Describes the feeling we call thankfulness and the things that can make us thankful.

"Mommy, Mommy, What is Gratitude? is about a little girl named Hope who learns about the magic power of love through giving to others. Hope overhears a conversation between her mom and aunt that grabs her attention and prompts her to ask, "what is gratitude?"This book is great for teaching and discussing the concept of gratitude with young children. Hope and her mother explore gratitude through examples from Hope's life experiences as the pair bake a delicious cake for Hope's aunt's birthday. Parents can have these same interactions with their children as they read this story."--

Easy-to-read text encourages the reader to find something every day for which to be thankful, from underwear that is just the right size to birthday cakes and the wishes they bring.

"Rev. Galen Guengerich, the charismatic, brilliant leader of one of the nation's most prominent Unitarian congregations, All Souls Church, shares with readers his wisdom on how to lead a spiritual life through the practice of gratitude. When Guengerich was in his mid-twenties, he left the Conservative Mennonite Church, the faith of his upbringing. He was scared, but he needed to set out to find the way of life that was right for him. For Guengerich, transcendence is not limited to an experience of God but can be reached through gratitude's ability to take us beyond ourselves and create connection to others and the universe. Through his personal story, poems that resonate with his spiritual message, and guided spiritual practices, including "gratitude goals," this book helps readers discover how the way of gratitude can make them happier and healthier, and provide a new sense of belonging not only to the universe as a whole but also to themselves."--

McCarthy offers a practical system that you can put to use every day to achieve success in your relationaships, career, finances, health, personal pusuits, spiritual growth, and virtually any other aspect of your life.

"Recounts how the author spent a year living gratefully, drawing on advice from psychologists, academics, doctors, and philosophers to gain a fresh outlook that transformed her relationships, work, health, and daily life,"--Novelist.

Just when his dearest life dreams seemed to have slipped beyond his reach, Kralik was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn't have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had. He set the goal of writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year.

Everyone's got something to be thankful for. These stories entertain, but also overflow with quirkiness, sentimentality--and most of all, appreciation. Looking beyond the famous faces, you'll find unexpected insights from esteemed characters that will wake you up to the most valuable things in your own life.--From publisher description.

"The Gift of Thanks" considers cultural history, including the modern battle of social scientists to pin down the notion of thankfulness and account for it, and the newly awakened scientific interest in the biological and evolutionary roots of emotions. This fascinating inquiry into all aspects of gratitude ranges from the unusual determination with which parents teach their children to thank, to the difference between speaking the words and feeling them, to the ways different cultures handle the complex matters of giving, receiving, and returning favors and presents. It also illuminates the modern battle of social scientists to pin down the notion of thankfulness and discover its biological and evolutionary roots.

Mike Robbins is a powerful motivational speaker whose wisdom helps others improve their lives. Breaking new ground in Focus on the Good Stuff, he illustrates the power of positive thinking by introducing listeners to his Five Principles of Appreciation. These five simple actions can put anyone on the path to getting the things they want out of life.