Secret of Saying Thanks - Hardcover

Wood, Douglas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0689854102 ISBN 13: 9780689854101

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2005

Synopsis

Perhaps you'd like to know a secret, one of the happiest ones of all.
You will surely find it for yourself one day.
You'll discover it all on your own, maybe when you least expect it. If you've not yet discovered the secret of saying thanks, it's waiting for you. The secret can be found in the sunrise that offers promises full for the day ahead, or in the gentle shade of a tree sheltering you from the hot rays of the sun, or on the rock that offers rest from a long walk.
In the inspirational text that made him a bestselling, internationally acclaimed author, Douglas Wood offers a spiritual homage to nature and the world. Greg Shed's stunning portraits of the natural world tenderly portray all of the many ways in which we can say thanks for the wonders we sometimes take granted in life.

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About the Author

Douglas Wood is the author of A Quiet Place as well as the New York Times bestselling Can’t Do series. His books Old Turtle and Old Turtle and the Broken Truth were both international bestsellers. He lives in a cabin in the woods of Minnesota. A studied naturalist, Douglas shares his knowledge of nature as a wilderness guide. Visit him at DouglasWood.com.

Greg Shed is a self-taught artist who lives in San Diego, California. He has illustrated numerous children's books and his artwork is known for its light and texture. His hobbies include hiking, music, and American history.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3–A quiet, reflective piece on the importance of a grateful attitude. With a light hand, Wood shares the idea that there is a secret [in life], one of the happiest ones of all. Readers may discover it as the sun welcomes a new day, or maybe it will come when they really notice a flower and its fragrance for the first time. Maybe just some cool shade on a hot day or hearing a bird sing will lead them to say, Thank you. There is much to be grateful for: the stars, the moon aglow at night, lakes and rivers, ponds or puddles, family and people we love. Each spread is a reminder of the wonders around us. The heart that gives thanks is a happy one....We don't give thanks because we're happy. We are happy because we give thanks. This is a pleasing story for times of contemplation. It is not heavy-handed or preachy, and should appeal across cultures or religions. While it has a definite spiritual tone, it does not promote a singular point of view. Shed's oil illustrations of a young girl and her golden retriever noticing the world around them appear as though they are being viewed through a gauzy shade. The effect plays well with the peaceful nature of the text. This title could be used anywhere books with values lessons are in demand.–Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0689854102
• ISBN 13: 9780689854101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Shed Greg