Thankful Hearts Grow

By Dr. Crystal Sciarini

What happens when a thankful heart begins to grow?

Every day is filled with gifts from God, some big, some small, and many that are easy to miss. In Thankful Hearts Grow, children discover that gratitude is more than saying "thank you." It is a way of seeing God's goodness, even during life's ordinary moments and difficult days.

Through gentle storytelling, beautiful storybook illustrations, and practical examples children can relate to, young readers learn how to recognize blessings, appreciate the people around them, and develop a heart that chooses gratitude. Along the way, they discover that thankfulness is like a garden. The more it is cared for and practiced, the more it grows.

Designed for children ages 3 to 8, this encouraging Christian picture book helps families build emotional resilience while teaching biblical principles of gratitude, kindness, generosity, and contentment. It also opens the door for meaningful conversations about God's faithfulness and the many ways He cares for us each day.

Whether read at bedtime, in the classroom, during family devotions, or in children's ministry, Thankful Hearts Grow offers practical lessons that children can carry with them long after the story ends.

Perfect for:

Christian familiesPreschool through early elementary childrenSunday school and children's ministryHomeschool and classroom librariesCounselors, therapists, and educatorsGifts for birthdays, Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, and baby showers

Part of the award-worthy Little Hearts Need to Know(TM) series by Dr. Crystal Sciarini, this heartwarming book helps children develop emotional health and biblical character through stories that are both practical and faith-filled.

Inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Thankful Hearts Grow reminds children that hearts that practice gratitude grow stronger, kinder, and closer to God.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6PQ9DBK
• ISBN13: 9798240993527
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Informed Clinician Press
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3