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Letting Go

Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

2,282 books about letting go

0–3 yrs441 books

4–7 yrs879 books

8–11 yrs533 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Gates of Paradise

Melissa de la Cruz

For teens grappling with the weight of expectations and the difficulty of making impossible choices for the people they

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The Phantom Twin

After a tragic surgery leaves her alone, a former conjoined twin must navigate life in a traveling carnival with the gho

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An Early Winter

Marion Dane Bauer

Eleven-year-old Tim hopes a fishing trip will help his grandfather remember who he is, but a difficult day at the pond b

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12–18 yrs

360 books

The Ghostkeeper

Johanna Taylor

For the child navigating a big move or feeling invisible in a new place, this story uses a supernatural lens to explore

Ages 8–12

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As Jess helps her dying grandfather finish a mysterious painting, she encounters a strange boy in the river who might ho

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Wild plants and animals find a new home within the crumbling walls of an old, abandoned house as it slowly returns to th

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Princess Penelope #2

Princess Penelope Takes Charge!

Princess Penelope is certain she wants a little sister, but she soon discovers that a new baby brother can be just as ma

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Charmed Life #2

Sealed with a Secret

When Phoebe finds a WWII-era letter hidden in a makeup compact, she follows a London treasure hunt to reconnect with her

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Buttermilk Hill

For the child navigating the complex emotions of a changing family. Piper uses poetry to find her voice as her parents d

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Twitchy Witchy Itch

For the child who feels anxious about everything being perfect before guests arrive, this magical tale shows that true f

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Philippa Fisher #3

Philippa Fisher and the Fairy's Promise

For the child navigating a changing friendship or preparing for a big transition, this magical finale explores the beaut

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For the child who is hesitant about growing up or leaving the magic of childhood behind. This classic tale celebrates th

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My America: Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary #3

Season of Promise

Patricia Hermes

Ten-year-old Elizabeth records the shifts in her Jamestown life as her brother returns home and her father considers mar

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For the child learning to navigate moments of sharing, this gentle story reveals the magic that happens when we let othe

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Kill All Happies

Vic plans to go out with a bang by throwing a massive secret party, saving a local landmark from bankruptcy, and finally

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Penguin Core Concepts

For the young explorer marveling at the natural world, this simple guide introduces the incredible journey of the monarc

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A family in Moscow opens their home to Martha, a wild crow with a broken wing, as they work together to nurse her back t

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Earthquake in the Third Grade

The world of a third-grade class is shaken up like a knocked-over ant farm when the students learn their favorite teache

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Amazing Science #2

Erosion: How Land Forms, How It Changes

Darlene R. Stille

For the student who wonders how the Grand Canyon formed or why the beach changes after a storm, this guide explores the

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Here's How I See It--Here's How It Is

For the child navigating the confusing middle ground between childhood and adolescence while processing their parents' r

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My Friend, Loonie

For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet waves of loss, whether it is a beloved toy or a first experience with

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After a devastating injury ends a promising baseball career, two best friends must navigate a difficult shift from the m

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No More Señora Mimí

For the child adjusting to a change in their daily routine or saying goodbye to a trusted caregiver who has become like

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Marlon the Monster #1

The Last Noo-Noo

For the child who isn't quite ready to say goodbye to their pacifier despite pressure from grown-ups and teasing from fr