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Letting Go

257 books about letting go

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Dance Class: Letting It Go

Dance Class: Letting It Go

For the young performer feeling the weight of perfectionism, this story explores how to handle competitive pressure and

Cover of Mary Anne's Big Break-Up

The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #3

Mary Anne's Big Break-Up

For the middle-grade reader navigating the bittersweet realization that sometimes people grow apart, even when they stil

Cover of Walter Had a Best Friend

Walter Had a Best Friend

Deborah Underwood

For the child who feels the quiet ache of a friendship fading away. This gentle story validates the sadness of drifting

Ages 4–8

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Mole and the Baby Bird

Marjorie Newman

For the child learning that loving someone or something sometimes means letting them go, even when it is hard to say goo

Cover of Change and Moving

Good Answers to Tough Questions

Change and Moving

For the child facing a big move, this gentle guide helps process the many feelings and practical steps involved in leavi

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The Gilgamesh Trilogy #3

The Last Quest of Gilgamesh

For the child grappling with the permanence of loss and seeking to understand how we live on through our actions and the

Cover of Bedtime Stories for Kids Vol 2

Bedtime Stories for Kids (Thompson) #2

Bedtime Stories for Kids Vol 2

Giuly Gabriell Thompson

For the child who struggles to quiet their mind at the end of the day. These guided meditations help little ones release

Cover of Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook

Amelia's Notebook #29

Amelia's Middle-School Graduation Yearbook

For the child facing the bittersweet end of middle school, this notebook offers a safe place to process big transitions

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The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #12

Everything Changes

For the child facing a big life transition, this gentle story follows two sisters navigating a grandmother's wedding and

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The Wolf in Underpants #7

The Wolf in Underpants Moves On

For the child feeling pressure to live up to a certain image, this humorous tale explores how to move on when people fin

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The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears Clean House

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child who struggles to part with old toys or the family facing a cluttered playroom that needs a fresh start.

Cover of Farewell Dawn

The Baby-Sitters Club #88

For the child navigating a major life transition or saying goodbye to a close-knit group of friends.

Cover of The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Don Wood, Audrey Wood

For the child grappling with the urge to keep a prized treasure all to themselves. This playful story turns sharing into

Cover of Monster Calls, A

Monster Calls, A

For the child grappling with a parent's terminal illness or the heavy burden of anticipatory grief and the complicated e

Cover of Ellie's Dragon

For the child outgrowing their imaginary friends, this gentle story honors the magic of early childhood while embracing

Cover of A Ball for Daisy

A Ball for Daisy

For the toddler experiencing their first big heartbreak. This wordless story helps little ones process the intense sadne

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Puff, the Magic Dragon

For the child noticing that they are outgrowing their favorite toys or the parent navigating the bittersweet transition

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Julie of the Wolves

Nutik, the Wolf Pup

Jean Craighead George

For the child who needs help understanding that loving someone sometimes means letting them go, even when it hurts.

Cover of Too Many Toys

For the child whose playroom is overflowing and the parent who is tired of tripping over blocks, this story explores the

Cover of Mary Anne Misses Logan

The Baby-Sitters Club #46

Mary Anne Misses Logan

For the middle grader processing the heavy feelings of a first breakup. Mary Anne navigates the bittersweet transition f

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Pet Bereavement Series #4

My Cat Has Died: What Do I Do?

Wendy Van de Poll

A supportive guide to help children navigate the complex emotions of losing a beloved cat, providing comfort and clarity

Cover of The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child who has trouble letting go of old toys or doesn't realize how much they have, this story explores the joy

Cover of Stacey's Ex-Best Friend

The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #12

Stacey's Ex-Best Friend

For the child who feels like they are growing apart from an old friend or struggling with the painful realization that p

Cover of Kristy + Bart

The Baby-Sitters Club #95

For the child navigating the complicated feelings of a first romance and the realization that sometimes people grow apar

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