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The Attitude of Gratitude

Are you looking for ways to teach little ones about thankfulness and appreciation? Explore this collection of e-books to help inspire an attitude of gratitude. You will be thankful for how easy it is to access these e-books with your device and your library card! Some titles are available on the Libby platform and others are on hoopla. To learn more about these services, visit www.cantonpl.org/books-media/.

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12 items

  • Celebrate everyday blessings, practice thankfulness and observe the wonderful acts of service that keep us going each and every day. Eileen Spinelli charms with rhymes and whimsy.
    eBookZonderkidz, 2015
  • At school, in one's community and at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of being thankful.
    eBookThe Child's World, Inc., 2022
  • The Thank You Book explores many ways of being thankful that can fill a child's day. Timely, wise and accessible, the poetic text and tender illustrations celebrate the powerful impact gratitude can have on our lives.
    eBookHoughton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018
  • Young readers learn about gratitude with help from their friends at Sesame Street. From sunny days to time spent with friends and family, there is a lot to be thankful for every day.
    eBookLerner Publishing Group, 2023
  • Join Little Critter as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he has and not to be upset about what he doesn't.
    eBookTommy Nelson, 2014
  • Written in simple language with fun and relatable photos, this book helps children understand the many ways they can show gratitude.
    eBookPhoenix International Publications, Inc., 2023
  • Through a beautifully illustrated story of a family learning new traditions of giving, Gratitude The Great encourages children and parents alike to invite thankfulness into their daily lives.
    eBookThe Collective Book Studio, 2021
  • In this simple rhyming story, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree. Eventually, the family has enough ingredients to make something special!
    eBookFrances Lincoln Children's Books, 2019
  • Give Thanks

    You Can Reach Out and Spread Joy! 50 Gratitude Activities & Games

    Shulman, Naomi
    This book features 50 simple activity prompts, from starting a gratitude journal and taking a thankfulness walk to playing gratitude games at the dinner table.
    eBookStorey Publishing, LLC, 2021
  • Kind Mr. Bear

    A Story About Gratitude and Appreciation

    Smallman, Steve
    Kind Mr. Bear is always happy to help those in need, but the animals in the forest are so used to him being there that they start to take his help for granted. This touching title shows that when it comes to true friends, kindness is…
    eBookwords & pictures, 2019
  • The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation in this award-winning book.
    eBookLive Oak Media, 2020
  • When their teacher asks them to share what they're thankful for, each child in this wonderfully diverse classroom mentions their favorite things in rhyme. The fun text and illustrations will inspire preschoolers and their families to share…
    eBookRandom House Children's Books, 2021