A Native American Thanksgiving address, offered to Mother Earth in gratitude for her bounty and for the variety of her creatures

Trouble ensues when Papa gets Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving and Miguel develops an attachment to it.

In all world religions, gratitude is considered as an essential part of the act of worship and always viewed as a better way of life. This new book is an attempt to demonstrate the power of gratitude and how it can transform someone's life. Giving thanks in everything makes people happier, strengthens relationships, improves well-being and health, reduces stress and comply with God's will in Jesus-Christ. Counting blessings, noticing simple pleasures, and acknowledging everything that we receive every day as a gift from God is a power that changes Lives. Giving thanks can change someone's life from worst to better. Gratitude helps to see every thing in God's perspective. Learning how to say "THANK YOU" in all circumstances constitutes the most effective way to put into action the transformative power of the daily gratitude.

In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by her community. Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma." This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life.

In this journal of his travels in Bolivia and Peru, Nouwen ponders the presence of God in the poor, the challenge of a persecuted church, the relation between faith and justice, and his own struggle to discern the path along which God is calling him. "Nouwen puts his inexhaustible curiosity and hunger for religious experience gladly at the service of a worldwide audience".--The Boston Globe.

This padded board book edition of Thankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings.