Consumer Critique: Thank You Bees

It can be hard as parents to create appreciation for the world around us in our youngest children who aren't old enough to understand significant environmental issues. However, a book I recently got to review, Thank You Bees, written and illustrated by Toni Yuly, does a good job of introducing gratitude for all the earth gives us.

Each page has a simple statement of what we receive, and then a thank you. "Sheep give us wool...Thank you sheep." This simple pattern drives the whole book, and introduces toddlers and early readers to the idea that what we have comes from somewhere, cultivating thankfulness. The simple, bright illustrations have bold, kid-friendly colors to add to the enjoyment of the book. It's a good book for anyone who wants to start teaching awareness and respect for our world to their little ones.