Finding Grateful
Finding Grateful
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Annotation: "This sweet, soft focus meditation on being gratefully present is a relaxing read-aloud for both parent and child." —The... more
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #378862
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 04/16/24
Illustrator: Pray, Faith,
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-7972-1123-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-7972-1123-7
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2023015886
Dimensions: 26 x 27 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Starred Review for Kirkus Reviews (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

In a busy city, a mother and child go on a meditative journey.The title spread depicts the two protagonists, both beige-skinned and brown-haired, looking distressed as their car emits smoke. Soon, the two leave the broken-down vehicle, and Mama, undaunted, leads her apprehensive child on an impromptu adventure through the city. Worry is replaced by curiosity as the child narrates their experience. "Mama says: / you don't need a map / to find grateful," the little one tells us. "Grateful means / noticing / this thing / that thing / anything, really"-bending down to touch bright yellow flowers poking out from the gray sidewalk, smiling and waving to a friendly stranger, enjoying the cool spray of a sprinkler, chasing a boisterous puppy…even taking a tumble that causes sore knees and some tears. Comforted by Mama, the resilient little one continues to explore and then reflects on the simple moments of the day. Perhaps the young narrator has found "grateful" after all. White's spare, lilting prose evokes the playfulness of this unexpected day with age-appropriate whimsy, using language such as "I tiptoe-lean" and "I stand tree-still." Pray complements the text with soft, curved lines, a delicate pastel palette of pinks, blues, and greens, and varying perspectives that pinpoint tiny luminous details amid a bustling environment. This one's just right for social-emotional storytimes.A pitch-perfect introduction to gratitude, reflection, and the art of noticing. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews

In a busy city, a mother and child go on a meditative journey.The title spread depicts the two protagonists, both beige-skinned and brown-haired, looking distressed as their car emits smoke. Soon, the two leave the broken-down vehicle, and Mama, undaunted, leads her apprehensive child on an impromptu adventure through the city. Worry is replaced by curiosity as the child narrates their experience. "Mama says: / you don't need a map / to find grateful," the little one tells us. "Grateful means / noticing / this thing / that thing / anything, really"-bending down to touch bright yellow flowers poking out from the gray sidewalk, smiling and waving to a friendly stranger, enjoying the cool spray of a sprinkler, chasing a boisterous puppy…even taking a tumble that causes sore knees and some tears. Comforted by Mama, the resilient little one continues to explore and then reflects on the simple moments of the day. Perhaps the young narrator has found "grateful" after all. White's spare, lilting prose evokes the playfulness of this unexpected day with age-appropriate whimsy, using language such as "I tiptoe-lean" and "I stand tree-still." Pray complements the text with soft, curved lines, a delicate pastel palette of pinks, blues, and greens, and varying perspectives that pinpoint tiny luminous details amid a bustling environment. This one's just right for social-emotional storytimes.A pitch-perfect introduction to gratitude, reflection, and the art of noticing. (Picture book. 2-5)

Publishers Weekly

When a red car breaks down and its passengers, a mother and child, start walking home, the child points anxiously toward the raised hood and the smoke, and the mother responds with a smile.

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Starred Review for Kirkus Reviews (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Kirkus Reviews
Publishers Weekly
Reading Level: 1.0
Interest Level: K-3
Lexile: NP

"This sweet, soft focus meditation on being gratefully present is a relaxing read-aloud for both parent and child."  —The New York Times

A heartfelt picture book that celebrates embracing the moment and finding gratitude right here, right now.


What does grateful look like? How does it feel? How do you find it? Even in the face of a challenge, you don’t need a map: You just need to pay attention to the little things—a smile, a hug, the smell of newly cut grass—that add up to a sense of presence and hope.
 
With evocative, lyrical prose, this warmly illustrated children's book is a reminder to pause, reflect, and take in the glimmers of positivity and connection that can be found amid even the most difficult circumstances. Both a timely meditation on finding gratitude in everyday moments and a timeless ode to the simple joy of truly being present, Finding Grateful encourages readers to slow down and embrace the beauty of being right where they are.

MODELS MINDFULNESS: Kids aren’t immune to the stress and anxiety of an uncertain future—far from it! This book offers powerful tools for reclaiming their thoughts and emotions in difficult situations: practicing awareness, staying open to and present in the world around them, and finding moments of gratitude each and every day.
 
CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY IN SMALL THINGS: This picture book's embrace of joy in everyday moments will resonate with parents of observant and curious children who are fascinated by everything in their world.

MAKES BIG FEELINGS MORE MANAGEABLE: Teaching social and emotional skills to kids is more important than ever, and this expressive book models a thoughtful, engaging way of emerging from difficult moments with lasting feelings of gratitude.

A WARM READ-ALOUD: With its accessible and soothing tone, this exuberant yet gentle picture book is just right for reading to kids and for kids reading independently.

Perfect for:

  • Parents looking for books that teach values of gratitude and compassion
  • Gift givers looking for books that encourage mindfulness and self-empowerment
  • Anyone seeking gorgeously illustrated, emotionally resonant year-round gifts
  • Fans of author Dianne White's award-winning picture books
  • Fans of illustrator Faith Pray's picture books


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