5 Books To Fill Up
Your Child’s Heart
by Courtney DeFeo
There are so many things I want my kids to grasp in their tiny hearts! I want them to really understand that they were made for greatness and know that I believe in them. So often, though, my words fall flat.
That’s why I love reading to my girls.
They can hear “You can dance, too” and “I believe in you” and “It will be okay” in a story and that resonates with them. They can see a character’s courage and strength and believe the same is possible for them.
Here are five of my favorite kids’ books that speak to the heart. These timeless truths can be shared with your tiniest ones as you read aloud to them and can then stretch into elementary school as they begin to read on their own. My kids love each of these.
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Giraffes Can’t Dance
Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. His knees buckle whenever he tries to twirl. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. “Giraffes can’t dance,” they all jeer when it’s Gerald’s turn to prance. But there is one little creature who believes in Gerald. “Everything makes music,” the cricket explains, “if you really want it to.” So Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune.
With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.
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Sisters
Sisters are different in so many ways, yet alike in many more. But there is one heartfelt way in which they are most alike – they love each other so very much.
David McPhail’s celebration of the joys – and trials – of sisterhood has been a favorite with sisters of all ages for almost twenty years. Now published in full color for the first time, in its original intimate size, a new generation of sisters will love to read this treasure . . . together.
McPhail also has a version for boys: Brothers.
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I Believe in You
Growing up is a roller-coaster ride of emotion and adventure. Kids are sometimes called upon to show a sense of self-confidence and courage they may not know they have.
I Believe in You explores the powerful feeling in every parent’s heart as they watch a child take on the big job of growing up. This inspiring and meaningful book puts into words the little moments that reveal just how much you believe in them, no matter what life throws their way.
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Ladybug Girl
Available from:This hardcover picture book is the first in the bestselling Ladybug Girl series, which encourages independence and creative play in preschoolers.
When Lulu puts on her ladybug costume, she becomes Ladybug Girl, a superhero who uses her imagination to have adventures right in her own backyard. Ladybug Girl teaches boys and girls the power of pressing on with the help of their imagination.
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If I Could Keep You Little
Taking the reader on a journey of memory and expectation, If I Could Keep You Little showcases the fleeting little moments that reveal how a child changes and grows. Richmond’s beautiful illustrations and real insights into the human spirit will touch children and adults alike.
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