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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+
Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea!
Linda Ashman
For the child who feels they need to be perfect or worries about things going wrong. Discover how a tea party disaster b
Ages 3–7
The Treachery of Beautiful Things
Ruth Frances Long
For the teen processing a lingering loss or the frustration of not being believed, this dark fairy tale explores the cou
Ages 12–18
Coyote Frank #2
Two Cool Coyotes
Jillian Lund
For the child feeling the ache of a best friend moving away, this gentle story shows that while nobody can replace an ol
Ages 4–8
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360 books
Every Thing on It
Shel Silverstein
For the child who loves to wonder about the 'what-ifs' and 'why-nots' of the world. This collection of silly, surreal po
Ages 6–12
Moon
Alison Oliver
Moon is tired of school, homework, and sports. Everything changes the night she meets a wolf and finds a way to escape h
Ages 4–8
Betty Doll
Patricia Polacco
For the child seeking comfort in a world that keeps changing. This moving tribute to a mother's handmade doll explores h
Ages 4–10
Everything We Never Said
Sloan Harlow
For the teenager navigating the messy aftermath of loss while grappling with the guilt of moving on and the discovery th
Ages 14–18
To All the Boys I've Loved Before #3
Always and Forever, Lara Jean
Jenny Han
Senior year brings the pressure of college applications and a father’s wedding, leaving Lara Jean to wonder if her relat
Ages 12–18
Aurora County #3
A Long Line of Cakes
Deborah Wiles
Emma Lane Cake is tired of being the new kid every time her family opens a new bakery, and she longs to finally stay in
Ages 8–12
We Used to Be Friends
Amy Spalding
For the teenager navigating the painful, quiet end of a once-unbreakable bond. This story explores how best friends can
Ages 14–18
Upon the Head of the Goat #2
Grace in the Wilderness
Aranka Siegal
A young girl struggles with the heavy memories of World War II labor camps as she leaves Sweden behind to build a new li
Ages 12–18
The Great Godden
Meg Rosoff
For the teenager navigating the blurry lines between admiration and obsession, this atmospheric summer tale explores the
Ages 14–18
The Great Fishing Contest
David Kherdian
Jason and his friend Sammy have a secret plan to win the big fishing contest by finding exactly where the giant fish hid
Ages 7–10
Touch the Moon
Marion Dane Bauer
Jennifer’s birthday wish comes true when her china horse transforms into a real one. Together, they gallop into a night
Ages 7–10
The Rabbit, the Dark, and the Cookie Tin
Nicola O'Byrne
For the child who negotiates every minute of bedtime, this whimsical tale shows why the dark is actually a friend that b
Ages 3–7
The Horseman Trilogy #3
Free Rein
K. M. Peyton
Faced with sudden responsibilities that threaten his future, eighteen-year-old Jonathan flees his old life to train a ho
Ages 14–18
Looking for Yesterday
Alison Jay
For the child who wishes a favorite day would never end, this story uses whimsical science to teach the value of living
Ages 4–8
Buddy
William Joyce
A New York socialite attempts to raise a gorilla named Buddy in the city, only to realize that some animals belong in th
Ages 6–9
The Zebra Wall
Kevin Henkes
Ten-year-old Adine must learn to share her space and her life when a new baby and a very eccentric aunt arrive to shake
Ages 8–12
Where I Want to Be
Adele Griffin
For the teenager navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a sibling while balancing the memory of their loved
Ages 12–17
Billie #3
Billie and the Parent Plan
Ann Bryant
For the child trying to make sense of life in two different houses, this relatable story follows Billie as she tries to
Ages 9–12
Gus the Bus
Olga Cossi
Gus the school bus is usually very reliable, but a little too much air in his tires sends him bouncing into a very uncha
Ages 4–8
Prom Anonymous
Blake Nelson
The quest for the perfect dress and a prom date brings three childhood friends back together for a night of surprising s
Ages 12–17
Don't Let Go!
Jeanne Willis
A wobbly first bike ride becomes a touching milestone as a young girl learns to balance while her father prepares to let
Ages 3–7
