Thankful

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"Like the gardener,
Thankful for every green sprout,
And the fireman,
For putting the fire out,
There are everyday blessings,
You don't need to look far,
To know at a glance,
How special you are."

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Eileen Spinelli

Spinelli has authored more than 70 picture books including the Miss Fox's Class and the Lizzie Logan series.  She and Jerry Spinelli, best known for Maniac Magee and Stargirl, live in Pennsylvania.

Synopsis

A playful picture book observing everyday activities and events for which gratitude is an appropriate response - usually!

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Relevance

 Gratitude is good for the soul. And for the mind. And the body.  Gratefulness is just good for us all the way round!

Research exploring the relationship between personal happiness and gratitude is extensive -- even for children. Gratefulness improves not only general happiness, but improves engagement with schoolwork, hobbies, and activities as well as improves relationships with family and friends.

Learning Connections

• Kid President's 25 Reasons to be Thankful, YouTube
  
• Nurturing Gratitude From the Inside Out, 30 Activities for Grades K–8, The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley (this is a well-crafted curriculum)
• Raising Thankful Kids, Melissa and Doug
  
• 5 Awesome Mindful Gratitude Activities for Kids, Blissful Kids

Emerging readers, 29 pages. A playful picture book observing everyday activities and events for which gratitude is an appropriate response.