I've been looking at incorporating more diverse picture books into my home library since last year, so some of the books I'm sharing today have been on my radar for awhile now. Some of the books are newer, & very powerful in the messages they teach about black history. I hope you will enjoy this list of 21 black history books & share with me some of your favorites as well! 

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PICTURE BOOKS FOR KIDS:   
1. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History 
by: Vashti Harrison
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www.amazon.com/Little-Leaders-History-Vashti-Harrison/dp/0316475114/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=little+legends&qid=1611449622&sr=8-2
2. The Undefeated (Caldecott Medal) 
by: Kwame Alexander
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3.All Because you Matter
by: Tami Chares, Bryan Collier
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4. Overground Railroad
by: Lesa-Cline-Ransome
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5. Martin's Big Words
by: Doreen Rappaport
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6. Have you Thanked an Inventor Today? 
by: Patrice McLauriun
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7. The Story of Ruby Bridges
by: Robert Cols & George Ford 
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I have been in the process of building & compiling this list for quite some time! There is so much out there to cover the topics of STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) & I should have included the "A" in STEAM because there's more art-based books coming out now too.
Why the sudden focus on STEM though? Hasn't it always been a part of our educational system? Well, I will be discussing this at length in my next podcast, but I wanted to "prime the pump" for that discussion by sharing these books with you; enjoy!

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SCIENCE:
1. Newton & Curie: the Science Squirrels
​by: Daniel Kirk
(Newton begins to wonder how the world works after an apple hits him in the head one day. After hearing a bit about gravity, he decides to set up an experiment with his sister, Curie, & they then learn to make simple machines together to make some more scientific discoveries.) 
www.amazon.com/Newton-Curie-Squirrels-Daniel-Kirk/dp/1419737481/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=newton+%26+curie&qid=1610414220&sr=8-1

2. Cece Loves Science
by: Kimberly Derting
(Cece is a budding scientist who decides to conduct an experiment with her friend Isaac to see if her dog will eat vegetables.) 
www.amazon.com/Cece-Loves-Science-Kimberly-Derting/dp/0062499602/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cece+loves+science&qid=1610414356&sr=8-1
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3. Discovering Energy
by: Sanz Veronica & Altairriba Eduard
(Energy comes in many forms; using our muscles to lift heavy things or capturing the power of the wind with windmills or harnessing water's power to create electricity in a hydroelectric power station.)
www.amazon.com/Discovering-Energy-Big-Ideas/dp/1787080498/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=discovering+energy&qid=1610503596&sr=8-1

4. Magnet Max
by: Monica Lozano Hughes
(Max loves experimenting with magnets; what kid doesn't? He decides to show their power & pull to his friend Nick, who becomes baffled as Max shows him magnets sticking to refrigerators or small items like paperclips.) 
www.amazon.com/Magnet-Learning-League-Monica-Lozano/dp/1612542247/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=magnet+max&qid=1610579137&sr=8-1

5. Geraldine & the Most Spectacular Science Project
by: Sol Regwan 
(Like my son, the sweet girl in this book dreams of becoming an astronaut someday. She's determined to enter the winning project in her 2nd grade class science contest. She sets out using spare parts & pieces of various gizmos around the house to complete her project; will her invention turn her into a creative scientist?)
www.amazon.com/Geraldine-Spectacular-Science-Project-Gizmo/dp/0764358987/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NYLN6SA3X7O6&dchild=1&keywords=geraldine+and+the+most+spectacular+science+project&qid=1610649595&s=books&sprefix=geraldine+a%26+the+most+%2Cstripbooks%2C204&sr=1-1

6. Magnets Push & Magnets Pull
by: David A. Adler
(A friendly nonfiction picture book about the power of magnets & their polarity that encourages kids to get curious & experiment with magnets.) 
www.amazon.com/Magnets-Push-Pull-David-Adler/dp/0823440184/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1610642044&sr=8-2 

7. Science Comics: Solar System, the Brain, Robots & Drones 
by: Rosemary Mosco 
(Comic books about some fascinating scientific topics with full-color illustrations!) 
www.amazon.com/Science-Comics-Boxed-Set-System/dp/1250269431/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=robots+%26+drones&qid=1610649755&s=books&sr=1-7 

8. Pete the Cat & the Super Cool Science Fair
by: James Dean 
(Pete & his buddies create a new version of the typical exploding volcano for the school science fair.) 
www.amazon.com/Pete-Cat-Supercool-Science-Fair/dp/0062868357/ref=sr_1_1?crid=INR6AAEZR443&dchild=1&keywords=pete+the+cat+and+the+supercool+science+fair&qid=1610649958&s=books&sprefix=pete+the+cat+%26+the+science+%2Cstripbooks%2C203&sr=1-1 

9. First How Things Work Encyclopedia 
by: DK 
www.amazon.com/First-How-Things-Work-Encyclopedia/dp/1465443495/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HZ0Z2QTHFHPT&dchild=1&keywords=first+how+things+work+encyclopedia&qid=1610650584&s=books&sprefix=first+how+things+work%2Cstripbooks%2C197&sr=1-1
​10. See Inside Atoms & Molecules (Usborne flap book) 
by: Rosie Dickens &  Shaw Nielsen 
(Find out how these tiny little particles, atoms, make up everything & everyone in the universe!) 

11. Ada Twist, Scientist 
by: Andrea Beaty & David Roberts
(Ada has always been curious; even when her science experiments don't go as planned, Ada learns the value of problem-solving & staying curious as she goes!) 
www.amazon.com/Ada-Twist-Scientist-Andrea-Beaty/dp/1419721372/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Ada+Twist&qid=1610670891&sr=8-1

TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING:
1. Jabari Tries
by: Gaia Cornwallis
(Jabari is trying to design a small airplane that will fly in his backyard. His sister wants to help though, & he isn't sure he wants her to. But then Jabari learns the value of teamwork, while he engineers the proper changes to get his aircraft flying!)
www.amazon.com/Jabari-Tries-Gaia-Cornwall/dp/1536207160/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jabari+tries&qid=1610414451&sr=8-1

2. Rosie Revere, Engineer
by: Andrea Beaty & David Roberts
(Where most people see garbage & rubbish, Rosie just sees inspiration. Rosie creates inventions in her room at night, from helium pants to hot dog dispensers; but she is shy & doesn't let anybody see them. Finally her great-aunt Rose comes from a visit & convinces her that mistakes shouldn't be feared & Rosie learns she only truly fails if she quits.) 
www.amazon.com/Rosie-Revere-Engineer-Andrea-Beaty/dp/1419708457/ref=sr_1_1?crid=U9YD1AIALA2Z&dchild=1&keywords=rosie+revere+engineer&qid=1610416757&sprefix=rosie+rever%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1

3. Future Engineer
by: Lori Alexander & Allison Black
(A baby board book that shares some fun engineering facts to foster curiosity & empower little ones to keep learning, failing, & trying!) 
www.amazon.com/Future-Engineer-Baby-Lori-Alexander/dp/1338312235/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=future+engineer&qid=1610503770&sr=8-1

4. Will, the Civil Engineer
by: Chadd Kahlsolorf
(STEAM At Work series; )
www.amazon.com/Will-Civil-Engineer-STEAM-Work/dp/1589486439/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39AIP459L8N6A&dchild=1&keywords=will+the+civil+engineer&qid=1610571129&sprefix=Will+the+civil+eng%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1

5. Iggy Peck, Architect
by: Andrea Beaty & David Roberts
(Iggy has loved building & constructing things from a young age! But he gets discouraged in 2nd grade when his teacher, with a real fear of heights from tall buildings, forbids any learning or speaking of architecture. But one day, on a class picnic when the footbridge falls through, Iggy comes through to save the day with the help of his classmates as they build a bridge with shoestring suspension to the other side.)
www.amazon.com/Iggy-Peck-Architect-Andrea-Beaty/dp/081091106X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TUJIB2UP3KJK&dchild=1&keywords=iggy+peck+architect&qid=1610571224&sprefix=iggy+peck%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1
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6. How Computers Work (Computing for Kids)
by: Nancy Dickmann
(Since computers are literally everywhere now, from your watch to your smartphone, it probably is important to understand somewhat how they function. This book introduces kids to the design of hardware & networks that connect us all digitally.) 
www.amazon.com/How-Computers-Work-Computing-Kids/dp/1538252589/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=how+computers+work&qid=1610571446&sr=8-6

7. The Science of Bridges & Tunnels: The Art of Engineering
by: Ian Graham, Diego Vaisberg & Bryan Beach
(It's fascinating how over time, scientists & engineers started to understand the laws of nature better & began to create newer ones with concrete & steel. This book shows all kinds of bridges from suspension to arch bridges & is really neat!) 
www.amazon.com/Science-Bridges-Tunnels-Art-Engineering/dp/0531133990/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1YUB1XO7SIS69&dchild=1&keywords=bridges+book+for+kids&qid=1610583460&sprefix=kids+books+bridges%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-3

8. Violet the Pilot
​by: Steve Breen
(A young girl named Violet grows up with a junkyard next to her house & she loves to tinker from toddlerhood on. Violet really wants to fly, though, so she experiments & tinkers until she creates a satisfactory airplane & enters it in a competition. Although the race doesn't go as planned, Violet does a good deed in her airplane that makes the entire story so heartwarming.)  
​www.amazon.com/Violet-Pilot-Steve-Breen/dp/0803731256/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1610641896&sr=8-1 

9. Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers & Pulleys
by: David A. Adler & Anna Raff 
(Who doesn't love machines? They make everyday work easier! They can lift heavy objects & break things apart; they can even change the direction of force applied to them. Two kids & their cat use machines to do simple things from seesawing to eating apples.) 
www.amazon.com/Simple-Machines-Wheels-Levers-Pulleys/dp/0823435725/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=simple+machines&qid=1610642525&s=books&sr=1-2 

10. See Inside Bridges, Towers & Tunnels (Usborne Flap Book)
by: Struan Reid & Annie Carbo 
www.amazon.com/See-Inside-Bridges-Towers-Tunnels/dp/0794545114/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=bridges+towers+%26+tunnels&qid=1610645606&s=books&sr=1-2

11. When Grandpa Gives you a Toolbox 
by: Jamie L.B. Deenihan & Lorraine Rocha
(Grandpa gives you a toolbox instead of that dollhouse you asked for. What do you do with that thing? With Grandpa's help, the boy in this story learns that with Grandpa's help, he might just be handier than he thought!) 
www.amazon.com/When-Grandpa-Gives-You-Toolbox/dp/1454932325/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LYIVEXP1C5Q5&dchild=1&keywords=when+grandma+gives+you+a+toolbox&qid=1610645467&s=books&sprefix=when+grandpa+give%2Cstripbooks%2C199&sr=1-1 

12. Go For the Moon
by: Chris Gall  
(A young boy obsessively follows the Apollo 11 astronauts, as he constructs & launches his very own rocket at the same time the U.S. sent Saturn V to space. In great depth he describes that historic journey from the Earth to the Moon, & touches on important scientific concepts like gravity.)  
www.amazon.com/Go-Moon-Rocket-First-Landing/dp/1250155797/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=go+for+the+moon&qid=1610650328&s=books&sr=1-1

13. Space Exploration for Kids
by: Bruce Betts, ph.D
(From daily life as an astronaut to learning the history of space exploration & even construction of rockets, this book covers it all! It will even answer questions like: how does space affect the body? What training do astronauts receive beforehand?) 
www.amazon.com/Space-Exploration-Kids-Scientists-Astronauts/dp/1647397561/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=space+exploration+for+kids&qid=1610650038&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRjdOQ1I4Q0VCTzZLJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjk0NDM3MTRGRUlRVDlKODJYRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODMzMDE3M0JWNzJBRjM4Mjc1RSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= 

14. Fly Girl, Fly! Shaesta Waiz Soars Around the World 
by: Nancy Roe Pimm
(First a refugee & secondly, afraid of flying, Shaesta overcomes both conflicts & is the first in her family to go to college & then she becomes the only woman from Afghanistan to circumnavigate the globe by herself in a single-circuit aircraft.) 
www.amazon.com/Shaesta-Waiz-Soars-around-World/dp/1506464688/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=fly+girl+fly&qid=1610757145&sr=8-2

15. Moonshot
by: Brian Floca (*check out all of his books; they're truly amazing) 
(The flight of Apollo 11 is depicted beautifully in these pages.  While it is not a textbook, its a very scientific, nonfiction read with beautiful illustrations. Kids learn about the steady & brave astronauts who took that journey to make a giant leap for mankind.) 
www.amazon.com/Moonshot-Richard-Jackson-Atheneum-Hardcover/dp/1534440305/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=moonshot&qid=1610650451&s=books&sr=1-2  

16. How We Got to the Moon: The Technology, & Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure
by: John Rocco 
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www.amazon.com/How-Got-Moon-Technology-Humanitys/dp/0525647414/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+we+got+to+the+moon&qid=1610764274&sr=8-1

17. How to Code a Roller Coaster
by: Josh Funk  & Sarah Palacios
(Pearl & her robot, Pascal are out an amusement park, keeping track of their ride tokens & the length of lines through the use of code & if-then sequences.) 
www.amazon.com/How-Code-Rollercoaster-Josh-Funk/dp/0425292037/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+code+a+rollercoaster&qid=1610764608&sr=8-1

MATHEMATICS:
1. Math Curse
by: Jon Scieszka
(It is anything but normal when the kid in this story wakes up & everything becomes a math problem; from how long it takes them to get ready for school, to how many cupcakes are needed for the entire class to get served.)
www.amazon.com/Math-Curse-Jon-Scieszka/dp/0670861944/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=math+curse&qid=1610501412&sr=8-1

2. The Doorbell Rang
by: Pat Hutchins
(Mom makes some cookies & the kids are dividing them up, when the doorbell rings & some friends come in. The kids decide to share, so once again, they start divvying up the cookies & more friends keep interrupting until only 1 cookie remains for each child out of the original dozen.)
www.amazon.com/Doorbell-Rang-Pat-Hutchins/dp/0688092349/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+doorbell+rang&qid=1610501563&sr=8-1

3. One Hundred Hungry Ants & A Remainder of One (to teach division)
by: Elinjor J. Pinczes & Bonnie MacKain
(100 hungry ants head off for a picnic, single file, but the going is too slow. So then they split up into two rows of 50 & then they decide on four rows of 20....but they continue changing formation & then miss the picnic!) 
www.amazon.com/Hundred-Hungry-Ants-Elinor-Pinczes/dp/0395971233/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=one+hundred+hungry+ants&qid=1610503535&sr=8-1

​4. Ten for Me (an addition adventure!) 
by: Barbara Mariconda
(Two friends are off on a butterfly hunt {Rose & Ed} & they are competing with one another to see who can catch the most butterflies. Who will win this competition? They count the butterflies together.) 
www.amazon.com/Ten-Arbordale-Collection-Barbara-Mariconda/dp/1607180855/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ten+for+me&qid=1610645839&s=books&sr=1-1

5. The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
by: Deborah Heiliegman & LeUyen Pham 
(Paul was an unusual boy, who at the age of 4, could do the calculation of how many seconds you'd been alive when you told him what year you were born in. He traveled around the world collaborating on publications with other mathematicians & his unique character traits that helped him be such a great mathematician, are exemplified in this story.) 
​www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Loved-Math-Improbable/dp/1596433078/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+boy+who+loved+math&qid=1610571536&sr=8-1

6. Pete the Cat & The Missing Cupcakes
by: James Dean
(Pete has made 10 cupcakes for a party with friends; but every time he leaves the kitchen, some cupcakes go missing. Who's the culprit? This very basic picture book helps children learn the concept of subtraction or counting down.) 
www.amazon.com/Pete-Missing-Cupcakes-James-Dean-ebook/dp/B01AFXMGXU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pete+the+cat+and+the+missing+cupcake&qid=1610642001&sr=8-1

 
7. The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague  
by: Julia Finley Mosca & Daniel Rieley 
(Young Raye sets her sights on the career engineer after touring a German sub. She eventually became a pioneer who impacted & changed the course of ship design forever.) 
www.amazon.com/Girl-Mind-Math-Montague-Scientists/dp/1943147426/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+girl+with+a+mind+for+math&qid=1610649412&s=books&sr=1-1

8. Molly  & the Mathematical Mysteries
by: Eugenia Cheng & Aleksandra 
​(Molly faces a number of challenges amongst other things in a world where nothing is quite as it seems. And someone is leaving clues for her, too!) 
www.amazon.com/Molly-Mathematical-Mysteries-Interactive-Adventures/dp/1536217107/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=molly+the+mathematical+mystery&qid=1610650836&s=books&sr=1-1

9. Spaghetti & Meatballs for All! 
by:  Marilyn Burns & Debbie Tilley 
(There's a family reunion for Mr. & Mrs. Comfort to get cooking for, & there are 32 chairs & 8 tables that are arranged just so everyone has a seat!) 
www.amazon.com/Spaghetti-Meatballs-All-Scholastic-Bookshelf/dp/0545044456/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=spaghetti+%26+meatballs&qid=1610649514&s=books&sr=1-1

10. Ten Apples Up on Top
by: Dr. Seuss
(A rhyming favorite for counting up to ten & back down from ten, all while a tiger, dog & a lion do crazy feats with apples stacked up on their heads....they start to annoy some of the village though & they run the risk of losing all their apples!) 
www.amazon.com/Ten-Apples-Top-Theo-LeSieg/dp/0394800192/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ten+apples+up+on+top&qid=1610649359&s=books&sr=1-2 

11. Counting on Katherine:
by: Helaine Becker & Dow Phumiruk 
(Katherine was a girl who loved calculations & counting; even as a child, she would count steps on the road or spoons in the kitchen sink. As a gifted student, Katherine learned more & more about mathematics & became a prominent mathematician at NASA, who calculated the course of moon landings & saved lives, all while making history.) 
www.amazon.com/Counting-Katherine-Johnson-Saved-Apollo/dp/1250137527/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=katherine+counts&qid=1610651055&s=books&sr=1-1 

12. The Grapes of Math
by: Greg Tang
(The author shares how he has solved some problems in creative ways, through rhyming couplets & riddles) 
www.amazon.com/Grapes-Math-Greg-Tang/dp/0439598400/ref=pd_crcd_7?pd_rd_w=bCJI5&pf_rd_p=8019ba47-0a12-4976-b76b-5c932d60db6f&pf_rd_r=H75KDW15XH43R8R10TRM&pd_rd_r=4b730afd-292a-428d-8e2f-b936af6ad3d3&pd_rd_wg=vhSMF&pd_rd_i=0439598400&psc=1

All STEM Topics + Inventions:
1. The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be
by: Joanna Gaines
(A darling book about a group of kids building hot air balloons, but also highlighting the different approaches we each take to solving problems, & how that makes the world a better place.)
www.amazon.com/World-Needs-Who-Were-Made/dp/1400314232/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=who+the+world+needs+you+to+be&qid=1610397891&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExR1FTUTIyR09VUDFIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDI4MzcxMTNUSlZJUUdJUTJZTiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjI3NzM0SzZJR0hRTzgwOFZVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

2. What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z
by: Tiffani Teachey
(Six diverse children picture all of the different careers in STEM, from astronauts & doctors to engineers!) 
www.amazon.com/What-Can-Be-STEM-Careers/dp/0578616580/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=stem+books+for+kids&qid=1610492468&sr=8-7

3. The Steam Team Explains: More than 100 Amazing Science Facts
by: Robert Winston
www.amazon.com/Steam-Team-Explains-Amazing-Science/dp/1465493182/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=steam+team+explains&qid=1610500395&sr=8-1

4. Mistakes that Worked
by: Charlotte Foltz Jones
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www.amazon.com/Mistakes-That-Worked-Familiar-Inventions/dp/0385320434/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mistakes+that+worked&qid=1610570851&sr=8-1
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5. 100 Inventions That Made History
by: DK
www.amazon.com/Invents-That-Made-History-Breakthroughs/dp/1465416706/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=invention+books+for+kids&qid=1610570972&sr=8-5

I made an Instagram post with these, but I picked 9 picture books that either came out this year OR became discovered & well-loved in our home. It was a great year for books! 
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Top 9 Picture Books (2020): 
1. Jabari Tries
by: Gaia Cornwallis 
www.amazon.com/Jabari-Tries-Gaia-Cornwall/dp/1536207160/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jabari+tries&qid=1609449713&sr=8-1
2. What Do You Do with a Problem?
by: Kobe Yamada
www.amazon.com/What-Do-You-Problem/dp/1943200009/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=what+do+you+do+with+a+problem&qid=1609449772&sr=8-1
3. Brave as Can Be: A Book of Courage
by: Jo Witek & Christine Roussey 
www.amazon.com/Brave-As-Can-Be-Courage/dp/1419719238/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=brave+as+can+be&qid=1609449871&sr=8-1
4. The Couch Potato
by: Jory John & Pete Oswald
www.amazon.com/Couch-Potato-Jory-John/dp/0062954539/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+couch+potato&qid=1609449950&sr=8-1
5. The Most Magnificent Thing
by: Ashley Spires
www.amazon.com/Most-Magnificent-Thing-Ashley-Spires/dp/1554537045/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LCMVF8YCZSF4&dchild=1&keywords=the+most+magnificent+thing+book&qid=1609450084&sprefix=the+most+magnific%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1
6. I Am Enough
by: Grace Byers & Keturah A. Bobo
www.amazon.com/I-Am-Enough-Grace-Byers/dp/0062667122/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+am+enough&qid=1609450177&sr=8-1
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7. If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon
by: Joyce Lapin & Simona Ceccarelli 
www.amazon.com/You-Your-Birthday-Party-Moon/dp/1454929707/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ARVMSZRI22ZG&dchild=1&keywords=if+you+had+a+birthday+on+the+moon&qid=1609450234&sprefix=if+you+had+a+birthday%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1
8. How to Read to a Grandma & Grandpa
​by: Jean Reagan  
www.amazon.com/Read-Grandma-Grandpa-Jean-Reagan/dp/1524701939/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M7JQD8L32920&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+read+to+a+grandma+or+grandpa&qid=1609450373&sprefix=how+to+read+to+a+grandm%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
9. The World Needs Who You Were Meant to Be 
by: Joanna Gaines & Julianna Swaney 
www.amazon.com/World-Needs-Who-Were-Made/dp/1400314232/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=OTXOHKIXOIAT&dchild=1&keywords=who+you+were+made+to+be+joanna+gaines&qid=1609450422&sprefix=who+you+were+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMERLVUpWUUZaWkRNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTkyMjMwM01XSFFRVzdTNzlPNyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjI3NzM0SzZJR0hRTzgwOFZVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

​Winter has arrived (even in Arizona) & although we may not get snow, it's definitely still chilly here! What's your favorite part about the winter season? I have loved checking out some new wintry, snowy books with my kids this season, as well as pulling out some old favorites, like Snowy Day by: Ezra Jack Keats. 
Please enjoy this small list I have gathered below, & share any of your favorites with me, too! 




SNOW & WINTER BOOKS: 
​1. Snow 
by: Uri Shulevitz 
(Everyone dismisses the oncoming snow storm except for a boy & his dog, and as the snowflakes fall, they truly appreciate & enjoy it.) 
www.amazon.com/Snow-Sunburst-Books-Uri-Shulevitz/dp/0374468621/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=snow&qid=1609814891&sr=8-14
2. Over & Under the Snow
by: Kate Messner & Christopher Neal 
www.amazon.com/Over-Under-Snow-Kate-Messner/dp/1452136467/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=over+%26+under+the+snow&qid=1609814859&sr=8-1
3. A Loud Winter's Nap 
by: Katy Hudson
(Turtle wants to settle down for a nap, but he's having difficulty finding a quiet place to nap. ...& after being woken up several times, he decides that maybe he should just stay up for winter instead of hibernating.)
www.amazon.com/Loud-Winters-Nap-Katy-Hudson/dp/1623708699/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+loud+winter%27s+nap&qid=1609866300&sr=8-1

4. Pigloo
by: Anne Marie Pace & Lorna Hussey
(Little Pigloo is an explorer & he is excited to go out & explore in the snow. He likes to imagine & pretend inside too, that he has found the North & South Poles. His sister decides to join in the fun, even after teasing them, & help Pigloo when he reaches the "North Pole" looking for a polar bear.) 
www.amazon.com/Pigloo-Anne-Marie-Pace/dp/1627792023/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pigloo&qid=1609964955&s=books&sr=1-1

*5. Waiting for Snow*
by: Marsha Diane Arnold & Renata Liwaska 
(This one has long been a favorite at our house, since it came along in a Bookroo box last year. A group of 5 animal friends are eagerly awaiting the first snow, & some of them try to recreate snow (including powdered sugar) to try & show Badger the snow. My favorite quote from this book is: "Sometimes they come late & sometimes early, but they always come, in their time.") 
www.amazon.com/Waiting-Snow-Marsha-Diane-Arnold/dp/0544416872/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=waiting+for+snow&qid=1609866472&sr=8-1

6. The Hat 
by: Jan Brett
(Hedgie, our favorite Jan Brett character, gets his prickles stuck in a woolen stocking that flies off the line while it's drying. While all the farm animals mock him, one by one, they go off to find articles of clothing to wear on their heads too.)  
www.amazon.com/Hat-Jan-Brett/dp/0399231013/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+hat&qid=1609814757&sr=8-1

7. Snow Globe Wishes
by: Erin Dealey & Claire Shorrock 
(While it has Christmasy vibes, this book is about a little girl who shakes a snow globe & makes a wish the stormy night when her family all cuddles up in a fort at home. The next morning, they wake up to a winter wonderland that all their neighbors come to explore & play in too.) 
www.amazon.com/Snow-Globe-Wishes-Erin-Dealey/dp/1534110313/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=snow+globe+wishes&qid=1609814607&sr=8-1

8. Snowflake Bentley 
by: Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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www.amazon.com/Snowflake-Bentley-Jacqueline-Briggs-Martin/dp/0547248296/ref=sr_1_1?crid=R5S8U1QVLQ5M&dchild=1&keywords=snowflake+bentley&qid=1609867631&sprefix=snowflake+bentle%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1
9. The Story of Snow
by: Jon Nelson & Mark C.
(A very scientific, nonfiction book about the water cycle & specifically, how snow crystals or snowflakes are formed.) 

10. The Snow Dancer
by: Addie Boswell & Merce Lopez
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www.amazon.com/Snow-Dancer-Addie-Boswell-ebook/dp/B083SLJCRC/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=snow+books&qid=1609967397&s=books&sr=1-7
11. The Shortest Day 
by: Susan Cooper & Carson Ellis
(People used to gather on the shortest night of the year, lighting candles & building fires. Written in lyrical poetry, Cooper's writing captures the magic of hope for a peaceful future; truly a heartwarming read at a chilly time of year!)  
www.amazon.com/Shortest-Day-Susan-Cooper/dp/0763686980/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+shortest+day&qid=1610127063&sr=8-1
12. The Snowy Nap 
by: Jan Brett
(Hedgie usually hibernates in the winter, but this time he wants to stay up & see what all the fun of winter is about...& his animal friends are determined to help him!) 
www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399170731/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

13. Little Owl's Snow
by: Divya Srinivasan 
(A third book in the series that teaches about seasonal transitions as Owl sights his first snow with his friend Racoon.) 
www.amazon.com/Little-Owls-Snow-Divya-Srinivasan/dp/0593115341/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+owl%27s+snow&qid=1610065021&s=books&sr=1-1
14. One Snowy Morning
by: Kevin Tseny 
(This story follows a cute squirrel & chipmunk who discover a snowman, but they don't know what it is & they have their own ideas about the accessories on the snowman too.) 
www.amazon.com/One-Snowy-Morning-Kevin-Tseng/dp/0735230412/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+snowy+morning&qid=1610064922&s=books&sr=1-1
15. Bear Can't Sleep 
by: Karma Wilson 
(Bear knows he's supposed to be hibernating, but he just can't. When his woodland friends decide to check in on him, they all try different methods to get him to sleep, but he decides to tell them a story, & then he ends up drifting off to sleep.)
www.amazon.com/Bear-Cant-Sleep-Books/dp/1481459732/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bear+can%27t+sleep&qid=1610064894&sr=8-1
16. Animals in Winter
by: Henrietta Bancroft
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17. The Snowy Day* 
by: Ezra Jack Keats 
(A young boy wakes up & goes out to enjoy the freshly fallen snow! He is younger & doesn't get included in all of the games with the older kids, but he still enjoys making snow angels & making footprints in the snow. He becomes somewhat dismayed when he arrives back at the house & discovers the carefully packed snowball he made has melted through his pocket! But he wakes up the next morning & goes out with a friend to cheerfully explore the snow once more.) 
www.amazon.com/Snowy-Day-Ezra-Jack-Keats/dp/0670654000/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1610127217&sr=8-1

​18.Katy & The Big Snow
by: Virginia Lee Burton
(Katy is a snowplow, ready to hit the roads & clean up after a big snow hits the town. She shovels around the whole town so that the people can continue to use the roads.)
www.amazon.com/Katy-Snow-KATY-SNOW-Hardcover/dp/B00QPOF0I2/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=katy+%26+the+big+snow&qid=1610127335&sr=8-2
19. Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
by: Kenard Pak 
(A brother & a sister are out on a hike in nature, exploring & greeting all the signs of the coming season: winter.) 
www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Autumn-Hello-Winter-Kenard/dp/1627794166/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=goodbye+autumn+hello+winter&qid=1610065106&s=books&sr=1-1
20. The Magic of Friendship Snow 
by: Andi Cann 
​(Jojo is sad & lonely, but then she meets Puddles the snowman; a snowman made of magical snow.) 
www.amazon.com/Magic-Friendship-Snow-Andi-Cann/dp/099802144X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1610139641&sr=8-1

www.amazon.com/Little-Red-Sleigh-Erin-Guendelsberger/dp/1728223555/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+red+sleigh&qid=1607708138&s=books&sr=1-1
I did a few different Christmas Picture Book lists this year (you have probably already seen my 25 books of Christ here on the blog or on Instagram) & this is just me pulling in all kinds of themes related to Christmas & snow. But don't worry, I will have a separate winter season book list to share very soon! 
Please enjoy these books & the snuggles that inevitably come when a good, cozy story is shared! :) 
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CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOKS: 
1. The Polar Express
by: Chris Van Allsburg 
(Have you seen this movie too? Tom Hanks does a fantastic job impersonating most of the characters, but it's a pretty sweet film & just expands on what is in this iconic picture book by Allsburg.) 
www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-anniversary-Chris-Allsburg/dp/0544580141/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+polar+express&qid=1607664317&s=books&sr=1-3
2. Room for a Little One (*My son's favorite; we read it constantly!) 
by: Martin Waddell & Jason Cockcroft
(The animals in the stable are showing up, one by one, & Kind Ox invites them in out of the cold to stay. Then a donkey comes along with a special rider-- Mary, the mother of Jesus. Kind Ox invites the donkey & the people in & the animals all get to welcome in the Christ child.) 
​www.amazon.com/Room-Little-One-Christmas-Tale/dp/141692518X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PZ39L1X10UZL&dchild=1&keywords=room+for+a+little+one&qid=1607664406&s=books&sprefix=room+for+a+little%2Cstripbooks%2C208&sr=1-1

3. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas 
by: Dr. Seuss
(To remind us what the true meaning of Christmas is, the Grinch comes along to steal all the Whos decorations, food, & presents, but he is surprised to wake up & hear them singing Christmas morning anyway. And his heart grows as he learns to share & love the Whos down in Whoville.) 
www.amazon.com/Grinch-Stole-Christmas-Classic-Seuss/dp/0394800796/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2U1C2JR41MXKA&dchild=1&keywords=the+grinch+who+stole+christmas+book&qid=1607664479&s=books&sprefix=the+grinch%2Cstripbooks%2C225&sr=1-1

4. I Got the Christmas Spirit
by: Connie Schofield-Morrison & Frank Morrison 
​www.amazon.com/Got-Christmas-Spirit-Connie-Schofield-Morrison/dp/1681195283/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1C80C39MOFW2P&dchild=1&keywords=i+got+the+christmas+spirit&qid=1607578689&sprefix=I+Got+the+Christmas+%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1 

5. 5 More Sleeps Til Christmas
by: Jimmy Fallon  
(Making the last week until Santa comes even more fun by counting down how many nights until the magic begins!)  
www.amazon.com/5-More-Sleeps-til-Christmas/dp/1250266475/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2QF9XOZ1IYSGK&dchild=1&keywords=5+more+sleeps+til+christmas&qid=1607664552&s=books&sprefix=5+more+slee%2Cstripbooks%2C203&sr=1-3

6. Mortimer's Christmas Manger (*My son's other favorite this Christmas season!) 
by: Karma Wilson   
(Mortimer is a mouse who lives under the stairs, but he dislikes it there & wants a new place to live.  When the family whose house he lives in starts to decorate for Christmas, Mortimer spies a new house with some little people in it & a baby in the hay; he decides to move all of them out for a new place to sleep! But he doesn't know who they characters are until he hears the father of the house telling the Christmas story one night; then Mortimer wants to make room for the baby Jesus once more.) 
www.amazon.com/Mortimers-Christmas-Manger-Karma-Wilson/dp/1416950494/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2I32HZ9C7NKGR&dchild=1&keywords=mortimer%27s+christmas+manger&qid=1607664582&s=books&sprefix=mortimer%27s+chri%2Cstripbooks%2C212&sr=1-2

7.Merry Christmas Mom & Dad 
by: Mercer Mayer 
www.amazon.com/Merry-Christmas-Golden-Look-Look-Book/dp/030711886X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=merry+christmas+mom+%26+dad&qid=1607703201&s=books&sr=1-1

8. Little Santa 
by: Jon Agee  
(This is the tale of how Santa came to be-- it focuses on his life as a young boy, & how he helped his family, who was sick of the snow & wanting to move away to Florida. Little Santa comes to the rescue for a reindeer & with a whole fleet of elves, & well...the rest is history!) 
www.amazon.com/Little-Santa-Jon-Agee/dp/0803739060/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=little+santa&qid=1607703312&s=books&sr=1-3
9. Little Blue Truck's Christmas 
by: Alice Schertle & Jill McElmurry 
(Little Blue Truck is busy getting ready for the Christmas holiday by picking up & delivering Christmas trees to all the animals. He saves one special tree for him & Toad at the end of his journey & it lights up in our version!) 
www.amazon.com/Little-Trucks-Christmas-Alice-Schertle/dp/0544320417/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3636MBGXAYHQD&dchild=1&keywords=little+blue+truck+christmas+book+with+lights&qid=1607703418&s=books&sprefix=little+blue+truck+christmas+%2Cstripbooks%2C206&sr=1-3

10. Bear Stays Up for Christmas 
by: Karma Wilson 
(Bear wants to sleep & hibernate....it's what he does each winter! But Bear's friends are all determined to help him stay up to catch Christmas; & it's a wonderful celebration indeed!) 
www.amazon.com/Bear-Stays-Up-Christmas-Books/dp/1416958967/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1607704198&sr=1-1
11. All the Colors of Christmas
by: Matthew Paul Turner & Gillian Gamble 
​(Have you ever noticed how many colors are present in the celebration of the Christmas holiday? Turner artfully describes it all, from the holiday reds & greens, to including colors like white like the baby's skin & brown pinecones & a donkey.) 
www.amazon.com/Colors-Christmas-Matthew-Paul-Turner/dp/0525654143/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=all+the+colors+of+christmas&qid=1607704257&s=books&sr=1-1 

12. Little Red Sleigh
by: Erin Guendelsberger 
(This little sleigh has dreamed all her life of becoming Santa's sleigh someday; but she's told she is too small & can't fly. But with the help of some friends, she's determined to do the impossible.)  
www.amazon.com/Little-Red-Sleigh-Erin-Guendelsberger/dp/1728223555/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+red+sleigh&qid=1607708138&s=books&sr=1-1

13. Goodnight Santa
by:Michelle Robinson & Nick East
(A darling rhyming bedtime story of saying good night to Santa & all the magical, exciting things of Christmas.) 
www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Santa-Perfect-Bedtime-Book/dp/1438006608/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=christmas+eve+goodnight&qid=1607711112&s=books&sr=1-9
14. Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas
by: Jane O'Connor & Robin Preiss Glasser 
(Nancy loves all things Christmas, but especially picking out a Christmas tree where her special tree topper will go. But as they're getting ready to decorate on Christmas Eve, she starts playing Tug-o-War with Frenchie & her precious tree topper shatters. Such a cute story about problem resolution & heirlooms that will touch your heart.) 
www.amazon.com/Fancy-Nancy-Splendiferous-Jane-OConnor/dp/0062847260/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VSKQ248FTX0F&dchild=1&keywords=fancy+nancy+splendiferous+christmas&qid=1607711328&s=books&sprefix=fancy+nancy+splend%2Cstripbooks%2C199&sr=1-1
15. The Story of Mary, the Mother of God 
by: Dorrie Papademetriou 
​www.amazon.com/Story-Mary-Mother-God/dp/0881412058/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=the+story+of+mary&qid=1607711420&s=books&sr=1-6

16. The Wild Christmas Reindeer
by: Jan Brett
(Teeka is in charge of getting the reindeers trained & ready for Santa's flight on Christmas Eve. But at first, the reindeers only get tangled up & make a great big mess; will Teeka be able to get them organized in time?) 
www.amazon.com/Wild-Christmas-Reindeer-Jan-Brett/dp/0698116526/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XK0ZTL7W74K9&dchild=1&keywords=the+wild+christmas+reindeer+jan+brett&qid=1607711511&s=books&sprefix=the+wild+Christmas+rein%2Cstripbooks%2C205&sr=1-1

17. Mistletoe: A Christmas Story
by: Tad Hill
www.amazon.com/Mistletoe-Christmas-Story-Tad-Hills/dp/0593174429/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19OKN1HX5JNO&dchild=1&keywords=mistletoe+tad+hills&qid=1607664875&s=books&sprefix=mistelto%2Cstripbooks%2C204&sr=1-1

18. The Christmas Star 
by: Marcus Pfister
(The shining star leads all the people & animals to the Christ child the night of His birth.)    
www.amazon.com/Christmas-Star-Marcus-Pfister/dp/073584299X/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=christmas+star&qid=1607711879&s=books&sr=1-4

19. Who's that Knocking on Christmas Eve? 
by: Jan Brett 
(A young girl & her father have to battle trolls each Christmas; they always come & steal their Christmas Eve feast & make a huge mess. But this year Kyrie has a friend & his giant polar bear visiting-- those trolls will think twice about disturbing this family in the future.) 
www.amazon.com/Whos-That-Knocking-Christmas-Eve/dp/0399238735/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZHA2E4MS5TRZ&dchild=1&keywords=who%27s+that+knocking+on+christmas+eve&qid=1607711669&s=books&sprefix=who%27s+that+knocking+%2Cstripbooks%2C203&sr=1-2
20. The Night before Christmas
by: Jan Brett 
(It's the cherished poem by Clement Moore we all know & love, but set to beautiful, brilliant illustrations by Jan Brett.) 
www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Christmas-Jan-Brett/dp/1984816829/ref=sr_1_4?crid=36EYGYHJGY99B&dchild=1&keywords=twas+the+night+before+christmas+book+jan+brett&qid=1607711717&s=books&sprefix=twas+the+night+%2Cstripbooks%2C216&sr=1-4
21. Pick a Pine Tree
by:  Patricia Toht & Jarvis 
(Do you pick your family Christmas tree out each year? This beautiful wintry book shows the excitement of picking out a special tree to decorate for Christmas with your family.) 
www.amazon.com/Pick-Pine-Tree-Patricia-Toht/dp/0763695718/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pick+a+pine+tree&qid=1607711792&s=books&sr=1-1

22.Twas Nochebuena
by: Roseanne Thong 
www.amazon.com/Twas-Nochebuena-Roseanne-Greenfield-Thong/dp/0670016349/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=twas+nochebuena&qid=1607711611&s=books&sr=1-1

23. The First Christmas Night
by: Keith Christopher 
www.amazon.com/First-Christmas-Night-Keith-Christopher/dp/0824956532/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+first+christmas+night&qid=1607664997&s=books&sr=1-2
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24. Llama Llama, Holiday Drama
​by: Anna Dewdney  
(Llama Llama is so excited for Christmas & counting down the days. But then, it all gets to be too much for him; he's stressed by all the baking & decorating! Thankfully Mama Llama is able to calm him down & remind him the most important gift of the holiday season, is having each other.) 
www.amazon.com/Llama-Holiday-Drama-Anna-Dewdney/dp/0670011614/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=llama+llama+holiday+drama+books&qid=1607704655&s=books&sr=1-1

25. The Lights in the Church 
by: Marilee Joy Mayfield 
(
www.amazon.com/Lights-Church-Marilee-Joy-Mayfield/dp/1953177352/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=the+lights+in+the+church&qid=1607706350&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVVNEVlhUOExJSzVDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjk0MjIwMjNFQU9VUjNQUkxVTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDEzMjk5MkdOSENISDU0M0lTVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
27. Construction Site on Christmas Night
by: Sherri Duskey Rinker 
(Rinker is back with all those lovable construction vehicles, & this time, they are getting ready to decorate the town Christmas tree!) 
www.amazon.com/Construction-Christmas-Sherri-Duskey-Rinker/dp/1452139113/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=christmas+eve+goodnight&qid=1607706304&s=books&sr=1-3

28. Jingle Bells 
by: Susan Jeffers 
(I can't read this one without singing along to the classic Christmas tune, accompanied by wintry white illustrations.) 
www.amazon.com/Jingle-Bells-Susan-Jeffers/dp/0062360205/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=jingle+bells&qid=1607704561&s=books&sr=1-4
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29. Dasher: How  A Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever
by: Matt Tavares
(You know the name Dasher from the song about Rudolph, but do you know the story of Dasher? The first reindeer to help Santa & his horse, Silver Bells, pull the sleigh one Christmas Eve. And furthermore, she escapes from the circus where she & her family have been trapped for a long time; but she returns to rescue her family & all the reindeers get hooked up to Santa's sleigh to carry it on Christmas Eve after that.) 
www.amazon.com/Dasher-Little-Changed-Christmas-Forever/dp/1536201375/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=little+red+sleigh&qid=1607704414&s=books&sr=1-2
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30. The Berenstain Bears & the Christmas Angel
by: Mike Berenstain 
www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Bears-Christmas-Living-Lights/dp/0310749247/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+berenstain+bears+%26+the+christmas+angel&qid=1607704697&s=books&sr=1-1

I read a lot this year (a bit more, due to pandemic restrictions) & I am happy to say there were a lot of amazing books on my list! I'm going to share my top 10 favorite books with you on this post today & I'll give a quick summary as well as why it was a favorite for me. I hope you can find some commonality or perhaps a new book recommendation from this list; enjoy! 
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1. Atomic Habits
by: James Clear  
(This book rocked my way of thinking about goals vs. habits, & how we have to think of habits more as a lifestyle change & recognize that it takes time. It introduced 4 laws of habit change: 1) make it obvious, 2) make it attractive, 30 make it easy & 4) make it satisfying. I bought the habits calendar & have been keeping myself accountable daily since I read this book, as I strive to turn into the person I want to be.) 
www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Atomic+habits&qid=1607445720&sr=8-1

2. The Read-Aloud Family: Eighth Edition 
by: Jim Trelease 
(My interest in this book should be self-explanatory, but it has greatly added to my knowledge base about reading with kids & early literacy, which is what I primarily discuss on my podcast. There are so many great tips as well as carefully curated book lists for all age levels in the back.) 
www.amazon.com/Jim-Treleases-Read-Aloud-Handbook-Eighth/dp/0143133799/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+read-aloud+handbook&qid=1607445690&sr=8-1

3. Lovely War
by: Julie Berry
(This is one of the first WWI novels I've read in a long while & Berry is SO masterful in the way she weaves this tale. It goes from Greek gods convening with the goddess of love, who then tells the story of 4 individuals during WWI times, who fought or served in the war, & fell in love with each other. Hazel & James are my absolute favorite!) 
www.amazon.com/Lovely-War-Julie-Berry/dp/0147512972/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lovely+war&qid=1607445802&sr=8-1

4.The Hiding Place
by: Corrie Ten Boom & Elizabeth Sherrill
(Corrie is a lovable woman who, during World War II, risked her life to protect & hide Jews from the Nazis. Eventually, she & her sister Betsy were taken to concentration camps when they were caught, but the life lessons Corrie learned continued in those camps.  Betsy even shows one how to be grateful in spite of horrific circumstances, & it's a truly memorable tale from WWII.)  
www.amazon.com/Hiding-Place-Corrie-Ten-Boom/dp/0800794052/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+hiding+place&qid=1607445828&sr=8-1

5. The Giver of Stars
by: Jojo Moyes 
(Taking place during the Great Depression, another historical fiction novel I enjoyed, is the story of the packhorse librarians from Kentucky. 
www.amazon.com/Giver-Stars-Novel-Jojo-Moyes/dp/0399562486/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+giver+of+stars&qid=1607445862&sr=8-1

6. Edenbrooke
by: Julianne Donaldson
  (One of the cleanest romances out there & a very intriguing one at that.
www.amazon.com/Edenbrooke-Julianne-Donaldson/dp/1609089464/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=edenbrooke&qid=1607445908&sr=8-2

7. The Self-Driven Child
by: William Stixrud & Ned Johnson 
(A thorough parenting book if I've ever read one! It discusses how to handle things from toddlers through high school age kids & I know that information will come more in handy as my kids grow. I love the idea of helping my children learn to be more accountable human beings!) 
www.amazon.com/Self-Driven-Child-Science-Giving-Control/dp/0735222525/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+self-driven+child&qid=1607445957&sr=8-2

8. The Tattooist of Auschwitz
by: Heather Morris
(An unlikely love story, as well as many atrocities, takes place in this WWII novel; it still ended up in my top 10 for the year though! I loved Lale's development; the main character & the one selected to tattoo all of the Jews who ended up in the Auschwitz- Birkenau camp, mainly because of his linguistic ability. Believe it or not, this one did have a somewhat happy ending, in spite of all the terrible things that happened to Lale & his love, Gita.) 
www.amazon.com/Tattooist-Auschwitz-Novel-Heather-Morris/dp/0062797158/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2KJM85F0R0SJN&dchild=1&keywords=the+tattooist+of+auschwitz&qid=1607446037&sprefix=the+tattoist+of%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-4

9. American Spy
by: Lauren Wilkinson 
(Do you like a good spy story? What about when the spy falls in love with the person she's spying on? This book was SO good; it was not even remotely boring, even during the political situation explanations of the Cold War. Marie, even though she has 2 children, has been an agent for years, & the flashbacks to her former life, before children, make it intriguing & somewhat confusing. Also, this book touched on the themes of: racism, family relationships, & romance and it was done masterfully.) 
www.amazon.com/American-Spy-Novel-Lauren-Wilkinson/dp/0812998952/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=american+spy&qid=1607446766&sr=8-1

10. American Royals
by: Katharine McGee 
(What if America had become a monarchy after the Revolutionary War, & George Washington had been our first king instead of the first president? This concept truly fascinated me & made the book plot interesting, but of course, there was plenty of drama & royalty, as well as several relationships to follow in this book, AND McGee skillfully rolls out the story from 4 different points of view-- which keeps you on your toes for what happens next!) 
​www.amazon.com/American-Royals-Katharine-McGee/dp/1984830201/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=american+royals&qid=1607446060&sr=8-1

I feel like I had to be a little intentional to find more books that paint the true picture of Christmas or focus on Christ this year, but I am SO excited to share these with you! Now don't get me wrong....I love the occasional Santa or Rudolph tale too, but I wanted to incorporate a more Christ-centered Christmas holiday in my home & what better way than through children's books?
​Please share any books about Christ or the true meaning of Christmas, that are your favorites with me & I will be happy to add them to this list.  
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Christmas Books About Christ: 
1. The First Christmas 
by: Thomas D. Williams & Frank Fraser
(A poem that tells the story of Christ's birth.) 
www.amazon.com/First-Christmas-Thomas-D-Williams/dp/1622828542/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=the+first+Christmas&qid=1607038712&sr=8-6
2. Jesus Calling: the Story of Christmas
by: Sarah Young & Katya Longhi
(This story starts long before Christ's birth; it goes back to the Creation! God has always planned for a Christmas & His great plan involved one very important character: Jesus.) 
www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-Story-Christmas-picture/dp/1400210291/ref=sr_1_2?crid=24NWR6658SPEM&dchild=1&keywords=jesus+calling+the+story+of+christmas&qid=1607038811&sprefix=jesus+calling%3A+the+story+%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-2

3. Over in a Stable
by: Suzanne Nelson & Aleksander Zolotic
(A charming counting & rhyming book leading to the stable where Christ was born.) 
www.amazon.com/Over-Stable-Suzanne-Nelson/dp/0310761123/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=over+in+a+stable&qid=1607038853&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExV05KOExBQk8yRUhDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDE5NDk5M045M0NZQVJKMTRKMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDIyNzM4U0dNUjVGRlJUSFVKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

4. The Littlest Watchman 
by: Scott James & Geraldine Rodriguez
(Benjamin's job is to watch a stump as a sign of all of God's promises coming true. Benjamin's family finally gives up waiting, but one night, outside of Bethlehem, Benjamin gets to watch something wonderful.)
www.amazon.com/Littlest-Watchman-Watching-Waiting-Christmas/dp/1784981400/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+littlest+watchman&qid=1607038956&sr=8-1

5. Long Ago on a Silent Night
by: Julie Berry & Annie Won
(This one tells the story of the miracle of Christmas, the wonder of the Nativity, shown through wonderful illustrations.) 
www.amazon.com/Long-Silent-Night-Julie-Berry/dp/1338277723/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JXLGU73XBRCN&dchild=1&keywords=long+ago+on+a+silent+night&qid=1607039071&sprefix=Long+ago+on+a+s%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1
6. Born on Christmas Morn
by: Melinda Busch & Melanie Hall
(Rhymes & colorful pictures bring the Bible story of Jesus' birth, in Luke 2, to life.)
www.amazon.com/When-Jesus-Was-Born-Bethlehem/dp/1573458414/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W182U8MK2H1O&dchild=1&keywords=jesus+was+born+in+bethlehem&qid=1607042795&sprefix=jesus+was+born%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1

7. Mary's First Christmas
by: Walter Wangerin Jr. & Timothy Ladwig
(Mary tells Jesus the story of his birth & His upbringing; the story is told in 4 different parts.) 
www.amazon.com/Marys-First-Christmas-Walter-Wangerin/dp/0310222168/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mary%27s+first+christmas&qid=1608520622&sr=8-1

8. Mary's Little Donkey: And the Escape to Egypt 
by: Gunhild Sehin
(Mary's donkey was once a donkey who hated hard work, but then he met Mary & the donkey is proud to carry Mary to Bethlehem & then away to Egypt to escape evil King Herod.) 

www.amazon.com/Marys-Little-Donkey-Escape-Egypt/dp/0863159338/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mary%27s+little+donkey&qid=1607061860&s=books&sr=1-1

9. Come & See
by: Monica Mayper
(Everyone comes to see the Christ child the night He is born; shepherds, neighbors, townsfolk, etc. gather to celebrate the child sleeping in a manger.) 

www.amazon.com/Come-see-Christmas-Monica-Mayper/dp/0439216230/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=come+%26+see&qid=1607062972&s=books&sr=1-11

10. God Gave us Christmas
by: Lisa Tawn Bergren  
(Little Cub thinks Santa gave everyone Christmas; Mama Bear decides to take Little Cub out in nature to see all the ways God has blessed them with Christmas. She also takes this time to teach Cub about baby Jesus & His role in God's plan.) 
www.amazon.com/God-Gave-Us-Christmas/dp/1400071755/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=god+gave+us+christmas&qid=1607038452&sr=8-2

11. There Was No Snow on Christmas Eve 
by: Pam Munoz Ryan & Dennis Nolan
(Instead of snow, a desert wind blew palm fronds in the desert as the Christ child was being born. The Nativity is told in the correct time & season, by emphasizing the true importance of the spirit of the season, no matter what the weather is like.) 
www.amazon.com/There-Was-Snow-Christmas-Eve/dp/0786854928/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T29X29UT2IKT&dchild=1&keywords=there+was+no+snow+on+christmas+eve&qid=1607062636&s=books&sprefix=there+was+no+snow+o%2Cstripbooks%2C373&sr=1-1

12. Asleep in the Stable
by: Will Hillenbrand
www.amazon.com/Asleep-Stable-Will-Hillenbrand/dp/0439727952/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=asleep+in+a+stable&qid=1607062605&s=books&sr=1-1

13. The Little Drummer Boy
by: Bernadette Watts   OR   Ezra Jack Keats version 
(A little poor boy named Benjamin goes with his friend to see the newborn King & he ends up playing on his drum for the baby because he is too poor to bring any other gifts.) 
www.amazon.com/Little-Drummer-Boy-Bernadette-Watts/dp/0735843252/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3V9RV4SFEW8FJ&dchild=1&keywords=little+drummer+boy&qid=1607024409&s=books&sprefix=little+drummer%2Cstripbooks%2C199&sr=1-3 

www.amazon.com/Little-Drummer-Ezra-Jack-Keats/dp/0140567437/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3V9RV4SFEW8FJ&dchild=1&keywords=little+drummer+boy&qid=1607024464&s=books&sprefix=little+drummer%2Cstripbooks%2C199&sr=1-1 

14. Mary's Little Donkey: And the Escape to Egypt 
by: Gunhild Sehlin & Jan 
www.amazon.com/Marys-Little-Donkey-Escape-Egypt/dp/0863159338/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GTMR5L2L8XI1&dchild=1&keywords=mary%27s+little+donkey&qid=1607034725&sprefix=Mary%27s+Little%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-1

15. The Night Of His Birth
by: Katherine Paterson & Lisa Aisato 
(Mary marvels at her perfect little baby as Joseph sleeps & wonders as she realizes her baby is not only a gift to her, but God's gift to the world.) 
www.amazon.com/Night-His-Birth-Katherine-Paterson/dp/1947888129/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+night+of+his+birth&qid=1607035115&sr=8-2 

16. Silent Night
by: Lara Hawthorne
www.amazon.com/Silent-Night-Lara-Hawthorne/dp/1786030667/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=silent+night&qid=1607062560&s=books&sr=1-2

17. The Christmas Promise
by: Alison Mitchell & Catalina Echeverri 
(A Bible-centered story of God's promise to send a new King; a forever King!) 
www.amazon.com/Christmas-Promise-Alison-Mitchell/dp/1910307114/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+christmas+promise&qid=1607062411&s=books&sr=1-1

18. The Night Before Jesus
by: Herbert Brokering & David Miles
(This sweet story is set to the rhythm of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" but it depicts the story of Christ's birth.) 
www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Jesus-Herbert-Brokering/dp/0758660294/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+night+before+jesus&qid=1607062496&s=books&sr=1-1

19. A Night the Stars Danced for Joy
by: Bob Hartman & Tim Jonke
(On a clear night, an angel appears in the sky before a shepherd family & instructs them to travel to Bethlehem to witness the birth of the Christ child.) 
www.amazon.com/Night-Stars-Danced-Joy/dp/0745940862/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+night+the+stars+danced+for+joy&qid=1607105540&sr=8-1
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20. The Legend of the Candy Cane
by: Lori Walburg
(Peppermint candy canes are not just a delicious treat we enjoy at Christmastime. A young girl named Lucy learns this when a stranger comes into town & she is curious what he is up to, so she offers to help him unpack his store. He shares with Lucy the legend of the candy cane, including the Christian symbolism behind the red and white striped stick.) 
www.amazon.com/Legend-Candy-Cane-Newly-Illustrated/dp/0310730120/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1607062182&sr=1-1

21. The Birds of Bethlehem 
by: Tomie DePaola 
(The Nativity story is shared from a birds-eye view. The birds gather in the fields to both eat & share the exciting news of an angel appearing; then they fly off to find the stable where the Messiah lay.) 
www.amazon.com/Birds-Bethlehem-Tomie-dePaola/dp/0399257802/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+birds+of+bethlehem&qid=1607062052&s=books&sr=1-2

22. A Savior is Born: Rocks Tell the Story of Christmas
by: Patti Rokus 
(A picture book using rock art to inspire wonder & awe as all of the characters of the Christmas story are depicted the night that Jesus was born.) 
www.amazon.com/Savior-Born-Rocks-Story-Christmas/dp/0310764963/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+savior+is+born&qid=1607062013&s=books&sr=1-1

23. A Child was Born
by: Grace Maccarone
(A first Nativity book for children.)
www.amazon.com/Nativity-Maccarone-illustrated-Softcover-Scholastic/dp/B002ISXLZI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+child+was+born&qid=1607061987&s=books&sr=1-1

24. Mary, the Mother of Jesus
by: Tomie dePaola 
(DePaola draws on the Bible & brings the Giotto frescoes of Mary from a chapel in Italy, to life in this book. This book includes 15 stories about Mary, including her role as the mother of the Savior.) 
www.amazon.com/Mary-Mother-Jesus-Tomie-dePaola/dp/0823410188/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3P1506TVSQ5D7&dchild=1&keywords=mary+the+mother+of+jesus+by+tomie+depaola&qid=1607039351&sprefix=mary+the+mother+of+jes%2Caps%2C271&sr=8-1

25. Jesus is Born
Retold by: Sophie Piper & Anne Yvonne Gilbert 
(A picture book retelling the story of Christ's birth from Luke 2 & Matthew in the Bible.) 
www.amazon.com/Jesus-Born-Sophie-Piper/dp/1680991876/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus+is+Born&qid=1607542907&sr=8-20

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