I Am Thankful: A Positive Power Story (Step Into Reading: Step 2 Reading With Help)

by Suzy Capozzi (Author) Eren Unten (Illustrator)

The Positive Power early reader series introduces self esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I Am Thankful is a fun and encouraging early reader about all the things we have to be thankful for! Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading!

It's Thanksgiving, and there's a lot to be done before turkey time! A young boy runs in the turkey trot and helps his family bake pies. But when it's time for the annual family football game, it starts raining! Luckily, the jam-packed day proves there's always something to be thankful for. In this installment of the Positive Power series, kids will learn the affirmation I am thankful through a delightful story of food, family, and fun.

Through simple text and joyful illustrations, this installment in the Positive Power series inspires kids to help others while giving them the confidence they need to transform from little to BIG readers.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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Review quotes

Positive themes in a beginning reader format...The message here, and in the simultaneously published companion book, I Am Thankful (2017), is a good one and may encourage younger children to think about how to make their world a better place—Booklist

A young boy expresses gratitude for all the many blessings in his life in this kickoff to a new series for early readers...With cheerful digital illustrations that mirror the simple yet joyful text, this story offers early readers a gentle reminder to find joy and appreciation in everyday experiences. —SLJ Reviews
Suzy Capozzi
Suzy Capozzi is a children's book editor and writer. She has written numerous beginner readers for Step into Reading. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley.

Eren Unten is a children's book illustrator from Los Angeles who loves telling stories through pictures. She has illustrated several Little Golden Books for Nickelodeon Studios, and Step into Reading titles including: I Am Brave, I Love My Teacher, I Love Cake!, I Love My Tutu!, and I Love Pink! When she's not drawing or painting, she enjoys going on adventures with her family. Visit erenunten.com.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780593484319
Lexile Measure
360
Guided Reading Level
J
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
June 20, 2022
Series
Step Into Reading: Step 2 Reading With Help
BISAC categories
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV043000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Family life
Thanksgiving Day
Gratitude

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