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Giving Thanks: Poems, Prayers, and Praise Songs of Thanksgiving Kindle Edition

by Pamela Dalton (Illustrator), Katherine Paterson (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
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A beautifully illustrated collection celebrating the joy of gratitude: “A book to be picked up throughout the year and savored and discussed.” —Booklist (starred review)

Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton, creators of Brother Sun, Sister Moon, give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude.

Paterson’s meditations on what it means to be truly grateful and Dalton’s exquisite cut-paper illustrations are paired with a collection of over fifty graces, poems, and praise songs from a wide range of cultures, religions, and voices. The unique collaboration between these two extraordinary artists flowers in this important and stunningly beautiful reflection on the act of giving thanks.

“A joyfulness of spirit permeates the compilation.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Amen.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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  1. Reading age
    5 years and up
  2. Print length
    57 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten and up
  5. Publisher
    Chronicle Books LLC
  6. Publication date
    October 15, 2013
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1452113395
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Editorial Reviews

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*Starred Review* As they did in the beautiful Brother Sun, Sister Moon (2011), Newbery medalist Paterson and cut-paper artist extraordinaire Dalton combine their considerable talents to bring to young people the concept of giving thanks. Paterson offers several meditations on ways she experienced thanksgiving, gratitude, and love throughout her life. Following each are several pages of poems, hymns, and snippets of praise songs from various cultures and religions, allowing readers to experience emotions and practices through many voices. Dalton, who is a practitioner of the early-nineteenth-century American paper-cutting technique called scherenschnitte (“scissor cuts”), has used paper “antiqued in a coffee solution, ironed, and illuminated with watercolor.” She fashions wondrous garlands, lattices hiding birds and rabbits, individual flowers and butterflies, and frames housing families reading books. The considerable thought to design—from substantial buff-colored pages to the placement of the art—is balanced by an equal appreciation for the works selected. Wonderful to have on hand for Thanksgiving, this is a book to be picked up throughout the year and savored and discussed. Grades 4-7. --Ilene Cooper

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"Wide-ranging and gorgeously executed. a joyfulness of spirit permeates the compilation."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Wide-ranging and gorgeously executed. a joyfulness of spirit permeates the compilation."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Wide-ranging and gorgeously executed. a joyfulness of spirit permeates the compilation."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A book to be picked up throughout the year and savored and discussed."--Booklist, starred review

"A book to be picked up throughout the year and savored and discussed."--Booklist, starred review

"A book to be picked up throughout the year and savored and discussed."--Booklist, starred review

"Suffused with and inspiring gratitude and joy. Amen."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Suffused with and inspiring gratitude and joy. Amen."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Suffused with and inspiring gratitude and joy. Amen."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"I want to hug the book's very neck for even existing. "--Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews

"I want to hug the book's very neck for even existing. "--Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews

"I want to hug the book's very neck for even existing. "--Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews

"Invites family sharing."---School Library Journal, starred review

"Invites family sharing."---School Library Journal, starred review

"Invites family sharing."---School Library Journal, starred review

"Ecumenical Thanksgiving miscellany - suited to readers of any age."--The New York Times

"Ecumenical Thanksgiving miscellany - suited to readers of any age."--The New York Times

"Ecumenical Thanksgiving miscellany - suited to readers of any age."--The New York Times

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CUSQOO6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC (October 15, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7923 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 57 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1452113394
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Katherine Paterson

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Katherine Paterson is the internationally acclaimed author of over 35 books for children and young adults.

She has twice won both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award. She received the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Medal as well as the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for the body of her work, and was the National Ambassador for Children's Literature for the Library of Congress.

Two of her best-selling books have been made into feature films - "The Bridge to Terabithia" and "The Great Gilly Hopkins". An active promoter of reading, education and literacy, she lives in Barre, Vermont. She has four children and seven grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Pixie.

Visit Katherine Paterson on her web site at www.terabithia.com

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Jane Leone
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirations for Gratitude in All Thiings
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015
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Any book by Katherine Patterson sends a "must read" through my heart. And, I am not disappointed by this compilation of poetry, song and prayers of thanksgiving and gratitude to God for love, life and peace. As a reader of literature I am reminded throughout this small book of themes of gratitude from writers of all faiths and ethnicities. The art which supports the texts is intriguing. It supports and amplifies the message.
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Arlene Burke
5.0 out of 5 stars Not about the holliday
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020
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I thought this would be a Thanksgiving holiday book to offset all the Christmas we'll be getting soon. It's not.
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Lynn Ruediger
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a sweet and wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
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Love it all......nicely printed.
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Gardening in Upstate NY
4.0 out of 5 stars For the illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
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I bought this for the illustrations which are exquisite comples paper cuttings by Pamela Dalton. They are quite amazing. The text is ok if rather mundane.
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Ms.. Pat in NH
5.0 out of 5 stars Thankful for this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014
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This is a wonderful book with a theme I have been hunting for formonths. We need more books about giving thanks because many people on this planet are not as fortunate as we and have little to give thanks about!
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Shannon
2.0 out of 5 stars I knew this book featured thanksgiving from diverse corners, ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016
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I knew this book featured thanksgiving from diverse corners, but wasn't prepared for a chapter entitled "The Spirit Within," or a prayer to "Sister Water," among others.
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Liza Lee Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Gave as gifts
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013
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They were received with ravs. The illustrations are amazing. The poems, prayers,and praise songs were delightful. A great hostess gift for Thanksgiving guests to bring and leave with their thanks!
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Cheryl L. Cotton
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an awesome book. I bought one for a friend and ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015
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This is an awesome book. I bought one for a friend and one for myself.
They arrived a few days earlier than expected! That was awesome.
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