6 Books That Inspire Children to Dream Big
Discover a world of possibilities with books that will help your children learn what it means to dream big!
Reach for the stars! Children’s creativity flourishes when they open their minds to a world of possibilities. Empowering children with books about confidence and ambition helps them to find their passions while encouraging them to pursue their dreams. When they dream big, children use their imagination, explore their passions, and build the confidence they need to reach their potential.
Books can help children discover their interests and themselves. Diving into stories that value imagination, motivation, and creativity can help your child find out what inspires them to succeed!
Here are 6 books that inspire children to dream big- all available for free on BookSmart.
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Not Too Anything by Pepper Persley
Published by Young Authors Publishing
Ages 6-8, 9-12
Pepper Persley’s on her way to becoming the best young journalist around! However, her journey hasn’t been the smoothest. School bullies caused her to shy away from doing the things she loved, but that never stopped her from being herself and chasing her dreams.
► Follow Pepper’s journey here
My Special Word by Alison Green Myers and Dwight Smith
Published by My Special Word
Ages 3-5 years
“My Special Word” follows a young child on her journey to discover a word that will make her “unstoppable”. What word will she choose and how will she live that word every day?
► Help your child discover their special word here
Let’s Play by Weslie Lechner
Published by Worldreader Originals
Ages 3-5, 6-8
Mina and Tommy start with a blank page, but with a bit of imagination, their world fills up with fun and surprises! As the story grows, so do their feelings—whether they’re mad, scared, or embarrassed, they learn that feelings aren’t forever. Get ready to play along as they create adventures and discover how to handle all kinds of emotions!
► Fill the page with imagination here!
Izzy Learns to Try by Rosie Linder
Published by Worldreader and My Special Word
Ages 3-5, 6-8
Join Izzy the Owl and friends for a memorable day at the beach as they discover the power of the word TRY!
► Learn what it means to TRY here!
My ABC Book of Special Words by Ruby Yayra Goka
Published by Worldreader and My Special Word
Ages 3-5, 6-8 years
Special words are positive words that tell you that you can BE anything and DO anything. They make you feel LOVED and SPECIAL. Follow along as Kiki shares his list of very special words. What will you choose to be today?
► Learn Kiki’s list of special words here
When I Grow Up by Michele Fry
Published by Book Dash
Ages 3-5, 6-8
I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Can you help me choose?
► Explore the possibilities of the future here
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