Gratitude: It's something that's talked about a lot during the holiday season, but an ongoing practice of gratitude can also benefit your child's overall well-being every day of the year.
Fun books are a great way to teach your child a gentle gratitude practice. For example, little readers will love the adorable tale of Teeny Tiny Turkey. Written in lyrical rhyme and with eye-catching, colorful illustrations, kids will join a teeny tiny turkey as she thinks about what to bring to share at a harvest party she will be attending with her friends. Will Teeny Tiny and her pals find the perfect way to help and be thankful?
Gratitude often inspires giving, and there is no lovelier testimonial to the ways that we can give to those around us than the picture book, Give Back. Written with a lyrical, sing-song voice, the book follows a girl and her multigenerational family who prepare for a community meal and clothing drive. It's sure to inspire a generous spirit every reader.
Experiencing gratitude is such a powerful emotion and Learn About Your Best Self: I Can Be Grateful is full of relatable stories that can help kids identify, understand, and express gratitude. In general, the Learn About book series is a wonderful tool to inspire families to read together, foster conversations about social and emotional skills, and support kids to become their very best selves.
Meanwhile, older readers will adore the hilarious adventure of Bumble and Bee in Bumble and Bee #3: Let's Bee Thankful as they try to convince Froggy to join them on one last fall adventure before his winter rest.
Here are the best books for teaching your kids the importance of gratitude, saying thank you, and recognizing the abundance in even the little moments. Explore more remarkable picture books, and browse all books and activities at The Scholastic Store.
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