{"product_id":"the-thank-you-letter-isbn-9780823451722","title":"The Thank You Letter","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate gratitude and simple ways of brightening others' days with  this sweet story about a girl's letters. . . . and  her town's overwhelming response. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a wonderful party, birthday girl  Grace sits down to thank her friends and family for all their kind  gifts. But she doesn't stop there! As she writes, Grace realizes there  are so many things to be grateful for. So she thanks her teacher for  helping her learn to write. She thanks her dog for his cheerful wagging  tail. She even thanks the sky for being perfectly, beautifully blue.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen  Grace returns home after delivering her notes, she finds a wealth  of  affection--cards, letters, and notes from her neighbors and friends.  A   beautifully illustrated gatefold page shows how deeply her letters have   touched the hearts of everyone around them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Thank You Letter\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for starting conversations about gratitude, both for  tangible gifts and for the little things we don't always stop to  appreciate. The sweet story encourages young readers to focus on  positivity and share it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor everyone who  wants to encourage children to write thank you notes for gifts, and for  everyone searching for new ways to connect with distant loved ones, \u003ci\u003eThe Thank You Letter\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect model for expressing gratitude--and showcases the joyful response a simple gesture can create. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeloved  storyteller and illustrator Jane Cabrera's vivid and textured acrylic  paintings are filled with joyful cuteness and warmth. Collage elements,  including patterns from the inside of envelopes, smartly add to the  epistolary theme. This delightful celebration of mindful thankfulness  and community togetherness is perfect for curling up in a cozy spot and  sharing one-on-one.\"the animated art style, with deeply textured acrylic colors in invitingly warm colors and cheery scrapbook paper collage, buoys the effort. . . . who can't use a gentle nudge to remember manners?\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Cabrera mixes Grace’s own childlike handwriting and drawings with the book’s sweetly simple illustrations to charming effect. . . . This cute, over-the-top story would make a great segue into lessons on letter writing or good manners.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"This beautifully illustrated picture book for young children is a great lesson in communicating appreciation and gratitude. The illustrations, created with acrylic paint and collage, predominantly display Grace’s handwritten notes on notebook paper surrounded by the objects and people of Grace’s affection. The bold use of color is alluring and the overall feel of the book is one of great joy. The text is descriptive and uncomplicated and the story moves at an energetic pace that will keep young readers engaged until the very end. A love story about kindness and gratitude that serves as a good reminder for the young and the young-at-heart.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJane Cabrera is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for young children, including \u003ci\u003eBaa, Baa, Black Sheep; There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eRow, Row, Row Your Boat.\u003c\/i\u003e She is best known for her exuberant versions of classic nursery rhymes  and her bright, kid-friendly paint and collage illustrations. Publishers  Weekly has said \"her style exudes the joy of creation.\" She lives  beside Dartmoor National Park in South Devon, England.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303098700005,"sku":"NP9780823451722","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823451722.jpg?v=1767741822","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-thank-you-letter-isbn-9780823451722","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}