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Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Letting Go

574 books about letting go

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For the child (and pet) preparing for a new arrival, this humorous board book shows how a family's 'first baby' learns t

Ages 0–3

Moxie

Laura M. Wiers

For the child adjusting to life in two houses after a separation. This gentle story validates the complex emotions and c

Ages 4–8

Bedtime Stories for Kids

Bedtime Stories for Kids Vol 2 + Vol 3

Giuly Gabriell Thompson

For the child who struggles to settle down at night or feels nervous about the dark, these gentle tales provide a soothi

Ages 3–9

My Dragon Books

Diggory Doo, It's Moving Day!

Steve Herman

For the child feeling nervous about leaving their familiar bedroom and neighbors behind for a new, unknown house.

For the child who loves things 'just so.' A charming look at finding the balance between a tidy space and the beautiful

Ages 3–7

Slumberkins

Sprite Helps Say Goodbye

Callie Christensen, Kelly Oriard

Help your little one navigate the difficult emotions of saying goodbye and processing loss with Sprite, a supportive gui

Ages 0–5

Still This Love Goes On

Buffy Sainte-Marie

For the child needing reassurance that love stays constant even when people are apart or the world changes around them.

For the parent of a toddler who loves exploring with their hands but needs a little help transitioning from creative cha

For the child adjusting to local changes or the loss of a favorite community spot, this mystery helps process change whi

Ages 8–12

Nine Days to Christmas

Marie Hall Ets, Aurora Labastida

For the child learning to balance the excitement of a long-awaited celebration with the bittersweet feeling of letting g

Ages 4–8

Emma's Rug

Allen Say

For the young creative who feels they have lost their 'spark' or relies on a lucky object to do their best work.

Ages 4–8

The Bake Shop Ghost

Jacqueline K. Ogburn

For the child who meets challenges with determination or feels the pressure of being a perfectionist.

For the young animal lover facing a transition or saying goodbye to a beloved chapter of their life. Emma and her pony S

Ages 7–9

Oh, A-Hunting We Will Go

John Langstaff

For the child who loves silly wordplay and musical rhythms, this classic songbook encourages creative rhyming while mode

For the child adjusting to a big life change or a crowded home, this tale shows how sticking together makes any daunting

Ages 3–7

The Mulberry Bird

Anne Braff Brodzinsky

For children processing the 'why' behind their adoption. This gentle story helps kids understand a birth mother's diffic

Ages 5–10

The Calm Cloud

Pragya Pandey

For the child struggling with overwhelming emotions, this gentle story uses a cloud metaphor to teach mindfulness and th

Ages 3–8

Remembering Flutter

Angelica Hamlin

For the child navigating the heartbreak of losing a pet. This gentle story helps little ones process their sadness and f

Ages 4–8

The Adventures of Petey

Maureen Ellen Fells

For children learning to handle change and the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye to a friend who is ready to grow an

Ages 5–8

Seasons Change

Dwanetta Beaver Reed

For the child struggling with life's big changes, this gentle metaphor uses the turning seasons to show that growth and

Ages 4–8

The Shy Raindrop Who Was Afraid to Fall

Nataly Dreamer

For the child who feels hesitant about new experiences or leaving their comfort zone. This gentle story helps little one

Ages 3–7

The Grinch #3

The Grinch Takes a Vacation

Kaeti Vandorn

For the child who finds it hard to switch off their 'grumpy' side, even when they are supposed to be having fun on vacat

For the preschooler preparing for a big move, this gentle story follows Lola as she packs up, says goodbye, and settles

Ages 2–5

Scaredy Squirrel #2

Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend

Mélanie Watt

For the child who feels safer sticking to what they know. This playful guide helps nervous explorers see that making a n

Ages 4–8

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