Reading Room: November 2025 Book Picks for Kids

Reading Room: November 2025 Book Picks for Kids

The Gratitude Jar

By Katrina Liu Liu and illustrated by Bella Ansori 

A children’s book about creating habits of thankfulness and a positive mindset: Written in Traditional Chinese, Pinyin and English. Mina was feeling sorry for herself. She always seemed to notice the good things that others had, but she didn’t. One day, her family decided to make a gratitude jar and things began to change. They soon discover the power of gratitude and appreciation for life’s simple things.

Gratitude is My Super Power

By Alicia Ortego

Little Betsy will learn that happiness is made up of simple things in life, both small and big. With the help of the magic stone, she will begin to feel gratitude for her parents, friends, and toys. But what happens when little Betsy forgets to use the magic of her stone? She will realize that the power of gratitude is hidden in her heart.

Thankful

By Elaine Vickers and illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

When the first snow falls, a little girl writes down the things she’s thankful for on strips of paper and links them together. As one idea leads to another, her chain grows longer. There’s so much good in her life: a friend, things that are warm, things that are cold, color, things that can be fixed. This beautiful story is a much-needed reminder to observe and honor life’s small joys.

 

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