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items From self-help and personal development books that inspire growth, healing, and a fresh perspective to children's books that spark imagination, teach valuable lessons, and create special memories, these are some of my favorite reads worth sharing!
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Alan Watts the Spiritual Entertainer
Self Help
Must Have Children's Books
Children's Sentimental Books
Books for Preschoolers
The Best Holiday & Seasonal Books for Kids
Alan Watts the Spiritual Entertainer
Welcome to a curated collection of essential works by Alan Watts, the self-described philosophical entertainer who spent his life bridging the gap between Eastern wisdom and the Western mind. Instead of presenting philosophy as a rigid academic chore...
Who are we in this crazy world we live in? Understanding who we are and where we are and our relationship with the universe! Truly mind-blowing and a new perspective!
The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
In a world obsessed with planning for the future and finding absolute certainty, Alan Watts offers a brilliantly refreshing perspective in The Wisdom of Insecurity. Writing in 1951, he argues that our frantic search for psychological safety is exactl...
The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety
The Way of Zen, published in 1957, is considered Alan Watts's magnum opus and one of the most influential books responsible for introducing Eastern philosophy to the Western world.
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the complex, rigid rules of tra...
The Way of Zen: 8601404756597: Watts, Alan: Books
Alan Watts, the self-described philosophical entertainer who spent his life bridging the gap between Eastern wisdom and the Western mind. Instead of presenting philosophy as a rigid academic chore or a strict religious doctrine, Watts approached the ...
List of Books by Alan Watts
Watts passed away while writing this one.
The title draws on water as the ultimate model for human behavior. Water never fights an obstacle; it intelligently flows around it, yet over time, its persistent softness can wear down the hardest mountain...
Tao: The Watercourse Way
Watts famously argued that in order to "come to your senses," you sometimes have to go completely "out of your mind" by breaking away from rigid, conventional patterns of thought.
Out of Your Mind by Alan W. Watts
Self Help
No fluff—just self-improvement books that actually stick. If you've been feeling stuck, scattered, or ready to level up your routines, focus, and mindset, these are the reads that earned a permanent spot on my shelf. Pick the one your current season ...
LET THEM! I needed this book! I need to re-listen! I need to remind myself! This!
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool
Just started this book and it's amazing. Walks you through understanding self love and then the workbook helps work through where to start.
Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Doubt
New year! Getting my Life together!
Getting Things Done® - David Allen's GTD® Methodology
In the crazy fast paced world we live in sometimes we need help slowing down to reflect on the beauty hidden around us!
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World
Hilarious but honest! Her books are like sitting down having a one way chat with a close friend.
Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who's Been There
Sometimes we need to know we aren't the only ones dealing with a past and need someone to help us through it all! Deep with some humor!
Glow in the F*cking Dark: Simple Practices to Heal Your Soul, from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way
As an adult diagnosed at 42, I needed a little extra reassurance and guidance. This book is helping me understand what has gone on all these years! We are not alone!
Now It All Makes Sense - by Alex Partridge (Paperback)
Must Have Children's Books
Our family's top children's book recommendations. Tried, tested, and deeply loved by little readers—perfect for building a bookshelf they'll actually want to read.
Every single one of these books are worth the buy! So fun to get the kids involved in guessing what might show through the page when you shine the light!
Shine-a-Light Books
A classic about not giving up and to keep trying. Every bookshelf needs this book!
The Little Engine That Could - Books
An absolute must for any little boys first bookshelf. Great baby shower or birthday gift!
Little Blue Truck Board Book
The kids just get a kick out of this book!
Nibbles: The Book Monster
A funny read! The book explains in simple, direct language that all living things—from tiny mice to massive elephants, fish, birds, bugs, and humans of all ages—eat food and produce waste. The primary goal is to remove shame, fear, and embarrassmen...
Everyone Poops (Taro Gomi): 9781797202648 - Books
The book takes a funny but entirely factual look at flatulence, explaining to young children that releasing gas is a completely natural, healthy, and universal bodily function. The book concludes with the reassuring advice to never hold gas in becau...
The Gas We Pass: The Story of Farts
Children's Sentimental Books
Stories that tug at your heartstrings and leave a lasting mark on both little ones and grownups. From timeless keepsakes you’ll read with a lump in your throat to gentle tales about unconditional love, growth, and family bonds, these are the books we...
An absolutely beautiful book! I have one each for my youngest 2 that will go with them some day 🥰
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be
Great book to gift on special occasions!
Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know...: Baby Shower, Back-to-School, and Kindergarten Graduation Gift Book for Preschoolers, Kindergartners, and Kids Ages 3-7
If you haven't read this book, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! One of my very favorites and I have one for each of my kids that they will take with them to pass along!
Love You Forever
Another wonderful book to gift especially for a baby shower!
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
A recordable book is an absolute must! How sweet to open a book a hear grandma or grandpa's voice especially when they are no longer available by phone 😢
Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You Recordable Book
Books for Preschoolers
Reading with little ones builds big imaginations, early vocabulary, and a lifelong love of stories. This curated collection features engaging read-alouds, sweet animal adventures, and gentle social-emotional tales that are just right for curious 3-to...
Teaching empathy, honesty, patience, acceptance, and gratitude to preschoolers can be tough! This set is great for helping teach these subjects to your littles.
My Superpower Values 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Kindness, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Gratitude, Confidence, Honesty, Patience, and Love) (My Superpower Books)
A thing before the annoying 6-7🤷♀️ Still a fun book!
Why was Six Afraid of Seven? - (Illustrated Jokes) by Stephanie Rodriguez (Paperback)
Such a cute and fun book of searching for a place to belong. There are so many fun activities to go with this one.
A Color of His Own - by Leo Lionni (Board Book)
A fun book about feelings. Each color represents a different feeling. There are several fun activities hat align with this book as well.
The Color Monster - by Anna Llenas (Board Book)
Another wonderful book about feelings and emotions.
Glad Monster, Sad Monster - (Hardcover)
The Best Holiday & Seasonal Books for Kids
A nice selection of holiday and seasonal books to add to the bookshelf!
A must-have holiday book! The pictures are just beautiful in this classic!
Polar Express - By Chris Van Allsburg ( Hardcover )
A little fun game of I spy along with some Christmas riddles makes the perfect combo.
I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles - by Jean Marzollo (Hardcover)
I absolutely love this book! Make some noises and put some actions in and have the kids join in, so fun!
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid Of An - By Linda Williams ( Paperback ): Halloween
A Christmas classic! Obviously many different versions of this one, but I love the illustrations in this one!
The Night Before Christmas (Reprint) (Hardcover) by Clement Clarke Moore
A beautifully illustrated anniversary edition Christmas classic!
The Night Before Christmas - by Clement Clarke Moore (Hardcover)
I love any book by Jan Brett. I consider this one a Christmas classic.
Gingerbread Baby (Board Book)