gratitude

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby? Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty-and fun-in their routine and the world around them.

In a 5 Day Gratitude Challenge, Grateful Ninja focuses on being thankful for the simple things in life, both big and small.

After a young boy asks for help in doing various things throughout the day, he expresses his gratitude to those who came to his aid.

"[This comic book-style children's book shows how] Willie and the adults at his school try to help Hugh overcome his attitude of entitlement by showing him how to develop an attitude of gratitude"--Publisher.

Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks--a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem: Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do?.

Thankful the rabbit is nothing like his name until an accident shows him a different way to see the world.

Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.

"Readers learn with their Sesame Street friends about gratitude. Then they discover all they have to be thankful for from community helpers to the food that gives our bodies fuel"--Provided by publisher.

"Gratitude, togetherness, and tradition are shared and celebrated at the dining tables of a diverse range of families and communities"--Provided by publisher.

"A tribute to all types of service dogs that perform important jobs, from providing emotional support to helping disabled people, gives thanks to every human's best friend"--Provided by publisher.