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practical wisdom

Books about practical wisdom for readers of all ages.

Cover of Mary Poppins in the kitchen

Mary Poppins in the kitchen

P. L. Travers, Mary Shepard

Ages 6–12magicimagination

Cover of How to Do It

How to Do It

Edward Everett Hale

Ages 10–16self-improvementpersonal responsibility

Cover of The Parent's Assistent

The Parent's Assistent

Maria Edgeworth

Ages 8–14moral developmentresponsibility

Cover of I'm Going to Read (Level 4): Don't Bargain with the Tooth Fairy!: 44 Ridiculous Rules Every Kid Should Know (I'm Going to Read Series)

I'm Going to Read (Level 4): Don't Bargain with the Tooth Fairy!: 44 Ridiculous Rules Every Kid Should Know (I'm Going to Read Series)

Deborah Zemke

Ages 5–9humorconduct and rules