I have been compiling this list for some time, because I had hoped to find some bedtime books that will help my family transition better to quiet time/bedtime around our house. I've always read to the kids when they're going to bed, but for some reason, they want to yelp & chase each other around....basically any activity to avoid winding down & snuggling up. And I felt like if I found some intriguing, silly, but also calming bedtime books, we could rewrite that narrative at our house.  I also wrote small good-night books (with pictures) for both my children using the book publishing software of blurb; those individual books have remained favorites for years! Whether it's getting our children to wind down, or reassuring them there's no monsters in the closet & not to be afraid of the dark, we all have issues with encouraging & teaching sleep in our homes. 
So here's my master list of bedtime picture books for kids; I'd love to hear some of your favorites!!! 
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Bedtime Books for Kids: 
​1. Good Night Sleep Tight
by: Mem Fox
(This cute bedtime tale includes lots of songs & rhymes, which will enchant & entertain your kiddos right up until bedtime.) 
www.amazon.com/Good-Night-Sleep-Tight-Mem/dp/0545533708/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=goodnight+sleep+tight&qid=1606703004&sr=8-6
2. God Gave Us Sleep 
by: Lisa Tawn Bergren 
(Those lovable bears are back, & this time Mama Bear is teaching Cub about the importance of our bodies getting rest.) 
www.amazon.com/Gave-Sleep-Lisa-Tawn-Bergren/dp/1601426631/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=god+gave+us+sleep&qid=1606706759&sr=8-1 
3. Guess How Much I Love You 
by: Sam McBratney 
(A rabbit dad is putting his son to sleep, & every time the little rabbit says how much he loves his dad, his dad then expands upon that object until the son finally cozies up & drifts off to sleep. This one is an absolute classic & favorite for baby shower gifts! There's a board book version of this book as well.) 
www.amazon.com/Guess-Much-Love-Anniversary-Slipcase/dp/1536210641/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606712797&sr=8-2

4. Time to Sleep 
by:  Steve Jenkins & Robin Page 
(A cute look at the animal kingdom, to find out who falls asleep standing up on one leg or who snores while flying?)
www.amazon.com/Time-Sleep-Steve-Jenkins/dp/0547250401/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=time+to+sleep&qid=1606714596&s=books&sr=1-4

5. If Animals Kissed Good Night
by:  Ann Whitford Paul & David Walker
(Every animal in the animal kingdom is going to bed, & through soothing rhyme, you will hear all about their good night rituals-- the slow sloths are mentioned the most, & it's pretty cute!)
www.amazon.com/If-Animals-Kissed-Good-Night/dp/0374300216/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VYQ2OC5BBTQT&dchild=1&keywords=if+animals+kissed+goodnight+board+book&qid=1606713112&sprefix=if+animals+%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1

6. Ten Minutes to Bed, Little Dinosaur
by: Rhiannon Fielding & Chris Chatterton
(Rumble the triceratops is running through the jungle at night, but it's uncertain whether he'll make it on time to go to sleep. A 10-minute countdown to bed that is sure to send your little ones off to the land of nod!) 
www.amazon.com/Little-Dinosaur-Ten-Minutes-Bed/dp/0241484693/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M0NWG6NI8GT5&dchild=1&keywords=ten+minutes+to+bed+little+dinosaur&qid=1606714693&s=books&sprefix=ten+minutes+to+bed+%2Cstripbooks%2C200&sr=1-1

7. Runaway Bunny
by: Margaret Wise Brown & Clement Hurd
(A mama bunny tries to call her little bunny in, but he keeps wanting to run away & adventure on his own. But he realizes that he actually does want to cozy up in their den at home, because he loves his mama bunny. 
Also, Goodnight Moon, is another classic of Brown's but I didn't include it on this list, since it's more of a baby board book.) 
www.amazon.com/Runaway-Bunny-Margaret-Wise-Brown/dp/0061074292/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=runaway+bunny&qid=1606713081&sr=8-1 

8. Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? 
by: Martin Waddell
(This one makes me nostalgic, because I remember it well from my childhood. Little Bear, like many children, is afraid of the dark. Big Bear, Little Bear's father, sets out with all his patience, to light lanterns in the cave & reassure Little Bear, until he finally resorts to offering Little Bear the light of the moon too.) 
www.amazon.com/Cant-You-Sleep-Little-Bear/dp/1564022625/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X52DE0LBHIWQ&dchild=1&keywords=can%27t+you+sleep+little+bear&qid=1606713641&sprefix=can%27t+you+sleep+li%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1

9. Dream Animals: A Bedtime Journey 
by: Emily Winfield Martin 
(This book has the perfect, soothing nighttime rhyme that makes it a good bedtime read, & sparks imagination as your child imagines their dream animal & where it will take them. A fox or a bear who bakes pastries...who knows?) 
www.amazon.com/Dream-Animals-Emily-Winfield-Martin/dp/0449810801/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606714793&sr=1-1
 
10. Goodnight Ark
by: Laura Sassi & Jane Chapman 
(Noah & the animals are trying to sleep through the storm on the ark; but each animal seeks out Noah in search of comfort & they all start to crowd together! Also, check out this pair's Goodnight Manger book too!) 
www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Ark-Laura-Sassi/dp/0310749387/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=goodnight+ark&qid=1606713769&sr=8-1

11. Good Day, Good Night
by: Margaret Wise Brown  
(As the bunny wakes up, he says good day to everything he encounters, one-by-one; later, when the sun starts to set, little bunny gets ready to wish everything a good-night.) 
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780062383105B/good-day-good-night

12. Just Go To Bed (Little Critter) 
by: Mercer Mayer
(Little Critter dreads bedtime; sometimes it's the bath or time to stop playing-- something many kids can relate to & empathize with.) 
www.amazon.com/Just-Go-Bed-Little-Critter/dp/0593376234/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606714927&sr=1-2

13. Llama Llama, Red Pajama
by: Anna Dewedney
(Little Llama is avoiding bedtime; he is also getting impatient waiting for his mama to come up & tuck him in, so he starts to panic & yells until Mama Llama comes running upstairs.  A great book to exemplify that kids don't need to be afraid of the dark, & that their parents have other things to do after the kids go to sleep.)  
www.amazon.com/Llama-Red-Pajama-Anna-Dewdney/dp/0439906652/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606714999&sr=1-5

14. Night Wishes 
by: Lee Bennett Hopkins & Jen Corace
(Wishes imagined through poetry as they whisper through a young girl's bedroom as she's trying to fall asleep for the night.)
www.amazon.com/Night-Wishes-Lee-Bennett-Hopkins/dp/0802854966/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=night+wishes&qid=1606715109&s=books&sr=1-1

15. Bear Can't Sleep
by: Karma Wilson
(It's winter time, so Bear should be asleep & hibernating, but when his friends come to check on him, he's awake & unable to sleep. Will they be able to help Bear sleep or will he be up all winter? Also, since it's the holiday season, check out Bear Stays Up for Christmas.) 
www.amazon.com/Bear-Cant-Sleep-Books/dp/1481459732/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bear+can%27t+sleep&qid=1606715219&s=books&sr=1-1

16. Rosie the Dragon & Charlie Say Good-Night *(Free on Kindle Unlimited!) 
by: Lauren Kerstein
(Like many children we know, Rosie the dragon has a bedtime routine & Charlie has to help her stick to it as best he can-- but she's a mischievous dragon, & it ends up being a harder task than anticipated, even with Charlie's list & best intentions.) 
www.amazon.com/Rosie-Dragon-Charlie-Good-Night/dp/154201848X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606715308&sr=1-1

17. Jeremy Noon The Man on the Moon
by: Martin Beckett 
(Jeremy wakes up in the middle of the night, only to realize that the Moon has stopped shining. He sets off on a journey with his star-catching net to make the Moon shiny & bright once more!) 
www.amazon.com/Jeremy-Noon-Moon-Martin-Beckett/dp/1953177077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3570ZAXLXLPC3&dchild=1&keywords=jeremy+noon+the+man+on+the+moon&qid=1606715365&sprefix=Jeremy+noon+the+m%2Cstripbooks%2C194&sr=8-1

18. What Will You Dream of Tonight? 
by: Frances Stickley & Ansuka Allepuz 
(A beautifully illustrated tale that imaginatively takes a child wherever they wish to go in their dreams; from sailing on the tale of a whale or visiting caves full of dragons!) 
www.amazon.com/What-Will-You-Dream-Tonight/dp/1536214477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19QF0HLCRE41V&dchild=1&keywords=what+will+you+dream+of+tonight&qid=1606715445&sprefix=what+will+you+dream+of+%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1

19. Bedtime for Sweet Creatures  *Free on Kindle Unlimited
by: Nikki Grimes & Elizabeth Zunon
(Mommy needs to wrangle her sweet boy to sleep so the whole family can sleep too. The little boy is, of course, dodging bedtime, so Mommy has to work with his imagination of the animals & what the animals do when it's time to sleep too.) 
www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Sweet-Creatures-Nikki-Grimes/dp/1492638323/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606715795&sr=1-1

20. Good Night Little Blue Truck
by: Alice Schertle & Jill McElmurry 
(A sweet ode to Little Blue & Toad as they rush home in order to beat a storm. Soon Little Blue Truck's other friends show up, because lightning & thunder can be scary, but it's easy to be brave together.) 
www.amazon.com/Good-Night-Little-Blue-Truck/dp/132885213X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=goodnight+little+blue+truck&qid=1606715930&s=books&sr=1-1
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21. Bedtime for Frances 
by: Russell Hoban & Garth Williams 
(Frances does not want to go to sleep; she makes every excuse to avoid going to bed. Her parents wlil 
https://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Frances-Russell-Hoban/dp/0064434516/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bedtime+for+frances&qid=1606716246&s=books&sr=1-1

22. Snoring's Boring 
by: Victoria Brotherton  & Billie Hastie
(Henry comes to life at bedtime; he can't go to sleep like other children! But lack of sleep can cause problems for Henry & Henry's parents; can an encounter on a school field trip teach Henry that sleep is important?) 
www.amazon.com/Snorings-Boring-Victoria-Brotherton/dp/1912655306/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=snoring%27s+boring&qid=1606715644&s=books&sr=1-1 

23. Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night? 
by: Brianna Caplan Sayres & Christian Slade 
(Have you ever wondered where all the planes, diggers, etc. go to sleep at the end of a hard day's work? Also check out, Where Do Diggers Sleep?) 
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780399554483B/where-do-jet-planes-sleep-at-night

24. Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site 
by: Sherri Duskey Rinker 
(After a long, hard day at the construction site, all the big machines need to get some sleep. Even machinery needs to rest at night! Each machine tucks away for the night in its own way; we have the sound button book, which is engaging & fun!)
www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Construction-Sherri-Duskey-Rinker/dp/0811877825/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606715734&sr=1-2

25. Stop that Yawn! 
by: Caron Levis & LeUyen Pham 
(Gabby has had enough of bedtime; it's so boring & unexciting! She wants Granny to let her have ice-cream at bedtime, jump on beds, etc. but there's a yawn on the loose-- will Gabby be able to keep it at bay?) 
www.amazon.com/Stop-That-Yawn-Caron-Levis/dp/1481441795/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=yawn&qid=1606714100&s=books&sr=1-5 

26. Woodland Dreams
by: Karen Jameson & Marc Boutavant 
www.amazon.com/Woodland-Dreams-Karen-Jameson/dp/1452170630/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=dreams&qid=1606715570&s=books&sr=1-17 

27. Tiny T. Rex & the Very Dark Dark 
by: Jonathan Stutzman & Jay Fleck
(Tiny wants to have a campout with his very best friend, Pointy. But when things get really dark, Tiny has some tricks up his sleeve to ward off the spooky things they can't see!) 
www.amazon.com/Tiny-Rex-Very-Dark-Read-Aloud/dp/1452170347/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RYC7T3TF2S50&dchild=1&keywords=tiny+t.+rex+and+the+very+dark+dark&qid=1606772285&sprefix=tiny+t.+rex%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1

28. Bedtime, Ted!
by: Sophy Henn
(Ted is a willful, stubborn toddler....much like many toddlers you probably know! This cute book with flaps goes through all the things Ted will need to do in order to get ready for bed.) 
www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Ted-Sophy-Henn/dp/1419727575/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=time+for+bed+ted&qid=1606772151&sr=8-1

The topic of friendship is always a fun one to explore via picture books, but it's also a topic much on my mind as my kids grow older. It's very important to me that my kiddos feel like they have friends, regardless of how many friends they have. But another thing that's really interesting is that I have noticed how much work friendships take (especially if you live far away from close friends) & that time & effort is also necessary in cultivating new adult friendships. Whatever your case may be, it's always nice to have a friend to rely on. That's what these 15 picture books all depict; the beauty & importance of friendship.
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FRIENDSHIP BOOKS:
1. The Things I Love About Friends
by: Trace Moroney
(Part of a series that celebrates children's everyday experiences, & teaches the importance of learning to be a good friend.)
www.amazon.com/Things-Love-About-Friends/dp/1608875040/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+things+I+love+about+friends&qid=1606070611&sr=8-12.

2. The Bear & the Moon
by: Matthew Burgess & Catia Chien
(The gift of a balloon floats into Bear's life & the story follows a tale of friendship & discovery, as well as forgiveness.)
www.amazon.com/Bear-Moon-Matthew-Burgess/dp/1452171912/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+bear+%26+the+moon&qid=1606080402&sr=8-1

3. Should I Share My Ice Cream?
by: Mo Willems
(Jerald the Elephant LOVES ice cream! He buys a cone one day, but he is deliberating over whether to eat it himself or share it with Piggie...before it melts.)
www.amazon.com/Should-Share-Cream-Elephant-Piggie/dp/1423143434/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25COTCJMDT1TQ&dchild=1&keywords=should+i+share+my+ice+cream+by+mo+willems&qid=1606081931&sprefix=should+i+share+my+ice+cream%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1
4. How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?
by: Jane Yolen & Mark Teague
(This clever book will give kids good & bad examples of how to share & take turns while playing with friends; an essential social behavior that has to be taught to kids who want to make friends.)
www.amazon.com/How-Dinosaurs-Play-Their-Friends/dp/B00ERJSGFG/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1606081995&sr=8-1

5. The Big Umbrella
by: Amy June Bates & Juniper Bates
(By the front door there is a big umbrella; & it's big enough for everyone encountered to come underneath it; it's metaphorically inclusive.)
www.amazon.com/Big-Umbrella-Amy-June-Bates/dp/1534406581/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+big+umbrella&qid=1606082095&sr=8-1

6. You Are my Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers & His Neighborhood
by: Aimee Reid & Matt Phelan
(The story of little Freddie Rogers who later grew up to be the Mister Rogers we saw on TV.)
www.amazon.com/You-Are-My-Friend-Neighborhood/dp/1419736175/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=you+are+my+friend&qid=1606085434&sr=8-2

7. Peanut Butter & Cupcake
by: Terry Border
(What does a piece of bread do when it's feeling lonely? Find a friend...but Peanut Butter tries & tries to find someone to spend time with, but Hamburger & Egg are too busy for him.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780399167737B/peanut-butter-and-cupcake

8. Have you Filled a Bucket Today?
by: Carol McCloud & David Messing
(Did you know that everyone around the world has a bucket, & that you can help your own bucket get filled by filling up the buckets of others? It might be writing a nice note to a teacher or a classmate, or telling Mom & Dad how much you love them.)
www.amazon.com/Have-Filled-Bucket-Today-Bucketfilling/dp/099609993X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=5O32MW98YWEN&dchild=1&keywords=have+you+filled+a+bucket+today&qid=1606085148&sprefix=have+you+filled+a+b%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-2

9. The Cool Bean
by: Jory John
(This story is about the bean who had cool friends & then suddenly felt left out & on the sidelines. Then the cool beans reach out to their old friend & show him how to include others & be friendlier & "cooler" too.)
www.target.com/p/the-cool-bean-by-jory-john-hardcover/-/A-76552991#lnk=sametab
*By the way, this is on an incredible sale for Black Friday at Target right now; it's part of the buy 2 get 1 free books & movies special!!

10. Strictly No Elephants
by: Lisa Mantchev & Taeeun Yoo
(One little boy is excited to attend a pet club for owners, but when he learns that his pet elephant won't be welcome there, he sets out to make a club for kids with unique pets, & makes some new friends along the way.)
www.amazon.com/Strictly-No-Elephants-Lisa-Mantchev/dp/1481416472/ref=sr_1_2?crid=8MS2DHKP108E&dchild=1&keywords=strictly+no+elephants+book&qid=1606085525&sprefix=strictly+no%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2

11. Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light
by: Apryl Stott
(Bear's sad because all of the other animals think he's mean. His human friend Coco is willing to help him, though. Coco shares this advice: "When life gets dark as winter's night, share some kindness, bring some light.")
www.amazon.com/Share-Some-Kindness-Bring-Light/dp/1534462384/ref=sr_1_9_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=the+friendship&qid=1606085699&s=books&sr=1-9-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQVZaQkhTRjVGS0dZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTI5OTcxM0JHNEc2T0ZWVjQzTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTkxMjQ5RU1JNU1FM1NISkRPJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

12. Llama Llama Time to Share
by: Anna Dewedney
(Llama has a new friend over to play-- Nelly Gnu. The playdate is going swimmingly until Nelly decides to pick up his prized Fuzzy Llama and play with it; then Llama decides he really isn't in the mood to share. How will Llama & Mama work things out this time?)
www.amazon.com/Llama-Time-Share-Anna-Dewdney/dp/0670012335/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=llama+llama+books&qid=1606110151&sr=8-9

13. The Friend Ship
by: Kat Yeh
https://www.target.com/p/the-friend-ship-by-kat-yeh-hardcover/-/A-51496857#lnk=sametab

14. How to Spot a Best Friend
by: Bea Birdsong
(This little girl heads to her first day of school, determined to find the kids who are willing to not only let you borrow a crayon, but a super sharp crayon. Her mother is a little doubtful, but she's determined to try things her way.)
​www.target.com/p/how-to-spot-a-best-friend-by-cailin-garfunkle-bea-birdsong-hardcover/-/A-81805543#lnk=sametab
*By the way, this is on an incredible sale for Black Friday at Target right now; it's part of the buy 2 get 1 free books special!!

15. Lola Dutch, I Love You So Much!
by: Kenneth Wright
(Lola loves showing her friends how much she loves them! She does nice things for Crane & Gator, but she's forgotten about Bear-- how can she show Bear how much he means to her?)
www.amazon.com/Lola-Dutch-Love-You-Much/dp/1547601175/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OPNGSTR9FW37&dchild=1&keywords=lola+dutch+i+love+you+so+much&qid=1606156703&sprefix=Lola+Dutch+I+love+you%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1

✨Bunny Built
by: Michael Slack
(A bonus read that tells the sweet story of a serviceable bunny when his friends all lose items of value. They find a mysterious seed, which happens to be for a giant carrot, which instead of gobbling up, LaRue goes to work building things for his friends instead.)

  
Hurrah for being thankful & the wonderful autumn celebration of Thanksgiving! Unlike my husband, I LOVE traditional Thanksgiving feast food, from the cranberry sauce up to the stuffed turkey.  But, my absolute favorite part of Thanksgiving is gathering with loved ones & sharing gratitude all day long. 
Here are 25ish (more might be added) silly & sentimental books to celebrate Thanksgiving with your little ones, & to help spread an attitude of gratitude, even when it's not November.  
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1. Thanksgiving Is -- 
by: Gail Gibbons
​(The tale of the first Thanksgiving feast & the history of Thanksgiving is told through watercolor paintings in this classic.) 
www.amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Gail-Gibbons/dp/0823419797/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=thanksgiving+is&qid=1605505966&sr=8-2

2. God Gave Us Thankful Hearts  
by: Lisa Tawn Bergren 
(Little pup is not sure he likes autumn or winter; but his mama starts talking to him about all of the many things they have to be grateful for & he soon changes his mind.  Little pup is grateful for a good many things about fall, including yummy food, fishing with his dad & being able to play with his animal friends.) 
www.amazon.com/God-Gave-Us-Thankful-Hearts/dp/160142874X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38RDPD85AY0AC&dchild=1&keywords=god+gave+us+thankful+hearts&qid=1605505997&sprefix=god+gave+us+thank%2Caps%2C293&sr=8-1

3. Thanksgiving Rules
by: Laurie Friedman & Teresa Murfin 
(Percy has 10 simple rules for you to follow on Thanksgiving Day. Clever sayings like "the early bird gets the turkey" & "life is sweeter when you eat sweets," will entertain the reader, but will Percy realize what Thanksgiving is truly about?) 
www.amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Rules-Laurie-Friedman-ebook/dp/B00HNXBQA0/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=thanksgiving+rules&qid=1605506050&sr=8-2

4. Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie 
by: Jack Bishop
(Peyton is a picky eater, & she especially does not like pie.  But as all of her family's guests begin to show up for Thanksgiving dinner with an array of pie, Peyton decides she will be brave & try some pie.) 
www.amazon.com/Peyton-Picks-Perfect-Pie-Thanksgiving/dp/1948703262/ref=sr_1_1?crid=236AEUZK6CRIQ&dchild=1&keywords=peyton+picks+the+perfect+pie+a+thanksgiving+celebration&qid=1605506139&sprefix=peyton+picks+the%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1

5. Thanks for Thanksgiving 
by: Julie Markes & Doris Barrette
(Life is full of small things & even bigger pleasures-- where does one start when giving thanks for all of life's blessings? As well as a Thanksgiving feast, these children are grateful for pets & slides or parks too.) 
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780060510985B/thanks-for-thanksgiving

6. The Very First Thanksgiving Day 
by: Rhonda Gowler Green
(A simple rhyming tale of when two different societies came together to honor earth's bounty & feast in peace.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781416919162B/the-very-first-thanksgiving-day

7. Turkey Trouble
by: Wendy Silvano
(There's a clever turkey on this farm who doesn't want to get stuffed this Thanksgiving. So he dresses up like all the farm animals, & even devises a plan to deliver pizza to the hungry family on Thanksgiving Day.) 
www.amazon.com/Turkey-Trouble-Wendi-Silvano/dp/0761455299/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605506225&sr=8-3

8. How to Catch a Turkey 
by: Adam Wallace
(His entire How To Catch... series is SO clever!!)  
www.amazon.com/How-Catch-Turkey-Adam-Wallace/dp/1492664359/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=How+to+catch+a+turkey&qid=1605541738&sr=8-3

9. The Thanksgiving Story 
by: Alice Dalgliesh & Helen Sewell  
(Caldecott Honor winner; the story follows the Hopkins family aboard the Mayflower & displays the generous help of the  Native Americans once the Mayflower passengers settled a colony & faced a disastrous winter.) 
www.amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Story-Alice-Dalgliesh/dp/0689710534/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IMZVD56GR9AT&dchild=1&keywords=the+thanksgiving+story+by+alice+dalgliesh&qid=1605543729&sprefix=the+thanksgivin%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1

10.Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks
by: Margaret Sutherland 
(Thanksgiving is a reflective holiday that encourages us to reflect on all we have to be thankful for.) 
www.amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Giving-Thanks-Reading-Railroad/dp/0448422867/ref=sr_1_3?crid=24IVKT1NV0T27&dchild=1&keywords=thanksgiving+is+for+giving+thanks+by+margaret+sutherland&qid=1605544099&sprefix=thanksgiving+is+for+givi%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-3

11. Dino Thanksgiving
by: Lisa Wheeler  & Barry Gott
(The dino characters are back in another Dino Holidays series & this time they're preparing for a Thanksgiving feast! They will be divided into herbivores & carnivores for their respective feasts & they're taking great care to prepare them.) 
www.amazon.com/Dino-Thanksgiving-Dino-Holidays-Lisa-Wheeler/dp/1512403180/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36RSR6KBVQIBZ&dchild=1&keywords=dino+thanksgiving&qid=1605544205&sprefix=dino+thank%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1

12. Cranberry Thanksgiving
by: Wende Devlin  
(Grandmother always baked cranberry bread for Thanksgiving & she invited a guest & allowed her granddaughter Maggie to do the same. But Grandmother was suspicious when Maggie invited Mr. Whiskers to Thanksgiving dinner.)  
www.amazon.com/Cranberry-Thanksgiving-Cranberryport-Wende-Devlin/dp/1930900635/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=cranberry+thanksgiving&qid=1605547353&sr=8-3

13. Just a Special Thanksgiving
by: Mercer Mayer
(Little Critter is going to have a school play & he is looking forward to a special dinner for all of Critterville.) 
www.amazon.com/Little-Critter-Just-Special-Thanksgiving/dp/0061478113/ref=sr_1_2?crid=21YX9G0VJIP17&dchild=1&keywords=just+a+special+thanksgiving+by+mercer+mayer&qid=1605547458&sprefix=just+a+special+th%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-2

14. Gobble Gobble, Mr. Wobble
by: Becky Cummings & Zuzana Svoboda 
(Wobble the Turkey loves Thanksgiving; he doesn't realize that Farmer Joe having him for dinner is not an invitation to dinner, but rather that he is dinner.) 
www.amazon.com/Gobble-Mr-Wobble-Becky-Cummings/dp/1951597028/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=gobble+wobble&qid=1605506371&sr=8-3 

15. The 12 Days of Thanksgiving
by: Jenna Lattice & Colleen Madden  
(A Thanksgiving advent or count-down filled with rhyme; similar to the 12 Days of Christmas.)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781524766580B/the-12-days-of-thanksgiving-count-the-days

16. Bear Says Thanks
by: Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman
(We sincerely love all the cute, rhyming Bear books because he is a lovable character & so are his woodland friends.)  
www.amazon.com/Bear-Says-Thanks-Books/dp/1416958568/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=bear+says+thanks&qid=1605547060&sr=8-2

17. In November
by: Cynthia Rylant & Jill Kastner
(All about the weather, seasonal changes in November & the day when loved ones gather together to be grateful.) 
www.amazon.com/November-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0152063420/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JV73XILZTXFR&dchild=1&keywords=in+november+by+cynthia+rylant&qid=1605543548&sprefix=In+Nove%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1 

18. Balloons Over Broadway 
by: Melissa Sweet 
(A sweet & true story about the puppeteer in the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade. Robert F. Sibert medal)
www.amazon.com/Balloons-over-Broadway-Puppeteer-Education/dp/0547199457/ref=sr_1_2?crid=U8AIBVGHQOYT&dchild=1&keywords=balloons+over+broadway&qid=1605546969&sprefix=Balloons+over+%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-2 

19. The Night Before Thanksgiving
by: Natasha Wing
(The Thanksgiving feast preparation takes place even before the big day itself & it's so much fun to prepare for the feast. Wing's books are so clever & written in rhyme, which I enjoy!) 
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9780448425290B/the-night-before-thanksgiving

20. The Thank You Book 
by: Mo Willems
(Piggie is here to remind us the importance of appreciating our friends & thanking them for their contributions to our life.)  
www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Book-Elephant-Piggie/dp/1423178289/ref=sr_1_2?crid=YPMAV754P4GR&dchild=1&keywords=the+thank+you+book&qid=1605547799&sprefix=a+thank+you+book%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-2 

21. A Turkey for Thanksgiving 
by: Eve Bunting & Diane De Groat
(Mr. & Mrs. Moose have invited all of their animal friends for Thanksgiving, but they can't find Turkey.  It's because Turkey is terrified that they want to eat him, & he didn't realize they wanted him to attend the dinner with all the other animals.) 
www.amazon.com/Turkey-Thanksgiving-Eve-Bunting/dp/0395742129/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3TR8NK1SP0812&dchild=1&keywords=a+turkey+for+thanksgiving&qid=1605547947&sprefix=a+turkey+for+%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-3 

22. Thankful
by: Eileen Spinelli 
(A book to remind us to be thankful & not take things for granted, as well as appreciate essential workers & the service they provide.)
www.amazon.com/Thankful-Eileen-Spinelli/dp/0310000882/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=thankful&qid=1605548022&sr=8-2 

23. Squanto's Journey
by: Joseph Bruchac
(Squanto welcomed the newcomers that disembarked from the Mayflower in 1620. When a good harvest was gathered & the newcomers had established a colony, the two groups feasted together.)  
​www.amazon.com/Squantos-Journey-Story-First-Thanksgiving/dp/0152060448/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=squanto%27s+journey&qid=1605558803&sr=8-1 

24. One is a Feast for Mouse 
by: Judy Cox & Jeffrey Ebbeler 
(Mouse comes out of his hole after the Thanksgiving feast, in hopes of gathering some scrumptious food. He sees a pea, then a plate of mashed potatoes & turkey, & soon Mouse isn't sure if he can get it back to his house to munch on.) 
www.amazon.com/One-Feast-Mouse-Thanksgiving-Adventures/dp/0823422313/ref=sr_1_3?crid=11USA59LXI59B&dchild=1&keywords=one+is+a+feast+for+mouse+a+thanksgiving+tale&qid=1605558932&sprefix=one+is+a+feast+for+%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-3

25. Thanksgiving at Our House
by: P.K. Hallinan 
(Thanksgiving day brings a flurry of activity to the house; watching parades in the morning, playing & watching football, & of course, gathering to feast together.)
www.amazon.com/Thanksgiving-at-Our-House-Hallinan/dp/082495534X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=thanksgiving+at+our+house&qid=1605558874&sr=8-2

It's Veterans Day this week, & to celebrate & help our kids recognize the importance of the war veterans in our country, I have compiled a sweet, educational & endearing list of 8 picture books that can help teach our kids more about what a veteran is & why we honor them. 
Please enjoy these 12 books listed below & feel free to share any your family has loved too!  
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Veteran's Day & Patriotic Picture Books List: 
1. Veteran's Day for Grandpa 
by: Dee Smith  
(An engaging,formatted book to help children learn about veterans & how to celebrate them.) 
www.amazon.com/Veterans-Day-Grandpa-Children-celebrating/dp/1519153260/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1604791764&sr=1-2

2. Pepper's Purple Heart
by: Heather French Henry 
www.amazon.com/Peppers-Purple-Heart-Veterans-Story/dp/0970634102/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pepper%27s+purple+heart&qid=1604937924&s=books&sr=1-1

3. Hero Dad
by: Bryan Langdo 
www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761457135?pf_rd_r=HGJ5WGY1GP29W8154H6E&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee&pd_rd_r=da2b0b1b-676f-43a5-a8cf-e13573df4af4&pd_rd_w=6NYlO&pd_rd_wg=4TUhy&ref_=pd_gw_unk

4. "H is for Honor"  (ABCs of the Military)
by: Devin Scillian
www.amazon.com/H-Honor-Military-Family-Alphabet/dp/1585362921/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1604937546&sr=1-1

5. The Poppy Lady
by: Barbara E. Walsh  & Layne Johnson  
(Monica Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act when some of her friends & family entered WWI; she decided to establish the red poppy just as a symbol to honor & remember the soldiers.) 
www.amazon.com/Poppy-Lady-Michael-Tribute-Veterans/dp/1590787544/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+poppy+day&qid=1604937708&s=books&sr=1-1

6. The Wall 
by: Eve Bunting 
(A boy & his dad go to visit the Vietnam War Veteran Memorial.) 
www.amazon.com/Wall-Reading-Rainbow-Books/dp/0395629772/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+wall&qid=1604937795&s=books&sr=1-1

7. Daddy's Boots
by: Sandra Miller Linhart 
www.thriftbooks.com/w/daddys-boots/9317693/#edition=14809426&idiq=41840610
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8. Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, a Civil War Hero  
by: Marissa Moss
(The story of Sarah Edmonds, who was a heroine during the Civil War.) 
www.thriftbooks.com/w/nurse-soldier-spy-the-story-of-sarah-edmonds-a-civil-war-hero_marissa-moss/628762/#edition=10220784&idiq=32161407

9. Don't Forget: God Bless Our Troops
by: Jill Biden & Raul Colon 
(Natalie is a girl who really misses her dad when he leaves to go to war; her mom & grandma help her do some things to feel closer to her dad, but there's no day like the day when her dad comes home.) 
www.amazon.com/Dont-Forget-God-Bless-Troops/dp/144245735X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZESC0D2RTA9L&dchild=1&keywords=don%27t+forget+god+bless+our+troops&qid=1604938587&s=books&sprefix=don%27t+forget+god+bles%2Cstripbooks%2C191&sr=1-1
10. Veterans Day (Rookie Read-Aloud series)
by: Jacqueline S. Cotton 
www.thriftbooks.com/w/veterans-day-rookie-read-about-holidays_jacqueline-s-cotton/1683087/#edition=4173097&idiq=474861

11. Veteran's Day 
by: Allan Morey & Mark Oblinger
www.amazon.com/Veterans-Day-Holidays-Rhythm-Rhyme/dp/1684102839/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=veteran%27s+day&qid=1604937628&s=books&sr=1-7  

12. The Impossible Patriotism Project 
by: Linda Skeers
(Caleb is trying to think of what patriotism means to him; his class is supposed to display a project for Parents' Night. Caleb starts to think of his dad & what he's doing to serve the country, & that's when inspiration comes!) 
www.amazon.com/Impossible-Patriotism-Project-Rise-Shine/dp/0142413917/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DRPVV6RVLVFG&dchild=1&keywords=the+impossible+patriotism+project&qid=1604938742&s=books&sprefix=the+impossible+patrotism+%2Cstripbooks%2C196&sr=1-1