This story reminds readers the importance of being thankful and how making a thankful chain is a wonderful way to just pause and think about how grateful we are for all that we have around us. As her thoughts begin to flow, it is the everyday simple things that makes the little girls chain grow longer and longer.
It is so beautifully written and illustrated and could be read anytime throughout the year. The illustrations are done in a 3-D diorama set photographed with a digital camera making the pages so unique and interesting to look at. How creative this was to see all the paper detail and the mix of realistic items together . The color palette also has a quiet, gentle feel to it and would be a perfect book to cozy up with just before bedtime. What a wonderful family tradition this would be for any age to do anytime of the year. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3 - 10.~
This cute and simple how-to book is a great way to help kids get off on the right foot when starting out a new school year. The children are the experts in this story by giving their teacher wonderful advice that starts with the transition of the first few days. It then prepares the class for several other special events to expect throughout the upcoming year such as; picture day, holiday concerts, the 100th day of school celebration and many other amazing things the class will encounter. The text is simple with large and colorful illustrations making this a nice circle time read aloud for the younger grades. This is a fun role reversal book showing how students are getting their teacher ready for a new school year instead of the teacher getting her students ready. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 4-7.~