![]() Thankful by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Archie Preston (or Simon James perhaps mysteriously so), 2015 You can see more about this book in my older post. Patrick McDonnell books often have that affect on me. ![]() Somehow this one always makes me a little teary in the end. But their plans go quickly awry when the monster comes to life, not with mayhem on his mind, but gratitude. Three (or four) little destructive creatures decide to make the ultimate monster. While a monster book seems more apt for October, this book is all kinds of charming. The Monster’s Monster by Patrick McDonnell, 2012 So, let’s reflect and let’s read three thankful books. I’ve covered all three of these books in the past and they continue to be the ones I reach for this time of year. And what better way to remember how to be thankful than with picture books. ![]() ![]() We love autumn and we fill our home with food and friendship as we remind our hearts to be filled with gratitude. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in America, and while it is a holiday fraught with controversial myths and history our family celebrates in the tradition of harvest feasts. We are deep into autumn in the Western hemisphere. ![]()
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