Frank Carlson Library

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text remind the reader to be grateful that God is taking care of all of us from above.

"As Grey enjoys meals and snacks, he wonders which is his favorite food. Trying veggies and fruit, quinoa and sushi, Grey discovers the power of food to connect us to those we love"--

"'Generous Mr. Panda is giving away presents to all his animal friends, including a mouse, an octopus, an elephant, and a lemur, but they aren't being very grateful about the gifts they receive. It may be because the presents aren't quite right. Mouse receives a sweater that's too big, and Octopus gets six colorful socks even though he has eight legs. Fortunately, thoughtful little Lemur knows that even if the present isn't perfect, it's the thought...

It is autumn in Soggy Hollow and the mice have a lot to be thankful for, but Bruce the bear is not so thankful for all the thanking.

A rabbit and a frog zip around town talking to their friends about all the things they love, before cooking up a way to show everyone their gratitude.

A child lists all the things for which he is thankful, especially at Thanksgiving.

In simple rhyming text give thinks for a hug, a parade, a bath, a new toy, but also give thanks for the snowflakes that fall from above, for getting together with people you love.

"Adventurous Lil Pup is bummed that hibernating season will soon be coming to the Great North Woods. Why should so many of his friends have to go in for the winter and leave Lil Pup without pals? Mama reminds her little wolf that not all animals hibernate, and how he can be grateful for the beautiful autumn season - for jumping in leaf piles, eating apple treats, and celebrating the wonders of fall with his forest friends"--

From thanking your teacher for teaching, to thanking your vet for caring, from sharing a hug, to giving a card, this sweet book shows all the ways we can express gratitude. And as the book builds, so does the scale of the thanks, showing young readers that even if they start small, they can have a big impact.

It's dinnertime at Grace's place ... 'Thank you, alpaca, ' says Grace ... 'Alpaca?' asks Mama. 'Why would you thank an alpaca?'..A playful mealtime conversation becomes a joyful act of giving thanks.