We Give Thanks by Cynthia Rylant

We Give Thanks

Hardcover – Picture Book, September 7, 2021

Cynthia Rylant

Beach Lane Books · Hardcover · September 7, 2021

From acclaimed and beloved creators Cynthia Rylant and Sergio Ruzzier comes a cozy and quirky picture book that reminds us of all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for.

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Who it’s for
A playful picture book finds gratitude in warm soup, roses, and the friends around us.
Themes
Thankfulness, Inclusion
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

From acclaimed and beloved creators Cynthia Rylant and Sergio Ruzzier comes a cozy and quirky picture book that reminds us of all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for. We give thanks for apple trees and bushes filled with roses. We give thanks for nice warm soup and fires to warm our toeses. Follow two sweet friends as they zip around town talking to all their pals about the things they love. The pair may even have a plan cooking to show everyone their gratitude!

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With its themes of thankfulness and inclusion, this playfully illustrated story is the perfect read for Thanksgiving—or for any day of the year.

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A playful picture book finds gratitude in warm soup, roses, and the friends around us.

Come here for

  • Everyday gratitude, with a cozy, quirky touch
  • A Thanksgiving read that works beyond the holiday

Expect

  • Two friends sharing what they love with their pals
  • Playful illustrations and themes of inclusion

Where it sits

Thanksgiving Stories95%
Values & Virtues60%
Big Feelings28%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Family Stories
  • Thanksgiving Stories
  • Stories in Verse
Authors
Cynthia Rylant
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Published
September 7, 2021
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Thankfulness · Inclusion
Reading lane
Family Stories