This earth helped me to recite a poem
when I was a guest at our library story time today.
And this sun.
Earth who gives to us this food.
Sun who makes it ripe & good.
Dearest Earth & Dearest Sun.
We'll not forget what you have done.
By Christian Morgenstern
The poem was from Katherine Paterson's new book,
Giving Thanks: Poems, Prayers & Praise Songs of Thanksgiving.
She compiled selections from many places, traditions & religions. Wonderful!
I helped the librarian to dramatize The First Strawberries by Joseph Bruchac with paper "puppets, & she read Giving Thanks by Chief Jake Swamp, which has long been a favorite book of mine to read to children at this time of year. All this inbetween lots of wiggles & giggles & itsy bitsy spiders in a happy group of young children & their adults.
oh, that sounds wonderful! gratitude is so important for a rich life!
ReplyDeleteI know, gratitude is indeed important, everyday!
DeleteSuch a sweet post. Happy Thanksgiving Rita! Cute sketches.
ReplyDeleteDear Margie,
DeleteI thank you so much for your lovely comments, they bring me so much cheer & good feeling. I haven't been able to figure out how to leave you a message at your website...You seem like such a creative & vibrant person!
And the puppets were your sketches? How wonderful! Sounds like a fun time for everyone involved!
ReplyDeleteYes, I drew the "puppets", they were really paper dolls...
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving..
ReplyDeleteI was grateful for the sun today too:)
Such dear paintings.
Yes, sun & light in winter give much to be grateful for!
DeleteThanksgiving is not celebrated in France, but I think this is a celebration I'd like to shrare, because I like this idea very much!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you !
Yes, I think one can create a thanks-giving on any day of the year, Malyss.
DeleteSounds like it was a fun time. Now, how about blueberries. Love the BLUE ones.
ReplyDeleteDear Rita,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your recent comment and your consideration. I am well, thank you. I just had been busy and didn't have much time for blogging, but I miss it and hopefully will start again before Christmas.
Hope you are well. Enjoy your upcoming Thanksgiving!
Working with children must be gratifying, especially when books and art are involved -- Happy Thanksgiving -- barbara
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