I am so thankful that at least once a year, we have been primed to exercise gratefulness. Truth be told we need it MUCH more often than that, but it is nice that it's become acceptable to concentrate on it publicly at least one month out of the year.
O give thanksuntotheLord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. – Psalm 105:1
Today's What to Read Wednesday is great resources that teach kids gratefulness.
Our featured post from last week is Leave Your Worries Behind. . .Fall Into a Book from Gypsy Road School
For the Littles:
Be Thankful for the Little Things; Fun Rhymes and Pictures to Teach Children about Gratitude by Louise Folger
I'm Thankful Each Day by P. K. Hallinan
Being Thankful (Little Critter) by Mercer Mayer
The Blessings Jar: A Story About Being Thankful by Colleen Coble
Secret of Saying Thanks by Douglas Wood
Thankful by Eileen Spinelli
For the Biggers:
Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life by John Kralik
21 Prayers of Gratitude: Overcoming Negativity Through the Power of Prayer and God's Word (A Life of Gratitude) by Shelley Hitz
Now for the Link-Up Party!
This list has our topics for 2015, but you don't have to stick to that, anything reading and family related is welcome. Our hosts will still share a themed selection each week, but our link up will be for anything family friendly – always. If you'd like to join us as a co-host in the new year, please contact Katie.
- Katie @ Paradise Praises {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}
- Tara @ Embark on the Journey {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}
- Jeanae @ Just Jeanae {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}
- Dawnita @ Prairie Dust Trail {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}
- Beth @ Classes by Beth {Facebook} {Pinterest}
- Anne @ My Learning Table {Facebook} {Pinterest} {Twitter}
Michele Morin says
Thank you, Katie, for encouraging our hearts to linger in gratitude. I was shopping today, and the retail monster is already grinding its way into Christmas (which I love, don’t get me wrong), but I want to spend the month of November just begin thankful and celebrating gratitude before I enter into the next celebration!
Katie Hornor says
Bless you Michele. Yes, we must not loose sight of gratitude because all we have comes from Him and none of it deserved. 🙂 Hope your Thanksgiving is special.