Thankful for Family

Name: Thankful for Family
ISBN: 9780593644843

For the child learning to appreciate the everyday joys of home, this story explores the warmth of family bonds and the many reasons to be grateful.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when you want to help your child pause and recognize the quiet, everyday comforts that make a home feel safe. It is an ideal choice for the transition into the holiday season or during moments when a child might be focusing more on what they want than what they already have. Through the familiar lens of the Berenstain Bears, the story explores the importance of family traditions, the joy of shared meals, and the reliability of parental love. This gentle narrative is perfectly calibrated for preschoolers and early elementary students, offering a comforting reminder that the best things in life aren't things at all, but the people we share our days with. It serves as a soft, accessible tool for modeling a gratitude practice within a traditional family structure.

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What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular in its approach to gratitude, focusing on interpersonal and environmental appreciation. There are no heavy themes or sensitive topics; it remains firmly in the realm of positive reinforcement and emotional safety.

Ideal Reader

A 4-year-old who is starting to notice social dynamics and needs a template for expressing 'thank you' beyond just manners, or a child who finds comfort in repetitive, predictable family routines.