Feeling Thankful [Paperback]

Shelley Rotner (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-This concise concept book invites young children to explore the things they are thankful for in their lives. The sentences are short, easy to read, and easy to understand. The language invokes a sense of joy associated with gratitude. Children will relate to the bright colors, the scenery, and the idea of being "thankful for me." The many colorful photos of children, adults, and nature, combined with the text, contribute to the overall effectiveness of this title, which will be useful as a springboard for extended discussions at home and at school. Overall, an appealing selection.
Karen Scott, Valley Intermediate School, Pelham, AL
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Ages 4-7. This simple photo-essay encourages young children to think about the many things they have to be thankful for. An adorable curly haired tyke hugs herself: "I'm thankful for me." Other children are grateful for the things they can do, like paint a picture; or what they have, like a bike. Four square photos on one page show children of different races with family members. The following pictures show kids happy to be with family and friends--including a boy with his pet mouse. These very crisp, joyful pictures show real kids appreciative of their homes and of nature. There will be myriad ways to use this, not the least of which will be sharing it one on one and talking about what it means to be thankful. Ilene Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761314377
• ISBN-13: 978-0761314370
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,180,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, October 16, 2000

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Diane Yliniemi (Detroit Lakes, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feeling Thankful (Library Binding)

This book simply touched me as I looked at the beautiful photographs of children expressing thanksgiving for the things and people in their lives. Young children will be able to express their own feelings of gratitude as they look at the photos. Older children could even make a book of a similiar format themselves with their own personal photos or drawings. This is not a preachy book, but simply shows children things they can be thankful for. It is not necessarily a "Thanksgiving" holiday book...but is a super book for that time of the year.