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Letting Go
574 books about letting go
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Jellybeans
Sylvia van Ommen
For the child asking deep questions about life and what happens next. This gentle dialogue between two friends provides
Ages 4–8
Windfall
Linda Newbery
For the teen processing how global crises change their local world. Follow a village through the early days of WWI as ol
Ages 12–16
Moving Day
Robert Kalan
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
Puppet
David Almond
For the child curious about the magic of the everyday, this lyrical story explores the beauty of creation and the gentle
Ages 8–12
Eyewitness Books
Butterfly & Moth
Paul Whalley
For the child who marvels at the garden, this visual guide reveals the hidden world of caterpillars, cocoons, and the sp
Ages 8–12
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,
Ages 4–8
No More Señora Mimí
Meg Medina
For the child adjusting to a change in their daily routine or saying goodbye to a trusted caregiver who has become like
Ages 4–8
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
Ages 3–7
The Bigfoot Files
Lindsay Eagar
For the child feeling the weight of adult responsibilities or struggling to connect with a parent whose lifestyle feels
Ages 8–12
Jamaica #4
Jamaica's Blue Marker
Juanita Havill
For the child navigating tricky school social dynamics and learning how to handle a classmate who gets on their nerves.
Ages 4–8
Don't Look Behind You
Lois Duncan
For the teenager grappling with a sudden, forced change in identity. This suspenseful story explores the emotional cost
Ages 12–18
The Mennyms #2
Mennyms in the Wilderness
Sylvia Waugh
For the child grappling with a move or the loss of a family home, this philosophical tale explores how we hold onto our
Ages 8–12
Flightsend
Linda Newbery
For the teenager navigating the wreckage of a family breakdown and the isolation of a forced fresh start in a remote new
Ages 12–16
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
Ages 3–7
Neeny Coming, Neeny Going
Karen English
For the child who feels a distance growing between them and a loved one. Explore the bittersweet reality of friends or f
Ages 5–9
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
Ages 6–12
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
Ages 3–7
The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan
Jasmine Warga
For the child navigating the complex shift from childhood play to the more complicated social dynamics of middle school.
Ages 8–12
George and the Dragon #1
The Egg
M. P. Robertson
For the child learning that loving someone sometimes means letting them go. A gentle story about nurturing a friend and
Ages 4–8
Cat Tales #3
Smoke Cat
Linda Newbery
For the child adjusting to a new home who finds comfort in the quiet and the unseen, this story explores empathy through
Ages 7–9
The Old Man and His Birds
Mirra Ginsburg
For the child curious about the changing world outside their window. Discover the magic behind the seasons through a mys
Ages 4–8
Wrong Way Summer
Heidi Lang
For the child grappling with a parent's unreliable promises or the upheaval of a sudden, forced move. A poignant look at
Ages 8–12
The List of Things That Will Not Change
Rebecca Stead
For the child navigating a changing family, this story offers a steady hand through divorce, new step-parents, and the a
Ages 8–12
Marlon the Monster #1
The Last Noo-Noo
Jill Murphy
For the child who isn't quite ready to say goodbye to their pacifier despite pressure from grown-ups and teasing from fr
Ages 2–6
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