2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Quotations
The Letter Q is not an easy letter in the challenge and I definitely struggle every year to come up with a theme for the Letter Q. So, for today’s challenge post, I’m sharing books full of quotations (and some with affirmations as well!)
I love the idea of creating a positive, inspiring environment for kids and I love seeing little ones on Instagram repeating their daily affirmations – what a great way to instill self-worth and confidence from an early age. These make great gift ideas or jumping off points for families to create their affirmations that fit your family lifestyle. Whether you love Pete the Cat, Wonder by R. J. Palacio, or Dr. Seuss – you’ll find something to love within this book list!
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2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Quotations
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Precepts by R. J. Palacio
In Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. This companion book features conversations between Mr. Browne and Auggie, Julian, Summer, Jack Will, and others, giving readers a special peek at their lives after Wonder ends. Mr. Browne’s essays and correspondence are rounded out by a precept for each day of the year—drawn from popular songs to children’s books to inscriptions on Egyptian tombstones to fortune cookies. His selections celebrate the goodness of human beings, the strength of people’s hearts, and the power of people’s wills.
There’s something for everyone here, with words of wisdom from such noteworthy people as Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., Confucius, Goethe, Sappho—and over 100 readers of Wonder who sent R. J. Palacio their own precepts.
A Daily Dose of Confidence For Kids: A Positive Affirmation
As parents and carers we want our children to grow up happy, healthy and confident. But as they grow older, and learn more about the world around them, they can also become more self critical. In recent years the effects of recent years’ isolation and Social Media has only added to this self-critique, leaving more children with more anxiety, lower self esteem, and bigger confidence challenges than ever before.
For confidence to be truly long lasting it needs to become a daily habit.
That’s why the expert writers at DaddiLife, the world’s leading platform for dads, have interviewed a range of children’s development experts to create A Daily Dose of Confidence For Kids. A unique diary style activity book that provides children with a powerful positive affirmation for each day of the year. These affirmations aren’t just words. They are simple positive statements that can be used to encourage our children, boost their morale, and most importantly, help them believe in themselves.
I Am, I Can: 365 Affirmations for Kids by Wynne Kinder
Empower your child and help them build their self-esteem and resilience with 365 affirmations, one for each day of the year. I am strong. And I am brave. I can handle anything. This inspiring positive affirmations book reminds children of all the things they can love about themselves and what they have to offer the world.
This wonderful self-care book will teach kids ages 7-9 the power of positive thinking. Here’s what’s inside:
- Beautiful children’s book with daily affirmations for children and calming illustrations
- Contains profiles of key historical figures and events
- Includes step-by-step mindful activities for kids that will help bring the affirmations to life
From “positivity” to “calm” and “adventure,” this affirmations journal for kids has a different theme for each month. This will help children overcome negative thoughts, and remind them to champion themselves throughout the year.
Inspiring Quotes from Children’s Classics by Annie Sarac, illustrated by Ruth Burrows
This beautifully illustrated collection offers quotes from historical and modern classics for today’s kids. Centered around helpful themes, such as being different, friendship, and taking risks, these inspirational words from some of the most creative minds in children’s literature offer readers timeless wisdom for today’s world.
Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life by James Dean and Kimberly Dean
Pete’s glass-half-full outlook on life shines through as he adds his fun take on well-known classics attributed to luminaries from Albert Einstein to Confucius to Abraham Lincoln to Shakespeare and more!
Seuss-isms! : A Guide to Life for Those Just Starting Out… And Those Already On Their Way by Dr. Seuss
The one and only Dr. Seuss dispenses invaluable advice about life in this collection of his most memorable quotes. With over sixty pages of cherished Seuss art and quotes from such classics as The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hatches the Egg, Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, and many more, this humorous and inspiring collection is, indeed, perfect for those just starting out . . . or those who are already on their way!
The Ultimate Book of Inspiring Quotes for Kids by Michael Stutman and Kevin Conklin
There’s nothing quite like a great quotation to help you think differently or shed light in a difficult or confusing moment.
But good words can provide more than just insight—they can actually move you to act. The Ultimate Book of Inspiring Quotes for Kids presents a unique and compelling collection of child-friendly wisdom from many historical greats, including Plato and Albert Einstein, as well as modern leaders, such as Nelson Mandela and Oprah Winfrey.
Words can change people—and, ultimately, the world. In order to grow into their best selves, children need inspiration. They need positive influences to counterbalance to the negative words, role models, and behaviors that too often surround them. A great addition to any classroom, home library, or child’s bedside, this compilation is organized by themes that range from courage to education to friendship. Each section begins with a brief introduction that relates the topic to kids and explains why it’s important to make this value a habit.
Thanks to an engaging, uplifting, and easy-to-read style, children and adults alike will enjoy poring over these empowering pages again and again—especially with gems like Helen Keller’s “When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.”
Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself by Susan Verde, illustrated Peter H. Reynolds
When the unkind voice gets loud and I feel down, I can tell myself:
I am enough. In this world, I matter.
We all have rough days: tough times when we feel down and an unkind voice in our mind can make us feel disappointed in ourselves. But we can talk back to that unkind voice; we can find the voice that will lift us up instead. We can tell ourselves words that are positive, supportive, and true.
A celebration of self-love and owning all the things that make us special, Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself is a heartfelt collection of positive affirmations, helping us to affirm that we are human, we are enough, and we are deserving of all kinds of love—especially our own.
Words Are My Superpower: A Kid’s Guide to Affirmations, Mantras, and Positive Thinking by Harold Green III, illustrated by Andrea Pippins
Harold Green III’s Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for younger readers on how the words they choose have the power to change not just their own lives but others’. Some of the greatest “villains” in our lives include anxiety, fear, disappointment, and failure. But if we empower ourselves through language—employing affirmations, mantras, compliments, and more—we can overcome anything or anyone who stands in our way while lifting up those around us. Green expertly weaves a metaphor about categories of words acting as superheroes throughout this guide to help readers harness the superpowers offered by optimism, gratitude, and more. Infused with Green’s gorgeous poetry and Andrea Pippins’s eye-catching illustrations, Words Are My Superpower teaches the importance of positive thinking and communication for young people to effect change.
A Year of Positive Thinking for Teens: Daily Motivation to Beat Stress by Katie Hurley
Being a teen can be an emotional roller coaster. When you’re overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations from your friends, family, social media feed, teachers, and even yourself, it’s normal to have thoughts and feelings like This is too hard or I’ll never measure up. With A Year of Positive Thinking for Teens, you’ll discover how to overcome these anxious thought patterns, and build a happier, more positive mindset to achieve your goals.
Let go of stress with relatable prompts and reflections―all grounded in positive thinking and positive psychology strategies. Find a daily dose of motivation through insightful quotes and affirmations designed to encourage you to embrace happiness one day, one thought, and one year at a time.
You Will Leave a Trail of Stars: Words of Inspiration for Blazing Your Own Path by Lisa Congdon
In this illustrated guide to life—perfect for graduates and other seekers—acclaimed artist and educator Lisa Congdon offers up wisdom and insights for living. Each inspirational quote, lesson, and piece of advice is brought to life by Congdon’s signature illustration style, making the book a beautiful gift or keepsake. Whether you’re starting a new chapter of your own story, or simply searching for ways to live with more intention, curiosity, and joy, this book will inspire you to connect with yourself and prepare for any adventure life might have in store.
Zen Pencils: Inspirational Quotes for Kids by Gavin Aung Than
These are only a few of the trailblazers you’ll meet in this collection of cartoons and quotes. Let their words of wisdom lead you to greatness, reflection, and discovery. Each inspiring quote is transformed into a compelling story that unfolds before your eyes. Follow the illustrated adventures of dragon slayers, warrior monks, ballet dancers, and professional wrestlers—all while hearing from some of the great voices of our past and present.
2025 is my tenth year participating in the Blogging A to Z Challenge! This year, I chose as my theme: Fact Finders Club: Nonfiction for Curious Kids with a focus on providing book lists focused on all types of nonfiction books for readers from birth to teens. Each letter of the alphabet will focus on different topics and will provide twelve titles on each list. Nonfiction is having a heyday in children’s literature and if you think it’s dry and boring, then I implore you to take a look at these amazing suggestions! Stop by daily to check out the new books and other posts that I’ll be sharing in April.
