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Fun Thanksgiving Books for Kids

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Now that we are into November, we’ve been doing more fun fall things and we are anxiously awaiting Thanksgiving. For us, Thanksgiving is the beginning of the holiday season and it means we get to spend a lot of time together and with our extended family.

This fall, we have two new books to share with you just in time for Thanksgiving. 

Just A Special Thanksgiving

Since I was a kid, I have loved the Little Critter series by Mercer Mayer, and have managed to grow quite the collection over the years. Yes, I’m in my late 30’s and still collecting Little Critter books. This fall, Little Critter is back with Little Critter: Just a Special Thanksgiving.

With this book, Little Critter is about to have an unforgetful Thanksgiving as he shares Thanksgiving with the whole community. Starting with a school play and then a surprise dinner for everyone in Critterville, your kids will love to celebrate along with Little Critter and his family and they give thanks.

This book is another super cute addition to the series and I am looking forward to sharing it with the kids.

Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’

Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ is a beautifully illustrated book that shares the lesson that there is more to Thanksgiving than eating. This updated version of the story from 1982 really brings author Eileen Spinelli’s Thanksgiving story to life. 

I actually remember listening to this story in elementary school and I look forward to sharing it with the kids as well.

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You can pick up your own copies of these great books at Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and on Amazon. If you want to order these books right now, click on the image of the book to be taken directly to Amazon.

 

 

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Sharing the Bread by Pat Zietlow Miller

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Even though it is October, I am one of those people who starts to get eager about the holidays the minute October 1st hits. I love fall and everything that comes with it, even books for the kids to enjoy together.

Now, I know Thanksgiving is over a month away but I wanted to share this book with you in time for you to pick it up before the holiday because Sharing The Bread (ages 4-8) is the perfect read-aloud book to celebrate the Thanksgiving tradition.

In this beautiful ode to Thanksgiving, set at the turn of the century, a large family works together to make their special meal. Mama prepares the turkey; Daddy tends the fire; Sister kneads the bread dough; and Brother bastes the bird as it roasts. Everyone—from Grandma and Grandpa to the littlest baby—has a special job to do.

I haven’t shared this book with the kids yet as I want to wait until we get closer to Thanksgiving but I have read through it myself and think it is a great book. From beautiful illustrations to a great story, I know this is a book that my kids will truly enjoy when we do read it.

If you are looking for a book to share with your children this Thanksgiving, definitely give Sharing The Bread a try.

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The Libby and I recently sat down together and read the book Kathryn the Grape – Just Like Magic by Kathryn Cloward and Jody Duhamel and beautifully illustrated by Christine Winscott.

We really enjoyed sharing this book with each other and found that it told a beautiful story and taught you how to believe in yourself and find the magic within yourself everyday.

I asked the Libby what her favorite part was, her reply……

I liked when the Coach gave the girls their nicknames. -Libby age 10.5

This book is truly magical and shares a wonderful message with the readers.

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