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Gracias • Thanks

By Pat Mora
Illustrated by John Parra

Hardcover: $19.95

Ebook

There are so many things to be thankful for.

For one young boy, it’s

    flying ladybugs,

        splashing ocean waves,

            a best friend,

    Dad’s thick chocolate syrup,

        and much more.

Straight from the heart of a child flows this lighthearted bilingual celebration of family, friendship, and fun. Come share the joy, and think about all the things for which you can say, "¡Gracias! Thanks!"

Watch Pat Mora's interview with Reading Rockets

Read author Pat Mora’s letter to teachers about inspiring students with poetry in the Lee & Low Poetry Resource Guide for Teachers.

Check out GraciasThanks in the Building Classroom Community in Kindergarten unit and collection

About the Creators

Thumb_pat_mora Pat Mora - Author

PAT MORA is the celebrated Latina author of forty award-winning children’s poetry and prose picture books. A lifelong literacy advocate, she founded Children’s Day, Book Day (El día de los niños, el día de los libros) to celebrate children and motivate them to become readers with daily support from families, teachers, and librarians and annual festivities on April 30. Mora lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Visit her online at patmora.com.

Photo: Cheron Bayna

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is a graphic artist, an illustrator, and a fine artist. His paintings have been exhibited in many gallery shows around the United States, and much of his work is inspired by his knowledge and appreciation of his Hispanic heritage. Parra has illustrated two recent picture books: P is for Piñata: A Mexico Alphabet and My Name is Gabriela/Me llamo Gabriela. He and his wife live in South Richmond Hill, New York. Parra’s Web site is johnparraart.com.