When I Am Thankful (When I Am Thankful Series)

Children’s minister and mental health counselor pens poignant kids’ book on gratitude.A gently spiritual picture book shows how thankfulness can bring joy and enrichment.Being Thankful is a heartwarming faith-based picture book for children that beautifully conveys the importance and value of being present in each moment with thankfulness, accepting and enjoying what has been given to us by God.The uplifting story underscores that being thankful is more than saying thanks. It’s a way of living and feeling connected to God and those around us—our family, friends, teachers, church family—and strengthens our relationships. It’s important to slow down and recognize all that we have in our lives and feel grateful for all that God does and provides for us.The story’s diverse main character says, “I give thanks because of what I have been given. It is a gift I give to myself and a gift I give to those I say thank you to.” It reminds us that being thankful doesn’t always come easy and sometimes we can forget; it’s a choice we make that can bring us joy and make us smile.Chandler Baggett Whitford is a children’s minister at a church in rural North Carolina. She is also a fully Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and has completed a residency and Fellowship in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy. Whitford is passionate about teaching children to follow Christ with their whole hearts, and her book When I Am Thankful is a resource for families and educators of young children and homeschoolers to achieve this.Each book contains a craft to help you record your thanks, as well as games and a QR code to Yancy’s Thanksgiving Playlist. Use these as books to read or as a complete Children’s Worship (or Sunday School) experience!Perfect for ages 3-10, but older kids and adults have fallen in love with them as well! Read more