Jarvis, Thank You, Walker Books, May 2024, 32 pp., RRP $24.99 (hbk), ISBN 9781529503920
From the creator of The Boy with Flowers in His Hair comes a delightful celebration of gratitude that is a feast for the eyes and soul.
Thank You is a simple but powerful ode to joy through a child’s eyes. I thank the moon for the nighttime. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way. Perhaps most importantly, this sweet book reminds us to value and appreciate ourselves: I thank myself for being me. ‘Thank me very much,’ I say.
Weaving everyday things with eternal wonders, this fresh take on gratitude invites children to contemplate what they’re thankful for in life. Jarvis’s bold and distinctive collage art adds depth and charm to the simple text, speaking directly to the hearts and minds of young readers.
A lovely addition to any child’s library.
Reviewed by Maura Pierlot
