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GRATITUDE & THANKFULNESS November brings good food, family, but most of all a season of thankfulness! Check out these fun reads just in time for this gratitude season. YOUTH: 1. Gather Grateful by Megan Litwin Take in the coziness of the Thanksgiving season. Featuring lyrical text and warm illustrations, follow animals and humans as they take in the fall season. It’s like a warm hug and sticks to a beautiful color palette.
Thanksgiving season. Omu is making a stew so delicious that everybody gets a waft from her window. Omu is generous and kind to share with those that stop by… until there is no stew left for her. But not to fret; her community pays her back for her generosity and more in this heartwarming story. 5. ABC Thankful Me by Kyaw Lin Who does not love learning the alphabet and about gratitude at the same time? This gentle book takes kids on a journey of being grateful for all the things around them. 6. Happy Friendsgiving by Marcie Colleen In this fun book, celebrate the tradition of Thanksgiving through friendship and learning how family can take on different forms. This is also a great reminder to think of those in your life who may have to sacrifice and work on this holiday, such as first responders. This is a great read to create a spirit of gratitude for those in your life and extend kindness to those around you. 7. I Am Thankful by Sonali Fry This is a sweet read following a class around Thanksgiving time. When their teacher asks them what they are thankful for, the kids give answers that will cause the readers to reflect on what they are thankful for. The illustrations and rhymes make it a great bedtime read. 8. Around the Table That Grandad Built by Melanie Husier Hill Told in a tone reminiscent of This is the House That Jack Built , gather around a table of family to share a meal with items that hold
memories, such as the table that grandad built, Mom and Dad’s wedding glasses, and even squash from the garden. This book is a reminder of the little things that hold value to us and the importance of sharing those memories together. TWEENS & TEENS: 1. Just One Gift by Linda Sue Park This is a thoughtful middle-grade book that inspires gratitude. A school assignment asks: If you could gift someone in your life one gift, what would it be and why? Lively discussion ensues as students share. An easily digestible read perfect for discussion and reflection. 2. Tana Cooks To Say Thanks by Stacy Wells The Tana Cooks! series is great for your newly independent reader. After Tana hands out thank you notes to her teachers at school, she realizes she should have given notes to all the school workers, like custodians and lunchroom workers. So, Tana cooks up a plan just to show her thanks. 3. My Favorite Color Is the Golden Hour by Eva Austin (TEEN) A cozy read for Gilmore Girls fans that will inspire gratitude for friendship and your home. When Emma gets shipped off to her grandparents for the fall, she plans to only focus on school, the fall festival, and her writing. But when her childhood friend turned enemy returns to town, Emma finds she may want to repair the friendship.
2. Family Feast by Carole Boston Weatherford
When families get together, all hands are on deck. From grandma and grandpa to aunts and uncles and cousins too—it takes a lot for a family feast to come together. This book is fun and relatable for big families. Filled with rhymes, it is sure to be a favorite that will make you thankful for your family.
3. Thanksgiving Is a Blessing by Rachel Tawil Kenyon
Follow a community through the day of Thanksgiving from turkey trots and shared recipes to all gathering with family and friends. This book shows no matter how you celebrate, it’s all about connecting with loved ones and making new memories. It has flowing text paired with great illustrations that capture the essence of this time.
4. Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora This book is a modern classic great for the
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