The Heart of Thanksgiving
Wholesome Stories for Kids That Bring Gratitude, Kindness, and Holiday Magic to Life
Stories that remind kids what the holiday is really about.
18 short stories about gratitude, for ages 7 to 12.
- Ages
- 7–12
- Pages
- 91
- Published
- Nov 2025
18 holiday stories
A Thankful Note in each
Family read-aloud
What's it about?
Thanksgiving is about more than the food, and this book helps kids see that. It's a collection of wholesome stories about gratitude, kindness, and the small moments that make the holiday feel special.
The stories are gentle and easy to read together, so it fits nicely into family traditions in November, or makes a thoughtful gift for the season.
Perfect for
Kids 7 to 12 and families who read together in November.
Why parents like it
A gentle way to talk about gratitude as part of a family tradition.
What readers say
They literally gobbled it up.
It became our reading tradition as we headed to Thanksgiving Day.
Each story ends with a little thankful thought, which got my kids talking about what they appreciate.
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