It seemed appropriate for November to share my #PBMentorTexts list of thankful and Thanksgiving books. Every-other month or so I put together a list of five picture book mentor texts under a common theme. You can see all my #PBMentorTexts as a monthly feature over on my Instagram account.
Thankful and Thanksgiving Books
Thankful by Elaine Vickers and Samantha Cotterill
This journey through a year of things to be thankful for is told in lyrical text and amazing illustrations made in miniature. “It’s hard to think about all the things to be thankful for in a whole year, so I start right in my own room.”
We are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell and Frane Lessac
Another ‘through the year’ book, this one highlights traditional elements of Cherokee culture and introduces a range of Cherokee words as well. “When cool breezes blow and leaves fall, we say ‘otsaliheliga…’”
Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
An ode to those with a giving heart – and for how the rest of us recognize and reward that. “‘I was playing with my race car down the hall when I smelled the most delicious smell,’ the little boy replied. ‘What is it?’”
Enough Is… by Jessica Whipple and Nicole Wong
This charming story comes at the idea of thankfulness through appreciating what you have and truly understanding Enough. “Somewhere between a little and a lot there is Enough. It might be hard to spot, but it’s always there.”
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story
By Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten, and Garry Meeches Sr.
This is a unique Native retelling of the First Thanksgiving.
“‘Can you tell us a story?’ Quill asked.
‘How about the time Weeâchumun asked our Wampanoag ancestors to help the Pilgrims?’ N8hkumuhs replied.”
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