Why Do We Say Thank You? Learning to be Grateful by Champ Thornton

Book Description:

Why Do We Say Thank You? helps teach children that thankfulness is a choice.

From the moment he wakes up, the young boy complains about everything. The sun is too bright, his pancakes are icky, and everything is so terribly boring. He can't see why everyone else is having such a wonderful time until his eyes are opened to the wonder of God's world. Now he begins to see all the great things he's missed and learns to be grateful.

Often, kids (and grownups too) don't feel thankful. It's easy to complain about things, even when there are so many wonderful blessings all around us. But in the Bible, God says "in everything give thanks. The young boy in Why Do We Say Thank You? learns that thankfulness is a choice it's about paying attention to God and the glory of the world he has made.

• Written by award-winning author Champ Thornton to help children ages 4-7 recognize God as the source of all joy and contentment.
• Fun illustrations by Brad Woodard help make Why Do We Say Thank You? the go-to book when the kids are grumpy or complaining of boredom.
• Perfect story for the Thanksgiving season or any time of the year.
• A section at the end of the story for parents will help families continue the conversation far beyond the last page.

Author:

Champ Thornton, PhD, is an acquisitions editor at Crossway. He and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three energetic teenage children. He's the author of numbers of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles, and Why Do We Say Thank You? Learning to Be Grateful.