Kids Picks
This is the time of year for graduations. Whether a child is graduating from preschool, kindergarten, grade school or high school, each milestone is a big deal and each one should be celebrated! A book always makes a great gift. If you are looking for one to give the graduate in your life, here are some encouraging and inspirational books to help them get ready to tackle their next adventure.
Ages 3-5
“Go Get ’Em, Tiger!” by Sabrina Moyle
You should be proud of yourself no matter what you have achieved. From kindness to curiosity and playfulness to thinking positive, this book will teach early readers to be proud of each milestone they achieve. Told through humor and colorful illustrations, readers will be pleasantly reminded that every step is worth celebrating!
“The Wonderful Things You Will Be” by Emily Winfield Martin
When parents look at their children, they think of all the wonderful things that they can be, and that life can bring them. This beautifully illustrated and sometimes funny book is one that children will love hearing over and over again, and parents will enjoy reading. “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” has loving and truthful messages that readers will remember for a lifetime.
Ages 6-8
“I Wish You More” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
What do we wish for our children? Happiness, family, love, and so much more. “I Wish You More” is an inspirational book for children that is filled with endless good wishes for peace, love, strength, and friendship, among other things. Whether you are celebrating a milestone or sharing words of encouragement, this book is positive and uplifting and sure to bring a smile to every reader’s face.
“Maybe” by Kobi Yamada
Kobi Yamada is the author behind the bestselling “What Would You Do With … ” series. In “Maybe,” she encourages readers to embrace who they are and get everything they can out of life. With beautiful illustrations and words that go right to the heart, this story is a reminder that we are all unique in our own way and that there is no one else like you. Readers are encouraged to take this knowledge and remember that everyone was meant for something great and maybe that greatness can not only be achieved but exceeded.
Ages 9-Young Teens
“What the Road Said” by Cleo Wade
Nothing good will happen if you don’t take chances, and it’s OK to stop along the way and ask questions. We all take the wrong road sometimes, and as long as you get back on the right one, things will be fine. Now is the time to start believing in yourself and creating the path you want to take in life, because no one is going to do it for you. It’s OK to be afraid but important to turn that fear into something positive. “What the Road Said” is filled with beautiful, award-worthy illustrations and text that will leave readers filled with hope and longing for the future.
“Young Person’s Guide to Conquering the World” by Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue has made it their mission to be the voice of teens and take control of the issues that are affecting their lives. This journal is a safe place for teens to begin figuring out what they want out of life, what they are good at, and how they can use their talents to make an impact. The book is divided into various sections that address major parts of each teen’s life: their goals and ambitions, their relationships, their physical and emotional self-care, and their sense of higher purpose. With inspiring quotes from celebrities and Mad Libs-style prompts, your teen is sure to stay engaged throughout.
