Picture books are not just for kids and they make a wonderful and thoughtful gift to give a graduate, whether it be a preschool, high school or college graduation. These titles are thought-provoking, moving, and inspirational and perfect for life's many milestones. Even if you do not have a graduate in your life we encourage you to share these books with the loved ones in your life. Their messages are timeless and worth hearing at any age.
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Rather than give a card to a graduate, consider gifting them with a picture book with a handwritten message from you inside. 
Or, when your own child is still young, purchase one of these books, ask your child's teachers to write a message inside at the end of each school year and then present the book as a gift on their graduation.

Reach for the Stars: and Other Advice for Life's Journey by Serge Bloch

Whatever You Are, Be a Good One by Lisa Congdon

Dreams Come True...All They Need Is You! by Mike Dooley

The Knowing Book by Rebecca Kai Dotlich

You! by Sandra Magsamen

Wherever You Go by Pat Zietlow Miller

Keep Curious and Carry a Banana: Words of Wisdom from the World of Curious George by H. A. Rey

I Wish You More by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Seuss-isms!: A Guide to Life for Those Just Starting Out...and Those Already on Their Way by Dr. Seuss

What Do You Do With An Idea? by Kobi Yamada

What Do You Do With A Chance? by Kobi Yamada

Yay, You!: Moving Up and Moving On by Sandra Boynton

Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life by James Dean

I Knew You Could!: A Book for All the Stops In Your Life by Craig Dorfman

If by Rudyard Kipling, ill. by Giovanna Manna

If I Never Forever Endeavor by Holly Meade

Curious You: On Your Way! by H. A. Rey

The North Star by Peter H. Reynolds

Oh, The Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

Miss Maple's Seeds by Eliza Wheeler

What Do You Do With A Problem? by Kobi Yamada

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