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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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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Heaven Folk

Waldemar Bonsels

For the inquisitive child seeking to understand the mysteries of the outdoors, this lyrical fable explores how every cre

Ages 8–12

Grandpa's Song

Tony Johnston

For children noticing a grandparent becoming forgetful or acting differently, this story uses music to bridge the gap an

Ages 4–8

Oliver and Amanda Pig #16

Amanda Pig and the Wiggly Tooth

Jean Van Leeuwen

For the child feeling both nervous and proud about their first wiggly tooth. A gentle look at the anxiety and excitement

Ages 4–7

Rainy Day A Little Moral Story About Worry

Dan Yaccarino

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a 'cloud' of worry. This gentle board book offers a simple metaphor to help presc

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

Ages 8–12

When The Root Children Wake Up

Sibylle von Olfers

For the child who is mesmerized by the first sprouts of spring, this gentle classic personifies the changing seasons thr

Ages 3–7

Coaster

Betsy Duffey

For the child navigating the highs and lows of a changing family, this story uses a secret backyard engineering project

Ages 8–12

Following Grandfather

Rosemary Wells

For the child navigating the early, confusing stages of losing a grandparent. This gentle story helps children process t

Ages 5–9

High Pavement Blues

Bernard Ashley

For the teenager navigating the messy reality of a family split while trying to find their own rhythm in a busy, demandi

Ages 12–16

The Salamander Room

Anne Mazer

For the child who wants to keep every bug and critter they find. Explore the balance between loving a wild creature and

Ages 4–8

The Horseshoe Trilogies #3

Sweet Charity

Lucy Daniels

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

Ages 8–12

The Strange Night Writing of Jessamine Colter

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child grappling with the concept of life's end, this gentle story uses a touch of magic to explore legacy, prepa

Ages 8–12

Pop-up Nature and City #2

Wake Up, Sloth!

Anouck Boisrobert, Louis Rigaud

For the child curious about the natural world: this interactive pop-up journey highlights the fragile beauty of our fore

Ages 3–8

Anno's Magic Seeds

Mitsumasa Anno

For the child who asks how one small seed becomes a whole forest, this fable uses a magical journey to explore the wonde

Ages 5–10

When You Are Brave #1

When You Are Brave

Pat Zietlow Miller

For the child facing a big change like a family move or a new school, this poetic story helps them find the internal spa

Ages 4–8

My Mother's Getting Married

Joan Drescher

For the child feeling nervous or resentful about a parent's upcoming wedding, this story validates the complex emotions

Ages 4–8

The Days Are Long, the Years Are Short

Aya Morton

For the parent feeling the whirlwind of raising little ones, this tender story finds the magic in the messy, hurried, an

For the child navigating the tricky shifts of a blended family and learning to share space and parents with a new, older

For the child preparing to say goodbye to middle school and navigate the bittersweet transition of growing up and moving

Ages 8–12

The Double Life of Pocahontas

Jean Fritz

For the child grappling with a move or feeling like they don't quite fit in, this biography explores the challenges of b

Ages 8–12

The Hill and the Rock

David McKee

For the child learning to appreciate what they have, this surreal fable explores how changing our surroundings can have

Ages 4–8

The Caboose Who Got Loose

Bill Peet

For the child who feels overwhelmed by the fast pace of life or hates being last, this classic tale offers a soothing es

Ages 4–8

Summerhouse Time

Eileen Spinelli

For the child who cherishes family traditions but feels the bittersweet pull of growing up as their favorite childhood r

For the reader ready to see a long journey through to the end, this finale explores what it means to face the ultimate d

Ages 9–14

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