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Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note

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Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note by Courtney Sheinmel and Susan Verde is a charming children's book that follows Sallie Bee as she learns the art of gratitude through writing thank-you notes. With gentle encouragement from her grandmother, Sallie Bee discovers how expressing appreciation can be both meaningful and fun, illustrating the power of words and kindness in everyday life.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're looking for a charming story that teaches the importance of gratitude and kindness. With engaging illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, it's perfect for young readers who are learning about the power of saying thank you.

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One handwritten note leads to many more as Sallie realizes just how much she has to be thankful for. Includes tips for writing thank-you notes.

FromNew York Timesbestselling author Susan Verde, Courtney Sheinmel, and Heather Ross comes a warmhearted story about expressing gratitude, perfectly modeling how to write a great thank-you note!

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From New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde, Courtney Sheinmel, and Heather Ross comes a warmhearted story about expressing gratitude, perfectly modelling how to write a great thank-you note!

When a surprise comes in the mail from Grandma, Sallie wants to text her right away: Thanks, Grandma! But wait—how will Grandma know what Sallie is thanking her for and how it makes her feel? And every proper thank-you needs some swirlies, right? This calls for something special: a handwritten note.

The next day, Sallie hopes to get another package so she can write a second note. Nothing comes. But . . . she does get safely across the street on the way to school. Maybe that deserves a thank you! Dear Crossing Guard . . .

With each new day, Sallie discovers more and more reasons to feel grateful. A warm and witty story about appreciating others, Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note celebrates the simple kindness of saying "thank you." The book also includes tips on how to write the perfect thank-you note!

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Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note is praised for its charming illustrations and the heartwarming portrayal of familial love and kindness. Reviewers highlight that the story inspires young readers to express gratitude and shows how writing thank-you notes can be both enjoyable and rewarding. The illustrations are noted for their vibrant, expressive style, adding fun to the theme of thankfulness.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419749605

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Heather Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Susan Verde is the author of the New York Times bestselling picture books I Am Human and I Am Love, as well as I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am One, The Museum, You and Me, My Kicks, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Soul. In addition to writing books, she is a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor for kids of all ages. She lives in East Hampton, New York, with her three children, a cat, a dog, and a tarantula. Courtney Sheinmel is a chocolate lover, mac and cheese expert, mom to Archer, and the author of nearly 30 books for kids and teens, including several series for young readers—Stella Batts, My Pet Slime, Magic on the Map (cowritten with Bianca Turetsky), and Agnes & Clarabelle (cowritten with Adele Griffin). She received a National Scholastic Outstanding Educator Award for her work as a writing instructor at the nonprofit Writopia Lab. Sheinmel and her family live in New York. Heather Ross is an illustrator, author, and textile designer. She is the author-illustrator of Boys: An Illustrated Field Guide and How to Catch a Frog, and has illustrated picture books such as Grimelda: The Very Messy Witch, How to Behave at a Tea Party, and Crafty Chloe. She also wrote the bestselling craft books Weekend Sewing and Heather Ross Prints. She lives in New York and the Catskill Mountains with her husband, daughter, and dog.

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