Little Book of Thanks by Precious Moments, Jean Fischer from Tommy Nelson an imprint of Thomas Nelson Publishing

My thoughts:  This is one of those special books that get passed down from child to child or generation to generation. Though it will be used a lot by each child or family, it will be carefully used and treasured.

There is such a wealth of thankfulness beautifully expressed in well composed rhymes that lend themselves to memory or recollection. Rhymes that further the love of literature in its beauty. No, these are not classics, but they are worthy of keeping, loving, treasuring.

The illustrations are, as are all Precious Moments drawings, beautifully charming. The sweetness is just so special.

Now about the thanksgiving prayers in this little padded cover board book. They begin with being thankful for the "new day." Then the pages are filled with thanks for others' love, sounds, food, songs, weather, laughter, autumn leaves, etc. I like that things to be thankful are addressed in this delightful book that normally are not mentioned in a young child's book.

I heartily recommend this as a special book to gift to that young child you love. What better time to gift it than as Fall breaks forth and Thanksgiving time nears.

Serve the Lord with joy. Come before him with singing. Psalm 100:2

Thank you, God, for Songs.

Singing

Of speckled eggs the birdie sings

And nests among the trees;

The sailor sings of ropes and things

In ships upon the seas.

The children sing in far Japan;

The children sing in Spain;

The organ with the organman

Is singing in the rain.

—Robert Louis Stevenson

Silly Song

I love to sing a silly song.

I love to sing it all day long.

And if you like my song, feel free

To sing the song along with me!

About the book: It happens every autumn. As soon as the leaves begin to turn bright, beautiful colors, the year sprints ahead on fast-forward! Take a few moments out of the hustle and bustle of the season to sink into a cozy chair with your little one and thank God for everything He’s given us with Precious Moments® Little Book of Thanks.

In the sweet, enduring art style of Precious Moments, this timeless book will help your children recognize all the wonderful things God has given them! Read along, and you will remember to enjoy the simple things, like singing silly songs, jumping in a pile of leaves, and watching the seasons change. The short, rhyming verses in this classic Precious Moments book don’t take much time to read at all, and they will create memories that last forever.

Precious Moments Little Book of Thanks offers you the chance to be thankful for all that you have and for the ones with whom you get to share every precious moment.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from the BookLook Reviewers Group on behalf of Thomas Nelson Publishing to facilitate this review. Opinions are mine alone and are freely given.

A Very Thankful Prayer by Bonnie Rickner Jensen & published by Thomas Nelson

My thoughts:  Have you noticed a few leaves already tinted yellow or orange beginning to tumble from the trees ? I have. It is a reminder that even though the days are warm, sunny, and so pleasant that Fall is just around the corner with nippy mornings and a foretaste of the cold of Winter.

In A Very Thankful Prayer young readers are taken through the day being filled with a "thankful heart." Being thankful for the seasons and pumpkins, coats and farmers, sunshine and apples.... and so much more. A delightful traipse through a child's day encouraging him or her to be so very thankful and to pray their thanks.

I would highly encourage those who value prayer to share copies of this little book with the little ones in their lives. Perhaps a Fall or Thanksgiving gift would be a nice time to do so.

About the book: Every day I wake up with a happy, thankful heart.

From watching the leaves fall to picking pumpkins from the patch, from sharing a Thanksgiving meal with loved ones to learning how to give—there’s so much to be thankful for! Join these adorable animals as they say a prayer of thanks to God, who gives us every good thing.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from the BookLook reviewers program on behalf of Thomas Nelson Publishers and the author. I was not required to render a positive review. Opinions are my own, alone and freely given.