Honey Bear, I’m Grateful for You: An Introduction to Gratitude

Promotes: Gratitude As children step out into the world and explore all the beautiful things it has to offer, ＂Honey Bear, I Am Grateful for You＂ teaches children to appreciate every bit of it. This board book encourages parents to model gratitude by speaking words of appreciation to their child--thereby deepening the parent-child bond and creating a safe and loving space from which all learning and love can thrive. Children learn to cultivate gratitude and bring awareness of the things in their everyday lives that they can be grateful for having. With Reflect & Connect questions at the end, caregivers are supported in deepening their child’s understanding of this important emotional skill.

Authors Kelly Oriard, a family therapist, and Callie Christensen, a special education teacher, are the founders of Slumberkins, an emotional learning brand on a mission to empower children to be caring, confident, and resilient through stories, affirmations, tools, and activities.