DEAR CHILDREN, FROM LITTLE TO GROWN BY RUKAYYA ZIRAPUR

Reading Dear Children felt like sitting down with a cup of tea and having an honest conversation about life. The tone is calm, encouraging, and full of warmth. I loved how the author didn’t use complicated ideas — instead, she wrote straight from the heart.

This book teaches not just children but even adults to pause and think — am I really living the right way? Am I being kind enough, grateful enough? It made me reflect on how we grow up so fast, forgetting the innocence and mindfulness we once had as kids.

I’d say it’s a perfect read for parents, teachers, or anyone who wants to remind themselves (or others) about the small but powerful values of life.

This book truly feels like a mirror — gentle, wise, and full of love.

⭐ Rating: 4.5/5 ✨

Best for: Teens, young readers, parents, and anyone looking for simple wisdom and emotional comfort.

💭 Favorite takeaway: “Growing up doesn’t mean losing your heart — it means learning to protect it better.”

Book Summary — 

Dear Children is a short yet deeply meaningful book by Rukayya Zirapur that feels like a gentle letter to every child and young adult growing up in today’s world. The author beautifully captures the struggles, emotions, and lessons we often learn late in life — but wishes children could understand early.

Through simple and relatable words, the book guides readers to think clearly, manage emotions, understand money, value time, and care for their mental well-being. Each page holds a thoughtful message — almost like advice from a wise elder or a loving teacher — reminding us to stay kind, patient, and self-aware while facing life’s challenges.

It’s not a typical “children’s” storybook; it’s more like a book of reflections meant to shape growing minds into confident, kind, and grounded individuals.