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Thanku: Poems of Gratitude
This poetry anthology, edited by Miranda Paul, explores a wide range of ways to be grateful (from gratitude for a puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky) with poems by a diverse group of contributors, including Joseph Bruchac, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Waters, and Jane Yolen.
40 pages, ebook
First published September 3, 2019
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Miranda Paul
18 books152 followersMiranda Paul has worked as a teacher, volunteer zookeeper, and freelance writer--among other things. She is passionate about creating stories for young readers that inspire, entertain, and broaden horizons. Miranda is also a thrill-seeker, and one of her bravest moments involved reciting poetry from inside a crocodile pit. (Yikes!)
In addition to being a picture book author, Miranda is a team member of We Need Diverse Books™ and a volunteer for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Learn more at www.mirandapaul.com.
In addition to being a picture book author, Miranda is a team member of We Need Diverse Books™ and a volunteer for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Learn more at www.mirandapaul.com.
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July 29, 2019
Thanku: Poems of Gratitude is illustrated by Marlena Myles (Myles is Spirit Lake Dakota/Mohegan/Muscokee Creek) and edited by Miranda Paul.
First, what I want you to notice when you look at the cover is the order of the names of the people who illustrated and edited the book. Myles's name is shown first. I don't think I've seen that before... and I like it! I might look for information about that arrangement. It is unusual but elevates art and artists. In recent months I've seen many people ask us not to ignore the illustrator's name. There is a lot to notice, and praise, in Thanku! Teachers, especially, will find Miranda Paul's work (as the editor) exceptionally helpful. Unobtrusively on each page, there's a note about the kind of poem each one is, and the back matter includes definitions.
Second, I love seeing the names of all the poets on the cover. And as you might guess, I'm thrilled to see names of Native women there!
Kimberly Blaeser's poem is "Flights." Its format is "concrete (shape)." When I was teaching, kids really liked to study shape poems. The words in her poem are arranged in the shape of a bird in flight, as seen from above (or below). The color palette Myles chose for Blaeser's poem is one of the light pastels of the sky and clouds. Blaeser is an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.
Students also like found poems. Carole Lindstrom's poem, "Drops of Gratitude" is a found poem. For it, Myles created a young woman in profile, gazing at three blocks of mostly-blacked-out words. The words that aren't left out are the poem Lindstrom wrote. She is Metis/Ojibwe and is tribally enrolled with the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. I want to know what book she used to create her found poem! I'd love to see teens turn racist content in their textbooks into found poems that embody Indigenous resistance!
The poem from Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek Nation) is "Stories for Dinner." It spans two pages, and in its verses, it spans time. The stories in the chant, free verse poem are about boarding school, war, and the "everyday heroes" who plan for future generations. I especially like Myles art for the second page. The "Water is Life" sign embodies those everyday heroes who are fighting for clean water.
And then, there's Traci Sorell's (Cherokee Nation) cinquain, "College Degree." For it, Myles created what I think is a young Traci in a cap and gown, holding her college degree aloft, smiling broadly.
When I got a review copy of Thanku, I took to Twitter to share my thoughts about it. In my review here, I've noted only four specific poems but there are so many others that I like! And I absolutely love the range of emotion and impact that Myles created for each poem.
In short, I highly recommend Thanku: Poems of Gratitude, due out in September from Millbrook Press. It is #OwnVoices at its very best!
First, what I want you to notice when you look at the cover is the order of the names of the people who illustrated and edited the book. Myles's name is shown first. I don't think I've seen that before... and I like it! I might look for information about that arrangement. It is unusual but elevates art and artists. In recent months I've seen many people ask us not to ignore the illustrator's name. There is a lot to notice, and praise, in Thanku! Teachers, especially, will find Miranda Paul's work (as the editor) exceptionally helpful. Unobtrusively on each page, there's a note about the kind of poem each one is, and the back matter includes definitions.
Second, I love seeing the names of all the poets on the cover. And as you might guess, I'm thrilled to see names of Native women there!
Kimberly Blaeser's poem is "Flights." Its format is "concrete (shape)." When I was teaching, kids really liked to study shape poems. The words in her poem are arranged in the shape of a bird in flight, as seen from above (or below). The color palette Myles chose for Blaeser's poem is one of the light pastels of the sky and clouds. Blaeser is an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.
Students also like found poems. Carole Lindstrom's poem, "Drops of Gratitude" is a found poem. For it, Myles created a young woman in profile, gazing at three blocks of mostly-blacked-out words. The words that aren't left out are the poem Lindstrom wrote. She is Metis/Ojibwe and is tribally enrolled with the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. I want to know what book she used to create her found poem! I'd love to see teens turn racist content in their textbooks into found poems that embody Indigenous resistance!
The poem from Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek Nation) is "Stories for Dinner." It spans two pages, and in its verses, it spans time. The stories in the chant, free verse poem are about boarding school, war, and the "everyday heroes" who plan for future generations. I especially like Myles art for the second page. The "Water is Life" sign embodies those everyday heroes who are fighting for clean water.
And then, there's Traci Sorell's (Cherokee Nation) cinquain, "College Degree." For it, Myles created what I think is a young Traci in a cap and gown, holding her college degree aloft, smiling broadly.
When I got a review copy of Thanku, I took to Twitter to share my thoughts about it. In my review here, I've noted only four specific poems but there are so many others that I like! And I absolutely love the range of emotion and impact that Myles created for each poem.
In short, I highly recommend Thanku: Poems of Gratitude, due out in September from Millbrook Press. It is #OwnVoices at its very best!
September 25, 2019
I'm so proud to be one of the poets on this project. This diverse group of authors brings together the spirit of gratitude in just-right ways for even the youngest reader or listener. It is my hope that parents and teachers use the book to help their children/students see the importance of thankfulness and to introduce them to exciting poetic forms. Thanks to Miranda Paul for making this book happen.
November 28, 2019
This book inspired my 2019 Thanku/Haiku-a-Day.
September 20, 2019
I’m always thankful when I find a new children’s poetry collection, and I’m especially grateful for Thanku The poems in this anthology look at the concept of thankfulness from all angles, both expected, like giving thanks at Thanksgiving and the unexpected, like a sweatshirt being grateful for a chance to be worn and appreciated. An added bonus: Miranda Paul has selected poems of a variety of formats and included an explanation of the forms at the back. What a great resource for classroom teachers looking for mentor poems!
March 25, 2020
Thanku: Poems of Gratitude edited by Miranda Paul and illustrated by Marlena Myles. Some of the many contributors include, Traci Sorell, Diana Murray, Jamie McGillen, Sun Yung Shin, Naomi Shihab Nye, Carolyn Dee Flores and Jane Yolen. This is a themed collection of poems exploring different ways of being grateful. The first poem "Giving Thanks" is in didactic form, its about giving thanks every day of the year. The collection includes different poetic forms and literary devices such as: concrete poem, math poem, poems for two voices, quatrain, septercet, hyperbole, tyburn, metaphor, etheree, sonnet, ballas, and many more. The collection includes a range of well-known and lesser-known styles of poems. It also includes some formats that were recently invented.
The illustrations reveal the diverse cultures of each poem with vivid and glossy colors. I would use this collection of poems with grades K-12 to teach poetic forms and literary devices within a poetry unit or throughout the year with core subjects. I found this title in our modules digital resources.
I read it in hardcover format.
The illustrations reveal the diverse cultures of each poem with vivid and glossy colors. I would use this collection of poems with grades K-12 to teach poetic forms and literary devices within a poetry unit or throughout the year with core subjects. I found this title in our modules digital resources.
I read it in hardcover format.
January 21, 2020
Inhaling deeper, Finding more,
all the poetry and the poems.
Which caused my heart
to STOP and look?
The poetry or the poems?
My mind was tickled by the forms
of the poetry and the poems.
But at the end of the book,
was it the Poetry? Or the Poems?
Thank you to the authors and to Miranda Paul for this most excellent compilation that taught me so many new forms of poetry and enriched my morning and made my heart smile.
all the poetry and the poems.
Which caused my heart
to STOP and look?
The poetry or the poems?
My mind was tickled by the forms
of the poetry and the poems.
But at the end of the book,
was it the Poetry? Or the Poems?
Thank you to the authors and to Miranda Paul for this most excellent compilation that taught me so many new forms of poetry and enriched my morning and made my heart smile.
February 10, 2020
Fabulous collection of poems to celebrate gratitude all year long. Fantastic for teaching different forms of poetry as well.
May 20, 2020
Love the topic. Each poem is a unique style and named at the bottom of the page. Don’t miss the Poetic Forms dictionary at the back of the book.
March 11, 2020
“Thanku: Poems of Gratitude” by various authors and edited by Miranda Paul is an illustrated picture book completed in 2019 that has won several awards including: ALA Notable Children's Book 2020, Notable Books for a Global Society Notable Book 2020, and, Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2019. I accessed the hardcover version of this text and highly recommend this format.
The book contains many poems by various authors all centering around the theme of gratitude. The book contains diverse perspectives and many of the poems help the reader feel grateful or thankful about small things that someone would not necessarily think of such as: nature, the sky, spiders, sleep, or helping others.
The text and illustrative features effectively fit with the story being told. The author blends full paged single and double panelled illustrations with poems overlayed on the illustrations. All of the illustrations fit with the poem being told and provide an impact on the reader.
The book does contain diverse themes. Many of the poems take the perspectives of different cultures. Additionally, the illustrations of various characters on the pages represent various different cultures and definitely do not all look the same. Additionally, the editor of this book is the co-founder of the ‘We Need Diverse Books’ organization.
In a classroom, this book would work well in grades 2nd and older as a read aloud. This book could be effectively utilized as a mentor text in a poetry unit as many of the poems could be used as modeled examples for students in writing their own poetry. This book could also be used in a unit centered around gratitude, empathy, or kindness as a tool to foster discussions.
The book contains many poems by various authors all centering around the theme of gratitude. The book contains diverse perspectives and many of the poems help the reader feel grateful or thankful about small things that someone would not necessarily think of such as: nature, the sky, spiders, sleep, or helping others.
The text and illustrative features effectively fit with the story being told. The author blends full paged single and double panelled illustrations with poems overlayed on the illustrations. All of the illustrations fit with the poem being told and provide an impact on the reader.
The book does contain diverse themes. Many of the poems take the perspectives of different cultures. Additionally, the illustrations of various characters on the pages represent various different cultures and definitely do not all look the same. Additionally, the editor of this book is the co-founder of the ‘We Need Diverse Books’ organization.
In a classroom, this book would work well in grades 2nd and older as a read aloud. This book could be effectively utilized as a mentor text in a poetry unit as many of the poems could be used as modeled examples for students in writing their own poetry. This book could also be used in a unit centered around gratitude, empathy, or kindness as a tool to foster discussions.
November 13, 2019
*Reviewed for Beehive Award Long List - Poetry Category*
I have a shelf here on Goodreads labeled "Award Bait." While that is not always a term of derision, here it most certainly is. When I think of a book that is out to win awards, this is the kind of work I think of.
Had this book been honest in being geared toward impressing adults, I would have been a lot more kind to it. But this is supposed to be a children's book. No. It is not a children's book. It is a book written solely to win awards in children's literature. It is a book written for awards committees, not for children to enjoy on their own. It's something that will be read to kids in school and the kids will probably have assignments and tests about. But as far as being meant to entertain and enrich children - that's a great big NO.
This work might win high praise out of MFA poetry programs, but when your goal is to be the best in children's literature - and it's the KIDS who are ultimately voting for the award - you've got to leave your high-brow pretension at the door.
I have a shelf here on Goodreads labeled "Award Bait." While that is not always a term of derision, here it most certainly is. When I think of a book that is out to win awards, this is the kind of work I think of.
Had this book been honest in being geared toward impressing adults, I would have been a lot more kind to it. But this is supposed to be a children's book. No. It is not a children's book. It is a book written solely to win awards in children's literature. It is a book written for awards committees, not for children to enjoy on their own. It's something that will be read to kids in school and the kids will probably have assignments and tests about. But as far as being meant to entertain and enrich children - that's a great big NO.
This work might win high praise out of MFA poetry programs, but when your goal is to be the best in children's literature - and it's the KIDS who are ultimately voting for the award - you've got to leave your high-brow pretension at the door.
June 8, 2019
This is a sweetly illustrated book of poems by diverse modern poets with the theme of thankfulness. Each poem is accompanied by brightly painted art. I really liked the fact that the bottom of the page named the type of poem, and a glossary was provided at the end explaining all of the different poem styles. In general, there really weren't any poems that really moved me, but the book has a lovely feel to it. The author points out that books about gratitude tend to only focus on autumn and Thanksgiving, and that the book was designed to represent thankfulness all year, which I appreciated.
This would make a great book to accompany a poetry unit, especially to illustrate the many types of poems to kids.
My rating system:
1 = hated it
2 = it was okay
3 = liked it
4 = really liked it
5 = love it, plan to purchase, and/or would buy it again if it was lost
I read a temporary digital ARC of the book for the purpose of review.
This would make a great book to accompany a poetry unit, especially to illustrate the many types of poems to kids.
My rating system:
1 = hated it
2 = it was okay
3 = liked it
4 = really liked it
5 = love it, plan to purchase, and/or would buy it again if it was lost
I read a temporary digital ARC of the book for the purpose of review.
July 24, 2019
So, so beautifully illustrated! I requested a digital copy to read via Netgalley. The poets and poems are shared thoughtfully and also include descriptions of countless poetic forms that are labeled on each page. The literary devices are included in the back matter with definitions and question prompts so readers can try to compose their own. All contributors are also listed.
Miranda Paul shares her goals in her editing process as well as early memories of celebrating gratitude connected to Thanksgiving. She goes on to share the single story she heard as a child and challenges educators to seek more inclusive materials when sharing the fuller context of Thanksgiving.
Miranda Paul shares her goals in her editing process as well as early memories of celebrating gratitude connected to Thanksgiving. She goes on to share the single story she heard as a child and challenges educators to seek more inclusive materials when sharing the fuller context of Thanksgiving.
September 25, 2021
I'll be honest, I rarely select books of poetry, but this collection is great for many reasons. It explores thankfulness outside of Thanksgiving, represents many cultures, origins, and formats of poetry, and is full of beautiful illustrations. This book would be great for children through adults, and the back matter is full of information about the authors and the poetry formats used, as well as information for culturally sensitive education about indigenous peoples.
April 21, 2020
This is a collection of poems that all embody the theme of being thankful. From being thankful for friends, shoes, leaves, or rocks, each poem is as unique as the author who penned it. The poems also remind the reader that there are many things to be thankful for all year long. A must have for all classroom and library collections.
June 6, 2019
This was a cute book of short sweet poems about gratitude along with illustrations. It would be great for schools to add to their classes and having the teacher and kids read together as well as parents with young children.
July 31, 2019
A wonderful book by a group of very talented authors. I love that the style of each of the poems is mentioned at the bottom of the page, which is a handy tool for teachers. (Teacher here!) Definitely one for the classroom! Highly recommend!
September 29, 2019
A delightfully diverse (in poets, poetic forms, and topics) anthology--not just for Thanksgiving time. We need gratitude year round.
January 11, 2020
A lovely range of poems from different authors.
February 6, 2020
I liked that the poems came in a wide variety of poetry styles; and that each style was explained in the back matter.
April 22, 2021
Gratitude for all things, from a puppy to the sky, expressed in diverse poetic forms by a diverse cast of poets. Explanations of each of the many poetic forms and devices are included.
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April 1, 2022I'm glad we have this book in our collection, even though I don't particularly like it. The different forms the poets explore are really fun and I can see a kid trying out some of them. On the whole, I found the quality of the poems to be underwhelming and the illustrations... Oof. But I looked at the artist's website and her murals look amazing! The pictures here are less than amazing. I hope this book finds an audience beyond English/language arts/creative writing teachers.
January 3, 2023
I enjoyed the wide variety of poetic forms & literary devices represented in this book, and the back explains more about each! Good poems throughout, but only a few really resonated with me.
February 13, 2024
I would’ve liked this longer. Very colorful, a wide range of things to be grateful for (sunsets, college degrees, heritage). Wide range of authors, including Naomi. If it were longer I would’ve purchased a copy of this book. As it is, it would make a nice addition to a classroom.
November 10, 2019
Trust me, there is a time in your life, the younger the better, when you wake up each morning grateful to still be breathing with clothes to wear and food to eat in a home with the ability to keep you warm and cool when necessary. For this writer every day begins with the first of several mile walks with my canine companion. Today I am grateful for no encounter with the local bear. Time during the morning is spent connecting with friends on social media, some of whom I have never met. Yet, I am thankful for knowing them and hold onto the hope of chatting with them one day soon in person. Hours are dedicated to making Flu-Fighter Cookies for colleagues at work. It's good news when all the necessary ingredients are located, and they are baked to perfection.
Winter is here covering nearly everything today in a snowy coat. Getting to and from work without incident is a cause for rejoicing. An evening spent with an ever-so-patient pup playing and laughing at her antics feeds a work-weary soul. It is indeed a time to express thanks when your day closes with writing about a book. In this book, Thanku: Poems Of Gratitude (Millbrook Press, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc., September 3, 2019) illustrated by Marlena Myles and edited by Miranda Paul, there is an abundance of words written by talented authors expressing numerous forms of gratitude. If you seek it, you will find it.
My full recommendation: https://librariansquest.blogspot.com/...
Winter is here covering nearly everything today in a snowy coat. Getting to and from work without incident is a cause for rejoicing. An evening spent with an ever-so-patient pup playing and laughing at her antics feeds a work-weary soul. It is indeed a time to express thanks when your day closes with writing about a book. In this book, Thanku: Poems Of Gratitude (Millbrook Press, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc., September 3, 2019) illustrated by Marlena Myles and edited by Miranda Paul, there is an abundance of words written by talented authors expressing numerous forms of gratitude. If you seek it, you will find it.
My full recommendation: https://librariansquest.blogspot.com/...
May 5, 2020
This was just lovely. Gentle but lovely illustrations with a wide variety of poetry all about gratitude. Most poems aren't Thanksgiving specific, but as the editor points out in her note in the back this book gets displayed around Thanksgiving so it gives a nice homage to the thoughts of the day without limiting itself. I mean, we bought it in November and read it in April and I think it would suit both seasons nicely.
I like that each poem notes briefly what kind of poem it is and you can look up in the back about that type of poetry so if you are interested in learning about poetry as an art form you totally can, if you just want to read this as a great picture book, that is also perfectly fine.
Definitely works for any age...can be read in small slices, even my toddler liked it, and I think adults will get much out of it as well.
I like that each poem notes briefly what kind of poem it is and you can look up in the back about that type of poetry so if you are interested in learning about poetry as an art form you totally can, if you just want to read this as a great picture book, that is also perfectly fine.
Definitely works for any age...can be read in small slices, even my toddler liked it, and I think adults will get much out of it as well.
November 27, 2019
Numerous poems written by a variety of authors, each poem has the theme of being thankful and showing gratitude for different things in life. Using lyrical language and instilling a sense of appreciation for basically everything we come across from day to day this poem picture book makes you take a step back from what you are doing and view things in another way. From objects to people to colors to animals these poems truly capture every aspect that life contains.
After reading the majority of poems in this book, I highly recommend this poem picture book. It teaches us to be grateful for big and little things in life and do good things for people. It gives us a different perspective on how to look at the most simple things and the world around us too.
Another picture book that I would pair with it is the poem picture book Feelings by Libby Walden. Using a rhyming scheme these poems talk about emotions we can feel.
I would use this as a mentor text for students to learn the different structures poems can have. No two poems in this picture book have the same structure, so I would read the poems and show students the various kinds of poems there can be.
After reading the majority of poems in this book, I highly recommend this poem picture book. It teaches us to be grateful for big and little things in life and do good things for people. It gives us a different perspective on how to look at the most simple things and the world around us too.
Another picture book that I would pair with it is the poem picture book Feelings by Libby Walden. Using a rhyming scheme these poems talk about emotions we can feel.
I would use this as a mentor text for students to learn the different structures poems can have. No two poems in this picture book have the same structure, so I would read the poems and show students the various kinds of poems there can be.
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December 3, 2019Summary
This poetry anthology, explores many ways to express gratitude . The poems are written by a diverse group of authors in many different styles of poems.
Review
I really like the bright and inviting illustrations in this book. I also like the way each type of poem is labeled at the bottom of the page. Most importantly I like what this book stands for. To not just express gratitude on special occasions, but instead to express gratitude all the time. We have a lot to be thankful for even when it is not blatantly obvious.
Connections
I would pair this book along with other poetry books in a poetry unit. This book in particular shows all the different types of poems.
Quote
I like the poem, “Paint the Sunset”. It says, “Paint the sunset with your eyes, sculpt the morning with your heart, brush your dreams with light and laughter, make your life a work of art”. I like this quote because the words can give you the inspiration to take responsibility of your own life. Life can be whatever you want it to be. It is your own masterpiece.
This poetry anthology, explores many ways to express gratitude . The poems are written by a diverse group of authors in many different styles of poems.
Review
I really like the bright and inviting illustrations in this book. I also like the way each type of poem is labeled at the bottom of the page. Most importantly I like what this book stands for. To not just express gratitude on special occasions, but instead to express gratitude all the time. We have a lot to be thankful for even when it is not blatantly obvious.
Connections
I would pair this book along with other poetry books in a poetry unit. This book in particular shows all the different types of poems.
Quote
I like the poem, “Paint the Sunset”. It says, “Paint the sunset with your eyes, sculpt the morning with your heart, brush your dreams with light and laughter, make your life a work of art”. I like this quote because the words can give you the inspiration to take responsibility of your own life. Life can be whatever you want it to be. It is your own masterpiece.
October 8, 2019
Thirty-three poets from all over the world have been gathered together by Miranda Paul to show gratitude for varied things, in a variety of poem forms. Some are funny, like Janice Scully's clever "First Responder", about tape. Others give serious thought to a cultural nod to ancestors as well as Thanksgiving in "Stories for Dinner" by Cynthia Leitich Smith. Some give thanks to animals: "I'm Thankful for My Puppy" by Margarita Engle; come to nature: "Roy G. Biv" by Charles Waters; and "Autumn by The Sea" by Renee LaTulippe. Marlena Myles (Spirit Lake Dakota/Mohegan/Muscokee Creek) digital illustrations combine real images with magical backgrounds. It is wonderful to see a variety of poets, known and little-known included. Backmatter includes a guide to the forms and devices on display, thumbnail bios of each contributor, and an author’s note discussing past perceptions of Thanksgiving along with the idea that thankfulness could be something to express every day.
August 2, 2019
Thanku
Poems of Gratitude
by Miranda Paul
Lerner Publishing Group
Millbrook Press ™
Children’s Fiction , Poetry
Pub Date 03 Sep 2019
I am reviewing a copy of ThankU (Poems Of Gratitude) through Lerner Publishing Group/Millbrook Press and Netgalley:
In this small collection of poetry many ways to show gratitude are expressed everything from gratitude to our families, gratitude for the obstacles we face and gratitude for our family.
Though brief this collection has a powerful message one that needs to be shared, one that speaks of gratitude for who we are, where we come from and the everyday gifts around us!
I believe Thanku: Poems Of Gratitude to be a great teaching tool on teaching kids to be grateful for who they are and where they come from. Therefore I feel this book is worthy of five out of five stars
Poems of Gratitude
by Miranda Paul
Lerner Publishing Group
Millbrook Press ™
Children’s Fiction , Poetry
Pub Date 03 Sep 2019
I am reviewing a copy of ThankU (Poems Of Gratitude) through Lerner Publishing Group/Millbrook Press and Netgalley:
In this small collection of poetry many ways to show gratitude are expressed everything from gratitude to our families, gratitude for the obstacles we face and gratitude for our family.
Though brief this collection has a powerful message one that needs to be shared, one that speaks of gratitude for who we are, where we come from and the everyday gifts around us!
I believe Thanku: Poems Of Gratitude to be a great teaching tool on teaching kids to be grateful for who they are and where they come from. Therefore I feel this book is worthy of five out of five stars
May 9, 2019
Thanku: Poems of Gratitude is a beautifully illustrated book of poetry for children age 6+. I thoroughly enjoyed not only the illustrations, but the poems themselves which are from many different cultures and written in a wide variety of poetic formats.
I especially appreciated that the type of poetic format was named on the page of each poem and explained in the glossary. The glossary also includes a brief biography of each poet. All in all, the book is very well done and gets a 5-star review from me.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Milbrook Press for allowing me to read an ARC of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions expressed here are my own. The book is scheduled to be published on 9/3/19.
I especially appreciated that the type of poetic format was named on the page of each poem and explained in the glossary. The glossary also includes a brief biography of each poet. All in all, the book is very well done and gets a 5-star review from me.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Milbrook Press for allowing me to read an ARC of the book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions expressed here are my own. The book is scheduled to be published on 9/3/19.
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