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Thankful

By Elaine Vickers
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Thankful by Elaine Vickers is a heartwarming children's story that explores the theme of gratitude through the eyes of a young girl. As she navigates through life with her family, she discovers the small yet significant moments that make her thankful each day. The narrative beautifully captures the cherished bonds and everyday joys that teach her the importance of appreciating life's simple pleasures.
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This book may appeal to you if you're looking for a heartwarming story that encourages children to appreciate the simple joys in life. It beautifully illustrates the concept of gratitude through a child's perspective, offering delightful illustrations and a gentle narrative that families can enjoy together.

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When the first snow falls, a girl writes on strips of paper what she is thankful for, from a safe and warm home to wishes come true, as her family makes a Thankful Chain.

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Stunning, diorama illustrations bring to life this wonderfully evocative (BookPage) lullaby of a picture book about celebrating everyday things that make life wonderful.

I am thankful for a home where I am safe and warm.

Thankful for parents who read me stories and comb my hair gently, gently.

Who whisper the same poem every night when they tuck me in.

When the first snow falls, a little girl writes down the things she’s thankful for on strips of paper and links them together. As one idea leads to another, her chain grows longer. There’s so much good in her life: a friend, things that are warm, things that are cold, colour, things that can be fixed. This beautiful story is a much-needed reminder to observe and honour life’s small joys.

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Elaine Vickers' Thankful is praised for its evocative prose and engaging storyline, where a child creates a "thankful chain" to appreciate everyday moments throughout the year. Although some feel the text leans more towards an adult perspective, it nonetheless serves as a catalyst for young children to appreciate life's small gifts. Samantha Cotterill's intricate diorama-style illustrations are highlighted for their unique and captivating detail, enhancing the book's appeal and potentially inspiring young readers to explore their own creativity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534477346

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

Illustration: f-c digital; coated stock; spfx: thick jkt stock, matte, emboss & spot uv

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 506g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elaine Vickers

About the Author

Elaine Vickers is the author of the middle grade novels Like Magic and Paper Chains, which have received starred reviews, Whitney Award nominations, Mighty Girl’s Book of the Year picks, PJ Library licenses, and sold translations in four languages. She is also the author of YA novel Fadeaway and picture books Thankful, How to Make a Memory, and Heartfelt. In her non-writing life, Elaine teaches college chemistry. She lives with her family in Utah.

Samantha Cotterill has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including the Little Senses series, Thankful and Heartfelt by Elaine Vickers, A Grand Day by Jean Reidy, Look by Gabi Snyder, Jinx and the Doom Fight Crime! by Lisa Mantchev, and Just Add Glitter by Angela DiTerlizzi, which The New York Times called “a sparkle of genius.” Samantha lives with her family in upstate New York. Learn more at SamanthaCotterill.com. 

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