Like the gardener thankful for every green sprout, and the fireman, for putting the fire out, readers are encouraged to be thankful for the many blessings they find in their lives. (goodreads summary)
Not only is this a heart-warming book but it sends a positive message about being thankful for those little things we do not always think about. From the waitress being thankful for comfortable shoes, to the crafter being thankful for glitter and glue, it offers children (and even the adults) the opportunity for some creative thinking. With delightfully subtle illustrations and simple rhyming text, it gently reminds us that the ordinary things we come across in our daily lives can be a blessing as well. With short and simple poetic words, this makes a quick and easy read aloud before that delicious Thanksgiving feast. It would be a great conversation starter about various things we encounter in our everyday world that make us thankful. I know I am thankful for the many wonderfully talented authors and books I find everyday that can be shared with our children. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-99.~
* This book is published by Zonderkidz, a Christian children's communication company.
Title: Thankful
Author: Eileen Spinelli
Pub. Date: September 2015, Zonderkidz
Genre: picture book
Hardcover, 32 pgs.
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