Thanks a Million (Poetry)

Thanks a Million (Poetry)
Cozbi A Cabrera, Nikki Grimes
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NZ$ 16.99
Paperback
Not defined - 32pg
1 Dec 2021 US
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9780063204034
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"Lends the ' attitude of gratitude' relevance beyond Thanksgiving Day. " -Booklist"Offers a variety of reasons for giving thanks and feeling appreciation. " -Bulletin of the Center for Children' s BooksAcclaimed poet Nikki Grimes and award-winning illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera celebrate the joy of family, friends, and of feeling thankful. An inspirational and useful picture book that' s perfect for educators, parents, and aspiring poets. What does it mean to connect with someone What does it mean to feel thankfulAward-winning poet Nikki Grimes and Caldecott Honor artist Cozbi A. Cabrera honor human relationships-from family to friendships to community bonds-and the moments that bring us together. Beautiful and rhythmic, the text is written in a variety of poetic styles and forms, including letter poems, haikus, and riddles, among others. Richly detailed illustrations accompany each poem, making this a perfect pick for family as well as storytime sharing.
Children struggling to articulate gratitude will find numerous ways to draw upon this-some may memorize or copy out favorite poems to pass along, while others will be inspired to pen their own tender words. --Booklist Gratitude for simple pleasures and small kindnesses is the theme of Grimes' s newest collection of poems. One can envision this collection stimulating discussions about the need to say ' thank you, ' as well as encouraging young writers to try their hand at expressing their thoughts in poetry, Good job. --Kirkus Reviews
New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2020 ALAN Award for outstanding contributions to young adult literature, the 2017 Children' s Literature Legacy Award, the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include the much-honored books Garvey' s Choice, ALA Notable book Southwest Sunrise, Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade, and five Coretta Scott King Author Honor books, Printz and Siebert Honor winner Ordinary Hazards, Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor One Last Word, its companion Legacy:Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance, and New York Times bestseller Kamala Harris:Rooted in Justice. Creator of the popular Meet Danitra Brown, Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel, Bedtime for Sweet Creatures, and Off to See the Sea, Nikki Grimes lives in Corona, California. Cozbi A. Cabrera was born in Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in Evanston, IllinoisA former art director in the music industry, she is now a textile artist, dollmaker, painter, and bookmaker. She is the author-illustrator of Me & Mama, which received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor and a Caldecott Honor and Exquisite, by Suzanne Slade, which received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor and a Robert Siebert Honor. Her handmade dolls, or "munecas," are collected around the world.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780063204034
Published: 1 Dec 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32

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