title: Giving Thanks: More than 100 ways to say thank you
author: Ellen Surrey
description: K-Gr 3In her vintage-inspired first children's book, Surrey delivers a message about gratitude with concrete examples, making this abstract concept more easily digestible to young people. The book follows peach-skinned, blue-eyed Andy as he thinks about the people to whom he is thankful and why. Each paneled page features the same group of characters, including family members, friends, and community helpers, as Andy describes what they have done for him and the ways that he could give back. The book can be read in one sitting or dipped into to follow individual characters and their relationships. Illustrations are bright and childlike, with bold background colors and simple lines making the people and objects pop off the page. The characters resemble those in a Little Golden book, with a hint of Christian Robinson's style. While Andy and his family are white, the community members and friends represent a variety of skin tones. Two spreads of activities close the book: making a gratitude jar and penning thank you notes, with specific ideas and creative suggestions, such as writing a joke or making an IOU for a personalized favor. VERDICT While many books of this type are focused on the winter holidays, this thoughtful selection that explores the concept of thankfulness can be used year-round.Clara Hendricks, Cambridge Public Library, MA
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  Table of Contents
  
  
  [Dark Savior](part0000_split_002.html#DarkSavior)
  
  
  [Chapter 1](part0000_split_003.html#Ch1)
  
  
  [Chapter 2](part0000_split_004.html#Ch2)
  
  
  [Chapter 3](part0000_split_005.html#Ch3)
  
  
  [Chapter 4](part0000_split_006.html#Ch4)
  
  
  [Chapter 5](part0000_split_007.html#Ch5)
  
  
  [Epilogue](part0000_split_008.html#Epilogue)
  
  
  [A Wolf’s Christmas Gift](part0000_split_009.html#WolfsC)
  
  
  [About the Author](part0000_split_011.html#About)
  
  
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  I just wanted to take a moment to say a quick thank you to all of the amazing
  people who have walked with me along the way on this incredible journey.
  
  
  There are way too many to name. My family, my friends and those friends who
  have become family…you all mean the world to me. Know that you are appreciated
  and loved. Always…
  
  
  
  
  
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