It is often said that if you want to make the world a better place, start with children!

Do you still remember what it was like to be a child? It was frustrating, and you often felt helpless, but it was also magical and carefree.

We were all children once, and this is Nesbit's main reminder to us all.

This autobiographical essay explains Nesbit's views on childhood and upbringing. She encourages every adult to teach children about creativity and to never dampen their spirits. She offers specific examples on how to motivate children to be inventive, not only for the benefit of their childhoods but for everyone who has forgotten the magic of imagination.