Positive Books For Kids
It is so important for kids to have wholesome content to consume, especially content that will help them become thriving and resilient people in the future. From books teaching them about having a growth-mindset to ones that teach them to talk more kindly about themselves, there are a lot of good ones out there!
Reading to our children in general is so important and has so many benefits! It improves language skills, sparks imagination, promotes social skills, and builds a stronger parent-child bond. Reading books specifically on topics that are key in positive social development is even better! I have put together a list of books I highly recommend reading with your littles ones:
What Should Danny Do? This is an interactive book that empowers kids and helps them understand that their choices shape their days, and ultimately their lives.
Mindset Matters This book helps kids learn and grow by teaching them why failing doesn’t make them failures.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be This book is brave, bold, and creative. It expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children, reminding them of how cherished and special they are.
How To Catch A Star This childlike tale is about reaching for the stars and emerging with a friend. It reminds kids to dream big and never give up!
My Magical Words It's heartbreaking to hear children say negative things about themselves, but ALL children struggle with learning to manage emotions. This book is the experience children need to grow self-love and build confidence. It is full of positive affirmations!
I Am Peace (A Book Of Mindfulness) Kids can learn to manage emotions, balance their lives, and make good choices and this book can help guide them! This book teaches them expressing emotions through direct speech, finding empathy through imagination, connecting with the earth, and being present!
The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do This book teaches kids about having a growth mindset, it depicts what kids go through when confronted with something difficult. It depicts a child facing their fear of failure, but instead of giving up, becoming empowered and having a growth mindset.
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes Perfectionism can be difficult to overcome, that is why it is important to teach your kids that making mistakes is okay! This book teaches the importance of resiliency and keeping things in perspective.
I Am: Positive Affirmations For Kids This book is filled with affirmations for kids and it will empower and create positive thoughts in little ones. It teaches characteristics like curiosity, bravery, and gratitude, and helps instill self-confidence.
I Wish You More From finding joy in everyday moments, to sharing words of encouragement, this book has it all! This book is about focusing on the positive and wishing for curiosity, wonder, friendship, strength, laughter, and love.
The Little Book Of Gratitude This book introduces kids to the idea of pausing to notice and appreciate things both big and small. It is full of positive and healthy ways for children to both feel and express gratitude. It is also full of fun illustrations!
I have seen wonderful discussion come from reading these books with my children, here is a list of additional books we have loved!
