I pulled a slightly battered book out of a box the other day—you know, the kind with soft, yellowed pages and a cover that brought a flood of memories. It wasn’t about the physical object, well… not completely. What moved me were the stories in that book – I remembered the feelings I had while reading them at different times of my life since childhood.
It’s funny how the stories we once loved still know how to find us.
Some childhood books are etched into our memories: tales of talking animals, brave adventurers, or gentle friends who reminded us we mattered. Other books we may barely remember—but that’s no reason not to revisit them.
And if we never had “those” books growing up?
What a joy it is to discover them now! (Yes, I have found some of those too!)
Remember – it’s never too late to meet a new story that enchants your soul. It’s never too late to find a book to cherish. There’s always time to surround ourselves with stories that will shape who we are…
Read – reread – and take it all in!
There’s something quietly profound in re-reading the books that shaped us. And finding new ones also…
As adults, we bring fresh eyes to familiar pages. We see new lessons in old stories. And sometimes, what once felt magical now feels like wisdom wrapped in whimsy. In those moments, I find myself deeply thankful—for authors who poured truth into simple tales, and for the gift of reading itself.
I’m grateful for the way those books grew my heart, stirred my imagination, and taught me about bravery, kindness, and hope.
Sometimes we think we must “graduate” from children’s stories. But perhaps growing up isn’t about outgrowing the wonder of simple stories —it’s about carrying it all with us.
So, if your heart is tired, or you’re longing for a little gentle inspiration, may I gently suggest you pick up a children’s book? One you loved… or one you’ve never read. Let it speak to the part of you that still believes in joy to come…
Because you’re never too grown up to enjoy the books that grew you.
And you’re certainly never too old to grow again.
and for my friends who like to make things from paper –
here is this week’s freebie of two fairies and the fairy door….
Click here to download the pdf…
