Thankful

by Archie Preston (Illustrator), Eileen Spinelli (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2018

  $13.33

  The gardener's thankful for every green sprout.

  The fireman, for putting the fire out.

  The artist is thankful for color and light.

  The clown for her costume silly and bright.

  Thankful, written by beloved children's author Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by Archie Preston, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings. Like the gardener thankful for every green sprout, and the firefighter, for putting the fire out, children are encouraged to be thankful for the many blessings they find in their lives. Spinelli exhibits her endearing gift for storytelling with this engaging poem, reminding children how blessed and special they are. Meant to be read aloud, this heartwarming board book will be a treasured keepsake for parents and children alike.

  Low-key and gentle; a book to be thankful for . - Kirkus Reviews

  A must-have for library collections; great for one-on-one reading or for storytimes. - School Library Journal