Inspirational quotes from children’s books

Do you ever need to feed your soul? Sometimes I do. I’ve always found books a great way to drip some love into my heart. But I’ve also found that it’s not just whole books. Sometimes a passage, sentence or just a phrase is all it takes to ignite my spirit.

As you know, children’s literature plays an important role in my life. I personally feel you’re never too old for a good children’s book and something I’ve increasingly found is the layers of profundity in so many of the children’s books that I’ve read. In this article, I’ve included just a few of the wise words I’ve found in children’s literature. If you like what you see here, hop over to the Primary English Pinterest board where you’ll find even more inspirational quotes from children’s literature.

It’s no use to go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.

I love Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and have curated a growing collection of inspirational quotes from this classic story. Tucked amongst the psychedelic mayhem of the book, there are so many inspirational thoughts. On a personal level, I find this quote deeply profound, and it certainly encourages me to reflect on my personal growth.

Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.

Oh don’t they just! This quotation inspires me to let go of tiny things that crowd my heart with negativity. In fact, it reminds me to celebrate the small but beautiful things in life and let them live in my heart instead.

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning to sail my ship

I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.

This is a quotation I’ve hung onto many times. The wisdom of learning to sail in a storm is that it prepares you well for what follows. Other storms come and go, but you’re well prepared and can draw on those previous experiences.

In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and the job’s a game.

As someone who loves their job, I find it an utter joy to go to work each day.

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

Dreams are wonderful. But when we set our sights on our dreams and forget to enjoy the present, we risk missing out on the joy that’s around us.

The more he gave away, the more delighted he became.

Do you find joy in giving and sharing, not matter how small the gift may be?

There is nothing sweeter in the sad world that the sound of someone you love calling your name.

Oh isn’t this true! Do you ever feel your heart skip when you hear a loved one say your name?

If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold it would be a merrier world.

If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.

What do you value? Looking at the world around us it’s easy to see that not everyone shares Tolkien’s view.

If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely

If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.

Who doesn’t find this quote inspirational. And if you know The Twits, you’ll know just what effect ugly thoughts had on them! Keep thinking sunny thoughts, and let that sun shine out of you!

If you’re looking for more inspiration, we have curated a collection of inspirational book and reading quotes on our Pinterest board.

You may also find these articles interesting:

For more beautiful content, why not follow us on Instagram _primaryenglish

Previous
Previous

Vocabulary One Stop Shop

Next
Next

Teaching Shakespeare in primary schools