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Pay Back Your Parents Day

Do you know what holiday falls on November 20th? I didn't either, so no need to feel bad. It is National Pay Back Your Parents Day. Although this holiday may be new to you, it seems to be one worth celebrating. It is a day where we find ways to give back to our parents for all the things they do for their children each day. While you may have to get personally creative to decide how to show your parents how much you appreciate all they have done for, here are some books to read about all that our parents do for us and the love they have for us while we're thinking about it.

For You
By Paula Merlan
Cuento de Luz SL, 2021. Picture Book.

This imported book from Spain follows a family and all the love they show through the years as they grow up. With beautifully bright pictures and soft pages, this is one to definitely put on your list. 


By Julie Fogliano
Holiday House, 2019. Picture Book.

With beautiful illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Christian Robinson, this book illustrates all the things our parents would provide for us to reach our dreams if they had the capability to do so.


By Megan Alexander
Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2019. Picture Book.

Mom is always there for one more hug through the years among all the other things she does for her child.


By Jen Arena
Alfred A. Knopf, 2019. Picture Book.

A child's parents have a night of family and fun as they help him to fall asleep.

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