Books for PurposeFull People/Character Strong Traits at Robbins: Gratitude

A little girl wants to save up her coins to show her mother her Gratitude by buying her a big comfy chair. Her mother works long hours as a waitress and deserves a nice place to sit after being on her feet all day at the diner. This heartwarming story teaches about overcoming hardships, the value of saving money, and working together towards a common goal.

Journey through some ordinary things to be extraordinarily thankful for along with the reasons why with brilliant illustrations by beloved author and illustrator Todd Parr.

This generous tree loves his boy so much that he gives and gives, even when there’s not much left to give. But will his boy be grateful?

Bear’s intentions are good, but how will he thank his friends with a feast when he finds his cupboards are bare?

Grow with Kiko on a camping trip and watch for ways she shows Gratitude for family, friends, and chances while learning that Gratitude can increase happiness and strengthen relationships.

It's Rakhi, the Hindu holiday special to brothers and sisters, and Arun wishes he had a sister with whom to celebrate. His parents are going to adopt a baby girl named Asha. She is coming all the way from India, where Arun's dad was born. It will be almost a year until they receive governmental approval to bring Asha home. Arun is impatient and struggles to accept the long delay, but as time passes he finds his own special ways to build a bond with his sister, who is still halfway around the world. This story taps into feelings of longing, love, and joy that adoption brings to many families.

In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy tells about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful. Come share the joy, and think about all the things for which you can say, ¡Gracias! Thanks!

This story is an ode to kindness, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, shown through the special bond between a young boy and his grandmother.

Splat the Cat figures out how to let Seymour know that he's thankful for their friendship.

Piggie is determined to thank everyone she knows, but Gerald thinks she will forget someone important.

Ava is delighted when a beautiful rainbow decides to stay permanently--until people start losing interest in it.

...a child is surprised to receive a lemon tree from Grandma for her birthday. After all, she DID ask for a new gadget! But when she follows the narrator's careful--and funny--instructions, she discovers that the tree might be exactly what she wanted after all.

Despite the criticism of others, a bear finds the perfect gift for his mouse friend.

When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.

Mr. Panda has gifts for all his friends, but for various reasons they aren't quite right. Lemur follows Mr. Panda and reminds everyone that it's the thought that counts.

Sincerely, Emerson follows eleven-year-old Emerson Weber as she writes a letter of thanks to her postal carrier, Doug, and creates a nationwide outpouring of love.

The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah.