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Make gratitude part of every day with this storybook for kids ages 1 to 3 It's never too early for kids to learn the power of gratitude--and this storybook shows them how good it feels to be thankful. As they follow a cast of friendly characters, toddlers will discover how to express gratitude to people in their life, be more empathetic to everyone around them, and appreciate everything from a birthday gift to the feeling of grass between their toes! Give them the best in thankful books for kids with one that: Gets kids involved--This book is written directly to toddlers in language they can understand, so they'll feel immersed in the story and excited to try out the lessons for themselves. Is fun to read aloud--Beautiful illustrations and heartfelt words make this book perfect for kids and parents to explore together. Helps adults set a good example--Find simple ways for grown-ups to model gratitude in their own words and actions. Inspire toddlers to be happier and more self-aware with A Thankful Book for Kids.

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"""As a parent, it can be hard to find the right words to use to help our toddlers practice being thankful. Thanks to Dr. Freeman, we now have a powerful tool to cultivate and recognize kindness in everyday situations, from sharing a toy to spending time with family."" --Elizabeth Bagley, PhD, educator and mother of two ""Kindness enriches the lives of those who give it and those who receive it, increasing both mental and physical wellbeing. Toddlers are able to recognize and understand kindness, but they often need help understanding how to be kind, and how to show their appreciation for others' kindness. Drawing on her background as both an education professional and a mother, Stacey Freeman provides engaging, accessible guidance for the wee ones, while Letícia Moreno's bright, uplifting illustrations will keep young viewers focused on the book's important messages about kindness. Share this book with children and help make the world a kinder place!"" --Daniel M.T. Fessler, PhD, director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute and professor of anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles ""This book reflects ways that young children can express feeling thankful and is a welcome addition to children's literature focused on emotions and kindness. It is culturally inclusive, brightly illustrated, and includes intergenerational examples that will be familiar to toddlers and those who care for and about them."" --Beth Blue Swadener, professor, School of Social Transformation, Arizona State University"

""As a parent, it can be hard to find the right words to use to help our toddlers practice being thankful. Thanks to Dr. Freeman, we now have a powerful tool to cultivate and recognize kindness in everyday situations, from sharing a toy to spending time with family."" --Elizabeth Bagley, PhD, educator and mother of two ""Kindness enriches the lives of those who give it and those who receive it, increasing both mental and physical wellbeing. Toddlers are able to recognize and understand kindness, but they often need help understanding how to be kind, and how to show their appreciation for others' kindness. Drawing on her background as both an education professional and a mother, Stacey Freeman provides engaging, accessible guidance for the wee ones, while Letícia Moreno's bright, uplifting illustrations will keep young viewers focused on the book's important messages about kindness. Share this book with children and help make the world a kinder place!"" --Daniel M.T. Fessler, PhD, director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute and professor of anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles ""This book reflects ways that young children can express feeling thankful and is a welcome addition to children's literature focused on emotions and kindness. It is culturally inclusive, brightly illustrated, and includes intergenerational examples that will be familiar to toddlers and those who care for and about them."" --Beth Blue Swadener, professor, School of Social Transformation, Arizona State University

As a parent, it can be hard to find the right words to use to help our toddlers practice being thankful. Thanks to Dr. Freeman, we now have a powerful tool to cultivate and recognize kindness in everyday situations, from sharing a toy to spending time with family. --Elizabeth Bagley, PhD, educator and mother of two This book reflects ways that young children can express feeling thankful and is a welcome addition to children's literature focused on emotions and kindness. It is culturally inclusive, brightly illustrated, and includes intergenerational examples that will be familiar to toddlers and those who care for and about them. --Beth Blue Swadener, professor, School of Social Transformation, Arizona State University Kindness enriches the lives of those who give it and those who receive it, increasing both mental and physical wellbeing. Toddlers are able to recognize and understand kindness, but they often need help understanding how to be kind, and how to show their appreciation for others' kindness. Drawing on her background as both an education professional and a mother, Stacey Freeman provides engaging, accessible guidance for the wee ones, while Leticia Moreno's bright, uplifting illustrations will keep young viewers focused on the book's important messages about kindness. Share this book with children and help make the world a kinder place! --Daniel M.T. Fessler, PhD, director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute and professor of anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles

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DR. STACEY FREEMAN holds a PhD in educational policy and evaluation and is the executive director of a research institute focused on kindness. For the past 17 years, she has directed university education and outreach programs, working with schools in the U.S. and children's museums around the world. She's also the editor-in-chief of PoshInProgress.com, a lifestyle blog focused on parenting, fashion, travel, and recipes. Stacey lives in Los Angeles with her children, Rocco and Gigi.

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