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Letting Go
574 books about letting go
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Sandcastle
Einat Tsarfati
For the child who pours their heart into temporary creations, this visually stunning story celebrates big dreams and the
Ages 4–8
Lulu Kelly Mystery #1
Lulu in Honolulu
Elisabeth Wolf
For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's remarriage while secretly wishing for a family reunion.
Ages 8–12
The Night Before #1
The Night Before Kindergarten Graduation
Natasha Wing
For the child preparing to say goodbye to their first classroom. This rhyming story celebrates the jitters and joys of m
Ages 4–6
The Phantom Twin
Lisa Brown
For the teen processing a major loss or navigating a changing physical identity. A hauntingly beautiful look at finding
Ages 12–18
Think a Thought A Book About Mindfulness
Conor McGlauflin
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big feelings or 'stuck' on a specific idea, this gentle guide transforms abstract
Ages 3–6
Everything Else in the Universe
Tracy Holczer
For the child grappling with a family member's change, this story explores how to find hope and healing when life doesn'
Ages 8–12
My Friend, Loonie
Nina LaCour
For the child learning to navigate the bittersweet waves of loss, whether it is a beloved toy or a first experience with
Ages 4–8
The Baby-Sitters Club
The Summer Before
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the nervous excitement of the summer before middle school, dealing with family changes, and fin
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club #125
Mary Anne's Big Breakup
Ann M. Martin
For the middle grader navigating the bittersweet realization that a first relationship has run its course and it is time
Ages 8–12
Freshman Year
Sarah Mai
For the teenager facing the daunting transition to adulthood, this graphic novel captures the messy reality of starting
Ages 14–18
The Private Notebook of Katie Roberts, Age 11
Amy Hest
For the child navigating a blended family or a major move, this diary-style story offers a safe space to process grief a
Ages 8–12
Charlie Anderson
Barbara Abercrombie
For the child adjusting to life in two separate households. This gentle story uses a cat's double life to normalize join
Ages 4–8
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Speedway Switch
Jake Maddox
For the child learning to handle disappointment when things don't go as planned. Discover how a star athlete finds new w
Ages 8–11
My Loved One Died
My Grandma Died
Maggie Scott
For the child grappling with the loss of a grandmother, this gentle guide uses simple language to explain what death mea
Ages 3–7
Greyling
Jane Yolen
For the child grappling with the bittersweet nature of growing up and the pull between where they are and where they tru
Ages 5–9
What Could I Be?
What Could Autumn Be?
Little Hedgehog Books
For the curious toddler noticing the world turn gold and crisp. This gentle book explains the sights and sounds of the c
Ages 2–5
The Willow Maiden
Meghan Collins
For the child navigating the bittersweet nature of change and the realization that loving someone sometimes means lettin
Ages 5–9
Three Squeezes
Jason Pratt
For the parent looking to express an unbreakable bond, this lyrical story follows a father and son through a lifetime of
Ages 3–7
Fanny's Dream
Caralyn Buehner
For the child who dreams of being a princess but needs help seeing the magic in their own backyard. A grounded, sweet al
Ages 4–8
Anything But Ordinary
Lara Avery
For the reader grappling with the feeling that the world has moved on without them. Bryce wakes from a five-year coma to
Ages 12–18
Wagnificent #2
A New Dog in the Den
Bethanie Murguia
For the child adjusting to a new sibling or houseguest, this story uses a fox's den to explore the messy feelings of sha
Ages 7–10
Mrs. Gaddy #3
The Crow and Mrs. Gaddy
Wilson Gage
For the child who gets caught in endless 'who started it' loops, this silly battle of wits shows how holding onto a grud
Ages 6–9
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