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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+
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
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360 books
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 #2
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
Annie, Polly, and Josh #1
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
The Ghost Children
Eve Bunting
For the child navigating the heavy fog of grief or moving to an unfamiliar home, this mystery explores how we hold onto
Ages 8–12
Our Song
Jordanna Fraiberg
Waking up with missing memories after a car crash, Olive seeks answers in a support group and finds a connection with Ni
Ages 13–18
Katie and Those Boys
Martha Tolles
For the child adjusting to a new family setup, this lighthearted story navigates the messy, loud, and funny reality of g
Ages 8–12
Stanley #1
Stanley Mows the Lawn
Craig Frazier
Stanley is busy keeping his lawn tidy until he meets Hank, a snake who thinks the grass is much better when it is long a
Ages 4–8
Happyland
Big Berry
Dan Yaccarino
Bink goes searching for the absolute biggest berry he can find, only to realize that the most enormous prize might not b
Ages 2–5
Dribbles
Connie Heckert
For children processing the decline or loss of an elderly pet, this story offers a gentle way to talk about aging, hospi
Ages 5–9
Heaven Folk
Waldemar Bonsels
For the inquisitive child seeking to understand the mysteries of the outdoors, this lyrical fable explores how every cre
Ages 8–12
Gossip Girl #9
Only In Your Dreams
Cecily von Ziegesar
High school is over and the Upper East Side is heating up as friends scatter from London to the Hamptons for one last si
Ages 14–18
According to Humphrey #5
School Days According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney
Humphrey the hamster faces a classroom full of strangers at the start of school, only to realize these new faces need a
Ages 7–10