Give Thanks for Each Day by Steve Metzger

by Steve Metzger

Key Features Description A cuddle-up-together paperback to be thankful for! In concrete, simple, yet touching ways, Steve Metzger shows young children all the things they can be thankful A hug! A parade! A bath! A new toy! But Give thanks for the snowflakes That fall from above. For getting together With people you love With a cadence and rhythm that's both soothing and inviting, this book can be shared with little ones at any time of day or night. A cuddle-up-together paperback to be thankful for! In concrete, simple, yet touching ways, Steve Metzger shows young children all the things they can be thankful A hug! A parade! A bath! A new toy! But Give thanks for the snowflakes That fall from above. For getting together With people you love With a cadence and rhythm that's both soothing and inviting, this book can be shared with little ones at any time of day or night. Product Details Item #: NTS538136 9780545381369 Paperback Book 24 Pre-K Lexile AD360L Guided Reading GR Level K DRA 16 - 18 Give Thanks for Each Day Paperback Book 3.00 Out Of Stock Out Of Stock Email me when back in stock Top {{#if inStock}} {{#if isSubscribe}} {{button.label}} {{else}} {{button.label}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if isOutofStock}} {{oosMessage}} {{#if isTSO}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if isLearnMore}} {{#if learnMoreUrl}} {{/if}} {{#if learnMorePhone}} Contact Us{{learnMoreNumber}} {{/if}} {{/if}} x What can we help you find? Search PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE TM & 2021 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. if(_satellite) {_satellite.pageBottom();} commonUtil.enableMouseflow(); Key Features Item #: NTS538136 9780545381369 Paperback Book 24 Pre-K Lexile AD360L Guided Reading GR Level K DRA 16 - 18

Genres: Thanksgiving, Picture Books, Holiday, Childrens, Fantasy, Animals, Storytime

Paperback

First published September 1, 2011

About the author

I grew up in Queens, NY in the 1950s with my “baby” sister, Lois. She is now a wonderful writer of young adult novels and nonfiction. My mother was born in Vienna, Austria, and my father came from Brooklyn – an interesting match! My best friends were Neil, Robbie, Krebs, and Paul. I’m still good friends with most of these guys. It was less hectic in those days – no computers, no emails, fewer TV channels (MANY fewer!) We had lots of fun playing ball and listening to records. I’ll never forget when the Beatles came to America – Beatlemania!
After graduating from Baruch College in NYC, I didn’t know what to do with my life. I bounced around doing odd jobs, including taxi driver, dishwasher, and hotel desk clerk. One day, while relaxing in Central Park (OK, I was unemployed), I saw a group of children from a local daycare center. It struck me that I always liked children -- perhaps I could make a career out of something I liked. Eureka! Ever since then, I’ve been involved, in one way or another, with the lives of young children.

I received my Masters in Education from Bank Street College and taught preschool kids for a bunch of years. I loved the childrens' innocence and vivid imaginations. After moving into school administration for a few years, I began working at Scholastic, where I have been ever since.

At Scholastic, I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to write children’s books. The first book that I wrote was "The Dinofours: I’m Super Dino!" Twenty-seven other Dinofours’ books followed. I hope my respect and appreciation for young children shines through in my stories.

Nowadays, I’m lucky to be married to my beautiful and talented wife, Nancy (she’s also a writer). In 1998, we were blessed with a terrific daughter, Julia, who helps criticize my story ideas and lets me play with her once in a while.

And furthermore…any recollections of my life would not be complete without mentioning my grandmother, Mutti. She was an ever present source of love, appreciation, and wisdom.

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book to my grandson the night before Thanksgiving and we enjoyed this book together. It takes us through all the many things that we should be thankful for, often taken for granted. My grandson enjoyed the animal characters in the book. A good reminder for me as an adult to enjoy and be thankful for everyday blessings.

[Austin Wright · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple book on appreciation. Cute animals!

[Alyssa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short book about being thankful for all the things in our lives.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very simple give thanks book. The illustrations are cute.

Give thanks for...Getting together with people you love.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was sweet too and we liked the various animals.

[Aileen Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book. The illustrations by Robert McPhillips were equally delightful and lent an extra special joy to each page. Told in rhyme, this story reminds us to be thankful for the small things, everything from new crayons to parades. It also reminds us to be thankful for each other and the love shared in moments like holding hands. This book would be especially good for children five to eight who are just starting to learn the concept of thankfulness.

[Halli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a really cute book because it reminds us all the things we need to be grateful for. The pictures are really cool because it looks like they were painted with pastels or water colors. The blend of colors are really pretty and the usage of warm colors really bring out the spirit of Thanksgiving.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Thnaksgiving book, but also a great anytime you're feeling thankful or needed to be reminded of how thankful you should be. This one definitely stands out among the many poorly written Thanksgiving books.

[Shelem Horton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book to read not only on thanksgiving day, but every day. It teaches you, everyone young and old, that it's very important to be thankful every day in your life. For big things and for little things. For ducks, for people you love, for your bed, your clothes, and for your life.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful book! It was filled with charming illustrations and epitomizes the way I strive to live each day, with gratitude and thanks for all with which I am blessed. Great for any day of the year, and even to read over & over, not just around Thanksgiving.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Tim Vandenberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very sweet & enjoyable. Nothing majorly memorable or beyond cliche here, but a quality read-together book for any parent/child pair.

Joyful art, indeed!

[Miss Ryoko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book with a good message... but interesting illustrations to go along with the story. I wonder why the illustrator decided to use animals?

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was super cute and helped me explain to my students what it means to be thankful.

[Haley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another super cute little book. I loved it ;)

[Marcie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one as a sweet family read. The rhyming did not get in the way of the reading. I read this just after Maya was grumpy and liked this so much better it got an extra star.

[Ck · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very cute book about being grateful for the little things in everyday life.