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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+

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Sylvia van Ommen

For the child asking deep questions about life and what happens next. This gentle dialogue between two friends provides

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For the teen processing how global crises change their local world. Follow a village through the early days of WWI as ol

Cover of Moving Day

For the child adjusting to big changes, this rhythmic story about a hermit crab's hunt for a new home offers reassurance

Ages 3–6

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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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Eyewitness Books

Butterfly & Moth

For the child who marvels at the garden, this visual guide reveals the hidden world of caterpillars, cocoons, and the sp

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Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families #1

Dinosaurs Divorce

Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown

For children navigating the big changes of divorce, this reassuring guide uses friendly dinosaurs to explain two homes,

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No More Señora Mimí

For the child adjusting to a change in their daily routine or saying goodbye to a trusted caregiver who has become like

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Grandparent Dinosaur

Gaggysaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

For children processing the loss of a beloved pet or grandparent. This gentle story uses a friendly dinosaur to help lit

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The Bigfoot Files

For the child feeling the weight of adult responsibilities or struggling to connect with a parent whose lifestyle feels

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Jamaica's Blue Marker

For the child navigating tricky school social dynamics and learning how to handle a classmate who gets on their nerves.

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Don't Look Behind You

For the teenager grappling with a sudden, forced change in identity. This suspenseful story explores the emotional cost

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Mennyms in the Wilderness

For the child grappling with a move or the loss of a family home, this philosophical tale explores how we hold onto our

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For the teenager navigating the wreckage of a family breakdown and the isolation of a forced fresh start in a remote new

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When Summer Ends

Susi Gregg Fowler

For the child who feels sad as the pool closes and the days get shorter. A gentle reminder that every season has its own

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Neeny Coming, Neeny Going

For the child who feels a distance growing between them and a loved one. Explore the bittersweet reality of friends or f

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Every Thing on It

Shel Silverstein

For the child who loves to wonder about the 'what-ifs' and 'why-nots' of the world. This collection of silly, surreal po

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Hazel and Twig #1

Hazel and Twig: The Lost Egg

Brenna Burns Yu

For the child who loves to bring home treasures from nature and needs a gentle lesson on why some things belong in the w

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The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan

For the child navigating the complex shift from childhood play to the more complicated social dynamics of middle school.

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George and the Dragon #1

M. P. Robertson

For the child learning that loving someone sometimes means letting them go. A gentle story about nurturing a friend and

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For the child adjusting to a new home who finds comfort in the quiet and the unseen, this story explores empathy through

Cover of The Old Man and His Birds

The Old Man and His Birds

For the child curious about the changing world outside their window. Discover the magic behind the seasons through a mys

Cover of Wrong Way Summer

Wrong Way Summer

For the child grappling with a parent's unreliable promises or the upheaval of a sudden, forced move. A poignant look at

Cover of The List of Things That Will Not Change

The List of Things That Will Not Change

For the child navigating a changing family, this story offers a steady hand through divorce, new step-parents, and the a

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Marlon the Monster #1

The Last Noo-Noo

For the child who isn't quite ready to say goodbye to their pacifier despite pressure from grown-ups and teasing from fr

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