Leila's Lantern of Thanks is a warm and uplifting Thanksgiving picture book that celebrates gratitude, faith, family, and cultural beauty. Set in a sunlit desert village, this gentle story follows Leila-a joyful girl with olive-toned skin, dark flowing hair, and a heart full of praise-as she creates a lantern to share God's blessings with her community.
As Thanksgiving approaches, Leila dreams of spreading thankfulness throughout her village. With delicate glass, bright colors, and a heartfelt prayer, she crafts a glowing lantern that becomes a symbol of God's love and the power of a grateful heart. Joined by her little brother Sami, she carries her lantern through the village, blessing neighbors, comforting hearts, and inspiring a tradition that lasts for generations.
This story beautifully weaves gratitude, family traditions, faith-filled expression, and cultural warmth into a message children will treasure.
Themes children will learn:
✔ Gratitude is a light we can share
✔ God's blessings shine through acts of kindness
✔ Family, community, and faith build strong traditions
✔ Giving thanks draws hearts closer to God and one another
✔ Even small acts can ignite big joy
Perfect for:
- Christian families
- Interfaith learning environments
- Thanksgiving reading
- Bedtime stories
- Homeschool and character education
- Sunday School lessons
- Gifts for ages 3-8
A heartwarming reminder that when we share God's blessings, our lantern of gratitude shines even brighter.
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