Giving Thanks: Poems, Prayers, and Praise Songs of Thanksgiving

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Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item Juvenile audience Document Type: Katherine Paterson ; Pamela Dalton Find more information about: Katherine Paterson Pamela Dalton. A far-ranging, deeply inspired and essential collection from Katherine Paterson, exquisitely illuminated by cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton. Publisher Synopsis "Wide-ranging and gorgeously executed.

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Cancel Forgot your password? Katherine Paterson ; Pamela Dalton. Although children could appreciate this collection if guided by an adult, I don't think there are many kids in elementary school who are going to sit down and read this book cover to cover. For all audiences this us a book to dip into, to sip from, to pull a passage out and savor it. It is a beautiful book Although this was marketed as a children's book, I don't think that is the correct audience. It is a beautiful book.

The five stars are mainly for two pages - The pair of watercolor trees framing two portions of Wendell Berry's poems, and the e. When I rise up let me rise up joyful like a bird. When I fall let me fall without regret like a leaf. Though I am silent there is singin The five stars are mainly for two pages - The pair of watercolor trees framing two portions of Wendell Berry's poems, and the e.

Though I am silent there is singing around me. Though I am dark there is vision around me. Though I am heavy there is flight around me. Nov 18, Elizabeth rated it it was amazing Shelves: A collection of gratitude. The scissor cuts are amazing. Nov 13, Alicia Thompson rated it liked it. We select a poem nearly every week for my kids to recite. It is probably the part they enjoy most of our school week.

Unfortunately, my kids didn't find many poems they liked. I, however, enjoyed many. I'll try it again when they're older. Dec 10, Alice rated it really liked it. Lovely poetry, prayer, and art. Mar 31, Cindy rated it really liked it. A very inspiring book. I am ordering a copy for myself and some friends. If you need a gift, consider this book.

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Dec 17, Mary rated it really liked it. I found this in the children's section, but it is a beautiful book for adults to read. Oct 06, Kate Schwarz rated it liked it Shelves: Fine collection of graces, blessings, bits of speeches, and sayings about gratitude and giving thanks. It would make a nice gift book for a grandparent--it's definitely a good one to page through from time to time to remind oneself about being thankful. Paterson adds thoughtful stories at the beginning of each chapter; my favorite was the reminder of how rich we are when we have enough food to eat.

They were so poor t Fine collection of graces, blessings, bits of speeches, and sayings about gratitude and giving thanks. They were so poor that the mother traded her wedding kimono for two tomatoes. My favorite quotes came at the end, in the "Circle of Community" chapter, about doing good things, showing your gratitude through action and love in that action. It's the Jesuit education, maybe, or the Peace Corps Volunteer.

Do all the good you can By all the means you can In all the ways you can In all the places you can To all the people you can As long as you ever can. The unique collaboration between these two extraordinary art Synopsis: I really enjoyed this book. I love the wide variety of poems and prayers from all areas and how they work together so beautifully.

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They not only apply to this upcoming Thanksgiving season and Christmas season but year round. They are a nice reminder of things I have forgotten in this busy life. I also absolutely love the scherenschnitte images throughout the book, they are beautiful and add an extra element to the book for me. The illustrations are gorgeous! They are made from cut paper, and are beautiful! There are some small, colored illustrations, too. Those are pretty, though they are less seen.

I like the variety of poems and prayers and praises in the book, and that they are divided up into sections about different things. I like how there are quotes, poems, songs, prayers scattered in the book.

They are from all different cultures and times. There is really something for everyone in this book! About the author a The illustrations are gorgeous! About the author and illustrator: Pamela Dalton is a master of scherenschnitte.

Giving Thanks: Poems, Prayers, and Praise Songs of Thanksgiving

Scherenschnitte is the art of paper-cutting. I think you will agree about Ms. Sep 24, Susan rated it it was amazing Shelves: A beautiful little book: The words are selections of poems, prayers and praise songs chosen by award-winning author Katherine Paterson describing the whys and wherefores of giving thanks and being grateful.

She has grouped them by types of thanksgiving and introduced each division with a brief, personal essay. The illustrations are delicate, intricate cut-paper designs by Pamela Dalton. She has a website which is worth visiting. It shows more of her art and has some A beautiful little book: It shows more of her art and has some discussion about her technique.

Give yourself a treat and take a few moments, at least, to dip into this inspirational collection. Dec 15, Margie rated it it was amazing Shelves: I highly recommend it for your personal and classroom collections due to the diversity of choices within the pages.

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It makes you stop, take note and be grateful. It can be the basis of a variety of discussions and writing prompts with your students. Nov 25, Shirleen rated it it was amazing. I absolutely love this beautiful book of simple poems and songs of gratitude for life, many of them familiar favorites of mine. I also loved reading the author's Katherine Paterson thoughts, stories and words of wisdom, which are interspersed within this book. The illustrations are lovely as well!

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A great gift book! Nov 14, Tracy rated it really liked it. This is a collection of poems, proverbs and short stories all with the theme of giving thanks. It is not a thanksgiving book about the holiday. It is a book about being grateful to God and how many different cultures express their thanks.

It is wonderful and the paper cutting illustrations are cool. Apr 18, Crystal rated it really liked it Shelves: The cut-paper illustrations are intricate and lovely. The poems and quotes give readers much to think about. It does lean religious, but I think most readers would expect that and not be surprised given the topic and subtitle. I found myself jotting down many poems and quotes in my reading journal. There is a lot of wisdom in this book. Paterson includes lyrical, thoughtful, heartfelt prayers and meditations with cut paper illustrations so perfect that I want to pass this book to each family member at my Thanksgiving table to select one to share aloud.

Feb 20, Heather rated it really liked it Shelves: A delightful collection with beautiful, impressive paper-cut illustrations. One of my favorite selections: Nov 22, Whole And rated it it was amazing Shelves: Brilliant, grounding, uplifting, beautiful. We were immersed for hours in this poems and prayers full of grace and gratitude. Rich discussion and art work evolved out of this book. An excellent compilation with personalized stories from the author.