Being Thankful
Paperback – Picture Book, August 5, 2014
Tommy Nelson · Paperback · August 5, 2014
Join Little Critter® as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he has—not to be upset about what he doesn't.
- Themes
- Gratitude, Manners and their effect on others, Sharing thankfulness
- Genres
- Christian Values & Virtues, Thanksgiving Stories, Christian Emotions & Feelings
- Published
- Tommy Nelson, August 5, 2014
Gratitude, Gently
Little Critter’s familiar frustrations open a warm, child-friendly conversation about gratitude and how we treat others.
Come here for
- A playful Little Critter story about gratitude and wanting what others have
- Faith-based reflection rooted in Psalm 107:1
Expect
- Everyday comparisons, from sneakers to ice cream
- A gentle lesson in thankfulness, with Grandma’s help
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Join Little Critter® as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he has—not to be upset about what he doesn't. Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand that humorously portrays social and emotional issues that kids face to the Christian market with faith-based books featuring Little Critter.
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In Being Thankful, Little Critter isn't getting anything he wants. Gator gets cool brand-new sneakers, while Little Critter is stuck with his boring blue ones. Tiger’s dad has a boat—but not Little Critter’s dad. And even at the ice cream shop, Little Critter can’t enjoy his chocolate ice cream cone because he would rather have a huge ice cream sundae instead. But on a trip to the farm, Grandma shows Little Critter why thankfulness is so important and helps make any situation seem so much happier. Based on Psalm 107:1, Being Thankful will teach children ages 3 to 6 - What gratitude is and why we should be thankful for all of God's blessings - How our actions and manners affect others - How to share thankfulness with others Your family will also love and learn from the other Little Critter books in the Inspired Kids series: - It's True - We All Need Forgiveness - You Go First
Where it sits
| Christian Values & Virtues | 57% |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Stories | 54% |
| Christian Emotions & Feelings | 43% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Animal Stories
- Christian Humor
- Christian Social Issues
- Manners & Etiquette
- Authors
- Mercer Mayer
- Publisher
- Tommy Nelson
- Published
- August 5, 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Gratitude · Manners and their effect on others · Sharing thankfulness
- Reading lane
- Animal Stories