5 Empowering Children’s Books for Families During a Fresh Start

Sometimes during a Fresh Start for a family - whether it is a move, divorce, death of a loved one, new school, new siblings, or their own personal journey - kids can have big feelings! Those big feelings are totally valid, but can often lead a kid to self-doubt or nervousness, which is why it’s so important to have some books on hand to empower them during any Fresh Start or life change. We rounded up these empowering children’s books based on our personal favorites and find that reading them often with kids helps affirm their confidence and boost their self-esteem!

Check out 5 empowering children’s books for families during a Fresh Start.

Her Body Can by Katie Crenshaw + Ady Meschke

We’re huge fans of the Body Can Books from the genius team of Katie Crenshaw + Ady Meschke. These books are not only empowering for a child’s mind, body, and soul, but chock full of positive affirmations that any parent could use too. As we’re parenting our children though the ebbs and flows of life, Her Body Can is a wonderful accompaniment to the messages we’re relaying to our children.

His Body Can by Katie Crenshaw + Ady Meschke

As the mom of two boys, I was thrilled when Katie Crenshaw + Ady Meschke released His Body Can. There are so many reasons to love this empowering children’s book, but I have to say one of my favorites is the wide variety of bodies in the book! It’s a gorgeous, artistic look at the way every human is built differently and that’s ok! Love the empowering messages for children woven throughout this easy-to-read book.

Dear Boy, by Paris Rosenthal and Jason Rosenthal

When I was in the midst of my divorce, a friend sent Dear Boy to the boys and we read it immediately - not going to lie: I cried! It’s an incredibly sweet and uplifting with adorable illustrations and if you don’t cry at the last page, well…you may not have a soul. Dear Boy is a great gift idea for any child in your life and easy enough for young readers to read on their own.

Dear Girl, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Paris Rosenthal

If you have a young girl in your life (or, let’s be honest: a girl at any age), this affirming and empowering book is a must-have in their bookshelf! Dear Girl illustrates all of the wondrous and amazing things girls can be and do! Dear Girl makes a perfect birthday or holiday gift.

Be Who You Are by Todd Parr

We are huge Todd Parr fans for so many reasons! We love Todd Parr’s family book, and Be Who You Are is no exception. The bright and bold illustrations and powerful affirmations make Be Who You Are ideal for kiddos and adults.

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