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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,282 books about letting go
0–3 yrs
441 books
4–7 yrs
879 books
8–11 yrs
533 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Grandpa's Tractor
written and illustrated by Michael Garland
Grandpa Joe takes Jimmy to a hilltop to overlook a new neighborhood that used to be the family farm, sharing memories of
Ages 4–8
A Pocketful of Stars
Aisha Bushby
Safiya enters the vivid dreams of her mother’s childhood in Kuwait to search for a way to reach her while she is in a co
Ages 9–13
The Wrap-up List
Steven Arntson
Sixteen-year-old Gabriela has seven days to find Death’s secret weakness and outsmart him before her scheduled departure
Ages 12–17
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12–18 yrs
360 books
Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood
Different Kinds of Good-byes
Shelley Rotner, Sheila M. Kelly
Gentle photographs and supportive text help little ones understand and talk about the many ways we say goodbye to people
Ages 2–5
Beverly Gray #4
Beverly Gray, Senior
Clair Blank
Beverly Gray navigates her senior year of college, balancing romance and the start of a reporting career with a series o
Ages 10–14
Monkey #1
Monkey Not Ready for the Baby
Marc Brown
For the child feeling anxious about a new baby, this story helps navigate the big feelings of territoriality and change
Ages 3–7
Estela's Swap
Alexis O'Neill
A weekly swap meet becomes a place of discovery as a young girl learns the art of trading and the warmth of making a new
Ages 5–9
Penguin #1
Penguin and Pinecone
Salina Yoon
For the child learning that friendship remains even when we are apart. A sweet story about a penguin caring for a pineco
Ages 3–6
The Remember Balloons
Jessie Oliveros
For the child who is noticing their grandparent becoming forgetful or confused. A gentle metaphor for memory loss and th
Ages 4–8
King Ben and Sir Rhino
Eric Sailer
Ben thinks he is the king of his home and toys, but ruling over everyone else makes it very hard to learn how to share.
Ages 3–7
Book That Almost Rhymed, The
Omar Abed
A brother tries to tell a serious fantasy story, but his sister keeps interrupting with wild plot twists that ruin his r
Ages 4–8
The Many Worlds of Albie Bright
Christopher Edge
For a child struggling with the loss of a parent and looking for a way to process the 'what ifs' of grief through the le
Ages 9–12
Penguin of Ilha Grande, The: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary Friendship
Shannon Earle
After a kind man saves a struggling penguin, an unexpected and tender bond forms between human and animal on the shores
Ages 4–8
The Snow Child
Harriet Ziefert
A child made of snow miraculously comes to life in this classic Russian folktale, illustrated with colorful and pleasant
Ages 4–8
Dilly Duckling
Claire Freedman
Dilly Duckling is worried about a changing feather, but she soon finds that growing up is a natural and gentle part of l
Ages 2–5
Sam Bennett's New Shoes
written and ill. by Jennifer Thermes
Getting a brand new pair of shoes leads Sam to discover a curious family tradition of tucking old footwear away for good
Ages 4–8
Old Bob's Brown Bear
written and ill. by Niki Daly
A cherished teddy bear becomes the heart of a gentle story about the enduring love and shared connection between a young
Ages 3–7
Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress
Maria Padian
Junior high brings a wave of painful changes as Brett struggles to understand herself and her shifting relationships in
Ages 12–15
Gale, The
Mo Yan
A sudden, powerful wind threatens to undo a long day of labor after a boy and his grandfather finish harvesting grass fo
Ages 4–8
Oma's Quilt
Paulette Bourgeois
Moving to a retirement home is a big change for Oma, but young Emily finds a heartfelt way to make her grandmother's new
Ages 4–8
Magritte's Marvelous Hat
D. B. Johnson
A dog's artistic world is transformed when he finds a magical hat that fuels his surrealist imagination in this tribute
Ages 4–8
I Can Read! Comics
Fish and Wave
Sergio Ruzzier
A tiny fish befriends a little wave and learns to trust the water as his new friend grows into a giant, rolling ride. So
Ages 4–7
Starting Point Science
Where Did Dinosaurs Go?
Mike Unwin
For the curious child asking why the T-Rex disappeared, this clear and engaging guide explains the end of the dinosaur a
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Were the Beatles?
Geoff Edgers
For the young music lover or history buff curious about how four ordinary boys from Liverpool became a global phenomenon
Ages 8–12
