"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein is a story about a child who develops a friendship with a tree in the forest. The boy asks the tree for things like shade, apples to eat, and branches to build a home. Eventually there is nothing left of the tree but a stump. This story teaches about the selfless act of love and responsibility. It can also show how humanity impacts nature and the delicate balancing act of both.
"It's Our World, Too!" by Phillip Hoose is a collection of stories about young activists. This book demonstrates how young people can make a difference in the world by tackling such issues as world peace, the environment, and human rights. It also includes an instructional guide for those who want to follow a similar path.
"A Girl Named Pants" is a motivational series by Thomas Colson that is designed to boost children's confidence. Pants, the main character, is an eight-year-old girl whose mantra is: "I can do anything." In the series she becomes friends with a monster, makes the swim team, and feeds the poor.
This motivational book series has such titles as "Reach For the Moon, Baboon," "It's Okay to Fail, Whale" and "Keep On Tryin', Lion." Spriggles uses animals to teach lessons such as striving to reach a goal, not giving up, and realizing sometimes we all fail but it's okay as long as you tried your best. In addition to inspiring tales, Spriggles also tackles the subjects of nutrition and exercise.