BOOK LIST: Empower Young Minds: Must-Read Books for Essential Life Skills

BOOK LIST: Empower Young Minds: Must-Read Books for Essential Life Skills

Inspire young minds with these must-read kid books! 📚 Whether it's budgeting, mindfulness, or gardening, there's a treasure trove of knowledge waiting for every curious explorer. 🌟 Developing good habits can start at any age, and teaching essential life skills is a fantastic way to set your children up for success. Even child psychologists agree that these foundational lessons are invaluable. So, let the adventures begin as we dive into books that make learning fun and engaging for your little ones!

Finance - Budgeting Money:
    • "Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money" by Emily Jenkins
    • "The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money" by Stan and Jan Berenstain
    • "Rich Dad, Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money--That You Don't Learn in School!" by Robert T. Kiyosaki (adapted by Sharon L. Lechter)
Good Food Habits - Nutrition:
    • "Gregory, the Terrible Eater" by Mitchell Sharmat
    • "Eat Your Greens, Goldilocks: A Story About Eating Healthily" by Steve Smallman
    • "Fresh Princess" by Denene Millner (encourages healthy eating habits and exercise)
The Art of Gardening/Being Outside:
    • "The Curious Garden" by Peter Brown
    • "Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt" by Kate Messner
    • "The Roots of My Family Tree" by Niki Alling (celebrates family history and the importance of roots, can be tied into discussions about gardening and heritage) 
Spend a Day Doing Minor Construction (Using Tools):
    • "The Toolbox" by Anne and Harlow Rockwell
    • "Handy Manny: Construction Wishes" by Marcy Kelman
    • "The Doorbell Rang" by Pat Hutchins (teaches division and sharing through a story about sharing cookies, could be related to house management)
Meditation/The Art of Going Within and Stillness:
    • "Moody Cow Meditates" by Kerry Lee MacLean
    • "Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents)" by Eline Snel
    • "I Am Enough" by Grace Byers (encourages self-love and acceptance, which can tie into mindfulness and meditation practices)
The Power of the Word… Yet (Growth Mindset Skills):
    • "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds
    • "Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It" by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D.
    • "The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson (celebrates diversity and encourages children to embrace their uniqueness and share their stories)

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