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7 Inspirational Children’s Book Characters

amomentwithfranca · 2 February 2018 · 25 Comments

Children’s literature has always been a treasured genre. I’m sure we can all look back over our childhood and pick out some of our favourite characters and books – the ones that stuck with us throughout the years and the ones and we continue to read to our own children

I’ve compiled a list of the top most inspirational children’s book characters, so let me know if you agree. See below:

MATILDA

Just the name Matilda brings back memories of an amazingly gifted little girl, making items dance around her living room with only her mind. This Roald Dahl classic follows five-year-old Matilda, who is mistreated by her parents and tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull. Matilda is extremely courageous and, with the help of her friend and teacher Miss Honey, she learns to control and develop her telekinetic gift in a way that benefits the whole school. It’s a tale of good vs. evil that has inspired both a blockbuster film and an award-winning stage show.

KATNISS EVERDEEN

Katniss is the newest character on this list, but she makes up for it in strength and self-sacrifice. Living in a dystopian universe where every year children must compete to the death in a fully televised ‘Hunger Games’, Katniss volunteers to take her sister’s place and enter the arena herself. If she isn’t an inspirational children’s figure, who is?

ALICE


Alice in Wonderland is one of the most beloved characters in literary history. She’s clever and sensible, yet her world is turned upside down in a tale of fantasy where flowers talk and the Queen of Hearts plays croquet with live flamingos. Through her journey to try and get home she meets a fascinating array of characters, from The Mad Hatter to the Cheshire Cat. Alice inspires us to dream and to keep hold of silliness and childish wonder, while her adventures have even been short-listed as one of the greatest children’s books of all time.

HARRY POTTER

We couldn’t have a list of inspirational children’s characters without mentioning Harry Potter. The chosen one is on a mission to vanquish Lord Voldemort for good, all while going to class, learning how to play Quidditch and navigating his own adolescence. It’s a magical story that has captured a multitude of generations, with die-hard fans able to visit Diagon Alley and the Great Hall for themselves on the Harry Potter Studio Tour Experience.

LUCY

From The Chronicles of Narnia, Lucy is a lovable character who shows tremendous courage in standing up to her family when they don’t believe there’s a hidden world inside the wardrobe. Lucy is a sensitive and faithful little girl, believing in Narnia and Aslan when no one else does. She gets teased mercilessly by her siblings until they also discover that Narnia is real, and teaches us to be true to ourselves and not to back down in the face of adversity.

LAURA INGALLS WILDER

For those who aren’t knowledgeable on Laura Ingalls Wilder, she is the main protagonist in the Little House on The Prairie series. These books follow her and her family of seven as they grow up in the Midwest region of the United States in the 19th century. Laura documents her hard but enjoyable life as the family works on a farm, lives in a small cabin in the woods and moves around the United States in only a covered wagon. Laura’s journey was made into a popular TV series that still airs today, and her positive attitude is truly inspirational.

PADDINGTON BEAR


While Paddington isn’t a child himself, he’s definitely inspirational and beloved by both children and adults alike. A bear with impeccable manners, Paddington comes from the deepest darkest Peru armed with only a hat and a jar of marmalade, inspiring us to step outside of our comfort zones and try new experiences.

Do you agree with this inspirational children’s book character list? Will you add any more? Let me know in the comments below.

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  1. Carol Boffey says

    4 March 2018 at

    great article

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  2. Carly Belsey says

    4 March 2018 at

    I do agree with this list, especially Matilda as I really love her character and how she ends up in a really happily life.

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  3. Laura Findlay says

    4 March 2018 at

    Great list of characters. I especially like Matilda x

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  4. Tee Simpson says

    4 March 2018 at

    My eldest loves Matilda-defo a great inspiration

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  5. Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    21 July 2018 at

    Some great ones, I love the character of Katniss in Hunger Games. #KCACOLS

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  6. Lydia C. Lee says

    21 July 2018 at

    Def Alice. THerte’s a whole philosophuy on ‘What woudl Alice do?” #KCACOLS

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  7. Veronica Lee says

    22 July 2018 at

    Great roundup you have here. I loved Paddington Bear as a kid. Still do!

    #kcacols

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    • amomentwithfranca says

      23 July 2018 at

      Me too! 😉 x

      Reply
  8. Jessica Powell says

    22 July 2018 at

    Matilda was one of my absolute favourites as a kid – she never gave up on her dreams and the things she liked to do, even when she was mocked constantly for it. <3 #KCACOLS

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    • amomentwithfranca says

      23 July 2018 at

      Love Matilda too! It is my daughter’s favourite at the moment! 🙂 x

      Reply
  9. Madeline (This Glorious Life) says

    24 July 2018 at

    One of my favourite books when I was younger was ‘Back Home’ and the main character in that was amazing in how she adapted to coming back to England after being evacuated to America during the war. x #KCACOLS

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    • amomentwithfranca says

      24 July 2018 at

      Sounds super interesting! I would get it for Bella! Love the conexion to America too! Thanks for the recommendation! 🙂 c

      Reply
  10. Cassie - Gorgeous george's mama says

    24 July 2018 at

    Ah I love this list. I love that it shows children that other children of all walks of life can be empowering.

    #KCACOLS

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  11. shan says

    24 July 2018 at

    I have to say that the most inspirational children’s book character for me personally is Sam Ganjees out of Lord of the Rings. What a guy! Loved this, there are so many that just stand out! #KCACOLS

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  12. Carol Cameleon says

    24 July 2018 at

    Great list. I would totally go with Ginny or Hermione from Harry Potter too. Our 8yo is certainly inspired by Ginny Weasley. Thanks for hosting #kcacols

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  13. jeremy-thirstydaddy says

    25 July 2018 at

    I was a big Hardy Boys fan when i was a kid and can’t wait until my daughter is a year or two older and I can introduce her to the old Nancy Drew books #KCACOLS

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  14. PEACHY and MOMMY says

    25 July 2018 at

    As a child I liked Nancy Drew and Ramona Quimby. As an adult one of my favourite books to read with Peachy is Peter Rabbit. But that may be just because it’s one of the first books I ever read to her. #KCACOLS

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  15. Sarah | Digital Motherhood says

    26 July 2018 at

    All amazing characters. We’re reading Matilda at the moment so this is one of my daughter’s current faves! #KCACOLS

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  16. Alice V says

    28 July 2018 at

    Great list! We haven’t moved on to some of these yet because my girls are still learning to read but I think I need to get that collection going for future bedtimes. #KCACOLS

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  17. Mummy and the Mexicans (Ruth) says

    30 July 2018 at

    These are all really inspirational characters, but I think there are lots more to add! How about Sophie from Howl’s Moving Castle? She’s a very down-to-earth character caught up in a world of magic who always seems to think of practical solutions to the problems in the story. #kcacols

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  18. Sarah | Mummykind says

    31 July 2018 at

    I love this so much! As a child I always wanted to be Matilda. Then it switched to Hermione once I got into Harry Potter! I haven’t read the little house on the prairie so maybe I should! #KCACOLS

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  19. Lisa Pomerantz says

    1 August 2018 at

    Love the characters on this list, and must investigate Katniss. She is new to me and I am intrigued! #KCACOLS xoxo

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  20. Bread says

    1 August 2018 at

    Matilda yes. Harry Potter no. His friends did all the work lol! #kcacols

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  21. Acorn Books says

    2 August 2018 at

    This is a great list. I would add Neville Longbottom from Harry Potter as he’s one of those characters who doesn’t have any particular strengths to make him stand out but he is loyal and a good person which definitely makes him an inspiration in my book. #KCACOLS

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  22. Crummy Mummy says

    4 August 2018 at

    Agree with all this list! I would also add Mildred Hubble aka The Worst Witch! #KCACOLS

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