title: My Book of Thanks
author:  B.G. Hennessy 
description: PreSchool-Grade 2-This charming book of prayer and thanksgiving begins with the words "Dear God." Each verso has only two sentences: a "Thank you-" for an acknowledged blessing and a "Help me-" that is a request for assistance in being a good person. Topics include family, friends, playtime, the Earth, and the future. Lighthearted, colorful pictures appear on the right, and both text and art are surrounded by a crisp, white backdrop. The joy-filled watercolor vignettes depict an array of people illustrating the themes. For example, the painting that elucidates "Thank you for good things to eat. Help me remember those who are hungry," shows a child and adult sharing their box of popcorn with a flock of birds. Expressing gratitude for good fortune and the desire for continued selfless behavior is pleasantly demonstrated in this volume.<BR><I>Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI</I><BR>Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  ## [ACKNOWLEDGMENTS](nav.xhtml#rack)
  
  
  
  
  
  Finishing a trilogy is a bittersweet thing. I’ve spent the last five years in
  Gray’s world, and a small army of people have supported me along the way.
  
  
  First and foremost, my agent, Sara Crowe. Thank you for believing in this
  story when it was one of many in your slush pile, and for helping me navigate
  all the twists and turns in the publication journey that followed. Knowing
  that you have my back makes all the uncertainties of this industry less
  intimidating.
  
  
  I owe an endless chorus of thank-you’s to the folks at
  HarperTeen/HarperCollins Children’s Books. My editor, Erica Sussman, has
  helped me shape this series into the story I wanted to tell—the story I always
  envisioned but only managed to capture on paper because of her wise
  suggestions and astute queries. Many thanks also to Susan Katz, Christina
  Colangelo, Kara Brammer, Alison Lisnow, Stephanie Stein, Kathryn Silsand, the
  Epic Reads gals for their constant enthusiasm and suppor