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Conversation Starters for Your Holiday Table

Extra time around the table makes the holidays a special opportunity to bridge the gap between generations with books that educate and inspire.

Conversation Starters

We’re thrilled to share a selection of books along with conversation prompts that we hope will start conversations and create lasting memories for your family and friends this holiday season. ⁣

Give Thanks + Wake Up Grateful

What are you grateful for today?


Why do you think it’s important to learn about lives and habitats of wild animals?


What’s the coolest thing you’ve seen on a walk?


What is your favorite fact about butterflies or other pollinators?


What is your favorite animal, and why?


What’s the best handmade gift you’ve ever received or made for someone? 


What’s your favorite recipe for the holiday table—is it a time-tested tradition or something sweet (or savory) you just discovered? 


What plants can you identify and appreciate around you?


How do plants and trees influence your holiday traditions?


How can you be a good ally and friend to the world?