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📚The BEST Thanksgiving books for kids!

Published 3 days ago • 1 min read

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The weeks leading up to Thanksgiving are a wonderful time to explore some big ideas about gratitude and community with kids.

My favorite way to start a big conversation? With a beautiful picture book!

I absolutely love this list on The Artful Parent today, full of some of our favorite books for the season, all with a focus on gratitude, family, and community. 🫶

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Reads

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Some more ideas for your creative week:

→12 simple fall leaf garlands for DIY decor 🍁

→A delicious pumpkin recipe you'll want to make again and again 🥧

→The best gifts for kids who love to build🎁

→11 fun ideas for mixed age groups 🎨

→This fall craft is a classic for a reason 🍂

→Seasonal sensory bins to try this week ✨

→Our Thanksgiving Creativity Pack is now available in the print shop!🙌

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