A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
"As World War II rages, the sounds of battle grow ever closer to Nagasaki, Japan, where Sachiko and her family live. Sachiko's parents do all they can to keep the family safe, but they are not prepared for what is to come."
Andy and the Lion
"Andy and the Lion is a picture book with a real build-up that you will enjoy most if you begin at the beginning and let the story build for itself page by page, from 'a bright day with just enough wind to float a flag' when Andy went to the library to get a book about lions, on through the whole hilarious story to the end."
Anne of Green Gables
"Anne, the orphan child who brings happiness and love into the lives of her foster parents, is one of the most beloved heroines in all literature."
Bear Says Thanks
"What better way for Bear to say thanks than over a nice big dinner? One by one, Bear's friends show up with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem. Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?"
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
"This classic book provides the perfect antidote for readers of all ages who are feeling a bit down in the dumps. Thanks to Dr. Seuss's trademark rhymes and signature illustrations, readers will, without a doubt, realize just how lucky they truly are."
Every Moment Holy
"These [liturgies] are ways of reminding us that our lives are shot through with sacred purpose even when, especially when, we are too busy or too caught up in our busyness to notice."
First Graces
"Over twenty prayers of thanksgiving are included in this tiny volume. Chosen with the advice of educators in the religious field, these prayers will develop in the child a true sense of gratitude toward God."
Give Us This Day: The Lord's Prayer
"The text is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, which is based in turn upon the words of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament in the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. Luke. Ms. Tudor's illustrations eloquently express the faith and wisdom of the words."
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
"Mohawk parents have traditionally taught their children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth. Known as the Thanksgiving Address, this Native American good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift."
Hannah Coulter
"Hannah offers her summation: her stories and her gratitude, for the membership in Port William, and for her whole life, a part of the great continuum of love and memory, grief and strength."
The Hiding Place
"A Dutch family risks their lives to save Jews during World War II. After being caught and sent to Ravensbruck, Corrie survives the Nazi death camp through her faith."
Last Stop on Market Street
"It's Nana who opens young CJ's eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them—the spirit of the bustling city, the music in everyday life, and the magic of their often overlooked neighbors."
Letters of Thanks
"A hilarious parody of the old carol The Twelve Days of Christmas, these letters of thanks were written by an eleven year old girl and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury with pictures that provide the perfect counterpoint to this delightful spoof."
The Little Kitten
"A breeze blows the leaves away to reveal a little lost kitten. Will Ollie and Pumpkin be able to get the little kitten safely home?"
Little Women
"The sentimental and humorous adventures of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth—as they grew up and married in nineteenth-century New England."
Look and Be Grateful
"Open your eyes and look all around. All of us have reasons, large and small, to be thankful. In this joyous and meditative book, Tomi dePaola urges every one of us to consider the gifts each day brings."
Prayers from the Ark
"The twenty-seven poems, each a simple prayer by one of the animals in Noah's Ark, are a rare combination of devotion, grace, and wit."
Sarah Gives Thanks
"She felt every American should celebrate this special day, and she was going to do whatever it took to make Thanksgiving an official holiday, even if that meant going all the way to the top—to the president of the United States!"
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
"In a moment of fright, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then cannot hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again."
The Table Where Rich People Sit
"A girl discovers that her impoverished family is rich in things that matter in life, especially being outdoors and experiencing nature."
Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet
"A love letter to the Earth shares striking photographic images from around the world that introduce such concepts as nature and science. Water, air, light. Patterns, curves, shapes, colors. Things that crawl, fly, float, run, bloom, ripen. Think of everything Earth gives us. What are you most thankful for?"
Thank You, Mr. Falker
"At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem."
Thank You, Omu!
"Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?"
Thankful
"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."
Thankful
"Beloved children's author Eileen Spinelli and illustrator Archie Preston inspire children of all ages with Thankful, a whimsical picture book that celebrates the everyday blessings we find in our lives."
Thanks a Million
"This inspirational picture poetry book celebrates the joy of family, friends, and of feeling thankful."
The Thanksgiving Door
"Debby Atwell's vibrant illustrations capture the warmth and energy of this unusual Thanksgiving celebration. Like the Pilgrims and Indians who shared the first Thanksgiving, these two unlikely groups come together to discover that, as Grandmother says, 'Thanksgiving door is like happy heart, opened up big and wide.'"
Thanku: Poems of Gratitude
"This anthology brings together a diverse group of poets who express gratitude for everything from a puppy to hot cocoa to the sky itself. Each writer uses a different poetic form, and readers will encounter a concrete poem, a sonnet, a pantoum, a sijo, and much more."
Those Shoes
"Jeremy, who longs to have the black high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are the wrong size."
To Market, To Market
"As a young boy and his mother shop for apples and cheese, smoked salmon, and green kale, McClure shows how each item is grown or made and introduces the farmers and artisans who work so hard to fill tables and tummies."
Too Much Noise
"Peter complains his house is too noisy so the wise man advises him to obtain some rather unusual house guests."
Up From Slavery
"Up from Slavery is the 1901 autobiography of American educator Booker T. Washington. The book describes his personal experience of having to work to rise up from the position of a slave child during the Civil War, to the difficulties and obstacles he overcame to get an education."
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
"Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Debut author Traci Sorell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, invites readers to journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small."
What Is Given from the Heart
"James Otis knows what it's like not having much. Still, he just has to find a little bit of something to share with Sarah, whose family has lost everything in a fire. But what does he have that she would want?"
The Wonderful Feast
"Farmer Jones feeds his horse a wonderful feast, and from what is left a number of other animals also have a wonderful feast."
