A All of Me!: A Book of Thanks
PreSchool-K—A boy, aided by a very patient cat, gives a shout of gratitude to his many body parts that get him through the day. Starting with his feet and taking inventory all the way to his heart, he shows readers each part's basic value to him: "What great hands! Thank you, hands,/for gripping/and throwing/and patting and holding./And for hugging." Large, bright spreads created on paper bags with paint, collage, and red crayon outlines keep the story energized and are perfect for sharing aloud. Homey details abound as the child hugs a cat, kisses his parents, and listens to the activities outside his room. Eventually the text broadens its focus from a celebration of body parts to acknowledge the greatness of the universe and life itself. A concluding section explains how the book was made and how children can create their own books using the same materials.—Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MAEND