Why Stories Are Important for Children | The Power of Storytelling

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Whether it’s a book we read together or a tale we make up right before they drift off to sleep, stories seem to follow us through every stage of life.

Think about it—when we go out with friends, what do we do? We tell stories. We laugh about the hilarious encounter at the airport or the unexpected moment from a recent trip.

And even more quietly, each of us carries a story in our own mind… a story about who we are. Sometimes it’s encouraging and full of hope. Other times it’s not so kind.

Stories are everywhere. They shape how we see the world and how we understand one another. They bring people together in ways we don’t always notice.

And that makes me think about how important it is to tell good stories. Encouraging stories. True stories.

Last year I stopped in my tracks and realized something—there were almost no children’s stories about flower farms. And yet, right here around us, there’s a whole community of growers working year after year to bring beauty into Central Texas.

So I wrote a story for children about just that.

A true one.

A fun one.

And, I hope, an inspiring one.

Warmly,

Kathryn

Sunny Hill Flower Farm