Thanks a Million

By Nikki Grimes

Book Overview

"Lends the 'attitude of gratitude' relevance beyond Thanksgiving Day." --Booklist

"Offers a variety of reasons for giving thanks and feeling appreciation." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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.

What does it mean to connect with someone? What does it mean to feel thankful?

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.

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688172938
• ISBN13: 9780688172930
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Thanks a Million

I got this book from the public library in time for Thanksgiving. We read the poems together and discussed each one. My children are 9 and eight and yes some were a little babyish for the nine year old. we enjoyed them and the idea that there are some many ways to say thank you. I would recommend this book as an enjoyable family read and to give kids something to think about. Our project is to discover over the weekend how many ways to say thanks.

Thanks!

This is a great book to help children find a way to say "thank you" to a multitude of people in thier lives.