These LA Public Library recommendations can help your family celebrate Thanksgiving.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Alive! reached out to the Children’s Literature Dept. at our favorite Library, Los Angeles Public Library, for suggestions to get young Club readers into the spirit of this quintessential American holiday. In celebration of Thanksgiving, the librarians created this list of books for families to share about gratitude and what we are thankful for. Thanks to the Librarians for their suggestions. Enjoy these stories of gratitude, everyone! (Some are available via digital download; some are physical books available for curbside pickup. Search at lapl.org)
Thanksgiving Children’s Books
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, Traci Sorel
Otsaliheliga means “we are grateful” in the Cherokee language. With gratitude and appreciation, Traci Sorell tells a story of the heritage and values of the Cherokee Nation.
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Gracias = Thanks, Pat Mora
This selection is a bilingual poem about being grateful for everyday things.
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Thank You, Earth: a Love Letter to Our Planet, April Pulley Sayre
Stunning photographs of the Earth remind us to take care of our planet.
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Thanku: Poems of Gratitude, Illustrated by Marlena Myles; edited by Miranda Paul
This collection of poems from a diverse group of children’s book authors explores the different meanings of gratitude.
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My Heart Fills With Happiness, Monique Gray, illustrated by Julie Flett
Designed for very young readers, this is a celebration of the everyday things and people that make us happy.
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Giving Thanks: a Native American Good Morning Message, Jake Swamp, illustrated by Erwin Printup
This Mohawk blessing gives thanks to Mother Earth.
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100 Ways to Be Thankful, Lisa Gerry
This National Geographic Kids publication offers ideas for taking action and for simply acknowledging ways to tap into gratitude.
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The Thankful Book, Todd Parr
This book is a list of things big and small we can be thankful for.
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