Stuck between Halloween and Christmas—arguably the biggest holidays of the year—is another holiday that holds incredible value for family: Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is less about getting things (candy or gifts), and more about being grateful for what we have. And let’s not forget all the deeeelicious food!

Now there are plenty of children’s books available for both Christmas and Halloween… but it can be hard to find picture books for Turkey Day. So this year, I teamed up with a group of kidlit authors to promote our books that have a common theme of gratitude. In fact, we’re all offering our books for free on Kindle only on November 22nd!

Please note that while I have collaborated with all of these authors for this giveaway, I have not read all of the books. As with any book, please review it on your own before reading it to your children to make sure it aligns with your family’s values first. That’s why getting books during free Kindle promotions like this are so great. It gives you a chance to review them before buying.

Here’s the list of 11 fantastic books that you can read to your kids this year while the pumpkin pie is baking. You can click the titles or the cover images to view each book on Amazon. Or just click this button and I’ll send you a reminder on the 22nd with a link to get all the books for free!

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Turkey Trot

BY CARLI VALENTINE

Kids will laugh their socks off with this silly, goofy book about wild turkeys dancing and their silly “turkey trots.” Wonderful descriptive language in this book expressing all the turkey movements. Great for Thanksgiving or year-round fun!

The Power of Gratitude

BY RUTH MALLIE

The Power of Gratitude is the third book inthe series The Power of. This beautifully illustrated story gently teaches young children how to recognize their emotions–and the emotions of others. Children learn what it means to practice empathy by witnessing real-life examples that are easy for them to understand. Written with easily understandable language, and perfect for adults to read aloud, this book enables children to see themselves in the examples that Orbit shares with his friends.

Ellen the Elephant: A Story about Compassion and Acceptance

BY KAY B

Ellen the elephant is not like the other elephants, and that makes her sad. But through compassion and comedy, she’s able to make a name for herself! As book 3 in the Little Kids’ Big Lessons series, this book reflects on the real life of Ellen DeGeneres and her compassion for others.

Kind Obi

BY KAMAPALA CHUKWUKA

Obi has a unique gift of caring for others! Follow his journey and see some of the practical examples of how he is able to do that. This book serves as a guide to show children how they can be kinder, accept diversity, and be inclusive of other’s cultures.

The Gratitude Jar

BY KATRINA LIU

Mina was feeling sorry for herself, and noticing all the good things others had. That’s when her family decided to make a gratitude jar, and everything changed! Introduce thankfulness to your own children with this warm story, and maybe start a gratitude jar for your own family!

Can Grunt the Grizzly Learns to be Grateful?

BY MISTY BLACK

Grunt the grizzly woke up on the wrong side of the bed. But can his motto help him be happy even when things aren’t going his way?

Ada and the Helpers

BY TRAVIS D. PETERSON

I couldn’t leave out my own book, could I? Ada loves to help her friends find their true strengths. Can they return the favor and help her in the talent show?

Pardon Me, Please

BY LOIS WICKSTROM

Albert the turkey knows his destiny on a turkey farm doesn’t look pretty. Can he convince the humans to pardon him and take him to live at Turkey Pardon Park?

Are We Really That Different?

BY CHANDNI SETHI

With a heartfelt message of equality, love, and harmony, this book shows that kids around the world still do what kids do!

The Garden in my Heart

BY NIKKI ROGERS

We all have the ability to nurture flowers of joy or weeds of jealousy and bitterness. This precious book will encourage kids to grow good things in their heart!

The Fun Thieves

BY CARLI VALENTINE

Nature keeps stealing all the fun! But are these thieves really that bad? Remind your kids to look on the bright side, and find something good in any situation!

Hanna the Guardian of Nature: Born to be Naughty

BY HINA NAUMAN

Even as a small child, Hanna loved to play practical jokes. But will an unexpected helpless companion help her to put aside her naughtiness?

It Must Be Winter

BY MICHELLE WANG

As part two in the It Must Be Seasons series, this book follows a high-energy family that celebrates all there is to love about winter!

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Happy Thanksgiving!