15 Books to Inspire Gratitude and Thankfulness

Inspire gratitude and thankfulness this year by snuggling up with your kiddos and reading a children’s book. During the holidays is usually when we as parents focus more on thankfulness, but I encourage you to approach this concept year-round. There are important lessons to be gleaned from these books that can help you cultivate a spirit of gratitude and thankfulness in your children.

15 Books to Inspire Gratitude and Thankfulness

Each of these Gratitude books for kids offers sweet lessons that inspire gratitude and thanksgiving.

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The Secret of Saying Thanks by Douglas Wood

Gratitude Soup by Olivia Rosewood

Thanksgiving Books for Kids

Grateful: A Song of Giving Thanks by John Bucchino

Thankful by Eileen Spinelli

I’m Thankful Each Day by P.K. Hallinan

Books to Inspire Gratitude

An Awesome Book of Thanks by Dallas Clayton

Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson

Giving Thanks by Jonathan London

The Blessing Cup by Patricia Polacco

Books About Being Grateful

Today I am Grateful by Lorraine Miller

Gratitude is a funny thing by Kathy Walsh

The Things I’m Grateful For… by Arnie Lightning

Look and Be Grateful by Tomie dePaola

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig

Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Cheif Jake Swamp

Model Gratitude for your children to see!

• Start a Gratitude Journal either individually or as a family!
• Talk about the things you are grateful for.

How will you inspire gratitude and thankfulness this year?

If you’re looking to inspire kindness, be sure to check out our Wonder Cootie Catcher!

Did you know that You ARE an Artist has Chalk Pastel lessons for Fall?
There are even lessons for the Preschool aged kiddos!
And lessons for EVERYONE to enjoy!

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