaur to help lit
Ages 3–7
The Story of Rosy Dock
Jeannie Baker
Vibrant collage artwork tells the true story of how a single nonnative plant species spread across the Australian outbac
Ages 5–10
Jasmine Green Rescues #4
A Goat Called Willow
Helen Peters
For the child who dreams of rescuing every animal they meet, this story explores the joy and responsibility of caring fo
Ages 7–10
The Night Before
The Night Before First Grade
Natasha Wing
The first day of school brings a big surprise when Penny is put in a different room than her best friend. Can she find a
Ages 4–7
Always My Dad
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
A young girl cherishes every moment of a special summer spent with her brothers and her father at their grandparents' fa
Ages 5–9
Summer of the Fruit Virus
Trevor Pacelli
For the neurodivergent child needing to process the anxiety of a world turned upside down. This story explores navigatin
Ages 8–12
Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories
Rebound Time
Jake Maddox
For the child learning that being a team player means more than just scoring points and that every role on the court mat
Ages 8–12
