https://www.thelittype.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://www.thelittype.com/blog/real-life-survival-stories monthly 0.5 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1752757905061-FO6TYNG97BNNG1UDGEL0/unsplash-image-Ijx8OxvKrgM.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/0e54cf6d-c147-415b-91f7-a4adae3b3576/Maurice+and+Maralyn_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Maurice and Maralyn: An Extraordinary True Story of Love, Shipwreck and Survival By Sophie Elmhirst (2024) Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/dcc8bcca-d8e0-47bf-97e1-50d36f7adc54/The+Half+Bird_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - The Half Bird: An inspiring true story of adventure, solitude, and soul-searching on the ocean By Susan Smillie (2024) When Susan quits her job in London to sail around the British Isles with only the basics, she begins to fall in love with the traveling lifestyle and extends her trip by three years to sail to several different countries. In the process, she discovers an appreciation for life and all it has to offer, through both good and bad experiences. This is not just a journey around the continent, but a journey of one’s soul and figuring out what truly matters in this world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/0a101b32-02de-4130-9e7b-c4d2fa8d5500/The+Way+of+the+Hermit_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - The Way of the Hermit: My Incredible 40 Years Living in the Wilderness By Ken Smith (2024) Ken Smith has spent much of his life living off-grid in the Scottish Highlands. Loch Treig provides his food, and the surrounding forest his firewood. Ken talks about what led him to leave his home and job in Derbyshire, England, to travel new parts of the world, which ultimately taught him about his love for nature and living a more simple and peaceful life. This was one of my FAVORITE books I read in 2024, and I hope you decide to read it, too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/9739b40a-85fc-4d52-9ea5-d21516797a3f/Wild_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail By Cheryl Strayed (2012) Cheryl Strayed’s life begins to fall apart after her mother passes away and her marriage ends. Four years later, she decides to bravely walk 1,000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, from California to Washington, on her own. With no training or survival skills to her name, Cheryl must forge the path that lays ahead by her own strength and determination. Not only will this journey challenger her, but it will also ultimately help her to heal the wounds of her past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/870ec48d-4bb4-42a4-a527-6155404d36f5/Island+of+the+Lost_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Island of the Lost: An Extraordinary Story of Survival at the Edge of the World By Joan Druett (2007) In 1864, two separate ships are shipwrecked on an island 285 miles south of New Zealand. Auckland Island is one of the most dangerous places on earth to try and survive - freezing rain and high winds are a constant occurrence. The two crews are only separated by 20 miles of cliffs, but while one crew bands together to survive and ultimately escape, the other crew turns on each other to suffer a much worse fate. Using historical records and survivor’s journals, Joan Druett weaves a tale of determination and leadership, but also chaos and madness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e91360d9-1d89-4aa2-8ab6-96b5cdee4330/438+Days_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea By Jonathan Franklin (2015) What Salvador Alvarenga thought would be a two-day fishing trip turns into 438 days on the ocean - the longest amount of time anyone has survived alone at sea ever recorded. After a severe storm causes his boat engine and electronics to fail, Alvarenga must use his limited resources to try to stay alive. Struggling with constant shark attacks, a lack of drinking water, and a lack of food, Alvarenga considers if it’s even worth trying to live. But he manages to keep his mind in survival mode long enough to wash up on shore 9,000 miles from home, 14 months after he originally set out. In this account, Alvarez chronicles his journey at sea and how he was able to use his limited resources to survive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e0ac18dc-1b95-4261-bb62-50bba17c5dae/Jungle_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival in the Amazon By Yossi Ghinsberg (1985) Yossi Ghinsberg and three other travelers meet in Bolivia to travel together though the Amazon Rainforest. But their travels turn into a fight for survival after realizing that trekking through the jungle isn’t as simple as a regular hike in a park. The travelers split into groups of two, but Ghinsberg becomes separated from his partner and must survive in the heart of the jungle alone for weeks. He is eventually rescued, but not before the horrors of the jungle - wild animals, flesh-eating insects, and torrential rains - make their mark on Ghinsberg. This story is not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e0e77464-dc5e-4f53-b64f-ea62b9277d7d/Unbroken_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption By Laura Hillenbrand (2010) Set during WWII, Hillenbrand gives the account of Air Force Lt. Louis Zamperini, whose strength and resilience will help him to survive a nightmarish journey. Zamperini’s bomber crashes into the Pacific Ocean, but he manages to escape the wreckage on a life raft. Here, he will face sharks, emeny aircraft, starvation, and thirst, but that is merely the appetizer to what lies ahead after he washes up on an island and is captured by the Japanese. Here, he faces torture, starvation, forced labor, and additional unimaginable punishments. But Zamperini remains unbroken as he waits for his eventual rescue. Though the circumstances are grim, this story will inspire the reader with its message of hope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/66fe0c11-be0d-48b1-b12a-152806054ae6/Skeletons_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival By Dean King (2004) In the year 1815, the crew of the Commerce led by Captain James Riley left port in Connecticut for a regular trading voyage. However, a shipwreck off the coast of Africa changed everything for the crew. It starts with a confrontation by native tribesmen, then being sold into slavery by desert nomads. The crew is then led through the Sahara desert, where starvation, thirst, sandstorms, barbarism, and even death, test them daily. Captain Riley needs to find a way to save his men and hatches a plan, but it comes at a price. This is a journey through the desert unlike any other you’ve heard, where secret cities and hidden oases are discovered, and brotherhood is more important than ever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/6373acf4-66c0-422f-8321-ca51c3c0c719/Into+Thin+Air_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster By Jon Krakauer (1997) This book details Jon Krakauer’s experience climbing Mt. Everest during the deadliest season in its history. Krakauer was on assignment to report how the mountain was experiencing growing commercialization, led on an expedition by world-renowned guide Rob Hall. Unfortunately, Hall, and many other climbers under his guidance, will not make it home. After a rogue snowstorm hits the mountain, the climbers must fight for their lives, some so severely frostbitten that they will lose limbs. Krakauer is one of the lucky few to come home alive, but not without the guilt of losing friends and acquaintances on the journey. Krakauer discusses what causes us to ignore our humanity and be lured to these expeditions, often at risk greater than we can comprehend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/a8842f9a-4081-4691-a978-3815ba2832e8/the+29th+day_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - The Twenty-Ninth Day: Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra By Alex Messenger (2019) 17-year-old Alex Messenger and five of his friends are excited for their trip of a lifetime - a canoe trip through the Canadian tundra. A few weeks into the trip, Messenger is hiking alone when he is brutally attacked by a grizzly bear. Over the next several days, Messenger and his friends fight for his survival, tending to his wounds the best ways they are able until they can find help. This is a coming-of-age story unlike any you’ve ever heard before, where ingenuity and perseverance are key for a young man’s survival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/3735ea73-dbaf-4ced-906f-e758005b94fb/in+the+heart+of+the+sea_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex By Nathaniel Philbrick (2000) In 1820, the whaleship Essex set out for a routine whaling voyage. Unfortunately, this voyage will not end like the others; an 80-ton bull sperm whale will strike their ship, sinking it in to the waters of the South Pacific. The 20-person crew will spend 90 days at sea in three small lifeboats, heading for the coast of South America 3,000 miles away. Facing starvation, disease, and the unknown depths of the ocean, only 8 members of the crew will survive the journey. This tragic story was the inspiration for the literary classic, Moby Dick by Herman Melville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/8f54b2c6-7c1b-416e-aebc-116742491b7e/lost+in+shangri-la_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II By Mitchell Zuckoff (2011) During WWll, a military plane crashes into the mountains of New Guinea during a sight-seeing excursion, leaving only three surviving members of the 24-person crew. Two of the survivors are wounded. The survivors must stick together, venturing into the thick, unknown jungles of New Guinea - where ancient tribes still live - to try and find a way back to civilization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/b5c5e6a9-53a0-4be2-8e60-1df7475fe635/prepared_book+cover.jpg Blog - Real Life Survival Stories - Prepared: A Manual for Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios By Mike Glover (2023) Mike Glover, a former Green Beret, teaches the foundations of preparing for a survival situation. From the first aid supplies to store in your vehicle, to the resources to keep on-hand in your home, Glover covers all the basics to give you peace of mind in every situation. He also explains how to get in the right mindset to create the best possible outcome for the situation at hand - your mental state could change everything. https://www.thelittype.com/blog/books-ive-been-reading-in-spring-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/992b99ec-bfd3-4746-a302-04e4e0dfa21c/pexels-ioanamtc-7521371.jpg Blog - Books I’ve Been Reading in Spring 2025 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/750345e4-10d0-4134-9f39-0647d2fd3820/Dungeons+and+Drama_book+cover.jpg Blog - Books I’ve Been Reading in Spring 2025 - Dungeons and Drama (Dungeons and Drama #1) By Kristy Boyce (2024) YA Romance. Musical-obsessed Riley plans to become a director on Broadway one day, but she needs her high school to bring back the spring musical so she can practice. Unfortunately, she is grounded for stealing her mom’s car and is forced to work at her dad’s gaming shop as punishment. However, Riley finds a new acting opportunity at the shop - pretending to be employee Nathan’s girlfriend in front of his crush to make her jealous. But, Riley did not realize this meant playing DnD, and that she would enjoy herself, and she doesn’t actually mind flirting with Nathan all that much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/72a05872-faf3-472c-88de-2bfaaeabd301/The+Other+Bennet+Sister_book+cover.jpg Blog - Books I’ve Been Reading in Spring 2025 - The Other Bennet Sister By Janice Hadlow (2020) Historical fiction/retelling. For fans of Pride & Prejudice, this story imagines what would happen if Mary, the outcast Bennet sister, was given a chance at happiness. Mary is the sister that Jane Austen loves to hate. She’s too intellectual, not very interesting, and not very pretty. The first part of this story retells Pride & Prejudice through Mary’s eyes, and everything comes to a head when Mary is ridiculed by her family in front of everyone at a party. From this point, the reader will see how Mary evolves from self-conscious to self-assured, undoes the damage done to her by her family, and perhaps finds love. You will see all the familiar characters of P&P, both the ones you love and the ones that make you cringe. This is a must-read for any Jane Austen fan! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1cdd9c25-0a6e-406f-ac72-645ce6e71264/A+Novel+Love+Story_book+cover.jpg Blog - Books I’ve Been Reading in Spring 2025 - A Novel Love Story By Ashley Poston (2024) Romance. Elsy loves romance books, specifically the Quixotic Falls series, which she enjoys discussing with her virtual book club. The club usually gets together in person at a cabin once a year. But this year, everyone is too busy with other parts of their lives to meet up, and Elsy decides to set out alone to the cabin for a week of romance novel-reading. However, on her way to the cabin, Elsy’s car breaks down in a town that seems awfully familiar to her… because it’s Eloraton, the fictional town from Quixotic Falls. How the heck did Elsy get here?! Also, Elsy knows every character in these books, but she can’t recall the grumpy-yet-handsome bookstore owner she meets her first night in town. Who is he? If you’ve ever wished you could be a character in your favorite book, this story is for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/94c18677-e3ce-4166-8ca8-a0c0621dcdaa/The+Briar+Club_book+cover.jpg Blog - Books I’ve Been Reading in Spring 2025 - The Briar Club By Kate Quinn (2024) Historical Fiction. Set in Washington, D.C. in the 1950, several women who live in a boarding house begin to form bonds that will carry them through good times and bad… But can their bond survive an unforgivable act of violence? Meet the Briar Club, a group of women from all walks of life who come together for dinner every Thursday night to find companionship post World War II. Each woman’s story is different, but they all manage to find common ground. However, something terrible has occurred in the boarding house, and the women must decide who among them is hiding a dangerous side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/c863c42e-38f3-40c9-a7f0-b87e645e7c6f/Iron+Flame_book+cover.jpg Blog - Books I’ve Been Reading in Spring 2025 - Iron Flame (The Empyrean #2) By Rebecca Yarros (2023) Fantasy/Romance. The second book in The Empyrean series, which follows heroine Violet Sorrengail as she continues her time at Basgiath War College. Violet must try to uncover the secrets that leadership may be hiding, while also trying to survive. https://www.thelittype.com/blog/book-review-the-lido-mornings-with-rosemary-by-libby-page monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/030c53b2-585c-4380-90ff-fcff802adcac/Mornings+with+Rosemary_book+cover.jpg Blog - Book Review: Mornings with Rosemary (The Lido) by Libby Page - Mornings with Rosemary (The Lido) By Libby Page (2019) Contemporary Fiction For fans of: Unlikely friendships, community coming together, spring/summer, swimming, newspaper journalism, London, lifetime love stories, saving community landmarks, treating people with kindness. https://www.thelittype.com/blog/hidden-library-resources-you-may-not-know-about monthly 0.5 2025-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1740509101895-QQ0BWYKTB8JTBORLKWYA/unsplash-image-7YaVepdV6Is.jpg Blog - Hidden Library Resources You May Not Know About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1740509194234-0HRV76HM1ZLYA9UJ4NTY/unsplash-image-yzVxz_OYVxU.jpg Blog - Hidden Library Resources You May Not Know About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1740509649338-YEFL7XIGW18R7HMP2LAL/unsplash-image-mfB1B1s4sMc.jpg Blog - Hidden Library Resources You May Not Know About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thelittype.com/blog/book-review-the-first-to-die-at-the-end-by-adam-silvera monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/7bbe6828-3648-4b51-a69c-ec9ae03c2d18/The+First+to+Die+at+the+End_book+cover.jpg Blog - Book Review: The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera - The First to Die at the End By Adam Silvera (2022) LGBTQ+ Romance/Sci-Fi For fans of: Sad stories, NYC, LGBTQIA+ relationships, living each day like it’s your last, supportive friends and families, stangers-to-lovers, & sick teenager stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1737578579450-QELT1EUO2AC2345L1RR9/unsplash-image-Cc4sToR2Oc0.jpg Blog - Book Review: The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thelittype.com/blog/reading-better-in-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/c758bf23-0a9b-4ce0-a9db-eef83b484357/New+Year+2025.jpg Blog - Reading Better in 2025 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/f77dc0c9-68f6-407b-862e-bcae06335b3f/unsplash-image-tp_AlXyMPdE.jpg Blog - Reading Better in 2025 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1736363379173-09SV6NCJ4RHMCBM8JCEH/unsplash-image-9m1V6A8Fm-A.jpg Blog - Reading Better in 2025 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1736363547894-6ZSISGNWKDUL1BI7YU4W/unsplash-image-mbKApJz6RSU.jpg Blog - Reading Better in 2025 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thelittype.com/blog/winter-picture-books monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1734564779142-60QCMJC83XWI173KRHN4/unsplash-image-Sy03PHdbj_Y.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/7814d4fe-7d4a-47c0-b790-4bbc778f4d2c/Winter+Wonderland_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Walking in a Winter Wonderland Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith & illustrated by Tim Hopgood (2016) I love the Tim Hopgood illustrated song books! Along with this book, Hopgood has illustrated books for “Moon River”, “Singing in the Rain”, and “What a Wonderful World”. The illustrations are always bright, colorful, and detailed. I’m always interested in how illustrators create their art, and Hopgood’s use of various mediums to create his illustrations is fascinating. The result is absolutely beautiful, and I could stare at his illustrations all day! This book shows people walking through various winter woodland scenes with some sweet animals. It is a great one to read (sing!) aloud with your child to introduce them to this classic song. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e238214a-9c78-4c82-b85b-de3aff19fe04/Sleep+Tight+Farm_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter Written by Eugenie Doyle & illustrated by Becca Stadtlander (2016) In this book, a young girl walks the reader through all the preparations her family farm makes for winter. Things such as harvesting the last of the fall vegetables, putting straw over the garden beds, closing the chickens into their coop, and making sure the beehives are covered. The illustrations in this story are reminiscent of American folk art, which is fitting for the farm theme. many children learn about farms in elementary school, and this book would be a great addition to the curriculum as it focuses on a different aspect of farm life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/ef96ba17-cc39-484c-a758-13f80675655d/Winter+A+Solstice+Story_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Winter: A Solstice Story Written Kelsey E. Gross & illustrated by Renata Liwska (2023) This story imagines how animals may celebrate the winter solstice together, offering gifts to help each other get through the season. The illustrations feature soft colors and textures, which makes it feel very cozy and dream-like. There is also a fold-out page that shows a large winter tree the animals decorate, which children will love to look at! This book inspires readers to be kind and think about simple ways they can share their light with others. It is a beautiful book, and a great one to read on the first day of winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/da1904b2-06fd-4e16-8398-c54d5a190505/The+Snow+Thief_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - The Snow Thief Written by Alice Hemming & illustrated by Nicola Slater (2024) Squirrel and Bird are back, this time to help readers understand winter and snow! Squirrel is confused about what that white stuff is on the ground, and is suspicious of the snow squirrel who may have taken his hazelnuts. Bird explains the facts about snow, how fun it can be, and tries very hard to help squirrel understand that snow squirrels can’t steal hazelnuts. Children who enjoy humorous stories will love this chaotic squirrel, and will also learn some interesting facts about winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/91eae5cc-150c-40e7-b1ee-32035438c249/Winter+is+Here_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Winter is Here Written by Kevin Henkes & illustrated by Laura Dronzek (2020) This is another great seasonal book by Kevin Henkes that also makes a nice read aloud for younger children. The text is simple, with one or two sentences on each page. The illustrations are bold, with strong black outlines that children will be able to see easily. This book talks about the sights and sounds of winter, and would facilitate good discussion about what children see outside and inside their homes during this season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/0974ad7a-5df3-4775-906f-7f8b62127a4d/It%27s+Winter_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - It’s Winter! Written & illustrated by Renée Kurilla (2024) This book by Renée Kurilla that will have you feeling cozy and ready to do some winter activities! From making crafts, baking, and drinking hot chocolate under warm blankets, to going sledding and building a snowman, this book has it all. There are several holidays showcased in this book, including Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, Chinese New Year, and Valentine’s Day. The text is simple, with a rhyming sentence on each page. The illustrations feature diverse children, and cool winter tones. This is a great book to add to your seasonal collection! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/132455af-00f1-4c35-a9dc-30123cd9f287/A+Day+So+Gray_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - A Day So Gray Written by Marie Lamba & illustrated by Alea Marley (2019) A child helps her friend to see the world in a different light. When her friend tells her, “this day is so gray”, she responds by telling her about all the beautiful colors she can see. By the end of the story, the pessimistic friend is seeing all the beauty her friend sees. This book serves as a great lesson about perspective and attitude. We could probably all use this reminder once in awhile! The text is simple, and children will have fun looking for all the colors the girls mention in the snowy illustrations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/905f0809-9a14-4f25-8965-1efb3f84f6a8/Goodbye+Autumn+Hello+Winter_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter Written & illustrated by Kenard Pak (2017) Two children walk through the forest and their town, greeting all the changes outside as fall turns into winter. I love these seasonal transition books by Kenard Pak! The watercolor illustrations are absolutely stunning, and it is neat to see how the fall colors slowly transition into winter ones as the story progresses. This would be a great book to read as fall winds down and winter begins. After reading, you could go outside and look for the things you saw in the book! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/b5340623-b71a-4192-bdeb-eb3742b99cf8/Hello+Winter_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Hello Winter! Written & illustrated by Shelley Rotner (2019) Shelley Rotner’s books about seasons are fantastic introductory nonfiction books for kids! They have simple text, but include great vocabulary words, such as chill, adapt, icicles, and hibernate. There is a glossary in the back that defines terms that children may not know. The photos in this book show diverse children, as well as interesting photos of nature. This book will facilitate great discussions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/8ca7c681-b4aa-4266-9430-978d177fcc2c/You%27re+Snug+with+Me_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - You’re Snug With Me Written by Chitra Soundar & illustrated by Poonam Mistry (2018) In this story, a mama polar bear comforts her new cubs as they ask her many questions about their habitat. She reminds them often that they don’t have to be afraid, because “you’re snug with me”. This books has such unique and mesmerizing illustrations which are inspired by Indian art. There are many patterns and wintery colors, and staring at them is almost calming to me. This book serves as a reminder to take care of our planet and only take what we need from it in order to protect the many animals who also call it home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/733b3894-484f-4c5d-8037-e5d5d33eeade/Winter+Sleep_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story Written by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss & illustrated by Cinyee Chiu (2021) This one is for the animal lovers! A grandmother explains hibernation to her grandchild, pointing out all the different places animals will have their winter sleep. There is a page that goes into more detail about hibernation in the back of the book, which would be great to include in a science unit about winter and animals. This illustrations offer a unique perspective, showing how the animals and insects sleep in their homes. We may not ever see this in real life! This is another beautifully-illustrated book that would make a great addition to your winter bookshelf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/b8ac7626-8ddf-4361-a92b-a39d2758f81f/A+Cozy+Winter+Day_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - A Cozy Winter Day Written & illustrated by Eliza Wheeler (2024) This story encapsulates all the cozy activities that people like to do in the winter, but features a sweet little village of animal families. Cooking stew, baking, and knitting are a few of the indoor activities the animals enjoy. The animals also go outside to play on the snowy day. Children will be able to think about things they like to do on snow days, and you may be inspired to try some new activities together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/423301a4-1835-4d3f-9c0c-80d8c8d28721/Counting+Winter_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Counting Winter Written by Nancy White Carlstrom & illustrated by Claudia McGhee (2024) Count winter animals from 1-12 in this beautifully illustrated story! This book features animals that you would find in the Alaskan tundra, from common animals such as foxes, to animals children may not have heard of, such as the musk ox. While the text on each page is short and lyrical, there is a section in the back of the book with information about the different types of animals. The illustrations were created with scratchboard and watercolor. I am always drawn to scratchboard illustrations, as they take so much time to create and the results are so unique! This story would make a great read aloud for a younger audience as they are learning to count. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/3d39b9bd-0321-437f-984e-0cee49cb07e9/Bear+Can%27t+Sleep_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Bear Can’t Sleep Written by Karma Wilson & illustrated by Jane Chapman (2018) It is time for Bear to hibernate, but he can’t sleep! Bear’s forest friends try different ideas to help him fall asleep, but nothing is working. Will Bear ever get to sleep this winter? You’ll have to read and find out! the Bear books by Karma Wilson are so fun. The text is rhyming and uses phrase repetitions, which kids will enjoy saying along with you. In this one, the line “but the bear can’t sleep” is often repeated throughout the book. This book makes for a fun read aloud experience, and children will fall in love with Bear and his friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/fdf01fad-a10b-4cb9-95c4-315e758764db/Once+Upon+a+Winter+Day_book+cover.jpg Blog - Winter Picture Books - Once Upon a Winter Day Written & illustrated by Eliza Woodruff (2020) Milo wants his mother to tell him a story, but she is busy working. She sends Milo outside, where he discovers some different animal tracks and a story of his own. Children will have fun discovering which animals made the tracks in the snow! The text in this story is short, and features different movement words that you and your child could act out together. This book will inspire readers to go outside and see what type of story they can discover! https://www.thelittype.com/blog/my-winter-2024-2025-reading-list monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/536caa5d-b3db-474e-954b-a9e9e60ce69a/pexels-ioanamtc-19149193.jpg Blog - My Winter 2024-2025 Reading List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1e319202-f770-4002-b5a4-1e51572648ac/Anastasia_book+cover.jpg Blog - My Winter 2024-2025 Reading List - Anastasia By Sophie Lark (2022) Fantasy Romance/Historical Fiction. This is a reimagining of the tragic Romanov family story with a magical twist! Anastasia is the only member of her royal family who does not possess a magical gift - or so she thinks. Her gift starts to emerge as she starts to spend more time with Damien, a ward the family takes in, and someone Anastasia is growing to love. But it seems that the magical gift Anastasia possesses is the same power shared by the Black Monk Rasputin, and when Anastasia makes a terrible mistake, there are major consequences… and setting things right comes with a high price. This book also contains stunning illustrations by Line M. Erikson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/89116893-dfe5-4ea1-b3b1-b55ff3100751/Native_book+cover.jpg Blog - My Winter 2024-2025 Reading List - Native: Life in a Vanishing Landscape By Patrick Laurie (2020) Nonfiction. Patrick Laurie decided to return to his family farm in the region of Galloway, Scotland, which is the opposite of what many people have done. Galloway is becoming a deserted landscape, having become commercial forest instead of the beautiful moors that once covered the hills. This has led to the decline of some species of ground-nesting birds, one of which is the curlew. Patrick invests in some Riggit Galloway cattle, which is a traditional breed that requires farming practices much older and different from the conventional cattle farming of today. Laurie discovers the relationship raising the cattle have with restoring the land, and how farming can heal a vanishing landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/13ad8937-a372-4b43-b258-16da89cec7b4/The+Frozen+River_book+cover.jpg Blog - My Winter 2024-2025 Reading List - The Frozen River By Ariel Lawhorn (2023) Historical Fiction/Mystery. This story is based on the life of Martha Ballard, a midwife and healer living in Maine in the 18th century. When a body is discovered in the river, Martha is first to examine the corpse and determine the cause of death. The deceased has been accused of raping a woman months earlier, and Martha believes his death to be a murder. However, a local physician determines the death was accidental, despite the evidence. Martha must investigate the murder on her own, and decide where her loyalties lie after what she discovers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/711fe1b7-6bfb-43c0-b32f-4ba023de928d/Throne+of+Glass_book+cover.jpg Blog - My Winter 2024-2025 Reading List - Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) By Sarah J. Maas (2012) YA Fantasy. Assassin Celaena Sardothien has been imprisoned, but has a chance to win her freedom if she can defeat 23 different killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition. With this freedom, Celaena will be pardoned to serve as the king’s champion under a 4 year contract. Even though she hates the empire which she may end up serving, her freedom is more important. But things aren’t what they seem in the castle, and there is evil lurking about. Her competitors start to turn up murdered, and Celaena is no longer in a competition, but rather a fight for her own survival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/32ba12cc-54e3-429c-8543-65de781fb54c/The+First+to+Die+at+the+End_book+cover.jpg Blog - My Winter 2024-2025 Reading List - The First to Die at the End (Death-Cast #0) By Adam Silvera (2022) YA Sci-Fi/LGBTQ+. This story is the prequel to They Both Die at the End, and takes the reader back to the beginnings of Death-Cast, a phone call people can sign up to receive letting them know that this will be the day of their death. Orion has a heart condition and has been waiting for the day of his death to come, while Valentino’s sister nearly died in a car accident, and he wants to be prepared for his own death. The night before the first ever Death-Cast phone calls go out, Orion and Valentino meet, and it feels like destiny. But tonight, only one of these boys will receive a call from Death-Cast, and the other will not. 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A Bookish Afternoon in NYC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/0f850dac-34cf-45af-a4dc-73b18014a808/Buliding+Material_book+cover.jpg Blog - A Bookish Afternoon in NYC - Building Material: The Memoir of a Park Avenue Doorman By Stephen Bruno (2024) https://www.thelittype.com/blog/november-2024-follower-update monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1732539206970-DWUUILPF0E04XINNEMR6/unsplash-image-a7HJsX8HiuM.jpg Blog - November 2024 Follower Update - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/71b37ca3-f1fa-425b-94da-06d5defc4a48/The+Handmaid%27s+Tale_book+cover.jpg Blog - November 2024 Follower Update - The Handmaid’s Tale By Margaret Atwood (1985) https://www.thelittype.com/blog/quick-reads-for-busy-readers monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1731327432205-O0VVBNW6JXQPKUEKCAFL/unsplash-image-P8KJDmnejnM.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/0d694da2-f60b-452c-9ea6-3d71be1fd139/The+Ladies+Rewrite+the+Rules_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - The Ladies Rewrite the Rules By Suzanne Allain (2024) Historical Romance. Diana is a rich widow in mourning who plans to NEVER. MARRY. AGAIN. But all of a sudden, suitors are knocking down her door, and she discovers that she is on a public list of rich, eligible women. Diana hunts down the author of the list, only to discover that (handsome) Maxwell Dean had no ill-intent when publishing this list. But still, Diana decides to take matters into her own hands, and calls the ladies of the list together to form a plan. If they are going to be subjects on this list, they are going to rewrite the rules of how to use it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/4a1e2d3c-ad30-488e-82db-1c5cf704907e/My+Sister+the+Serial+Killer_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - My Sister, The Serial Killer By Oyinkan Braithwaite (2018) Thriller. Korede is a nurse in Nigeria, who is constantly on stand by to help her sister, Ayoola, clean up her messes - literally - as Ayoola has a bad habit of killing her boyfriends. When Ayoola sets her sights on a doctor named Tade in Korede’s place of work (a doctor who Korede also happens to be in love with), she must make a choice: Turn in Ayoola, or turn on Tade. This book is a unique perspective on how far a person will go to protect their family, no matter the circumstances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e23f21d2-d8b3-49ed-b9e3-310cce2fe4d4/Clara+Reads+Proust_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - Clara Reads Proust By Stéphanie Carlier (2022) Fiction. This little story is an ode to literature lovers! Clara is a hairdresser in a small salon in France. Not much is happening in her mundane life, and she wonders what more there could be. Then a client leaves behind a book by Proust. Clara starts to read, and a whole new world opens before her eyes, leading her to figure out who she wants to be. You do not need to be a Proust reader to appreciate this book about the love of reading! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e63cbfbf-fd7d-4134-8570-8a3c5a6ca3e7/Killer+Chef_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - Killer Chef By Jeffrey J. Keyes & James Patterson (2016) Mystery/Detective Thriller. Any of James Patterson’s BookShots would be a great fit for this list, as they are all fast-paced thrillers under 150 pages! In Killer Chef, Caleb is a detective by day and a chef of a popular food truck by night. Living in New Orleans, the restaurant scene is pretty popular. Unfortunately, Caleb is called to investigate the murders of patrons in some of New Orleans’ finest restaurants. Can Caleb find the murderer before they claim more victims? Killer Chef is the prequel to the book The Chef by Max Dilallo James Patterson, so if you end up enjoying this book, you can check out the next one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/9ff77018-bd28-4206-99b4-f1a4f2521420/The+Dark+Library_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - The Dark Library By Cyrille Martinez (2020) Fantasy. If books were alive, how do you think they would feel about the rise of digital media? The Dark Library chronicles the feelings and actions of some of the books and librarians in a quiet library, where all of the books are being converted to digital copies. This book will make you think about the changing landscape of libraries, and what would happen if they all disappeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/3913e189-c76b-497b-888a-2591f3dbd180/The+Tusks+of+Extinction_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - The Tusks of Extinction By Ray Nayler (2024) Sci-Fi. Scientists in Moscow have brought mammoths back to life, but these animals do not have the survival skills they once had. Dr. Damira Khismatullina, who was recently murdered, had been working to save elephants from extinction. Because of her expertise in elephant behavior, her digital consciousness is chosen to be uploaded into a mammoth. Her task: to teach the species the survival skills they need in order to repopulate, before it’s too late. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e1e7de79-619b-4cca-8930-04e5c881837d/There+There_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - There There By Tommy Orange (2018) Literary fiction. Twelve people from different Native communities are traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow in California. Each person is going for a different reason - to spend time with others, to make money, etc. Though they don’t know it, these characters are all connected to each other. This story explores how Native people have been mistreated throughout history, as well as present day issues, and the hope we can hold for the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/55d1b9dd-92cf-492c-b6a4-d788438a7870/The+Swimmers_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - The Swimmers By Julie Otsuka (2022) Realistic/Historical fiction. The swimmers arrive at the pool everyday to swim laps for various reasons. Then, one day, a crack appears in the bottom of the pool, forcing closure. The first half of this story is about the community of swimmers who frequent the pool. The second half focuses on the impact the pool closing has on Alice, an older Japanese immigrant coping with dementia. This story is a reflection of loss and grief, making it emotional and deeply moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/178ec360-3abb-40ed-be2c-881d83915a27/Never+Date+a+Roommate_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - Never Date a Roommate By Paula Ottoni (2024) Romantic Comedy. Sol has the opportunity to move to Copenhagen and also get a promotion at her job as a game developer in that area. But her boss wants to give the promotion to someone who is established in Copenhagen already - someone with a place to live, and perhaps, a significant other. Of which Sol has neither. But, she may be able to convince Erik, a brooding tech guy, to be her roommate - and possibly pose as her boyfriend until she gets the promotion. But it’s possible that a fake romance may lead to something real, if these two aren’t careful…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/53837f07-fe7d-45f3-a956-e17eabd8dca2/The+Perfect+Nanny_book+cover.jpg Blog - Quick Reads for Busy Readers | Short Books Under 300 Pages - The Perfect Nanny By Leïla Slimani (2016) Psychological thriller. Miriam is about to go back to work as a lawyer in Paris after staying home with her two kids. She and her husband hire a nanny named Louise, who seems like the perfect fit for their family. But things start to change, and the family discovers that Louise has a dark side - one that alters the course of their lives forever. One question remains about Louise and her actions: Why? https://www.thelittype.com/blog/the-bookshop-on-the-corner monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e20190ef-b089-471d-9fea-84c293cfdff1/The+Bookshop+on+the+Corner_book+cover.jpg Blog - Book Review: The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan - The Bookshop on the Corner By Jenny Colgan (2016) Romance For fans of: Books, librarians, bookstores, Scotland, small rural villages, eccentric villagers, unexpected romance, & farm life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/46305242-4d73-4046-b110-d49a8e002615/IMG_0976.jpg Blog - Book Review: The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan - Make it stand out Scottish Highlands https://www.thelittype.com/blog/fall-picture-books monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1725307503658-LTEUQ3B5IU5WGJ7OGYEO/unsplash-image-tOsb4Tb-GSY.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/a892698e-0bb1-4064-ad51-ca469ccc7993/The+Scarecrow_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - The Scarecrow Written by Beth Ferry & Illustrated by the Fan Brothers (2019) Where I live, one of the main sounds of fall is the crows constantly cawing. This poetic story features an unlikely friendship between a crow and a scarecrow. Scarecrow lives a lonely, solitary life until a crow chick falls out of a nearby tree. Scarecrow cares for the chick, nurturing a sweet friendship between the two. There is so much texture and depth in these illustrations, making them enjoyable for children and adults alike! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/5b1f9a68-a1d0-41e5-b55a-5d9506e43e96/The+Lead+Thief_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - The Leaf Thief Written by Alice Hemming & Illustrated by Nicola Slater (2021) This silly story is about a squirrel who is convinced someone is stealing his tree’s leaves! It takes a few forest friends to explain to squirrel that no one is, in fact, stealing his leaves; the leaves fall is a result of the autumn season. This book features some speech bubbles, make it a great intro to graphic novel-style stories. At the end of the book, there is an informational page about the changes fall brings to the trees and other aspects of nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/4edf738b-5fdf-451a-89b0-86fd6c703b87/In+the+Middle+of+Fall_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - In the Middle of Fall Written by Kevin Henkes & Illustrated by Laura Dronzek (2017) This short story describes the changes happening in nature in the middle of autumn, right before winter begins. You’ll see some familiar backyard animals, fall fruits, and flowers that your child will have fun identifying! This book features clear, bold illustrations and simple text, making it a great read-aloud for a toddler audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/538c36d5-07c2-44b6-a1a6-5f6b4e7548eb/Fall+Parade_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - Fall Parade Written & illustrated by Camelia Kay (2024) This beautifully painted book is perfect for young children who love identifying animals! In this story, a little fox pup discovers all the wonders of the fall season - diverse animals, colorful plants, and spectacular sights. The text is simple, and there is so much to find in the illustrations on every single page. Adults and children will both enjoy this whimsical read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/33a4cadc-e609-4a69-9067-0faf35b07f17/It%27s+fall_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - It’s Fall! Written & illustrated by Renée Kurilla (2023) This book focuses on all the things we love about autumn! Cozy sweaters, seasonal treats, and fun holidays, just to name a few. You may be inspired to make a fall bucket list after reading this sweet story! The colors in the illustrations are primarily reds, oranges, yellows, and browns with contrasting black and white accents. Reading this story and seeing the fall colors will put you in a fall mood regardless of what season it is! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/faaf5253-3c5b-447c-89cf-5681034638f2/Goodbye+Summer+Hello+Autumn_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn Written & illustrated by Kenard Pak (2016) I don’t think a seasonal book list could be complete without one of Pak’s seasonal transition tales! In this story, a child greets telltale signs of the approaching autumn, be it plants, animals, or weather. They each respond with how they’re preparing for the new season. The watercolor illustrations in this story are mesmerizing, and it is fun to see how the colors gradually become more fall-like as the story progresses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/15b08a98-789f-4e62-83f1-029f780dd52d/Sweater+Weather_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - Sweater Weather Written & illustrated by Matt Phelan (2021) This cute story shows all the trouble Papa Bear goes through trying to get his cubs dressed to go outside to enjoy a fall day. Most parents will be able to empathize with Papa Bear and the chaos of trying to get a child dressed! Children will have fun seeing all the trouble the little bears are getting into. I found this book delightfully funny, and would love to see more of Papa Bear and his mischievous little crew. This picture book is another great introduction to the graphic novel form as there is no descriptive text, just simple dialogue written in speech bubbles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/4ef0c3b3-278f-4fa0-9bdd-80bf2b104047/Hello+Autumn_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - Hello Autumn! Written & illustrated by Shelley Rotner (2017) This is a fantastic introductory nonfiction book. It features simple text with interesting words to discuss (ex. shelter, burrow, migrate, harvest). The book details things that happen to nature in autumn, such as animals hibernating or migrating, and seeds dropping. There are so many wonderful photographs in this book! I have found that children love seeing photographs of other children and animals, so I often try to include them in reading lists. This book will be sure to pique a child’s interest about the natural world during fall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/91060900-803f-437e-8696-f795bcbe92e5/Nothing+Ever+Happens+on+a+Gray+Day_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day Written & illustrated by Grant Snider (2023) This book is a reminder of how you can find magic in ordinary days if you just take the time to observe your surroundings. The child in this story is bored on a gray fall day, but going outside to explore leads her to interesting discoveries and a calmness in her mind. The illustrations in this book are black and white backgrounds with primary color accents. Even though it is not the most traditional fall tale, this story is a great reminder of the power of spending time in nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/4579ff18-9f34-4570-8fa2-7d587fd56978/A+Fall+Ball+for+All_book+cover.jpg Blog - Fall Picture Books - A Fall Ball for All Written by Jamie A. Swenson& Illustrated by Chiara Fedele (2018) In this story, forest animals gather together to enjoy the end of autumn at their annual Windfall Ball. Children will have fun identifying all the different animals on these pages, as well as discovering new ones they may not have seen before. This is a sweet tale that will help bring the fall season (and our book list) to a close! https://www.thelittype.com/blog/children/ghost-stories-for-middle-schoolers monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1404b2bc-3a59-4cce-9c74-029806aec891/nightmare.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/a7e065f6-62fd-4dd6-a6ac-b9539781ca45/2024_Middle+grade+ghost+stories.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - The Swallow: A Ghost Story By Charis Cotter (2014) Polly and Rose come from two different families, but have a common bond: both are lonely, and in need of a friend. When the two girls meet and Polly finds out that Rose can see ghosts, she is hoping she can learn to see them, too. But something is off about Rose… it’s as if other people don’t see her at all. Then the craziest thing happens: The two girls find a gravestone with Rose’s name on it…. This ghost story is not too scary, but feels atmospheric, as it takes place in an older home next to a graveyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/7277380e-fcf6-4056-9c38-e74cea90af6d/The+Girl+in+White_book+cover.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - The Girl in White By Lindsay Currie (2022) Mallory Denton recently moved to the town of Eastport, Massachusetts, which is a town obsessed with its haunted history. Their most notable claim to fame is the legend of Sweet Molly. As much as Mallory doesn’t buy in to the spooky vibe, she also can’t explain the nightmares she’s been having since she moved to Eastport. Once she realizes that her nightmares include none other than Sweet Molly herself, Mallory must investigate why she is having these dreams. What is Molly trying to tell her? Can she reconcile the problem before it’s too late? Get ready to be spooked by this creepy tale! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/c425489c-2048-4ad2-9b9f-c1b6c4db32f2/The+International+House+of+Dereliction_book+cover.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - The International House of Dereliction By Jacqueline Davies (2023) Alice and her family have been moving from house to house as long as she’s been alive. The newest house they move into is next door to an abandoned old home in shambles. Alice loves to fix things, so she sees this house as a great opportunity! But as she starts working on the home, she finds that she is not alone, as there have been spirits living in the home for a very long time - spirits in need of her help. This not-so-spooky ghost story is perfect for all the independent children out there who are always ready to take on a challenge! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/58cc9473-0e6d-4324-83e3-b6e777a1062b/The+Girl+in+the+Lake_book+cover.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - The Girl in the Lake By India Hill Brown (2022) Over the summer, Celeste and her cousins are visiting their grandparents at their house on a lake. Celeste is not a strong swimmer, but it is important in her family that everyone knows how to swim - a result of her Black grandparents being denied swimming lessons as kids at the public pool. While at the lake, Celeste starts having dreams of drowning. Weird things also start happening in the house. Then, Celeste sees a girl in the bathroom mirror. Who is she? And why does she look so much like Celeste? Celeste must uncover the truth of what happened in her family’s past, and why it’s coming back to haunt her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/8fc2e08b-b680-4c93-adbb-47320b967837/The+Fall+of+the+House+of+Tatterly_book+cover.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - The Fall of the House of Tatterly By Shanna Miles (2023) Theo Tatterly can see ghosts, including his dead relatives. He can also exorcise ghosts to help them “cross over”. But when one of his exorcisms goes wrong, it seems to unleash dark forces working against Theo and his family. The ownership of the Tatterly’s historic Charleston home comes under question, and it’s up to Theo to put a stop to whatever is trying to corrupt his family’s legacy. This book highlights the history of enslaved African Americans in the south and the importance of family, all with a spooky twist! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/7df4a4db-502d-44de-8d65-929a3fcf1671/Ghostlight_book+cover.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - Ghostlight By Kenneth Oppel (2022) Gabe Vasilakis is just minding his own business, giving his daily ghost tour to tourists on Toronto Island, when he accidentally summons the ghost of Rebecca Strand. He knows Rebecca’s story all too well, how she and her father died falling from the top of a lighthouse in 1839. But there is more to the story than this. And it seems that Rebecca’s ghost has been summoned just in time, as an evil ghost (conveniently Rebecca’s old rival) has also been reawakened. Gabe and Rebecca must team up to take on this ghost before he takes over the town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/ad7564ce-e8e8-46fe-a48a-bc02894ced3f/Bee+Bakshi+and+the+Gingerbread+Sisters_book+cover.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - Bee Bakshi and the Gingerbread Sisters Emi Ponti (2023) Instead of going to a fun amusement park with her best friend, Bee Bakshi is forced to go on a trip to a small town lake with her super-embarrassing family. While there, Bee finds a magical (or haunted?) house and a girl, Alina, who can make Bee’s dreams of being cool and fitting in come true. But Alina says that there is a witch at the lake who is on the hunt for children, and it seems that Bee is her next victim…. This creative re-telling of Hansel & Gretel is going to keep you guessing until the very end! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/f8f32cb6-8226-4ab6-a612-596d9669c561/Seven+Ghosts_book+cover.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - Seven Ghosts By Chris Priestley (2019) Jake and some of his classmates are on a tour of an old manor house. The tour is centered around the seven ghosts that supposedly haunt the manor, each of which have died in different ways. Jake notices that he is being followed by some peculiar shapes and shadows, but none of the other kids can see them. Are they the seven ghosts of the manor? Why have they chosen to haunt Jake? This short novel will leave readers sufficiently spooked! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/5d395b28-d3df-4cb9-acea-655332b9f57b/The+Haunting+of+Henry+Davis_book+cover.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - The Haunting of Henry Davis By Kathryn Siebel (2019) Barbara Anne isn’t sure how she feels about the new kid in her school, Henry Davis. He’s sort of odd, with how he keeps to himself and is constantly drawing. He also seems a little sickly. Things start to make sense when Barbara Anne finds out that Henry is being haunted by a ghost named Edgar, who died in the flu pandemic of 1918. Barbara Anne and Henry team up to figure out why he is being haunted, and what unfinished business Edgar may have that is keeping him tied to this earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/43d428ab-ba17-47e5-bf33-68fa5dd4cc30/The+Ghosts+of+Nameless+Island_book+cover.jpg Blog - Ghost Stories for Middle Schoolers - The Ghosts of Nameless Island: Vol. 1 By Carly Anne West (2024) Gus Greenburg and his mom decide to make a change after Gus’s dad mysteriously disappears. Gus’s mom gets hired to restore an old manor house on an island called Nameless, so the two pack up and move to the island. Gus can see ghosts and is typically able to help them move on. But one ghost in the old manor house is angry, and Gus is the target. With the help of some new friends, Gus needs to find out who this ghost is and see if he can help them move on before it gets to him! This funny read will have you rooting for Gus and his crew to solve the case! https://www.thelittype.com/blog/embrace-the-art-of-romanticizing-reading monthly 0.5 2024-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1727296052717-RW67QQXS26U72A1QQ5IB/unsplash-image-vTsgVf6MF3U.jpg Blog - Embrace the Art of Romanticizing Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1727297012305-MVYONUKMHRP19OKYF47H/unsplash-image-u_z0X-yrJIE.jpg Blog - Embrace the Art of Romanticizing Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1727297540514-HWQJDEIVADVFSBLYDWG8/unsplash-image-gdeIn8lsTzs.jpg Blog - Embrace the Art of Romanticizing Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1727298404632-HP5SANIOBBV4FBLMJIZ8/unsplash-image-Radv7WILNYY.jpg Blog - Embrace the Art of Romanticizing Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1727389948353-SD1DT4REVPJ00SE452ZU/unsplash-image-SqAcgMAWIaM.jpg Blog - Embrace the Art of Romanticizing Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1727390371954-MEJ34LHT8KEV0PPP33TQ/unsplash-image-PS7SeQ-LELY.jpg Blog - Embrace the Art of Romanticizing Reading - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thelittype.com/blog/ya-books-by-native-authors monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1728905283706-4POFT3YT6EZYL4TNGA49/unsplash-image-t6t2-gXKxXM.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/c9ab9150-67c5-4fa9-93de-6eed63b75099/2firekeepers+daughter_book+cover.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - Firekeeper’s Daughter By Angeline Boulley | Ojibwe (2021) Mystery/Thriller. For Daunis (Anishinaabe), being biracial makes her fee like she doesn’t fit in with either of the communities she’s grown up in. She also needs to put her college plans on hold to help care for her sick family member. Thankfully, this gives her time ti play hockey with her half-brother and get to know the cute new boy on her brother’s team. But during this time, Daunis witnesses a murder and must take part in a criminal investigation. There is a dangerous drug floating around her community, and it is causing many unnecessary deaths. Daunis wants to get to the bottom of who is behind this drug, before it makes it way to her family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/1b24b0e3-8544-4efc-b305-89bcbb078254/The+Marrow+Thieves_book+cover.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - The Marrow Thieves (The Marrow Thieves #1) By Cherie Dimaline | Métis (2017) Dystopian Fiction. Frenchie (Métis) lives in a world where global warming has taken a large toll. Along with this, people have lost the ability to dream, which is causing people to go literally insane. However, the Indigenous people have not lost their dreaming abilities. It is believed that injecting their bone marrow into others will bring dreams back, but it comes at the cost of death to the marrow giver. Frenchie and her companions are living on the run to stay away from the people trying to take their marrow so they don’t have to pay the ultimate price. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/ce4c524a-5ac9-4202-a2d4-4fc6a999cf9d/summer+of+bitter+and+sweet_book+cover.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - The Summer of Bitter and Sweet By Jen Ferguson | Métis (2022) Coming of Age/LGBTQ+. Lou (Métis) is spending her summer working in her family’s ice cream shack alongside her recent ex-boyfriend and her long-lost best friend. So, things are pretty awkward. The she finds out her father is getting our of jail, and has sent her a letter. She never wants to see him again, but he starts threatening her family’s business, and Lou must decide if she should take care of this on her own or seek help from her community. On top of this, Lou is trying to figure out her own identity and how she fits into this world. This book deals with a lot of difficult topics, but Lou has the support of her friends to help her find her way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/6b14036e-b5cc-4ffc-a05c-ab27a39c34a1/Rez+Ball_book+cover.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - Rez Ball By Byron Graves | Ojibwe (2023) Contemporary Fic/Coming of Age. Tre (Ojibwe) is navigating the sudden loss of his older brother while also trying to have a normal teenage life. He hopes to make the school basketball team, and dreams of making it to the NBA someday. But living in the shadow of his older brother, who used to be the star of the basketball team, means Tre doesn’t have any room to make mistakes. If he can help the team make it all the way to state, maybe people will start taking him seriously. And maybe this is a chance to make his brother’s dreams come true as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/575bf1b2-d226-48a8-b4af-9ceaa8be3859/hearts+unbroken_book+cover.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - Hearts Unbroken By Cynthia Leitich Smith | Muscogee (2018) Contemporary Fic/Romance. It is senior year, and when Louise (Muscogee) hears her boyfriend insult Native people while she’s right next to him, she decides it’s time to break things off. She puts her focus into spending time with her family and friends, and reporting for the school newspaper since they have a huge story to cover. The school is putting on a production of The Wizard of Oz, but with a more diverse cast, and Louise’s mostly-white Kansas town is not happy about that. At the center of the controversy is Louise’s younger brother, who is playing the Tin Man. Louise and her partner on the newspaper (and potential new love interest?), Joey, must try to get to the bottom of who is fueling the fire over the production while navigating their own feelings towards each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/60e06a6e-81fb-48ea-b303-3e0214f4eea3/elatsoe_book+cover.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - Elatsoe By Darcie Little Badger | Lipan Apache (2020) Fantasy. Elatsoe (Lipan Apache) is just a normal teenager, except for the fact that she can communicate with ghosts and raise the ghosts of dead animals, a skill passed down in her family for generations. She will need these skills as she tries to investigate her cousin’s recent murder, along with trying to destroy an ancient curse on the land. Elatsoe will uncover a lot of dark secrets about her town and community in the process, but if it will help protect her family before someone else dies, it must be done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/2ef71f36-a3b2-4093-86ab-ad305a708ab3/more+than+brothers_book+cover.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - Wiijiwaaganag: More Than Brothers By Peter Razor | Chippewa (2023) Historical Fiction. Niizh (Anishinaabe) is in the first generation of Native children who need to attend a boarding school in the U.S. However, things are not what he expected, and he is often abused by the staff, especially when he speaks his native language and refers to home. Niizh changes schools, the new one slightly better than the other, where he meets a new friend, Roger - the principal’s nephew, who is white. Together, Niizh and Roger go on an adventure like no other when they decide to rescue one of the students at the school who runs away during a winter storm. This time together will teach them more about their shared future in the community than they realize. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/7d38f332-a9fc-4f72-9154-9285d2cf6604/manmade+monsters_book+cover.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - Manmade Monsters By Andrea L. Rogers | Cherokee (2022) Horror/Short Stories. These short stories center around multiple generations of one Cherokee family. Each story takes place in a different time period with a different member of the family. And each family member will come across - or may even be - a monster, wether it be a fictional monster (vampires, zombies, etc.) or real. This chilling anthology of stories is a must-read for any fan of the horror genre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/2608c2b7-b56a-4961-8b92-8668c6ae93c0/surviving+the+city_book+cover.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - Surviving the City (Vol. 1) By Tasha Spillett | Cree (2019) Contemporary Fic/Graphic Novel. Best friends Miikwan (Anishinaabe) and Dez (Inninew) are teens navigating life’s challenges together. Dez finds out that her grandmother, who she lives with, needs to have an operation. But this mean that Dez will no longer be able to live with her, and will be forced to move to a group home. Unable to cope with this news, Dez disappears. Miikwan is worried about Dez, and struggles with her emotions as this situations reminds her of her mother, who has also been missing. Miikwan and her community must find Dez before it’s too late. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/ec7d998a-c076-45e6-a68a-f4a32052dc6a/pemmican+wars_book+covers.jpg Blog - YA Books by Native American Authors - Pemmican Wars (A Girl Called Echo #1) By Katherena Vermette | Métis (2017) Historical Fic/Graphic Novel. Echo (Métis) has moved to a new home and school, and is also currently separated from her mother. Echo has not made any friends, and feels alone. During history class, Echo is suddenly transported back in time to Saskatchewan in the 1800s, during a bison hunt. This continues to happen over the new few weeks, and Echo has the chance to learn about her heritage and what it means to be Métis. https://www.thelittype.com/blog/celebrate-thanksgiving-with-these-picture-books monthly 0.5 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e2a08c60-aad7-493c-907b-ea8ab0ffd3d6/Thanksgiving.png Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/367ea593-83b1-4b20-8275-c75129ef67a0/Thanksgiving+in+the+Woods_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - Thanksgiving in the Woods Written by Phyllis Alsdurf & i llustrated by Jenny Løvlie (2017) You can tell from the cover alone that the illustrations in this book are going to be stunning! Each year, a young boy celebrates Thanksgiving with his family and friends in the woods on his grandparents’ farm. Everyone helps set up and brings a dish to share. The text in this story is simple, whith a couple of sentences on each page. You will see lot of soothing greens, browns, and muted oranges in the illustrations as this story mainly takes place in the woods. The color palette is almost pastel, and there are so many beautiful details to see on each page. I especially love the glow of the twinkle lights and campfire as it starts to get darker outside during the Thanksgiving celebration! This book is a great reminder that holidays are meant to be shared, and there is always something to be thankful for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/e34fc121-abec-4a04-a93f-ff0ebcfae82f/Peyton+Picks+the+Perfect+Pie_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration Written by Jack Bishop & i llustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter (2020) This is an ode to one of the classic Thanksgiving desserts - pie! Peyton is an extremely picky eater, and does not like to try new foods. But this year, Peyton decides to give pie a try. Her family invites lots of family and friends over for Thanksgiving, and each family brings a different type of pie. Peyton struggles to find one she wants to try, but when her aunt tells her the secret to making pie taste great, Peyton’s perspective begins to change! This book will inspire readers to try new things, and have you craving a perfect slice of pie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/98407514-5dbf-4d2e-9b45-f8d98645746f/Keepunumuk-+Weea%CC%82chumun%27s+Thanksgiving+Story_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story Written by Alexis Bunten, Danielle Greendeer, and Anthony Perry & i llustrated by Garry Meeches Sr. (2022) I would be remiss if I didn’t include a book about the first Thanksgiving! This story discusses how the Wampanoag tribe in Massachusetts helped the pilgrims learn how to grow food on the land, leading to the first Thanksgiving. The illustrations are reminiscent of plains style art, a historic art form used by Native people who lived in the northwestern Plains. This story is a helpful way to explain to children the history of Thanksgiving, and the important role the First People played in making it happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/8169059e-85bb-444c-893f-2aa4100760b0/The+Crayons+Give+Thanks_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - The Crayons Give Thanks Written & illustrated by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers (2024) This is the newest book in the Crayons series! Our funny little friends are back and ready to share all the things they’re thankful for. Some of them give thanks for things that are the same color as they are, and others share completely random and hilarious things they are thankful for. This fun book will inspire children to think about the things they are thankful for in their own lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/67286725-80c1-499f-a083-6c1a53848659/Harvest+Days_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - Harvest Days: Giving Thanks Around the World Written by Kate DePalma & illustrated by Martina Peluso (2022) This book explains some of the traditions that different countries have to celebrate their harvest season. Each page focuses on a different country and celebration. The book uses simple rhyming text, with one to two sentences on each page. The illustrations are colorful and intricate, which will captivate both adults and children alike. At the end of the book, there are pages that go into more detail about each of the celebrations mentioned. This is a great book to help children learn about how other cultures celebrate their harvest seasons and the ways they give thanks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/b528b878-875b-4c6e-8429-fd6ce2285c5b/Duck+for+Turkey+Day_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - Duck for Turkey Day Written by Jacqueline Jules & i llustrated by Kathryn Mitter (2017) Tuyet is upset that her Vietnamese American family will be eating duck on Thanksgiving. She wants her family to have turkey, like they talked about at school. This story teaches children that not everyone in America celebrates Thanksgiving the same way, and it’s okay to have different traditions. What matters most is being able to spend time with the people you love! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/95f1bffe-612b-4cc5-816e-37eb3ce118df/Our+Table_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - Our Table Written & illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds (2021) Although it’s not a traditional Thanksgiving story, this book serves as a simple reminder of the importance of spending time with loved ones. Violet feels alone most of the time. Her family is distracted by their screens, and time together around the dinner table has disappeared. Violet misses spending time together as a family, and she has a plan to bring the family back together. But, she won’t be able to complete the plan alone! The text in this story is very simple, and the illustrations are either all-violet or all-color depending on how Violet is feeling. I love the message Reynolds communicates about how technology can be a useful tool, but it can also take away from the things - and people - that matter most. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/67a1ad8e-9c17-4f68-ae6e-6f46a8eec2f8/We+Give+Thanks_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - We Give Thanks Written by Cynthia Rylant & illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier (2021) This story lists the simple everyday things we can be thankful for, such as warm clothing, food, pets, and and hugs and kisses. It’s a short book with one sentence per page, which makes it a perfect story for toddlers and younger children. This would be a great book to read during Thanksgiving to help children understand the types of things they can be thankful for! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/fe38f141-0186-4a3d-92cb-187751f4805e/Thankful_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - Thankful Written by Elaine Vickers illustrated by Samantha Cotterill (2021) In this story, a young girl writes down all the things she is thankful for on colorful strips of paper to make a chain. The things she is thankful for are ordinary, but precious. This book will inspire readers to observe the world around them to discover what ordinary things they can be thankful for, such as warm soup, the night sky, and color. You may even want to create your own thankful chain when you’re finished reasinf! The illustrations in this one are really neat, as they are created 3-dimensionally and then photographed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66c7acbd0dca1b1a7879be77/d239746b-0533-4b0d-9656-874f6487bf4e/How+to+Catch+a+Turkey_book+cover.jpg Blog - Celebrate Thanksgiving with These Picture Books - How to Catch a Turkey Written by Adam Wallace & illustrated by Andy Elkerton (2018) Of course we need to include a story about a turkey in this list! This one is a fun installment of the How to Catch… holiday series. The turkey in this book catches a bad case of stage fright when he finds out that he will be a part of a school’s Thanksgiving play. The turkey makes a break for it, and the school ends up on a wild turkey chase! Will the turkey end up in the play, or will he be able to make his escape? 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