A Time to be Thankful

With Thanksgiving only two days away, the most popular request I am getting is for Thanksgiving books.  Unfortunately, the Thanksgiving books have been checked out for weeks.  With that in mind, here are some books that encapsulate the idea of Thanksgiving and giving thanks . . .

Giving Thanks by Jonathan London
A boy's father celebrates the interconnectedness of the natural world through his daily words of thanks and assures his son, who finds it a little embarrassing to thank trees and such, that it becomes a habit and makes one feel good.

The Thankful Book by Todd Parr
Easy-to-read text encourages the reader to find something every day for which to be thankful, from underwear that is just the right size to birthday cakes and the wishes they bring.

Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson
Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.

Give Thanks Each Day by Steve Metzger
Animals give thanks for the things that they enjoy, such as flowers, new crayons, and a hug.

Let's Give Thanks!

Even though Thanksgiving is a little over a week today, I thought I would share some books to read before the holiday.  Check out the following books for kids . . .

Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet
Tells the story of puppeteer Tony Sarg, the man who first invented the helium balloons that have become the trademark of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Saying Grace: A Prayer of Thanksgiving by Virginia Kroll
Grace is worried about the coming winter, but happily it proves to be mild, and the next fall when Thanksgiving is celebrated, she starts a tradition of giving blessings to God before the meal. Includes author's note about the history of saying grace andsuggested activities.

One is a Feast for a Mouse: A Thanksgiving Tale by Judy Cox
On Thanksgiving Day while everyone naps, Mouse spots one pea, a perfect feast, but he cannot help adding all of the fixings--until Cat spots him.

The Perfect Thanksgiving by Eileen Spinelli
Two families--one that is perfect and one that is far from it--celebrate Thanksgiving in their own loving ways.

The Very First Thanksgiving Day by Rhonda Gowler Greene
Rhyming verses trace the events leading up to the first Thanksgiving Day.