Inspirational Stories for Kids

A book of inspirational stories for kids can be a wonderful addition to any child's library. Just like older readers, children often have days when they feel a bit sad, stressed out, or simply overwhelmed. Inspirational stories help them see past their troubles and get motivated to face their problems.

For your convenience, LoveToKnow Children's Books has prepared this slideshow featuring some of the best children's inspirational stories available on Amazon.com.

Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul: 101 Stories of Courage, Hope, and Laughter is a great choice for anyone in search of motivational stories for children. Fans of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books for adults will recognize the basic structure of the book, which features short stories from celebrities like Chuck Norris and Shaquille O'Neal as well as regular kids from around the country.

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Can't get enough Chicken Soup? Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2: Read Aloud or Read Alone Character-Building Stories for Kids Ages 6-10 brings even more inspirational stories for kids to your bookshelf.

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Hugs for Kids: Stories, Sayings, and Scriptures to Encourage and Inspire combines short stories, poems, and Bible verses into an anthology that children can read on their own or enjoy with a parent.

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James Herriot's Treasury of Inspirational Stories for Children is sure to be a hit with young animal lovers in need of a pick-me-up. The sweet stories in this anthology include Moses the Kitten, The Christmas Day Kitten, Blossom Comes Home, The Market Square Dog, and Smudge, the Little Lost Lamb.

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50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet is filled with stories about people who have done amazing things. Featured heroes include notable Americans such as Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Bill Cosby, and Walt Disney. Regardless of your child's future goals, this book will inspire him to dream big!

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If you're looking for an age-appropriate way to introduce your child to your family's religious beliefs, this anthology of inspirational Bible stories is a good choice.

For more suggestions on books to add to your child's library, please review our slideshows Classic Fairy Tales and Really Funny Poems for Kids.

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