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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+
Waylon! #1
One Awesome Thing
Sara Pennypacker
Eight-year-old Waylon uses his scientific mind to process changing friendships at school and the mystery of his older si
Ages 7–10
Gray Fox
Jonathan London
A young boy witnesses the end of a wild fox's journey and finds comfort in the quiet, healing cycles of the natural worl
Ages 4–8
How Old Is a Whale? Animal Life Spans from the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish
Lily Murray
For children marveling at how long life lasts, this stunning guide explores the passage of time across the animal kingdo
Ages 7–10
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342 books
Too Far Away to Touch
Lesléa Newman
For children processing the impending loss of a family member, this gentle story uses the stars to explain how love rema
Ages 5–9
Alice #25
Intensely Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
A summer visit to see Patrick at college takes an unexpected turn when a life-changing incident pulls Alice and her frie
Ages 14–18
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix #10
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye
Ann M. Martin, Gabriela Epstein
For the child grappling with the news that a close friend is moving away or facing a big transition themselves.
Ages 8–12
Phantom Limbs
Paula Garner
Otis finds himself caught between a grueling swimming dream and the sudden return of the childhood friend who shared his
Ages 14–18
The Last Thing You Said
Sara Biren
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief after losing a friend, and the complicated guilt that comes with fi
Ages 14–18
Ocean City #2
Boardwalk
Katherine Applegate
For the teen weighing the excitement of new beginnings against the fear of leaving a first love behind during a pivotal
Ages 12–18
Twenty Boy Summer
Sarah Ockler
Anna is spending twenty days at the beach pretending to look for a summer fling while secretly mourning the boy she love
Ages 14–18
Margaret's Move
Berniece Rabe
For the child who feels like their needs are being overlooked for a sibling's sake. Margaret navigates the resentment an
Ages 9–12
Back When You Were Easier to Love
Emily Wing Smith
For the teenager grappling with the confusing end of a first love and the difficult realization that a person they adore
Ages 14–18
The Pancake King
Phillis La Farge
Henry loves making pancakes so much that his breakfast hobby turns into a wild saga of sudden wealth and worldwide fame.
Ages 4–8
Phineas L. MacGuire #1
Phineas L. MacGuire... Erupts!
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Science enthusiast Phineas sees his plans for the fourth-grade science fair go up in smoke until an unexpected partnersh
Ages 7–10
Sandcastle
Einat Tsarfati
For the child who pours their heart into temporary creations, this visually stunning story celebrates big dreams and the
Ages 4–8
Lulu Kelly Mystery #1
Lulu in Honolulu
Elisabeth Wolf
For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's remarriage while secretly wishing for a family reunion.
Ages 8–12
Hannah #4
Hannah and the Tomorrow Room
Libby Gleeson
For the child adjusting to a change in their living space or learning to welcome an aging relative into the heart of the
Ages 8–12
We Love Them
Martin Waddell
A dog and a rabbit form an unlikely and deep bond in this gentle story about the enduring nature of friendship.
Ages 3–7
Family Life
All Gone
Sarah Garland
A bowl of porridge is finished and a bird flies away as a toddler learns the many different ways things can be all gone
Ages 1–3
This Book Loves You
PewDiePie
Give up on your dreams and embrace your astounding mediocrity with these hilariously backwards slogans designed to help
Ages 12–18
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
Mark Pett, Gary Rubinstein
Beatrice is famous for being flawless, but as the school talent show approaches, she discovers that one slip-up might be
Ages 4–8
A Tale of Five Balloons
Miriam Roth
For the toddler learning to navigate the big feelings of disappointment, this rhythmic classic helps little ones process
Ages 1–4
The World in Grandfather's Hands
Craig Kee Strete
Moving from the pueblo to the busy city is a huge shock for Jimmy, but his grandfather’s quiet wisdom helps him see his
Ages 8–12
My Four Seasons #1
Colors of Fall
Laura Purdie Salas
For the curious child noticing the world outside their window turning from green to gold, this book explains the science
Ages 4–7
