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Thank You, Squanto!
by Peter Roop Connie RoopSquanto, a Native American, made history. He was a member of the Patuxet tribe that lived along the shores of Massachusetts. Squanto became famous for helping the Pilgrims survive. Squanto also helped the Pilgrims celebrate their first harvest festival in America. The Pilgrims called him Squanto. Do you know that Squanto's real name was Tisquantum? Squanto grew up learning how to live as a Wampanoag. Do you know that he used these skills to help the Pilgrims? Squanto grew up tall and strong. Do you know that as a boy he liked to play a rough, tough ball game on the beach? Squanto learned how to survive in the woods on his own. Do you know he had to spend a winter alone before he could become a full member of his tribe? Squanto lived close to the shore. Do you know an English sea captain kidnapped him and took him to England? Squanto learned by watching and listening. Do you know that he learned to speak English? Squanto returned to his home after nine years in England. Do you know he was kidnapped again and taken to Spain this time? Squanto came home again. Do you know that when he returned none of his Patuxet people were alive? Squanto was sent by Massasoit, the chief of the Wampanoag, to talk with the Pilgrims. Do you know Squanto helped make a protective treaty between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims that lasted forty years? Squanto celebrated the Pilgrims' first harvest festival in America. Do you know that Squanto's people celebrated their harvest festival with a feast and by giving thanks every year, too? The answers to these questions lie in who Squanto was as a boy and as a young man. This book is about Squanto before he made history.
Thank You, Stinky Face (Stinky Face Ser.)
by Lisa McCourtOur beloved Stinky Face is back asking Mama another timely and endearing question: Mama, are you thankful for me?In this new, original Stinky Face story, Mama tells her little one that she's thankful for him. Stinky Face, of course, has a question. With greasy, taco-covered hands and face, he asks, Mama, are you thankful for me even right now?Being thankful is a perennial theme for this young age group. Learning to appreciate yourself, the people around you, and people's unique gifts and individuality is a lesson that is more crucial now than ever, and that is what is at the heart of this touching story. Author Lisa McCourt and illustrator Cyd Moore team up once again to bring us a truly endearing tale of mother and child that's perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday but can live all year round. This new story is the closest in feel and tone to the original, and with over one and a half million copies sold of I Love You, Stinky Face, we're confident this one will truly resonate with this audience.
Thank You, Tree: A Board Book
by Editors of Storey PublishingOn every page of this beautiful board book, Fiona Lee's charming illustrations invite little ones to celebrate a wonderful tree, learn its name, and say thank you for the tree&’s joyful, natural gifts. From thanking a magnolia tree for its pink blossoms and a birch tree for a branch to swing on to thanking a maple tree for its colorful fall leaves and a cedar for a secret hiding place, this sweet book teaches the youngest readers to celebrates trees for their leaves, branches, flowers, fruits, and more.
Thank You -- You're Welcome
by Louis SlobodkinManners are so important and Jimmy learns how important the words thank you and you're welcome are. Jimmy gets lots of opportunities to learn the value mad finds how happy it makes him feel in this rhyming story with limited picture descriptions.
Thankful
by Eileen SpinelliCelebrate everyday blessings, practice thankfulness, and observe the wonderful acts of service that keep us going each and every day. Eileen Spinelli, bestselling and award-winning children's author, charms with rhymes and whimsy in Thankful, perfect for any young reader and their family.Little ones will snuggle up close as they enjoy this charming, cozy book about being thankful. From the local reporter to the doctor and pastor, children will delight as they explore the people of their town and what they are thankful for.Thankful is a heartwarming picture book that teaches children ages 4–8 to:Focus on the blessings that we tend to take for grantedAppreciate essential workers and what people in our everyday lives provide: &“Like the gardener thankful for every green sprout, and the fireman, for putting the fire out.&” Meant to be read aloud, Thankful features:Endearing storytelling with bouncy, rhyming text, creating an engaging, fun read for readers young and oldWhimsical illustrations with soft colors and bold lines, perfect for any seasonTimeless tale of thanksgiving that is perfect for holiday gift giving
Thankful Animals, Thankful Me
by Steve MetzgerA bug is thankful for a leaf, A sea star for its coral reef. A hawk is thankful for the sky, A piglet for a muddy sty. In this colorful board book, animals are the perfect examples of gratitude for the simple things, from the open sea to a safe barn stall. With adorable, brightly colored drawings and rhyming couplets, Thankful Animals, Thankful Me will teach your child about a multitude of animals, all while showing them how to be thankful. A life full of gratitude has never been so easy—or cute!
The Thankful Book
by Todd ParrTodd Parr's bestselling books have celebrated Valentine's Day, Earth Day, and Halloween, teaching kids about unconditional love, respecting the earth, and facing fears, all with his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity. Now, just in time for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, The Thankful Book celebrates all the little things children can give thanks for. From everyday activities like reading and bathtime to big family meals together and special alone time between parent and child, Todd inspires readers to remember all of life's special moments. The perfect book to treasure and share, around the holidays and throughout the year. <p><p> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
A Thankful Book for Kids: Giving Thanks, Helping Others, and Feeling Grateful
by Stacey FreemanMake gratitude part of every day with this storybook for kids ages 1 to 3 It's never too early for kids to learn the power of gratitude—and this storybook shows them how good it feels to be thankful. As they follow a cast of friendly characters, toddlers will discover how to express gratitude to people in their life, be more empathetic to everyone around them, and appreciate everything from a birthday gift to the feeling of grass between their toes! Give them the best in thankful books for kids with one that: Gets kids involved—This book is written directly to toddlers in language they can understand, so they'll feel immersed in the story and excited to try out the lessons for themselves. Is fun to read aloud—Beautiful illustrations and heartfelt words make this book perfect for kids and parents to explore together. Helps adults set a good example—Find simple ways for grown-ups to model gratitude in their own words and actions. Inspire toddlers to be happier and more self-aware with A Thankful Book for Kids.
Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-autumn Moon Festival
by Grace LinA harvest moon is rising--it's time for a nighttime picnic! With lanterns glowing all around, we eat soft, sweet mooncakes and drink warm cups of tea. We thank the moon for bringing us together this night of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. And we each send up a secret wish for the year to come. What will you wish for?
Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
by Grace LinThis simple, young, and satisfying story follows a Chinese American family as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Each member of the family lends a hand as they prepare a moonlit picnic with mooncakes, pomelos, cups of tea, and colorful lanterns. And everyone sends thanks and a secret wish up to the moon.Grace Lin&’s luminous and gloriously patterned artwork is perfect for this holiday tale. Her story is simple—tailor-made for reading aloud to young children. And she includes an informative author&’s note with further details on the customs and traditions of the Moon Festival for parents and teachers. The Moon Festival is one of the most important holidays of the year along with the Lunar New Year, so this book makes an excellent companion to Grace Lin&’s Bringing In the New Year, which features the same family.
Thanks a Lot, John LeClair (Here's to You, Zeb Pike #2)
by Johanna ParkhurstA Companion to Here's to You, Zeb PikeOn the surface, life looks pretty good for sixteen-year-old Emmitt LaPoint: he's popular, doing well in school, and he's poised to lead his small-town Vermont hockey team all the way to the state championship--and that'll lead to attention from scouts. Emmitt might manage to follow in the footsteps of his hockey hero, John LeClair, who he's been secretly writing to for years. But beneath the perfect façade, Emmitt is struggling. All he wants is to hold on to the two things he loves: hockey and his boyfriend, Dusty. But Emmitt's absentee father has recently returned to breathe down his neck, and not everyone is eager to see him succeed. Few people in town know Emmitt is gay, and it's getting harder to stay in the closet. On top of everything, Dusty seems to be hiding his own secrets.
Thanks a Lot, Universe
by Chad LucasBrian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be "normal" again . . . Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team--even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him . . .But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out. Both boys have to decide if they're willing to risk sharing parts of themselves they'd rather hide. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves--and each other.
Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country: Kids' Letters to President Obama
by Jory JohnA few days after the election of Barack Obama, kids around the country were asked to provide advice and guidance to their new president. In this collection, arriving at inauguration time, there's loads advice for the president, often hilarious, sometimes heartfelt and occasionally downright practical. Students from all over the country reach out to the 44th president, speaking to the issues closest to their hearts, relating their life stories, and asking for help. Topics include the economy, education, war, global warming, race relations in America and immigration. The book also includes letters about snow cones, puppies, microwavable burritos, dinosaur projects, multiplication and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, reportedly haunting a White House bedroom.
Thanks for Nothing (From the Files of Madison Finn #5)
by Laura DowerMadison can&’t reverse her parents&’ divorce, but helping animals in need is a great distractionHolidays can be extra hard when your parents are divorced, and Madison is facing her first Thanksgiving since the &“big D.&” She&’s used to having a full house, but when her relatives from Chicago can&’t make it, she feels like there&’s nothing to be thankful for this year. &“Trying to be fair and square is impossible when you feel like part of a triangle,&” she points out. There has to be a way to get in the holiday spirit, and a volunteer job at the local animal shelter is just the distraction Madison needs!
Thanks for Nothing (From the Files of Madison Finn #5)
by Laura DowerMadison can&’t reverse her parents&’ divorce, but helping animals in need is a great distractionHolidays can be extra hard when your parents are divorced, and Madison is facing her first Thanksgiving since the &“big D.&” She&’s used to having a full house, but when her relatives from Chicago can&’t make it, she feels like there&’s nothing to be thankful for this year. &“Trying to be fair and square is impossible when you feel like part of a triangle,&” she points out. There has to be a way to get in the holiday spirit, and a volunteer job at the local animal shelter is just the distraction Madison needs!
Thanks for the Trouble
by Tommy WallachTommy Wallach, the New York Times bestselling author of the "stunning debut" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) We All Looked Up, delivers a brilliant new novel about a young man who overcomes a crippling loss and finds the courage to live after meeting an enigmatic girl."Was this story written about me?" I shrugged. "Yes or no?" I shrugged again, finally earning a little scowl, which somehow made the girl even more pretty. "It's very rude not to answer simple questions," she said. I gestured for my journal, but she still wouldn't give it to me. So I took out my pen and wrote on my palm. I can't, I wrote. Then, in tiny letters below it: Now don't you feel like a jerk? Parker Santé hasn't spoken a word in five years. While his classmates plan for bright futures, he skips school to hang out in hotels, killing time by watching the guests. But when he meets a silver-haired girl named Zelda Toth, a girl who claims to be quite a bit older than she looks, he'll discover there just might be a few things left worth living for. From the celebrated author of We All Looked Up comes a unique story of first and last loves.
Thanks for the Trouble: We All Looked Up; Thanks For The Trouble
by Tommy Wallach"Was this story written about me?" I shrugged. "Yes or no?" I shrugged again, finally earning a little scowl, which somehow made the girl even more pretty. "It's very rude not to answer simple questions," she said. I gestured for my journal, but she still wouldn't give it to me. So I took out my pen and wrote on my palm. I can't, I wrote. Then, in tiny letters below it: Now don't you feel like a jerk? Parker Santé hasn't spoken a word in five years. While his classmates plan for bright futures, he skips school to hang out in hotels, killing time by watching (and sometimes stealing from) the guests. But when he meets a silver-haired girl named Zelda Toth, a girl who claims to be quite a bit older than she looks, he'll discover there just might be a few things left worth living for.
Thanks from The Little Engine That Could (The Little Engine That Could)
by Watty PiperAll aboard! This book is the perfect gift to say thanks: for the big things, the small things, and everything else along the way.This special gift book, complete with beautiful illustrations and timeless messages of thanks and appreciation, is the perfect way to tell a loved one: "Thank you." Show your teachers and all the special people in your life how much you appreciate them in this colorful book of thanks featuring The Little Engine That Could.
Thanks from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric CarleShow friends and family how much you appreciate them with the Very Hungry Caterpillar's colorful book of thanks. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any day of the year, this charming book of pictures is the colorful way to tell loved ones "thanks!" Featuring art from the World of Eric Carle, this joyful book follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar and celebrates all that makes us most thankful.
Thanks, Mom And Dad! (Marley)
by John Grogan Richard CowdreyCassie and Baby Louie are taking Mommy and Daddy out for a special lunch. Marley wants to come along, too. He promises to be on his best puppy behavior, but will Marley be able to contain his excitement?
Thanks to Frances Perkins: Fighter for Workers' Rights
by Deborah HopkinsonAn engaging picture book biography of Frances Perkins, the activist and first female United States cabinet member who created the Social Security program. From award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson.At 31, Frances Perkins witnessed the Triangle Waist Factory fire in 1911, one of the worst industrial disasters in United States history. The event forever changed her, and she dedicated herself to the fight for workers' rights.When she became Secretary of Labor in Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, she had the opportunity to make real her bold vision of a country where no one is left out and everyone is protected. Thanks to her efforts, we have the Social Security program, a move that changed Americans' lives for generations to come.Deborah Hopkinson's energetic text and Kristy Caldwell's appealing illustrations unite to tell Perkins' fascinating story as well as introduce early concepts of financial literacy, the Social Security Act, and the New Deal. Back matter features more information about Frances Perkins, Social Security, and resources for economic education.
Thanks to My Mother
by Schoschana RabinoviciSusie Weksler was only eight when Hitler's forces invaded her Lithuanian city of Vilnius. Over the next few years, she endured starvation, brutality, and forced labor in three concentration camps. With courage and ingenuity, Susie's mother helped her to survive--by disguising her as an adult to fool the camp guards, finding food to add to their scarce rations, and giving her the will to endure. This harrowing memoir portrays the best and worst of humanity in heartbreaking scenes you will never forget. Winner of the Mildred L. Batchelder AwardAn ALA Notable BookAn NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
Thanks to My Mother
by Schoschana Rabinovici James SkofieldSusie Weksler was only eight when Hitler's forces invaded her city of Vilnius, Lithuania. Soon her family would face the hunger and fear of the Vilnius ghetto, but worse was to come. When the ghetto was liquidated, some Jews were selected for forced labor camps; the rest were killed. Susie would live because of the ingenuity and courage of her mother. It was her mother who disguised Susie as an adult to fool the camp guards; who fed her body and soul through gruesome conditions in three concentration camps; who showed her the power of the human spirit to survive. This harrowing memoir portrays the best and worst of humanity in heartbreaking and compelling scenes that you will never forget.
Thanks to Nicki: Girl of the Year 2007, Book 2) (Girl of the Year)
by Doron Ben-Ami Ann Howard CreelTen-year-old Nicki Fleming is about to start fifth grade. She has spent the summer on her Colorado ranch working with Sprocket, the service dog she has been training, and helping her mother, who is expecting twins. In addition, Nicki's best friend Becca was away all summer, and Nicki has gotten to be close friends with Kris, one of the new girls at their school. The start of a new school year is usually an exciting time for Nicki, but this year it's laced with sadness because it means that Sprocket will soon leave for advanced training and eventual placement with a person with special needs. Starting school is also more challenging this year because it means trying to maintain close friendships with both Kris and Becca, who don't know each other very well. Can Nicki find a way to let Sprocket go AND to keep both Kris and Becca close?