Thanks a Million
by
Nikki Grimes and Cozbi A. Cabrera
Children's poetry, ages 7 - adult.
I was looking for a poem to read for Thanksgiving and found the right one at the end of this book - "A Round of Thanks". It is not particularly religious and not particularly serious. It is just right for the modern family composed of people with differing religious viewpoints who want some kind of grace., but nothing King James-like. There is an appropriate picture of an African American family sitting around the table giving thanks.
If you are looking for other Thanksgiving poems, see if your library has the current issue or back issues of Ideals magazine. Many times I have recommended Ideals to people who want something they can read aloud at a family or religious gathering as a grace, devotion, or benediction.
A teaching and activity guide for Nikki Grimes' book can be found here.
http://www.nikkigrimes.com/teacher/thankdq.html
http://www.nikkigrimes.com/teacher/thankmip.html
