Sticky Notes for Kids - by Matthew Eicheldinger (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A funny and heartfelt collection of bite-sized true stories from childhood that remind kids their small moments matter--and they're never alone.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Being a kid can feel like being a pebble one day and a mountain the next. In Sticky Notes for Kids! New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger shares carefully chosen mini-stories from his own childhood--funny moments, awkward mistakes, unexpected surprises, and the small experiences that quietly shape who we become.

Written directly to young readers (9-11) in an honest, conversational voice, this collection reminds kids that their stories matter, even the ones that feel small. Some stories come with lessons learned, while others simply exist as proof that growing up is complicated, emotional, hilarious, and universal.

• Perfect for independent readers, classrooms, and families, this book helps kids feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.
• Bite-sized mini-stories perfect for quick reading
• Honest, funny, and relatable childhood moments
• Encourages emotional awareness and self-reflection
• Reinforces that small experiences shape who we are
• Ideal for classrooms, morning meetings, and read-alouds
• Supports social-emotional learning conversations
• Written in an engaging, direct-to-reader voice

Open these pages and discover why your smallest stories might matter the most.

Review Quotes

"Dispensing pearls of wisdom along with lots of laughs, Sticky Notes for Kids is a gift to young readers. The stories Matt shares will inspire kids to live more conscientious, fulfilling lives, while also arming them with tools to find meaning and purpose in the seemingly ordinary moments that make up those lives."
(Jarrett Lerner, award-winning creator of Nat the Cat and Scare School Diaries)

"In Sticky Notes for Kids, Matt Eicheldinger, does what he does best: simplify the complexities of being human, being imperfect, and being young for kids. Like Matt, these stories are approachable, energetic, and infused with a yearning to bring meaning to our world, to take away some of the noise, and let us settle into ourselves and each other."
(Kao Kalia Yang, author of APALA-award winning From the Tops of the Trees)

"Sticky Notes for Kids is filled with stories that will stick with you because Matt Eicheldinger is that rare writer for kids who remembers what it's like to be a kid."
(Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author)

About the Author

Matt Eicheldinger is a New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author, keynote speaker, and former middle school teacher whose stories about the power of small moments have generated over 100 million views online. His books, including the USAToday bestseller Sticky Notes: Memorable Lessons from Ordinary Moments, blend humor, honesty, and heart to help readers feel seen and understood. Drawing from years in the classroom and his own childhood memories, Matt writes stories that remind kids, and the adults who love them, that ordinary moments often carry extraordinary meaning. He continues to share stories that celebrate empathy, resilience, and the ripple effect of everyday kindness. You can learn more about him and his books at matteicheldinger.com