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Thanks a Million - by Nikki Grimes (Paperback)

Thanks a Million - by  Nikki Grimes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>"Lends the 'attitude of gratitude' relevance beyond Thanksgiving Day." --<em>Booklist</em> </strong></p> <p><strong>"Offers a variety of reasons for giving thanks and feeling appreciation." --<em>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Acclaimed poet Nikki Grimes and award-winning illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera celebrate the joy of family, friends, and of feeling thankful. An inspirational and useful picture book that's perfect for educators, parents, and aspiring poets.</strong><strong></strong></p><p>What does it mean to connect with someone? What does it mean to feel thankful?</p><p>Award-winning poet Nikki Grimes and Caldecott Honor artist Cozbi A. Cabrera honor human relationships--from family to friendships to community bonds--and the moments that bring us together.</p><p>Beautiful and rhythmic, the text is written in a variety of poetic styles and forms, including letter poems, haikus, and riddles, among others. Richly detailed illustrations accompany each poem, making this a perfect pick for family as well as storytime sharing.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Children struggling to articulate gratitude will find numerous ways to draw upon this-some may memorize or copy out favorite poems to pass along, while others will be inspired to pen their own tender words.--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>Gratitude for simple pleasures and small kindnesses is the theme of Grimes's newest collection of poems. One can envision this collection stimulating discussions about the need to say 'thank you, ' as well as encouraging young writers to try their hand at expressing their thoughts in poetry, Good job.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>Sixteen thoughtful poems about being thankful for everyday things. In 'Lunch Box Love Notes, ' a big sister sometimes resents having to watch out for her baby brother, but a note left in her lunch box by her mother thanking her 'for taking such good care of Ray' makes it worthwhile. 'Dear Teacher' closes, 'Signed, David/who only hates math/1/2 as much/as he used to.' Cabrera's acrylic illustrations are distinctive, folksy, and effective. A lovely book for reflection and discussion.--School Library Journal<br><br>Some poems directly offer thanks (to a tutor, to an author of a cherished book, to a kind classmate, to God); in others, speakers describe things for which they are grateful {an overture of friendship, the closeness of family); a few poems examine the expression of thanks itself. Since many poems could work individually as readalouds for younger audiences as well, the collection offers a useful entree to discussion of thanks in religious or secular contexts, with particular possibilities for looking beyond turkey and football at Thanksgiving.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br>

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