With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s a perfect time to read some books about being thankful with your children. Here are some great picks.
Taylor the Thankful Turkey
Written by Sonica Ellis and illustrated by Nejla Shojaie, Taylor the Thankful Turkey nurtures kindness and gratitude. This heartwarming story tells the tale of Taylor the Turkey, who teaches kids what it truly means to be thankful. Beyond appreciating what you have, thankfulness also involves the expression of gratitude towards others. This valuable lesson will help kids boost their self-esteem, radiate positivity, and gain confidence.
I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book For Kids
Written by Sheri Wall, I Am Thankful teaches kids about gathering with loved ones to give thanks. This rhyming storybook follows the stories of three different families while celebrating the holiday with unique traditions, ways of giving back, and acts of kindness. The sweet illustrations and poetic, heartfelt story shows how diverse families go on exciting Thanksgiving adventures. In this toddler Thanksgiving book, you will get:
- A holiday adventure with a narrative, rhyming story.
- Thankfulness practice section in the back chock full of activities and crafts to foster thankfulness in your own home.
- An inclusive story with a diverse cast of characters and welcoming story.
Dr. Seuss’s Thankful Things
Thing One and Thing Two, the beloved characters from Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, list the many things they are thankful for in this sturdy board book. Featuring simple rhymes, this sixth book in the series makes a great gift for Thanksgiving, birthdays, or baby showers. Use Thankful Things to introduce even the youngest kids to the concept of gratitude – not to mention the magical world of Dr. Seuss!
Teach Your Dragon Gratitude: A Story About Being Grateful
Teach Your Dragon Gratitude, written by Steve Herman, helps foster gratitude, thankfulness, and appreciation in kids. Sure, it’s fun to have a pet dragon, but did you know you can train him in appreciation and gratitude, in addition to rolling over and playing?
Gratitude is Your Superpower: A Book About Being Thankful and Embracing Positivity
Gratitude is Your Superpower, written by Amy Weber (LCSW) and illustrated by Zach Grzeszkowiak, teaches kids lifelong values of gratitude. The premise here is that gratitude is a superpower that leads to increased happiness, better social interactions, and a greater sense of optimism. Designed for kids ages five to seven, you will enjoy the beautifully illustrated stories that follow superheroes Grace and Guillermo and how they apply their gratitude superpowers every day.
This book emphasizes being thankful for anything — big and small – and explores how good it feels to be able to share thankfulness with others.
The Things I’m Grateful For: Short Stories About Being Thankful and Grateful for Kids
You and your kids will enjoy these five short stories that teach little ones to be grateful for what they have. Beautifully crafted with lessons and morals about gratitude, The Things I’m Grateful For includes fun activities and maze puzzles. This is Book #1 of 4 in the Gratitude Series, from best-selling children’s book author Arnie Lightning.
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