Parents often come into the library looking for books that will help their children learn to share, make friends, use better manners, get involved in community service, etc. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, there are lots of opportunities to share values and demonstrate kindness through actions, giving children living examples of thoughtful behaviors that can be a part of everyday learning. Planning, preparing and sharing a meal, spending quality time with family and friends, and giving of ourselves to help others are the focus and joy of this holiday. Include your kids in these endeavors and encourage them to follow your lead, as well as come up with ideas of their own. Feeling good about how we interact with those around us and being thankful go hand in hand. Enjoy sharing the things that make you thankful!
Just in case you need some books for inspiration:
Feast for Ten, by Cathryn Falwell
A family works together to shop and prepare a feast to share with friends and family, counting from one to ten in the process.
The Most Thankful Thing, by Lisa McCourt
A mother shares with her daughter all of the moments in her life that have made her feel thankful, saving the best memory for last.
Strega Nona’s Harvest, by Tomie dePaola
Join the beloved Strega Nona in her latest adventure. Strega Nona has planted and cared for a beautiful garden all season long. Big Anthony has planted a secret garden of his own, but it is wild and out of control. What will they do with so many vegetables?
Thanks for Thanksgiving, by Julie Markes
Charming illustrations and simple text depict children expressing their gratitude for all of the people and enjoyable things in their lives.
The Thanksgiving Door, by Debby Atwell
After closing their restaurant for the day, an immigrant family prepares for their first Thanksgiving celebration. When unexpected strangers show up at the door, Grandmother invites them in to enjoy a unique celebration that embraces the blending of cultures and the giving spirit of the holiday.
Thank You, World, by Alice B. McGinty
Rhyming text paired with crayoned illustrations celebrate the similarities of childhood all over the world, depicting children from eight different countries going about their daily routines and finding joy in life’s simple pleasures.
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