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Joy & Gratitude

Gratitude, when it's not performative, is a way of paying attention. Noticing what's already there. These 0 books help children develop that kind of noticing, not as a chore or a thank-you note, but as an orientation toward their own lives.

Books that slow down and savor the good stuff — a sunny afternoon, a family dinner, a surprise hug.

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Joy & Gratitude Books for Kids | Wonderlit

5,754 books about joy & gratitude

0–3 yrs9685 books

4–7 yrs5569 books

8–11 yrs468 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Board Books Picture Books

Cover of Counting Our Blessings

Emma Dodd's Love You Books

Counting Our Blessings

Ten everyday wonders fill the days of a big dog and a little dog, showing that the very best gift of all is simply being

Cover of The Feel Good Book

The Feel Good Book

Rubbing a dog's belly, seeing fireflies, and learning to sign I Love You are just a few of the simple moments that make

Cover of Knight Owl's Little Christmas

Knight Owl's Little Christmas

Christopher Denise

Knight Owl and Early Bird are busy wrapping gifts and baking cookies as they prepare for a cozy winter celebration with

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12–18 yrs

73 books

Cover of Happy Birthday, Curious George

Happy Birthday, Curious George

H. A. Rey

From banana pancakes to surprise presents, join Curious George as he experiences every exciting moment of his very speci

Ages 0–3

Cover of Head to Toe

Alma's Words #1

Juana Martinez-Neal

Ten little toes and one soft belly help Alma celebrate her body in this bilingual look at all the parts that make her sp

Cover of Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah

Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah

For families looking to share the warmth of tradition, this musical celebration uses a joyful mouse family to bring a cl

Cover of Snow!

Leslie Patricelli Board Books #8

Leslie Patricelli

Whump! Bundle up for a day of sledding and snow-pals before warming up in a bubbly tub.

Cover of If You're Happy and You Know It

Sing-Along Stories

If You're Happy and You Know It

Steven Anderson

Clap, stomp, and shout along to this vibrant version of the classic song that explores all the different ways to show yo

Cover of Santa!

Rufus Butler Seder

Santa is hula-hooping, juggling, and doing backflips in these magical Scanimation pictures that move as you turn the pag

Cover of One Is a Piñata: A Book of Numbers

Round Is a Tortilla #3

One Is a Piñata: A Book of Numbers

Roseanne Greenfield Thong

From one rainbow to ten zesty salsas, this rhyming counting book celebrates the vibrant objects and traditions of Latino

Cover of Maisy's Field Day

Maisy's Field Day

Egg-and-spoon races and wobbly wheelbarrows fill the day with laughter. Maisy and her friends prove that the best part o

Cover of The Things We Love!

Bob the Builder

The Things We Love!

Bob the Builder and his friends from Spring City come together to share all the things they love in this sturdy board bo

Cover of The Poop Song

For toddlers who are hesitant about the potty, this rhythmic sing-along turns a stressful milestone into a hilarious cel

Cover of Tickle Time!

Boynton on Board #2

Fuzzy cats cavort across the pages in this rhythmic, giggling rhyme designed to turn any grumpy mood into a high-energy

Cover of And Here's to You!

And Here's to You!

Birds, dogs, and humans all get a special shout-out in this rhythmic, rhyming celebration of every living creature on th

Cover of Llama Llama Gives Thanks

Llama Llama Gives Thanks

Llama Llama celebrates the season by giving thanks for pumpkin pies, autumn leaves, and the blue skies shared with famil

Cover of Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus

Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus

Pete the Cat and his groovy pals head to school in this rhythmic, upbeat version of a classic song designed for little h

Cover of 1, 2, Let's Say Boo

1, 2, Let's Say Boo

Costumed pets join in on the trick-or-treating fun in this rhyming counting book filled with sweet animal photography.

Cover of Good Night, Baboon!

Good Night, Baboon!

One very energetic baby baboon bounces through a countdown from ten to one as his animal friends finish their bedtime ro

Cover of Dinosaur vs. Santa

Dinosaur vs. #4

Dinosaur vs. Santa

Dinosaur is ready to roar his way through every holiday challenge, but a midnight rustle on Christmas Eve might lead to

Cover of Happy Thanksgiving, Biscuit!

Happy Thanksgiving, Biscuit!

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

A busy little puppy lends a helping paw as his favorite girl prepares for a holiday feast and counts all the things she

Cover of Dinosaur vs. the Library

Dinosaur vs. #3

Dinosaur vs. the Library

Dinosaur is roaring his way to the library, but he'll have to learn to balance his big energy with his quiet inside voic

Cover of Ooo, Baby Baby!

Ooo, Baby Baby!

A tender rhyme for new parents and babies to share, celebrating the quiet magic and deep love that arrives with a new ad

Cover of What I Like Most

What I Like Most

Light-up shoes and apricot jam fill a young girl's day with joy, but she soon discovers that the bond with her mother is