Free Spirit Publishing 9798885544900 Pub Date: 2/23/2027 $19.99 Hardcover 36 Pages Full-color Carton Qty: 30 Ages 4 to 10, Grades P to 4 Juvenile Fiction / Health & Daily Living JUV015040 Series: Thank You, World Related Products Ebooks 9798885545006 9798885544955 Thank You, Sky Dan McCauley, Jo Loring-Fisher Key Selling Points Appeals broadly to families, caregivers, and educators Teaches optimism, mindfulness, gratitude, and connection Builds sensory awareness vocabulary and promotes appreciation for nature Includes discussion questions to build on the story's themes Features suggestions for practicing mindfulness and gratitude Follows a multi-generational family of Asian heritage Thank You, Sky follows a young boy and his Nana as they slow down and appreciate nature’s gentle rhythms. Guided by the sky, they notice changing colors, drifting clouds, and a refreshing rain shower, finding joy in simply being together. Part of the Thank You, World series, this book encourages children ages 4–9 to practice mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism. Summary The ever-changing sky surrounds us like a gentle hug, reminding us to savor each passing moment Thank You, Sky follows a young boy and his Nana on a poetic journey of gratitude for the peaceful rhythms of nature. After a day of rushing to keep pace with the busy world, the boy embarks on a leisurely outing with his grandmother to connect with the unhurried pace of nature. They notice how the sky’s colors and clouds shift and fade, unhurried. As cooling rain begins to pour down, they resist the urge to run indoors, savoring the moment of joyful togetherness. Finally, night comes, and the sky darkens. Nana and grandson wander slowly home, grateful for the calming embrace of the ever-present sky. Thank You, Sky: Celebrates the sky and encourages readers to embrace the present moment. Reminds little ones to keep life’s busy moments in perspective Helps children practice optimism, mindfulness, gratitude, and connection Includes continued conversation questions on the story’s themes and suggestions for practicing mindfulness and gratitude Thank You, Sky shows how to slow down, look around, and resist the urge to rush through our busy lives. Thank You, Sky is part of the Thank You, World series featuring lyrical stories about appreciating nature, connecting with our senses, and being present in the moment. These soothing books help young readers let go of stress, observe without judgment, and remain optimistic. Contributor Bio Dan McCauley is a writer and educator who grew up in New York City. Raised by Little League coaches, a caring community, and his family's love, Dan pursued his passion for teaching and storytelling at New York University. After working as a teacher in the Bronx, he moved to Los Angeles, where he works with middle and high school students as a learning specialist. Dan is the author of the Thank You, World series. He writes and teaches with the same sense of awe, wonder, and gratitude he feels toward the world. Jo Loring-Fisher is an artist, author, illustrator, and a graduate of Cambridge School of Art's master's program in children's book illustration. She loves both the city and the countryside, and enjoys creating images using a range of materials including collage, TCM FSP Shell and CUB 2026 Titles
