Thank You for the Little Things

Description

The perfect book to share with anxious little ones, and the ideal antidote to worries big and small - with gorgeous illustrations by the bestselling illustrator of THE WORLD MADE A RAINBOW. Whenever I am feeling sad or life feels hard or wrong or bad, I focus for a little while on little things that make me smile . . . What are the things that make YOU feel happy? From swinging high on playground swings to licking melty ice cream, there are lots of small things that can cheer up a grey day. This reassuring, uplifting picture book celebrates the little things that bring us joy and happiness. We all have bad days and sad days, but sometimes it's the smallest things that make us smile!

Caryl Hart writes picture books and young fiction and loves walking her dog and sitting in cafes and libraries. She runs creative literacy workshops for schools and libraries. She has written Whiffy Wilson, How to Catch a Dragon, The Princess and the Peas, The Princess and the Presents, Big Box Little Box, Meet the Planets and Meet the Oceans. She lives in Sheffield with her husband and two daughters. Emily Hamilton is an up-and-coming picture book talent, based in North Devon, UK. A self-taught illustrator, she loves to transport herself into the world of children's books so she can do things like fly with unicorns, hang out in a magic garden and decide how many jellyfish you could fit inside a handbag. She is the much-loved illustrator of the bestselling picture book The World Made a Rainbow.

Lyrical, thoughtful, fragile, beautiful, timeless - a gentle reminder on how to see the world around us & how to love life * Lu Fraser, bestselling author of The Littlest Yak * A reassuring, uplifting look at banishing anxieties and encouraging children to look at the world in a mindful way * Bookseller March 2022 Children's Previews * A joy to read aloud. It's the perfect book for anyone with a heart full of worries - and so beautifully illustrated -- Karl Newson Such a lovely book with an important message of noticing (and being grateful for) the little things -- Lucy Rowland As an adult, I forgot to be thankful a long time ago. It was nice to remember being grateful for all the little things in life * NetGalley Reviewer * This reassuring, uplifting picture book celebrates the little things that bring us joy and happiness. We all have bad days and sad days, but sometimes it's the smallest things that make us smile! * Pen & Inc * Thank You for the Little Things is all about taking pleasure in the small things in life. The bright and cheerful art will put a smile on your face! * Storytime Magazine * This was a gorgeous book full of bright illustrations and a positive message for young and old alike * NetGalley Reviewer * This book is perfect for the busy modern world we live in ... I can't wait to use it with the children (and adults) at school * NetGalley Reviewer * A beautiful, gentle springboard for helping children think about their connection with others, and to take notice of what's around them. We're so lucky to have books of this quality which quietly help us nurture empathy in the rising generation -- Miranda McKearney, Founder, EmpathyLab A reassuring and heart-warming story, ideal for sharing with children who may be feeling anxious... A wonderful way to introduce mindfulness - encouraging children and adults like to stop, look around and notice the little things in life that make us feel happy * Teach Early Years Magazine *