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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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A Bear Named Trouble

Marion Dane Bauer

In the wilds of Alaska, a lonely boy whose family is split between states finds an unexpected connection with an orphane

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I'll Never Let You Go

Marianne Richmond

Edward the bear loves his blankie more than anything, but his mother helps him understand why his best friend has to sta

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The Last Summer of Us

Maggie Harcourt

Three best friends, one rusty car, and a summer road trip meant to outrun their troubles. But secrets and new romances a

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12–18 yrs

360 books

Code Name Verity #1

The Pearl Thief

Elizabeth Wein

During her final summer at her family's estate, Julie must find a missing archivist and a hoard of lost pearls to clear

Ages 13–18

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Bird & Squirrel #3

Bird & Squirrel on Fire

For the child who struggles to find their fun when things feel out of order or unpredictable. A lively reminder that fle

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Shermy & Shake #1

The Not-So-Bossy Best Friend

For the child learning to balance new responsibilities with old friendships, especially when a new pet or a misunderstan

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Brian's Saga #4

For the teen who feels out of place in the modern world or struggles with the noise of daily life and yearns for the qui

Cover of More Or Less

For the child learning to navigate the world of counting and comparisons, this gentle story shows how having less stuff

Cover of The Debutante

Kathyrn Williams

For the teenager struggling to find their footing after a family move. This story explores navigating high-society expec

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Amber Brown Is Green with Envy

Amber Brown is facing big changes as her mom prepares for a wedding and a new house. Navigating family shifts is hard, e

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Animal Rescue #10

Holly: The Doorstep Puppy

For the child who loves animals and wants to help every creature find a home, this story explores the responsibility and

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Mr. Watson's Chickens

For the family adjusting to a house that feels a little too full, this exuberant tale shows how to handle chaos with lov

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For the child who feels an unexplainable, instant connection with their pet or is curious about the mysteries of the uni

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Sylvia van Ommen

For the child asking deep questions about life and what happens next. This gentle dialogue between two friends provides

Cover of Missing Rabbit

For children navigating life between two homes, this gentle story provides comfort and validates the big feelings that c

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Break My Heart 1,000 Times

For teens exploring the weight of the past, this paranormal thriller navigates a world where grief isn't just a feeling,

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Tales from the Five Kingdoms #3

Polly's Pink Pajamas

Polly loves her pink pajamas too much to take them off, but a special party invitation sends her on a quest to find the

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Bye Land, Bye Sea

René Spencer, Rodolfo Montalvo

For the child facing a big move who needs to know that home isn't just a place, but something we carry with us through o

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Owl and Otter #1

The Big Yard Sale

For the little one learning that letting go of old toys can be a joyful way to share with others. This simple story make

Cover of I Am Susannah

For the child feeling left behind as a best friend moves away, this story navigates the ache of loneliness and the coura

Cover of Speed of Life

For the teen navigating the messy complexities of grief, a changing family, and the unexpected discovery that her dad is

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The Tree and the River

For the curious child marveling at how buildings grow and landscapes change. This wordless journey explores how human pr

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Usborne Reading

The Canterville Ghost

Susanna Davidson, Oscar Wilde

For the child who enjoys a spooky story but needs a gentle reminder that empathy and kindness can bridge the gap between

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Flight of the Pummeled Parakeet

Joe has a very strange job: helping undead pets. Now, he must find a way to help Petey the ghost parakeet find his wings