The Bottom Line
Bottom line: what a great book for sending a great message to kids about the power of good deeds and kidness, and how we should be thankful for what we have each and every day of the year.
Pros
- Treasury of stories, illustrations and written songs to send the message of giving thanks all year
- Authors and celebrities unite to provide highlights
- All royalties go to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Cons
- None. This book is a "must read" for character and ethics development
Description
- Designed for both cover-to-cover reading as well as "pick a story" option.
- Stunning illustrations captivate children and keep their attention.
- Helps emphasize the character building of children in a positive, almost joyful, way!
- Kids and adults alike can relate to messages of inspiration and sense of family.
Guide Review - Thanks & Giving All Year Long
This is not a book simply for Thanksgiving...but a recommended read to kids about how thanks should be given each and every day of the year! Marlo Thomas & Friends (with friends being well-known celebrities combined with beloved children's authors) to create a delightful anthology of stories designed to celebrate the greatest things in our lives: our family, friends, sharing, giving, kindness, and appreciation. The book also dabbles in the unkind acts of bullying, ingratitude, and selfishness--all which can build great talking points between kids and their parents about the "do's" and "don'ts" of becoming a person of character and strong ethics.
Highlights include excerpts from Tiger Woods, Hilary Duff, Donald Trump, Paula Newman, the Sesame Street Muppets, and others.
Not only do I recommend it, but I also urge the purchase of the companion CD as well! It should be a book and CD combo that is treasured throughout the year!
And a final "thumbs up" reason to buy? The proceeds benefit a great cause (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), which was founded by Ms. Thomas' father, Danny Thomas, in 1962.
Highlights include excerpts from Tiger Woods, Hilary Duff, Donald Trump, Paula Newman, the Sesame Street Muppets, and others.
Not only do I recommend it, but I also urge the purchase of the companion CD as well! It should be a book and CD combo that is treasured throughout the year!
And a final "thumbs up" reason to buy? The proceeds benefit a great cause (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), which was founded by Ms. Thomas' father, Danny Thomas, in 1962.
