By Kelly Caudill, FCPL Early Literacy Assistant

It is easy to overlook the small day-to-day things that bring us joy. This winter, slow down and experience gratitude with your child by reading these and many other books!

• This Joy! by Shelley Johannes
  A young child tries to measure the size of her joy and the depth of her gratitude as she embraces the beauty of the day.
   
• Thank You Neighbor! by Ruth Chan
  Join the narrator and her dog on their daily walk as they greet the people in their neighborhood. This story gently reminds us to slow down and be grateful for the people, places and things around us.
   
• Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note by Courtney Sheinmel and Susan Verde, illust. by Heather Ross
  One handwritten note leads to many more as Sallie realizes just how much she has to be thankful for.
   
• What’s Sweeter by June Tate
  This book focuses on the everyday moments that slow the world down for us.