“What are the best Children’s books about Life ?” We looked at 92 of the top Kids Life books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!
The top 7 titles, all appearing on 2 or more “Best Kids Life ” book lists, are ranked below by how many lists they appear on. The remaining 75+ titles, as well as the lists we used are in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.
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A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.
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Through simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heartwarming book encourages positive behaviour as children see how rewarding it is to express daily kindness, appreciation, and love. Bucket filling and dipping are effective metaphors for understanding the effects of our actions and words on the well being of others and ourselves.
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Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.
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“Once there was a tree…and she loved a little boy.” So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk…and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another’s capacity to love in return.
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When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.
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Rhyming text and color illustrations introduce young readers to ways in which children exemplify positive behaviors.
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“UNLESS someone like you…cares a whole awful lot…nothing is going to get better…It’s not.” Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth’s natural beauty.
| # | Books | Authors | Lists |
| 8 | A Chair For My Mother | Vera B. Williams | Spiked Parenting |
| 9 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Judith Viorst | Spiked Parenting |
| 10 | All Are Welcome | Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman | Book Riot |
| 11 | All the World | Liz Garton Scanlon | Rhythms Of Play |
| 12 | An Awesome Book | Dallas Clayton | Rhythms Of Play |
| 13 | An Awesome Book of Thanks | Dallas Clayton | Rhythms Of Play |
| 14 | Baxter’s Backyard | Mothers Niche | |
| 15 | Be Happy | Monica Sheehan | Rhythms Of Play |
| 16 | Be Kind | Pat Zietlow Miller and Jen Hill | Book Riot |
| 17 | Beautiful Girl: Celebrating the Wonders of Your Body | Christine Northrup | Rhythms Of Play |
| 18 | Beautiful Hands | Bret Baumgarten and Kathryn Otoshi | Rhythms Of Play |
| 19 | Beautiful Oops | Barney Salzburg | Rhythms Of Play |
| 20 | Chrysanthemum | Kevin Henkes | Spiked Parenting |
| 21 | Cookies: Bite Sized Life Lessons | Mothers Niche | |
| 22 | Dancing in the Wings | Debbie Allen | Shepherds Friendly |
| 23 | Do Unto Otters | Mothers Niche | |
| 24 | Don’t Squeal Unless it’s a Big Deal | Mothers Niche | |
| 25 | Dreams Do Come True… All They Need Is You! | Mike Dooley | Rhythms Of Play |
| 26 | Elmer | David McKee | Shepherds Friendly |
| 27 | Fanny’s Dream | Mothers Niche | |
| 28 | Fill a Bucket | Mothers Niche | |
| 29 | Giraffes Can’t Dance | Mothers Niche | |
| 30 | Good Night Moon | Margaret Wise Brown | Spiked Parenting |
| 31 | Gregory The Terrible Eater | Mothers Niche | |
| 32 | Guardians of Being | Eckhart Tolle | Rhythms Of Play |
| 33 | Hooway for Wodney Wat | Mothers Niche | |
| 34 | How Are You Feeling Today | Molly Potter | Shepherds Friendly |
| 35 | How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids | Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer | Spiked Parenting |
| 36 | I am Enough | Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo | Book Riot |
| 37 | I Am Yoga | Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds | Rhythms Of Play |
| 38 | I Am: Why Two Little Words Mean So Much | Dr. Wayne W. Dyer | Rhythms Of Play |
| 39 | I Believe in Me | Connie Bowen | Rhythms Of Play |
| 40 | I Just Don’t Like the Sound of No! | Mothers Niche | |
| 41 | I think I am | Louise L. Hay | Rhythms Of Play |
| 42 | I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato | Mothers Niche | |
| 43 | Incredible You! 10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine Through | Dr. Wayne W. Dyer | Rhythms Of Play |
| 44 | Interrupting Chicken | Mothers Niche | |
| 45 | It’s Not What You’ve Got | Dr. Wayne W. Dyer | Rhythms Of Play |
| 46 | It’s Time to Start Using Your Words | Mothers Niche | |
| 47 | Lacey Walker, Non Stop Talker | Mothers Niche | |
| 48 | Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse | Kevin Henkes | Spiked Parenting |
| 49 | LOVES | Mothers Niche | |
| 50 | Matilda | Roald Dahl | Shepherds Friendly |
| 51 | Mean Jean Recess Queen | Mothers Niche | |
| 52 | My Day Is Ruined!: A Story Teaching Flexible Thinking | Bryan Smith and Lisa M. Griffin | Book Riot |
| 53 | No Excuses! How What You Say Can Get in Your Way | Dr. Wayne W. Dyer | Rhythms Of Play |
| 54 | On My Way to a Happy Life | Deepak Chopra | Rhythms Of Play |
| 55 | One of Those Days | Amy Krouse Rosenthal | Rhythms Of Play |
| 56 | Only One You | Linda Kranz | Rhythms Of Play |
| 57 | Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes | James Dean | Rhythms Of Play |
| 58 | Reach for the Stars: and Other Advice for Life’s Journey | Serge Bloch | Rhythms Of Play |
| 59 | See You Later, Procrastinator! (Get It Done) | Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick | Book Riot |
| 60 | Sesame Street: Ready, Set, Brush! | Che Rudko | Book Riot |
| 61 | Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and a Happier Life | Rebecca Doughty | Rhythms Of Play |
| 62 | Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun | Maria Dismondy | Rhythms Of Play |
| 63 | Spoon | Mothers Niche | |
| 64 | Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur (A First Book of Manners) | Judy Sierra and Tim Bowers | Book Riot |
| 65 | Swallows and Amazons | Arthur Ransome | Shepherds Friendly |
| 66 | Swimmy | Leo Lionni | Spiked Parenting |
| 67 | Sylvester and the Magic Pebble | William Steig | Spiked Parenting |
| 68 | The Blessings Jar | Mothers Niche | |
| 69 | The Day You Begin | Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez | Book Riot |
| 70 | The Family Book | Todd Parr | Shepherds Friendly |
| 71 | The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes | Mothers Niche | |
| 72 | The Girl Who Thought In Pictures | Julia Finley Mosca | Rhythms Of Play |
| 73 | The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest | Lynne Cherry | Spiked Parenting |
| 74 | The Huge Bag of Worries | Virginia Ironside | Shepherds Friendly |
| 75 | The Little Engine That Could | Watty Piper | Spiked Parenting |
| 76 | The Little Red Hen | Mothers Niche | |
| 77 | The Mixed-Up Chameleon | Eric Carle | Spiked Parenting |
| 78 | The Most Magnificent Thing | Ashley Spires | Rhythms Of Play |
| 79 | The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister | Spiked Parenting |
| 80 | The Runaway Bunny | Margaret Wise Brown | Spiked Parenting |
| 81 | The Story of Ferdinand | Mothers Niche | |
| 82 | The Thankful Book | Todd Parr | Rhythms Of Play |
| 83 | The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle | Spiked Parenting |
| 84 | The Way I Feel | Mothers Niche | |
| 85 | Unstoppable Me! 10 Ways to Soar Through Life | Dr. Wayne W. Dyer | Rhythms Of Play |
| 86 | What do You do with an Idea | Kobi Yamada | Rhythms Of Play |
| 87 | What Should Danny Do? | Adir Levy and Ganit Levy | Rhythms Of Play |
| 88 | Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak | Spiked Parenting |
| 89 | Whoever You Are | Mem Fox | Rhythms Of Play |
| 90 | Wilma Jean the Worry Machine | Mothers Niche | |
| 91 | You Be You | Linda Kranz | Rhythms Of Play |
| 92 | You Get What You Get | Mothers Niche |
| Source | Article |
| Book Riot | 8 of the Best Children’s Books About Life Skills |
| Mothers Niche | Children’s Books That Teach Important Life Lessons |
| Rhythms Of Play | Kids Books That Teach Important Life Lessons |
| Shepherds Friendly | Best children’s books that teach important life |
| Spiked Parenting | 20 Classic Children’s Books That Teach Valuable Lessons |
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