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Jonathan London
Illustrated by Gregory Manchess
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Graced with outstanding illustrations seeped in the fiery oranges and majestic reds of fall in the woods, this insightful story is about the recognition of and gratitude for the beauty inherent in our natural world. As a young boy and his father walk through the woods, the father thanks each and every creature and plant they come across, by name nonetheless! You see, the father has a great respect for the Native American philosophy that regards our world and all its beauty as a gift to be treasured. He thanks a fox that darts in front of their path, and he thanks the trees in their magnificent fall plumage. He shows his gratitude for Mother Earth and Grandmother Moon, and by the end of their hike he has imparted an amazing lesson to his son. The forest, in all its autumn glory, is there for them to observe and savor; to be an integral part of, and not its uncaring master. This is the essence of seeing something as a gift and not a birthright. Although the son is a little embarrassed by his father's proclivity to be thankful, by book's end the boy has developed a deep appreciation for the rare gift he knows he has been given.Giving Thanks is a beautiful story with an important message and will make a wonderful and meaningful gift for any young reader.
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(Ages: 3 - 9 years)
#10008 - Paperback Book - 28 pgs
Regularly $6.99 Sale price $5.97
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