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Letting Go
Letting Go
Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,282 books about letting go
0–3 yrs
441 books
4–7 yrs
879 books
8–11 yrs
533 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Wishing Leaf
Kallie George
For the child who finds waiting difficult, this cozy story follows a bear who discovers the magic of patience as he watc
Ages 4–8
The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #3
Mary Anne's Big Breakup
Ann M. Martin
For the middle grader navigating the bittersweet realization that a first relationship has run its course and it is time
Ages 8–12
Freshman Year
Sarah Mai
For the teenager facing the daunting transition to adulthood, this graphic novel captures the messy reality of starting
Ages 14–18
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12–18 yrs
360 books
The Frog Prince, Continued
Jon Scieszka
Life after the transformation isn't quite the fairytale the Prince expected, so he sets off on a comical quest to find a
Ages 5–10
Dish #12
Sweet-and-Sour Summer
Diane Muldrow
For the child feeling the bittersweet shift of a summer where friends drift apart and new responsibilities like a first
Ages 8–12
The Cat Came Back
Fred Penner
For the child (or parent!) dealing with a stubborn situation that just won't quit, this silly musical adaptation celebra
Ages 3–7
The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig
Don Zolidis
Experience the messy, on-again-off-again chaos of 1994 Wisconsin as Amy and Craig survive seven disastrous breakups to t
Ages 14–18
Strange Orbit
Margaret Simpson
A routine trip to the moon goes dangerously wrong when a spaceship veers off course, hurtling fourteen-year-old Jessica
Ages 12–16
Aussie Bites
Great Aussie Bites
Max Dann
Reggie is the most popular dog on the street, but moving to a distant new house leaves her wondering if she will ever fi
Ages 7–10
Island of Whispers
Frances Hardinge
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a parent's expectations or navigating the misty, complicated journey of
Ages 10–14
C. R. Mudgeon
Leslie Muir
C. R. Mudgeon likes every day to be exactly the same, but his quiet routine is turned upside down when a lively new neig
Ages 4–8
Will Sheila Share?
Elivia Savadier
For the toddler who finds it difficult to part with their favorite things during playdates. This gentle story explores t
Ages 2–5
Dad's Camera
Ross Watkins
For children processing the confusion and grief of a parent's terminal illness. This gentle story helps families navigat
Ages 5–10
The Bracelet
Yoshiko Uchida
For the child grappling with a difficult move or learning that memories of loved ones live in the heart even when precio
Ages 6–10
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
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 Graphic Novels #10
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye
Ann M. Martin
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
When You Are Brave #1
When You Are Brave
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child facing a big change like a family move or a new school, this poetic story helps them find the internal spa
Ages 4–8
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
