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Synopsis
A young multiracial boy celebrates family, friendship, and fun by telling about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.
Children's Literature
This bilingual text is translated from the Spanish into English. A little boy gives thanks for specific things and events in his life such as: a ladybug which lands on his finger and waves at the shore where he plays with his younger sister. When his kite string catches on a bee's nest, the text says: "For the bees that didn't sting me and turn me into a pincushion, thanks." He gives thanks for a book his friend shared, for worms that brought a fish to his line, and for his uncle's guitar music. The boy lives with his mother, father, little sister, and little brother. The colored pictures show people with large heads and are reminiscent of children's drawings. The Spanish text appears on the right hand page of a two page spread, with the English on the left. In the end, the author tells of small things for which she is thankful and encourages readers to share small pleasures with friends. "Keep the circle of giving thanks, growing." Without naming an implied deity, children are encouraged to give thanks. Children will enjoy the pictures of a happy family. Bilingual parents can read both texts and help children learn another language. Reviewer: Carlee Hallman