Being Thankful
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Being Thankful

Written by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter series

A young critter learns gratitude when he discovers the joy of thankfulness over envy.

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24 pages· 822 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Little Critter feels envious as friends flaunt new sneakers and boats, while he has none. Even his ice cream seems lacking. But a farm visit with Grandma reveals the power of gratitude. Can Little Critter learn to appreciate what he has and find happiness in thankfulness? Discover how a simple lesson in gratitude can transform his world and teach young readers the value of appreciating life's blessings.

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Join Little Critter(R) as he learns why it’s important to be thankful for what he has–not to be upset about what he doesn’t. Since 1975, Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating stories about Little Critter and the antics he stumbles into while growing up. Tommy Nelson is thrilled to bring this beloved brand that humorously portrays social and emotional issues that kids face to the Christian market with faith-based books featuring Little Critter.In Being Thankful, Little Critter isn’t getting anything he wants. Gator gets cool brand-new sneakers, while Little Critter is stuck with his boring blue ones. Tiger’s dad has a boat–but not Little Critter’s dad. And even at the ice cream shop, Little Critter can’t enjoy his chocolate ice cream cone because he would rather have a huge ice cream sundae instead. But on a trip to the farm, Grandma shows Little Critter why thankfulness is so important and helps make any situation seem so much happier.Based on Psalm 107:1, Being Thankful will teach children ages 3 to 6What gratitude is and why we should be thankful for all of God’s blessings How our actions and manners affect othersHow to share thankfulness with othersYour family will also love and learn from the other Little Critter books in the Inspired Kids series: It’s TrueWe All Need ForgivenessYou Go First

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
822
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~479L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about manners and etiquetteBooks about gratitudeBooks about greedBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
173877
Publication
Published
August 5, 2014
First published
July 29, 2014
Publisher
Tommy Nelson
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781400322497

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