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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+
Tillerman Cycle #2
Dicey's Song
Cynthia Voigt
After leading her siblings to safety, Dicey must figure out who she is when she isn't just the caretaker, even as the pa
Ages 10–14
Rascal
Sterling North
A boy and his pet raccoon share a carefree summer of adventure in a small Midwestern town just as a world at war begins
Ages 8–14
The Baby-Sitters Club #88
Farewell Dawn
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating a major life transition or saying goodbye to a close-knit group of friends.
Ages 8–12
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The Wolf in Underpants #7
The Wolf in Underpants Moves On
Wilfrid Lupano
A stylishly dressed wolf tries to navigate life in the forest in this translated graphic tale from France.
Ages 7–10
Arthur #2
Arthur's Honey Bear
Lillian Hoban
For the child struggling to part with outgrown treasures. This gentle story explores the emotional tug-of-war that happe
Ages 4–8
Baby Berenstain Bears
Pacifier Time
Mike Berenstain
For the toddler ready to take a big step toward being a 'big kid' by saying goodbye to their pacifier with a little help
Ages 0–3
The Berenstain Bears I Can Read!
The Berenstain Bears Clean House
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child who struggles to part with old toys or the family facing a cluttered playroom that needs a fresh start.
Ages 3–7
Grumpy Hat
Nicola Kent
For the child who woke up on the wrong side of the bed or can't shake a bad mood. This story helps little ones recognize
Ages 3–6
Flora's Wish
Fiona Halliday
For the child struggling with big changes or the loss of something special. This gentle story helps little ones understa
Ages 4–8
The Best Dog in the World
Alice Hoffman
For the child grieving the loss of a pet. This tender story provides a safe space to remember a furry friend and underst
Ages 4–8
Box Away Your Fears
Dannii Cohen
For the child who carries heavy 'what-ifs' and needs a hands-on way to process big worries and feel more in control of t
Ages 4–9
Switchers #3
Wild Blood
Kate Thompson
As Tess nears her fifteenth birthday, she must choose the one permanent shape she will hold forever before her shapeshif
Ages 10–14
Earthsea Cycle #6
The Other Wind
Ursula K. Le Guin
The boundary between the living and the dead is crumbling, and a simple mender of pots may be the only one who can save
Ages 12–18
It Won't Ever Be the Same
Korie Leigh
A therapeutic resource for children navigating the heavy emotions of grief and the permanent changes that come after los
Ages 4–8
Ellie's Dragon
Bob Graham
For the child outgrowing their imaginary friends, this gentle story honors the magic of early childhood while embracing
Ages 3–7
365 Days to Alaska
Cathy Carr
For the child feeling like a fish out of water after a big move. Rigby struggles to swap the Alaskan wilderness for subu
Ages 8–12
A Salmon for Simon
Betty Waterton
For the child who loves the outdoors and is beginning to understand that animals have feelings too. A gentle story about
Ages 4–8
Delly Duck #2
Some Things Have Changed
Holly Marlow
For children navigating the big emotions of family changes, like a parent's new partner or moving between two homes afte
Ages 3–7
Leslie Patricelli Board Books
Binky
Leslie Patricelli
For the toddler (and parent) navigating the big transition of giving up a pacifier, this gentle story celebrates growing
Ages 1–3
The Summer I Turned Pretty #3
We'll Always Have Summer
Jenny Han
Belly faces a heart-wrenching choice at college when a devastating mistake forces her to decide which brother truly hold
Ages 12–18
The Wall and the Wild
Christina Dendy
For the child who likes things just so, this gentle story shows how embracing a little bit of 'wild' messiness can help
Ages 4–8
Julie of the Wolves
Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Jean Craighead George
For the child who needs help understanding that loving someone sometimes means letting them go, even when it hurts.
Ages 4–8
Tía Fortuna's New Home
Ruth Behar
For the child grappling with the bittersweet nature of change and saying goodbye to a beloved home, this story explores
Ages 4–8
Peter Yarrow's Song Books #1
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Peter Yarrow, Leonard Lipton
For the child noticing that they are outgrowing their favorite toys or the parent navigating the bittersweet transition
Ages 3–7
