About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when the family needs a visual and auditory reset from the noise and complexity of modern life. It serves as a gentle reminder that the most valuable things in life are the simplest ones: kindness, community, and finding your 'right place' in the world. Through Caldecott medalist Chris Raschka's signature bold and geometric style, the book transforms a 19th-century Shaker hymn into a living meditation. While it includes musical notation and historical context, its core message is a universal celebration of gratitude and belonging. It is perfect for children aged 4 to 8 who are beginning to navigate social circles and need to hear that being yourself is the greatest gift of all.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The approach is religious in origin but remains largely secular and metaphorical in its presentation of values like humility and sharing. It avoids dogma, focusing instead on a hopeful and grounded sense of peace.
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