What an endearing beautifully illustrated book that’s provides entertainment as well as teaching a child about being grateful.
I love the journey our young girl goes on to learn about gratefulness. I love the representation of a POC complete with natural hair. There is so much more that this book
Teaches beyond being grateful and thankful’

I am thankful to have gotten the eARC for free from Let Your Light Shine Press and Netgalley and so I can leave my voluntary review.

My rating system for Middle Grade and children’s books

⭐️ Significant problems and would never recommend to the audience.
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea but may have some appeal.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ an ok book which I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend but it has some value for young readers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! I would recommend for the age or reading level appropriate for the book
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Would recommend highly, especially to school programs as a wide spread reading opportunity.

Thank you to NetGalley and Let Your Light Shine Press for an advanced read copy of this book!

I'm Grateful Because I Am by Azizi Tuere is a beautiful book that does a great job portraying ways children can demonstrate gratitude in the every day aspects of life. As a special education teacher and mom to two young children, I often find myself using the phrase "have a grateful heart." I love this book because it is the perfect reminder to do just that!

This book would make a great addition to a young reader's library or an elementary school classroom library!

His was a cute simple story that helps find the good in many things. It is so important to show gratitude each day for the things we have. While I thought he. Ion was cute I had a hard time getting kids to listen to the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access to this ARC.

The illustrations in this book are vibrant, fun and beautiful. As a soon-to-be first time parent, I am looking for books to read to my child that are inclusive, engaging, fun and teach a lesson. I'm Grateful Because I Am checks every box. I enjoyed how the focus is on being thankful for things we generally take for granted. This book challenges readers to check their privilege, which is so important to be teaching children. I really enjoyed the discussion questions and activities at the end of the book. I look forward to reading this with my daughter when she arrives. Fantastic job!

I’m so grateful to NetGalley for the opportunity to read I’m Grateful Because I Am by Azizi Tuere. Everything about this book is perfection. The illustrations are vibrant and beautiful, and the message will be an inspiration to children everywhere. Waking up in the morning and finding things to be thankful for…. whether it’s friends, food, music, nature, or so much more… is the most important step toward mindfulness and happiness.

I cannot wait to add this to my classroom library. This is an amazing way to enhance the SEL (social emotional learning) experience for my students.