Giving Thanks: Poems, Prayers, and Praise Songs of Thanksgiving

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A beautifully illustrated collection celebrating the joy of gratitude: "A book to be picked up throughout the year and savored and discussed." —Booklist (starred review) Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton, creators of Brother Sun, Sister Moon, give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude. Paterson's meditations on what it means to be truly grateful and Dalton's exquisite cut-paper illustrations are paired with a collection of over fifty graces, poems, and praise songs from a wide range of cultures, religions, and voices. The unique collaboration between these two extraordinary artists flowers in this important and stunningly beautiful reflection on the act of giving thanks. "A joyfulness of spirit permeates the compilation." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Amen." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)