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Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Letting Go

102 books about letting go

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of Bird Lake Moon

For the child navigating the quiet, heavy changes of a family transition. This gentle story explores how two boys heal f

Cover of Too Much Stuff

For the child who loves to collect treasures but struggles to find the floor, this story turns the chore of tidying up i

Ages 6–9

Cover of Friends to Die for

Friends to Die for

Jane Sughrue Giberga

For the teenager beginning to see the cracks in their social circle after a tragedy. This mystery explores the weight of

Cover of Alien Eraser Reveals the Secrets of Evolution

Max Disaster #3

Alien Eraser Reveals the Secrets of Evolution

For the child curious about how life began on Earth and navigating the 'evolution' of their own changing family dynamics

Cover of The Penny Pony

Barbara Willard

For the child who pours their whole heart into pretend play and knows that even a simple object can become a beloved fri

Cover of Billie and the Parent Plan

Billie and the Parent Plan

For the child trying to make sense of life in two different houses, this relatable story follows Billie as she tries to

Cover of Donavan's Word Jar

Donavan's Word Jar #1

Donavan's Word Jar

Monalisa DeGross

For the child who loves to collect things and is ready to discover that the best way to keep something special is to sha

Cover of Double Or Nothing

Double Or Nothing

For the child navigating the deep ache of losing a mentor or grandparent while trying to keep their shared passions aliv

Cover of Sweet Charity

The Horseshoe Trilogies #3

For the child who loves helping others and wants to understand the special bond and hard work behind training a guide do

Cover of Among the Stars

Among the Stars

Jodi Lynn Anderson

For the shy child finding their inner strength and the courage to say goodbye while navigating life's biggest transition

Cover of A Package for Miss Marshwater

A Package for Miss Marshwater

For the child who thrives on routine but needs a gentle nudge to embrace the unexpected and find joy in life's little su

Cover of Frankie is Staying Back

Frankie is Staying Back

For the child grappling with the news that their best friend won't be moving up to the next grade with them.

Cover of The Everafter

For the teenager grappling with the weight of memories and the mystery of their own story, this haunting tale explores t

Cover of The Circus Horse

The Circus Horse

For the child who loves animals and is learning that the journey of practice and the bond with a pet are more rewarding

Cover of Under the Shadow of Wings

Under the Shadow of Wings

For the child learning that loving someone means accepting what you cannot change, even when you want to protect them fr

Cover of There's No Surf in Cleveland

There's No Surf in Cleveland

Stephanie Jona Buehler

For the child struggling to accept a new home after divorce, follow Philip as he navigates the culture shock of moving f

Cover of Mary Poppins Comes Back

Mary Poppins #2

Mary Poppins Comes Back

For the child who thrives on wonder and needs a reminder that life's most magical moments often arrive when we least exp

Cover of Peter Pan

For the child who is hesitant about growing up or leaving the magic of childhood behind. This classic tale celebrates th

Cover of The Empty Place

The Empty Place

For the child grappling with a heavy loss who needs to know that their sadness is a place they can eventually walk throu

Cover of Harry's Visit

Barbara Ann Porte

For the child who feels anxious about visiting new places or meeting their parents' friends, this story shows how a rock

Cover of Island Boy

For the child curious about how a person grows up and where they belong. This gentle story explores the cycle of life an

Cover of J. R. Silver Writes Her World

J. R. Silver Writes Her World

Melissa Dassori

For the child navigating middle school friendship changes who wishes they could control the outcome of every social situ

Cover of The Taxi Navigator

The Taxi Navigator

For the child feeling adrift as their parents' relationship changes, this story offers a roadmap for finding belonging i

Cover of Puppet

For the child curious about the magic of the everyday, this lyrical story explores the beauty of creation and the gentle

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