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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+
Greyling
Jane Yolen
A seal transformed into a boy lives happily with a Scottish couple until a daring rescue forces him to choose between hi
Ages 5–9
The Ashwater Experiment
Amy Goldman Koss
After attending seventeen different schools, Hillary treats her stay in Ashwater as a temporary experiment while she lea
Ages 9–12
Old Robert and the Sea-silly Cats
Barbara M. Joosse
Old Robert is a solitary sailor whose quiet life at sea is turned upside down when a troupe of performing cats arrives t
Ages 6–9
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12–18 yrs
360 books
Art & Max
David Wiesner
Art knows exactly how to paint, but his student Max is full of wild energy, turning a simple lesson into an uproarious a
Ages 4–8
The Dark Card
Amy Ehrlich
Grieving her mother’s death, Laura uses jewelry and makeup to craft a secret adult persona in the glittering, anonymous
Ages 13–17
Miss Bindergarten #3
Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the Last Day of Kindergarten
Joseph Slate
It is time to say goodbye to the classroom with a festive party as Miss Bindergarten and her students celebrate their fi
Ages 4–6
The Morning Chair
Barbara M. Joosse
Bram journeys from a small brick house in Holland to the bustling streets of New York City, learning that home is wherev
Ages 4–8
Frankie Is Staying Back
Ron Roy
Jonas is moving on to fourth grade, but his best friend Frankie has to stay back, forcing Jonas to find a way to keep th
Ages 7–10
Danny and T.J. #1
Being Danny's Dog
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the child feeling overshadowed by an older sibling or struggling to find their own identity after a family move and
Ages 8–12
Three Bird Summer
Sara St. Antoine
For the child navigating a changing family dynamic who finds peace in the quiet rhythms of nature and the spark of a new
Ages 8–12
The Clique #14
A Tale of Two Pretties
Lisi Harrison
Massie and the Pretty Committee face their final curtain call as they navigate the bittersweet drama of saying goodbye t
Ages 11–15
The Night Whale
Bryher Mackenzie
For children navigating the quiet ache of missing someone special, this magical journey offers a gentle way to understan
Ages 3–7
Waffle
Chris Raschka
A young boy who spends his time worrying finds a gentle, courageous way to move past his fears and find his wings.
Ages 4–8
Holiday Mouse Stories #1
Has Winter Come?
Wendy Watson
For the child who needs a calming transition at the end of a busy day, this gentle story follows a family of woodchucks
Ages 3–7
Cape
Kevin Johnson
For the child who uses play and imagination to shield themselves while processing the deep sadness of losing a loved one
Ages 4–8
The Invisible String #2
The Invisible Leash
Patrice Karst
For children processing the loss of a beloved pet, this gentle story offers a way to visualize an unbreakable, spiritual
Ages 4–8
The Moomins #8
Moominpappa at Sea
Tove Jansson
Bored with the predictable heat of the valley, Moominpappa yearns for the open sea where everything is fresh, strange, a
Ages 9–14
Colonial American Days
Mary Geddy's Day: A Colonial Girl in Williamsburg
Kate Waters
For the child feeling the weight of grown-up changes, this glimpse into the American Revolution explores the tension bet
Ages 7–10
Never Vacation with Your Ex
Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
For the teen navigating the messy aftermath of a breakup while trying to live up to high family expectations and a publi
Ages 14–18
When the Sun Rose
Barbara Helen Berger
An imaginative young girl enjoys a magical day of play when a special friend arrives at her door with a pet lion.
Ages 3–7
Time Between Us #1
Time Between Us
Tamara Ireland Stone
For the teenager navigating the ache of a long distance relationship or the bittersweet reality that some people can't s
Ages 12–18
Last Meeting of the Gorilla Club
Sara Nickerson
For the child who struggles to let go of old comforts or finds the social world of middle school overwhelming, this stor
Ages 8–12
From the Files of Madison Finn #7
Save the Date
Laura Dower
For the tween navigating the whirlwind of middle school, digital drama, and the complex feelings that arise when a divor
Ages 8–12
Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom!
Kelly DiPucchio
For children who struggle with overwhelming messes or need to see the beauty in community cooperation as a beloved teach
Ages 4–8
