{"product_id":"gather-grateful-isbn-9781536233384","title":"Gather Grateful","description":"\u003cb\u003eLyrical prose and luminous illustrations welcome the arrival of fall in a season of community and thanksgiving.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGather twigs and sticks to nest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGather safety, strength, and rest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGather up and fly away.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGather close. Prepare to stay. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs colors in nature start to change, animals begin gathering items—squirrels their acorns, crows their treasures, raccoons the bits and pieces needed to fortify their homes. Animals of all species prepare to gather with each other too, for warmth, for affection, for sharing food or stories. With lilting, rhythmic prose, Megan Litwin heralds the beginning of the season and follows the transition of animals and humans as they prepare for the coming winter. Alexandra Finkeldey’s striking limited palette, capturing the preparations outside and in, brings this story of love and gratitude to quietly glowing life.Litwin’s soothingly spare rhyming text pairs beautifully with the images, evoking the hustle and bustle of collecting seeds, acorns, and nesting materials. . . . Text and images meld seamlessly for a wholly original Thanksgiving tale rooted in an appreciation for the natural world. A spellbinding, festive tale of community.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpare verse from Litwin affectingly builds to convey autumnal priorities, from food- to community-gathering, in this companionable picture book. . . . Simple closing lines tie together animalian and non-animalian threads, articulating the way seasonal change unites species.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cozy portrayal of a fall evening spent among loved ones. . . .Focused on togetherness, this story is inclusive and free of references to specific holidays, making it suitable for all readers. Children will feel inspired to gather with their own loved ones to share this story, ideally with a warm beverage and a soft ­blanket.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe word gathering means so much in Litwin’s poem. . . .The illustrationsfeature a multitude of forest animals. . . .The artwork . . . conveys both the chill and the warmth inherent in autumn.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinkeldey’s digitally finished gouache and acrylic ink illustrations capture the warmth of the season with rich browns and dark orange.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cb\u003eMegan Litwin\u003c\/b\u003e is a children’s book author, a former classroom teacher, and a forever believer in book magic. She holds an MA in children’s literature from Simmons University. She is the author of the picture book \u003ci\u003eTwinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Nneka Myers, and the early reader series Dirt and Bugsy, illustrated by Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn. She lives with her family in Westborough, Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandra Finkeldey \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eSaving the Spotted Owl \u003c\/i\u003eby Nicola Jones; \u003ci\u003eThe Boy, the Cloud, and the Very Tall Tale \u003c\/i\u003eby Heather Smith; \u003ci\u003eWhen the Storks Come Home \u003c\/i\u003eby Isabella Tree; and the True Stories of Animal Heroes book\u003ci\u003e Talala \u003c\/i\u003eby Vita Murrow. She lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her husband, two cats, and an elderly gecko named Lenny.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233188655333,"sku":"NP9781536233384","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536233384.jpg?v=1767727898","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/gather-grateful-isbn-9781536233384","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}