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Thank You, God
A heartwarming reminder of life's blessings
This bright, lyrical book offers readers of all ages and backgrounds the perfect chance to reflect on all the things that they have to be grateful for. Thank You, God is a celebration of family and friends, of homes and food to share, and of the wonder of creation from the first light of day to the calm, peaceful night.
This inspiring book, with its elegant yet accessible text and vibrant illustrations, is sure to have a powerful impact on readers as it encourages them to view the world around them with fresh eyes.
This bright, lyrical book offers readers of all ages and backgrounds the perfect chance to reflect on all the things that they have to be grateful for. Thank You, God is a celebration of family and friends, of homes and food to share, and of the wonder of creation from the first light of day to the calm, peaceful night.
This inspiring book, with its elegant yet accessible text and vibrant illustrations, is sure to have a powerful impact on readers as it encourages them to view the world around them with fresh eyes.
26 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2014
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April 12, 2019
A book about being thankful to God for creation, family, food, and life. This inspirational prayer will touch the heart and inspire reasons to be grateful. The vibrant illustrations compliment the text. This book teaches thankfulness to readers.
December 14, 2014
I loved this book for its elegant simplicity, it's beautiful message, and it's intricate illustrations. I also appreciated the variety of people represented; I don't think the illustrator left out any color skin of stage of life. A wonderful book for kids and adults.
June 20, 2014
Another beautifully written story by J. Bradley Wigger, taking the reader on a delightful journey. It's a story of love and encouragement for every child and adult. Starting with creation, so thankful for the sun's light and being grateful for God's love keeping us all together through the night. This beautiful book is a must for every home and Sunday school library. The lyrical style helps children to be grateful for food, family, friends and their homes. The beautiful illustrations are so vibrant and charming, filled with soft warm colors. I especially like reading the part about sharing stories and singing songs. Over all, the book renews a hopeful perspective of trusting God and letting your heart dance, surrounded by His love and grace. Definitely brings the whole family together with purpose!
April 16, 2018
I agree with the jacket flap: "this book captures the wonder of creation and encourages everyone to view the world with fresh eyes."
April 18, 2024
Every night, as I put my son to bed, we say what he calls the “Dear God.” We talk to God, tell them about our day, thank them for creating our family, and share about what’s on our mind. (For my son, it is always that he does not want to have a cough and does not want to dream. He hates both coughs and dreams.) We also, quite often, read a book or two. Thank You, God checks off both boxes, containing a beautiful prayer with enrapturing illustrations.
J. Bradley Wigger, professor of religious education at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers the text, thanking God for a variety of things beginning with the day and ending with night: the sun, family and friends, a home, food, fellowship, nature, and more. I particularly appreciated the inclusion of “Thank you God for the new words I learned today.” My son didn’t talk until he was three and the beginnings were slow. Today, a phrase I hear quite often, in reaction to word he’s read (he can read!) or heard is “What’s that mean?” In a prayer meant to be from the perspective of children, it was great to see how this aspect of development and learning was singled out specifically.
Jago provides the illustrations and they are incredible. You may have seen his work as Sally Lloyd-Jones illustrator of choice, but he’s done so many things and never fails to disappoint. He is able to draw out the theme of a particular paragraph’s refrain and evoke both awe and wonder. In thanking God for the night, he paints a hauntingly luminous moon set in a purple and black expanse dotted by stars. In thanking God for family and friends, he offers a lively, diverse landscape. The size of the book is also something to mention. This is a big book, which only accentuates the grandeur of the artwork.
Thank You, God was originally published in 2014 as a hardcover book with paper pages. In March 2024, Eerdmans Books for Young Children released a board book version, perfect for younger readers. One of my least favorite things of having young kids was watching good books get destroyed despite my best efforts. Board books are more durable and able to withstand the clumsiness of hands still figuring out fine motor skills.
I’ve very thankful for books like this that engage young kids through their embodied selves—through reading, speaking, looking, touching—to participate in spiritual disciplines and grow their relationship and communication with God. Thank You, God is a beautiful book.
J. Bradley Wigger, professor of religious education at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers the text, thanking God for a variety of things beginning with the day and ending with night: the sun, family and friends, a home, food, fellowship, nature, and more. I particularly appreciated the inclusion of “Thank you God for the new words I learned today.” My son didn’t talk until he was three and the beginnings were slow. Today, a phrase I hear quite often, in reaction to word he’s read (he can read!) or heard is “What’s that mean?” In a prayer meant to be from the perspective of children, it was great to see how this aspect of development and learning was singled out specifically.
Jago provides the illustrations and they are incredible. You may have seen his work as Sally Lloyd-Jones illustrator of choice, but he’s done so many things and never fails to disappoint. He is able to draw out the theme of a particular paragraph’s refrain and evoke both awe and wonder. In thanking God for the night, he paints a hauntingly luminous moon set in a purple and black expanse dotted by stars. In thanking God for family and friends, he offers a lively, diverse landscape. The size of the book is also something to mention. This is a big book, which only accentuates the grandeur of the artwork.
Thank You, God was originally published in 2014 as a hardcover book with paper pages. In March 2024, Eerdmans Books for Young Children released a board book version, perfect for younger readers. One of my least favorite things of having young kids was watching good books get destroyed despite my best efforts. Board books are more durable and able to withstand the clumsiness of hands still figuring out fine motor skills.
I’ve very thankful for books like this that engage young kids through their embodied selves—through reading, speaking, looking, touching—to participate in spiritual disciplines and grow their relationship and communication with God. Thank You, God is a beautiful book.
March 13, 2024
This story reads like a beautiful prayer, one you could say every day to thank God for the amazing things he does for us. It thanks God for the sun & earth, for family & friends, for our home, for food, for animals & insects, and for the night. The illustrations are so unique and artistic, and they truly capture the joy & love a grateful heart displays.
This makes for a lovely read-aloud, and could be used as a nightly prayer with young children.
This makes for a lovely read-aloud, and could be used as a nightly prayer with young children.
October 30, 2021
I loved all the many things readers can be grateful for: food, home, family, life, day and night. It reads like a prayer in easy language for kids. The artwork is by Jago, whose style many will recognize from The Jesus Storybook Bible.
* read at 2 years old
* read at 2 years old
March 17, 2021
This book is written as if you were talking with God; as a prayer. So this is a great book for reading at bedtime with the kids to end a day of adventures. And I am personally a fan of anything illustrated by Jago!
February 21, 2017
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March 12, 2015
Age: Infant-Kindergarten
Religion: Abrahamic (belief in one God)
Beautiful, rich illustrations accompany this simple prayer to God. This would be perfect for a read aloud and a moment to reflect on the beauty that surrounds us.
On one spread, there are individual animals displayed in shadow boxes as we give thanks to God for all that breathes. After the vast, open displays of nature and families these boxes felt like the animals were confined and caged, insinuating that it is condoned by God.
Religion: Abrahamic (belief in one God)
Beautiful, rich illustrations accompany this simple prayer to God. This would be perfect for a read aloud and a moment to reflect on the beauty that surrounds us.
On one spread, there are individual animals displayed in shadow boxes as we give thanks to God for all that breathes. After the vast, open displays of nature and families these boxes felt like the animals were confined and caged, insinuating that it is condoned by God.
May 2, 2015
Another good one for the church kids! This book models how to thank God for blessings. I really like that the illustrations show racially diverse families and friend groups.
August 12, 2016
Especially liked that the thankfulness was not thing based. multicultural and multi generational this is a beautiful prayer.
January 15, 2015
a beautiful prayer giving thanks for the day. wonderful illustrations
January 23, 2015
Pretty much covers all the things we have to be thankful for, and not in an overbearing or overly sentimental way. Nice illustrations, too.
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