King Midas: The Golden Touch

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the 'I want' phase, showing signs of greed, or failing to appreciate the simple joys already around them. It is a perfect tool for navigating moments of intense material desire by illustrating the difference between what we think we want and what we actually need to be happy. Demi's retelling of the classic Greek myth follows King Midas, whose wish for a golden touch initially feels like a dream but quickly becomes a nightmare as he loses his ability to eat, drink, and embrace his daughter. The story moves through themes of shame and redemption as Midas learns to value life over riches. Suitable for ages 5 to 9, it serves as a gentle but firm moral anchor for teaching gratitude and the weight of our choices.