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Letting Go Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Letting Go

574 books about letting go

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of The Presence

For the teen struggling with heavy guilt after a tragic accident, this eerie mystery explores the danger of looking for

Cover of Island of Whispers

Island of Whispers

Frances Hardinge

For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a parent's expectations or navigating the misty, complicated journey of

Cover of The Morning Chair

The Morning Chair

Barbara M. Joosse

For the child facing a big transition, this gentle story shows how bringing a piece of home along can make a strange new

Ages 4–8

Cover of Being Danny's Dog

Being Danny's Dog

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

For the child feeling overshadowed by an older sibling or struggling to find their own identity after a family move and

Cover of Claude the Dog: A Christmas Story

Claude the Dog #1

Claude the Dog: A Christmas Story

Dick Gackenbach

For the child learning that the joy of Christmas comes from what we give rather than what we get, even when it means par

Cover of Bring Back Yesterday

Bring Back Yesterday

For the child struggling to accept a life-altering loss and finding it easier to live in memory than in the present.

Cover of The Greatest Picnic in the World

The Greatest Picnic in the World

Anna Grossnickle Hines

For the child who feels disappointed when plans change. Learn how a bit of imagination can turn a rainy-day letdown into

Cover of Dream Journal

Karen Halvorsen Schreck

For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief after losing a parent and searching for a way to reconnect with the

Cover of Crank Palace

The Maze Runner #4

For the teen processing a difficult goodbye or facing an inevitable transition. This story explores finding dignity and

Cover of This Must Be the Place

This Must Be the Place

For the teen who feels the pressure to have their entire future figured out while grappling with where they truly belong

Cover of The Cat Came Back

The Cat Came Back

For the child (or parent!) dealing with a stubborn situation that just won't quit, this silly musical adaptation celebra

Cover of Boats for Papa

For the child navigating the quiet ache of a missing parent, this gentle story shows how love remains through the things

Cover of Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move

Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move

For the child facing a big life change they didn't ask for. Alexander's relatable defiance helps kids process the frustr

Cover of You Have to Stop This

The Secret Series #5

You Have to Stop This

Pseudonymous Bosch

For the child who loves cracking codes and thrives on being part of a secret club, this finale offers closure through wi

Cover of Escape From Winter

Escape From Winter

For the child noticing the crisp autumn air and wondering where the butterflies and birds go when the snow starts to fal

Cover of The Squishiness of Things

The Squishiness of Things

Marc Kompaneyets

For the child who loves to categorize every rock and leaf, this whimsical tale shows that some of life's wonders are mea

Cover of The Penderwicks at Last

The Penderwicks #5

The Penderwicks at Last

Jeanne Birdsall

For the child navigating the bittersweet transition of growing up, this nostalgic finale celebrates the enduring magic o

Cover of The Meaning of Life . . . and Other Stuff

Amelia Rules! #7

The Meaning of Life . . . and Other Stuff

For the child grappling with big 'why' questions and the realization that the world can be a complicated, sometimes scar

Cover of The Map of Remembered Places

The Map of Remembered Places

Brianna-Ann Awahnde

For the child navigating the bittersweet transitions of growing up and the importance of holding onto cherished memories

Cover of This Place Has No Atmosphere

This Place Has No Atmosphere

For the teen struggling to leave behind friends and status after a big move, this sci-fi story finds the heart in a girl

Cover of Robot Dreams

For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet reality of friendships that change, end, or evolve. A wordless guide

Cover of School Days According to Humphrey

According to Humphrey #5

School Days According to Humphrey

Betty G. Birney

For the child feeling nervous about a new school year, unfamiliar faces, or changing friendships as they move into a new

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 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

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