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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+
Nantucket #2
Nantucket Red
Leila Howland
Cricket Thompson spends one final summer on Nantucket, facing difficult choices and the wide-open possibilities of the f
Ages 14–18
Walt Disney Animation Studios Artist Showcase #1
Bug Zoo
Andy Harkness
For the young explorer who loves to collect treasures from nature. This story helps children understand empathy for livi
Ages 3–6
Boy and the Whale
Katherine Scholes
For the child who feels the weight of the world on their shoulders and needs to know that one small person can make a di
Ages 8–12
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360 books
California Diaries #8
Sunny: Diary Three
Ann M. Martin
Twelve-year-old Sunny shares the intimate and difficult journey of watching her mother battle terminal cancer through th
Ages 8–12
Under the Shadow of Wings
Sara H. Banks
Eleven-year-old Tattnall faces a difficult realization in 1944 Alabama as she learns that she cannot always shield her o
Ages 8–12
Bring Back Yesterday
Harriet Sirof
Grieving the loss of her parents, thirteen-year-old Lisa retreats into the safety of the past and the company of an imag
Ages 10–14
The Art of Flying
Judy Hoffman
Fortuna faces a heartbreaking choice when two sisters ask her to help turn her bird-like best friend back into a swallow
Ages 8–12
Count Me In
Christine McDonnell
Thirteen-year-old Katie struggles to find her place when her mother’s remarriage and a new baby on the way change everyt
Ages 10–14
The Yearling
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Deep in the harsh Florida backwoods, Jody finds a best friend in an orphaned fawn, but surviving the wild requires a hea
Ages 10–15
Sophie Hartley #3
Happy Birthday, Sophie Hartley
Stephanie Greene
Sophie Hartley is ready to turn ten, but she soon realizes that entering the double digits comes with complicated new re
Ages 7–10
How to Walk an Ant
Cindy Derby
For the imaginative child who finds magic in the small things, this quirky guide explores the delicate balance between c
Ages 4–8
Two Courageous Caterpillars
Anna Smithers
For the child feeling overwhelmed by big changes or struggling to stay patient. This mindful story uses the butterfly li
Ages 3–7
The Secret Year
Jennifer R. Hubbard
High school senior Colt turns to a secret journal to understand the girl he loved, uncovering the hidden life she led be
Ages 14–18
The Taxi Navigator
Richard Mosher
With his parents growing further apart, a young boy seeks comfort in his uncle’s taxi. He finds a new kind of family amo
Ages 8–12
Jeremy Worried About the Wind
Pamela Butchart
For the child who asks what-if about every little thing, this gentle story shows how a brave friend can turn a scary bre
Ages 3–7
My Incredible World
Dandelions!
Hope Aicher
For the curious child who sees treasure where others see weeds, this book celebrates the simple magic found in nature's
Ages 3–7
Sway
Amber McRee Turner
Ten-year-old Cass finds magic and creativity in her supposedly boring father during a summer road trip after her idolize
Ages 8–12
The Horseshoe Trilogies #4
In Good Faith
Lucy Daniels
For the child navigating a difficult life transition, this gentle story shows how helping others and connecting with ani
Ages 8–12
The Reminder
Rune Michaels
For the teenager grappling with the profound emptiness of loss and the unsettling ways we try to hold on to those we hav
Ages 12–17
Parfait, Not Parfait!
Scott Rothman
For the child who has very strong opinions about how their food is served or feels frustrated when things aren't exactly
Ages 4–8
Sandcastles Are Forever
Ellie Peterson
For the child facing the bittersweet goodbye of a best friend moving away, this story uses the tide and sandcastles to s
Ages 4–8
Class Pictures
Marilyn Sachs
Pat looks back on the evolving bond between two best friends, tracing their shared journey from the first day of kinderg
Ages 10–14
Leaf by Leaf Autumn Poems
Barbara Rogasky
For the child noticing the first crisp breeze or falling leaf. This collection of classic poetry helps families celebrat
Ages 6–12
Max Disaster #3
Alien Eraser Reveals the Secrets of Evolution
Marissa Moss
For the child curious about how life began on Earth and navigating the 'evolution' of their own changing family dynamics
Ages 7–11
