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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+
Claude the Dog #1
Claude the Dog: A Christmas Story
Dick Gackenbach
For the child learning that the joy of Christmas comes from what we give rather than what we get, even when it means par
Ages 3–7
A Dream of Queens and Castles
Marion Dane Bauer
Stuck in England for a year, a girl named Diana finds an unlikely companion in an eccentric old man who also uses the ro
Ages 9–12
Something Is Growing
Walter Lyon Krudop
City streets are quickly overtaken by an unstoppable green world after Peter plants a single seed in a surprising spot.
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
342 books
Bimmi Finds a Cat
Elisabeth Jane Stewart
Bimmi is heartbroken after losing his beloved cat, but a chance encounter with a stray on Galveston Island helps his hea
Ages 6–9
Aussie Nibbles
Pippa's Perfect Ponytail
Julie Nickerson
For the child who wants everything to be just right for a big occasion. Pippa's quest for the ultimate hairdo on school
Ages 6–8
Zia Erases the World
Bree Barton
For the child grappling with the 'Shady Place' of depression and wishing they could simply delete their difficult feelin
Ages 8–12
The Built Series #2
The Den That Octopus Built
Randi Sonenshine
For children marveling at how animals protect their families, this lyrical journey explores the clever architecture and
Ages 4–8
Little Bear's Little Boat
Eve Bunting
Little Bear realizes he has grown too big for his favorite boat and learns the gentle joy of finding a new, smaller frie
Ages 3–7
Mr. Cat, Why Don’t You Come Home?
Shantel McDaniel
For the child grappling with the disappearance of a beloved pet, this gentle story in verse offers a safe space to proce
Ages 3–8
Tallahassee Higgins
Mary Downing Hahn
Moved from her mother's nomadic life to a quiet suburban home, Tallahassee Higgins must decide what kind of future she a
Ages 9–12
The Penny Pony
Barbara Willard
Two children adopt a plaster pony from a junk shop and treat him like a real animal, giving him a name and a home until
Ages 6–9
Cat Tales #3
Smoke Cat
Linda Newbery
Simon discovers his mysterious new neighbor is followed by a pack of ghostly cats, but one smoky feline named Blue refus
Ages 7–9
The Afterlife
Gary Soto
Life ends abruptly for a high school senior in a Fresno club, but his journey continues as a ghost navigating the world
Ages 12–18
Lila The Brave Caterpillar
Mary Grett
For the child feeling nervous about major life changes or growth. This gentle story helps little ones find the courage t
Ages 3–7
Wings #4
Destined
Aprilynne Pike
Avalon faces its final days as the deadly Winter faerie Yuki rises. Laurel and her friends must stand together for one l
Ages 12–17
Emily Loves to Bounce
Stephen Michael King
Emily just can’t stay still as she leaps, hops, and boing-boing-bounces through her high-energy day.
Ages 2–6
Earthsea Cycle #3
The Farthest Shore
Ursula K. Le Guin
Magic is draining out of Earthsea, forcing Archmage Ged and a young prince to sail beyond the realm of death to restore
Ages 12–18
My Little Ocean #1
Just Be Jelly
Maddie Frost
For the child who gets overwhelmed by change or unexpected worries. A high-strung jellyfish helps a panicky sardine lear
Ages 4–8
Flight of the Last Dragon
Robert Burleigh
Ultimon, the very last survivor of the dragon kings, emerges from hiding for one final, majestic flight across the sky.
Ages 4–8
Confetti Girl
Diana López
For the child navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a parent and trying to reconnect with those who are sti
Ages 8–12
Magic Pony #2
Ghost in the House
Elizabeth Lindsay
For the child adjusting to a new home or feeling like an outsider, this gentle supernatural mystery explores finding fri
Ages 7–10
Boats for Papa
Jessixa Bagley
For the child navigating the quiet ache of a missing parent, this gentle story shows how love remains through the things
Ages 4–8
Olivia Kidney #2
The Exit Academy
Ellen Potter
Olivia's new New York brownstone has an underwater living room, snapping turtles, and ghosts that bump into walls in the
Ages 8–12
The Tangerine Tree
Regina Hanson
Ida struggles with her father's departure for America until a shared secret helps her feel close to him despite the mile
Ages 5–8
