7 Children’s Books That Teach Important Life Lessons For Any Age

I suppose it’s true that stories never leave us, even those from long ago.

Bridget McCabe – May 14th, 2020

With my free time around the house these days, I have been doing two things: cleaning and reading. I am finally able to read all the books on my bookshelf (which has been fabulous), and I can also dedicate some time for a much needed deep cleaning. I was cleaning out one of our living room cabinets the other day, and I found a stack of old children’s books I had completely forgotten about. In the pile were some of my favorites as a kid, and skimming through them now at twenty years old, I found myself just as engaged and satisfied (with a sprinkle of nostalgia too).

I was comforted to know that, though these books are made for children, they speak of important life lessons and values that we should all uphold, no matter what age. Stories of empathy, confidence, kindness, and acceptance live in our subconscious from all those years ago, and I suppose it’s true that stories never leave us, even ones about wild things or a kind tree that gives.

Here are seven of our picks for children’s books that remind us what’s important.

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Where the wild things are by maurice sendak

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This timeless classic reminds us that there’s no place like home with the people who love us most.

bAD HAIR DAY BY Susan hood, illustrated by joy Allen

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This was my absolute favorite book when I was little; my mom and I would read it every night before bed like clockwork. This positive book tells of the importance of confidence and self-love, even on bad hair days!