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Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Letting Go

469 books about letting go

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

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 Dance Class: Letting It Go

Dance Class #1

Dance Class: Letting It Go

Béka

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

Ages 8–12

Cover of Mole and the Baby Bird

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 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

Cover of Out of a Jar

Deborah Marcero

For the child who tries to hide their 'big feelings' or feels overwhelmed by emotions like anger and sadness, this gentl

Cover of Everything Changes

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

Cover of The Last Quest of Gilgamesh

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 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

Cover of Arthur's Honey Bear

Arthur the Chimpanzee #1

Arthur's Honey Bear

For the child struggling to part with outgrown treasures. This gentle story explores the emotional tug-of-war that happe

Cover of The Wolf in Underpants Moves On

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

Cover of The Berenstain Bears Clean House

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 Ellie's Dragon

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

Cover of The Best Dog in the World

The Best Dog in the World

For the child grieving the loss of a pet. This tender story provides a safe space to remember a furry friend and underst

Cover of A Salmon for Simon

A Salmon for Simon

For the child who loves the outdoors and is beginning to understand that animals have feelings too. A gentle story about

Cover of Some Things Have Changed

Some Things Have Changed

For children navigating the big emotions of family changes, like a parent's new partner or moving between two homes afte

Cover of It Won't Ever Be the Same

It Won't Ever Be the Same

A therapeutic resource for children navigating the heavy emotions of grief and the permanent changes that come after los

Cover of Flora's Wish

For the child struggling with big changes or the loss of something special. This gentle story helps little ones understa

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 Puff, the Magic Dragon

Puff, the Magic Dragon

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

Cover of Tía Fortuna's New Home

Tía Fortuna's New Home

For the child grappling with the bittersweet nature of change and saying goodbye to a beloved home, this story explores

Cover of Nutik, the Wolf Pup

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 Me and Mr. Mah

Andrea Spalding

For the child struggling to settle into a new home after a move or family separation. This story shows how gardening and

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