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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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Cover of Map Of Tiny Perfect Things

Map Of Tiny Perfect Things

For the teenager grappling with the weight of the future or the pain of a recent loss, this story finds beauty in the mu

Cover of An End to Perfect

An End to Perfect

For the child grappling with the realization that their family or friendships are changing and no longer feel quite as p

Cover of Shift

Jennifer Bradbury

For the teenager grappling with the changing nature of childhood bonds and the uncertainty of what comes after high scho

Ages 12–18

Cover of Are All the Giants Dead?

Are All the Giants Dead?

For the child who wonders what happens to heroes after the story ends, this whimsical tale explores growing older and fi

Cover of The Drop and the Ocean: A Quest of Love

The Drop and the Ocean: A Quest of Love

Madeleine Deschênes

For the child asking deep questions about where we go and how we are connected to the world around us. This spiritual al

Cover of To Everything

For children navigating life's big changes, this rhythmic book uses vibrant collage art to explain that every feeling an

Cover of The Reminder

For the teenager grappling with the profound emptiness of loss and the unsettling ways we try to hold on to those we hav

Cover of The Tree and the River

The Tree and the River

For the curious child marveling at how buildings grow and landscapes change. This wordless journey explores how human pr

Cover of Summer of the Fruit Virus

Summer of the Fruit Virus

For the neurodivergent child needing to process the anxiety of a world turned upside down. This story explores navigatin

Cover of The Den That Octopus Built

The Built Series #2

The Den That Octopus Built

Randi Sonenshine

For children marveling at how animals protect their families, this lyrical journey explores the clever architecture and

Cover of Hannah and the Tomorrow Room

Hannah and the Tomorrow Room

For the child adjusting to a change in their living space or learning to welcome an aging relative into the heart of the

Cover of Mismatched

For the child feeling out of sync as friendships shift and parents separate, this story finds hope in new hobbies and ev

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 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 Cowboy Country

Ann Herbert Scott

For children captivated by the Wild West, this authentic account from an old buckaroo bridges the gap between legendary

Cover of Herbie Jones Moves On

Herbie Jones #6

Herbie Jones Moves On

For the child grappling with the news that their closest friend is moving to another town.

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 Gooney Bird Is So Absurd

Gooney Bird Greene #4

Gooney Bird Is So Absurd

For the creative child who loves to stand out, this story explores how to express big feelings through poetry when a fav

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 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 What Happened on Fox Street

What Happened on Fox Street

Tricia Springstubb

For the child who feels a deep connection to their neighborhood and is struggling with the idea of moving or losing a sp

Cover of Everything We Never Said

Everything We Never Said

For the teenager navigating the messy aftermath of loss while grappling with the guilt of moving on and the discovery th

Cover of Mr. Watson's Chickens

Mr. Watson's Chickens

For the family adjusting to a house that feels a little too full, this exuberant tale shows how to handle chaos with lov

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

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