{"product_id":"thanks-a-million-9780063204034","title":"Thanks a Million","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Lends the 'attitude of gratitude' relevance beyond Thanksgiving Day.\" --\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Offers a variety of reasons for giving thanks and feeling appreciation.\" --\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcclaimed poet Nikki Grimes and award-winning illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera celebrate the joy of family, friends, and of feeling thankful. An inspirational and useful picture book that's perfect for educators, parents, and aspiring poets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to connect with someone? What does it mean to feel thankful?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning poet Nikki Grimes and Caldecott Honor artist Cozbi A. Cabrera honor human relationships--from family to friendships to community bonds--and the moments that bring us together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful and rhythmic, the text is written in a variety of poetic styles and forms, including letter poems, haikus, and riddles, among others. Richly detailed illustrations accompany each poem, making this a perfect pick for family as well as storytime sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrimes, Nikki:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eNikki Grimes began penning poetry at the age of six. Her many award-winning titles include the picture books \u003cem\u003eTalkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and a Coretta Scott King Author Honor, and \u003cem\u003eMeet Danitra Brown\u003c\/em\u003e, which won a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. Coretta Scott King Author Honors went to her novels \u003cem\u003eThe Road to Paris\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJazmin's Notebook\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDark Sons\u003c\/em\u003e, and her novel \u003cem\u003eBronx Masquerade\u003c\/em\u003e won the Coretta Scott King Author Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, Nikki Grimes was honored by the American Library Association with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award in recognition of her substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lives in Corona, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCabrera, Cozbi A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eCozbi A. Cabrera received a B.F.A. from Parsons School of Design. Her cloth dolls (Muñecas) have garnered the attention of collectors around the world and have been featured on the \u003cem\u003eOprah Winfrey Show\u003c\/em\u003e. She is the illustrator of the picture book \u003cem\u003eBeauty, Her Basket\u003c\/em\u003e, which \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e called a quiet treasure in a starred review. Her work is featured in her eponymous shop and atelier in Brooklyn. She lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613761868050,"sku":"9780063204034","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f7051c66-b5f6-4342-8124-f6b990a6b6be.jpg?v=1732416153","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thanks-a-million-9780063204034","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}