9 amazing adventure quotes from classic children's books to inspire some family magic and memories. Making memories starts with a little imagination… and a great story...
There’s something magical about the adventures found in classic children’s books. Stories where sailing across a lake becomes a mission, stepping through a wardrobe leads to another world, and even getting lost can turn into a memory you treasure forever.
At the heart of every great adventure is the chance to create memories that last. Classic books like Little Women, Peter Pan, and The Hobbit aren’t just tales of wild journeys, they’re gentle invitations to dream, explore, and grow together.
Here are 9 of our favourite adventure themed quotes collected from these stories that celebrate a spirit of wonder and togetherness.
They’re perfect for reading aloud, slipping into lunchboxes, pinning on noticeboards, or saving in journals. Small reminders that every day holds the promise of a new adventure, especially when it's shared with the people we love the most.
1. Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have our tea first? ~ Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie
2. As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen. ~ Winnie the Pooh, A. A. Milne
3. Here today, up and off to somewhere else tomorrow! Travel, change, interest, excitement! ~ Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame
4. To live would be an awfully BIG adventure. ~ Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie
5. We didn't realise we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun. ~ Winnie the Pooh, A. A. Milne
6. A little magic can take you a long way. ~ James and the Giant Peach, Roald Dahl
7. Having adventures comes natural to some people, you just have a knack for them or you haven't. ~ Anne of Avonlea, L. M. Montgomery
8. I don't like to doze by the fire. I like adventures, and I'm going to find some. ~ Little Women, Louisa May Alcott
9. Sorry! I don't want any adventures, thank you. Not today. Good morning! ~ The Hobbit, J. R. R. Tolkien
These classic children's books don’t just spark imaginations, they capture the heart of what childhood is all about - curiosity, bravery, and that wonderful feeling of setting off into the unknown.
These stories remind us that adventure isn’t always far away, sometimes it begins right outside your front door.
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