"Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Positive Psychology Dr. Robert Emmons draws on the first major scientific study of the subject to show how the systematic cultivation of gratitude can measurably change people's lives. People who regularly practice grateful thinking can increase their 'set point' for happiness by as much as 25 percent. These increases can be sustained over a period of months--challenging the previously held notion that our set points...

"A boy awakes with the dawn and expresses gratitude for this unique day"--

An illustrated exploration of the phrase "thank you" and the many scenarios of kindness and gratitude in which it can be used.

As Daisy watches her parents thanking God everyday, she begins to look at everything around her and realizes she is also thankful for many things.

At Thanksgiving time, children express their gratitude for the people and things in their lives.

"Give Thanks offers simple ways kids can be aware of the gifts at hand in their lives - and reap the feel-good benefits. The book features 50 simple activity prompts, from starting a gratitude journal and taking a thankfulness walk to playing gratitude games at the dinner table"--

"Piggie is determined to thank everyone she knows, but Gerald thinks she will forget someone important"--

"With questions for reflection, daily exercises, and perspective prompts, this book promises profound personal change through the practice of taking nothing for granted"--

When the townspeople complain about the cold weather, Old Winter's feelings are hurt and he takes a very long nap in the meat locker of the P&J Supermarket.

This poetry anthology, edited by Miranda Paul, explores a wide range of ways to be grateful (from gratitude for a puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky) with poems by a diverse group of contributors, including Joseph Bruchac, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Waters, and Jane Yolen.