The perfect gift to give a graduate of any age, from kindergarten through college, is a book chock full of wisdom that will carry them through life. Choosing the right book is never easy with so many amazing titles offering sage advice to inspire, motivate, and encourage kids to chase their dreams. Once you settle on the perfect title, it's time to sit down to write a few heartfelt words. When there is so much to say, it can be hard to find the right words to capture all the sentiments concisely enough to fit on a page. A wonderful idea is to choose the perfect quote for graduation books from a leader, inventor, author, or other wordsmith who has crafted a statement that resonates.

What To Write Inside Graduation Books

Giving a kindergarten graduation book is one of the most thoughtful gifts. To make it even more special, we suggest writing an inscription inside the cover. If you are looking for words of inspiration, there is no reason to reinvent the wheel! Just borrow a quote from an author or other notable person. Here are some of our favorites that will resonate with graduates of all ages.

“Today you are You, that is Truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You!”
–Dr. Seuss

“You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way!”
– Dr. Seuss

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.”
– Carol Burnett

“Reading is a passport to countless adventures.”
– Mary Pope Osbourne

"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."
— Frederick Douglass

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
—Groucho Marx

"When I say to a parent, "read to a child", I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate. "
—Mem Fox

"Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them. "
—Neil Gaiman

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
–Dr. Seuss

“Dream big and dare to fail.”
–Norman Vaughan

“You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.”
–Robin Williams

"You may have tangible wealth untold. Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be — I had a mother who read to me."
—Strickland Gillilan
 

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