Jarvis has created a delightfully surprising and wonderfully simple book of ‘thank yous’ that is beautiful, amusing and inspiring. It gives readers new ways of looking at and thinking about the natural world including sunshine and trees, and everyday objects such a traffic lights and a toothbrush! as well as some abstract concepts like ‘boots for knowing the way’.
Full of talking points, this is a book to share again and again.
A fresh, funny and celebratory book about gratitude, from the winner of the Oscar’s Book Prize
I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way…
There is so much to be thankful for!
In this joyful and heart-warming picture book, little ones will learn to appreciate the simple things in life through the eyes of a grateful child. From the sun that shines down on them to the jelly in their bowl, every page bursts with a celebration of the little moments that make life so sweet.
Jarvis’s vibrant collage art is a feast for the eyes and the soul, and with a charming mix of the goofy and the profound, this book of thanks encourages children to contemplate what they are thankful for and inspires them to seek the good in the every day.
'A beguiling tale that encourages little ones to be grateful and express thanks for the wonders of the world, Thank You is adorned with a host of richly evocative images.' – Waterstones list of Children’s Books You Need To Read In 2024
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About Jarvis
Jarvis studied graphic design and previously worked as both a record sleeve designer and an animation director before becoming a children's book illustrator.
His books with Walker include The Boy with Flowers in His Hair, Follow Me, Flo!, Tropical Terry, Mrs Mole, I’m Home! and Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, which won the V&A Best Illustrated Book.
He is also the illustrator of the much-loved "Pick a ..." series written by Patricia Toht, Pick a Pine Tree, Pick a Pumpkin and Pick a Perfect Egg. Jarvis lives in Manchester with his wife and their dog and cat.
About his picture book inspiration, Jarvis says, "The way I work is always visual. I will have an image or character in mind and I pull a story out of it. I doodle and doodle and doodle until I get it right."
