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    14 Lessons From Children's Books We Need To Remember In Our 20s

    Do you remember those cute tales from our early childhood that talked about dragons, princesses and talking animals? Turns out they can teach us a lot about life - all the way into our twenties!

    Kate Prince
    by Kate Prince

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    1. The Bad Tempered Ladybug

    Via booktopia.com.au

    LESSON: Sometimes it's just easier to be nice.

    2. What If Your Bestfriend Were Blue?

    Via amazon.com

    LESSON: It's what's on the inside that counts.

    3. Today We Have No Plans

    Via booktopia.com.au

    LESSON: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

    4. Dougal, The Garbage Dump Bear

    Via penguin.com.au

    LESSON: Sometimes bad things happen, so you can discover something better.

    5. Oh, the Places You'll Go

    Via booktopia.com.au

    LESSON: Life wasn’t meant to be easy, but it should still be fun

    6. Don't Juggle Bees

    Via amazon.com

    LESSON: Remember your manners, know your basics and don’t do anything obviously stupid.

    7. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

    Via booktopia.com.au

    LESSON: You don't always get what you want; in fact, sometimes that's for the best.

    8. I Want My Hat Back

    Via booktopia.com.au

    LESSON: There’s a difference between being polite and naïve. Know it, and don’t let yourself be used.

    9. Dragon Makes New Friends

    Via amazon.com

    LESSON: Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there to make new friends – it’s just as hard for other people too!

    10. When the Wind Changed

    Via booktopia.com.au

    LESSON: First impressions matter. Be careful pretending to be something you’re not to someone new.

    11. The Paper Bag Princess

    Via amazon.com

    LESSON: Don’t over exert yourself for someone who doesn’t appreciate you.

    12. A Colour of His Own

    Via amazon.com

    LESSON: Fitting in doesn’t always mean giving up your individualism – sometimes it’s just nice to have people around that understand you.

    13. Madeline

    Via amazon.com

    LESSON: Neither size nor age nor gender are a measure of courage.

    14. The Day My Mommy Quit

    Via amazon.com

    LESSON: Parents are extremely important – don’t wait until you become one to realise how much they do for you.

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