GOD GAVE US THANKFUL HEARTS

GOD GAVE US THANKFUL HEARTS by Lisa Tawn Bergren. Illustrated by David Holm.

This is a precious picture book that helps us get our hearts tuned to an attitude of gratitude even when things may not be going as perfectly as we would like them to be. This is such an important message for all of us no matter our age.

Little Pup is so disappointed that it's hibernation season and a lot of his friends won't be around to play with him. For him, the fall ushers in a season of loneliness, but his parents help him see that there are some positives to the time of year. This opens the door for Little Pup to start looking for the good in difficult times in a variety of situations.

ALONGSIDE ACTIVITIES - After reading this book, it is well worth sitting down with your kids and talking about some difficulties that they are dealing with and helping them find a positive in the middle of the situation. There are definitely some situations that can be very hard to find something to be thankful for in them. The answer to this may be that we have the Lord to lean on and He promises to never leave us or forsake us, the promise of Heaven and being reunited, the strengthening of friendships who were there during hard times, etc.