Synopses & Reviews
Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude. Katherine Paterson's meditations on what it means to be truly grateful and Pamela Dalton's exquisite cut-paper illustrations are paired with a collection of over 50 graces, poems, and praise songs from a wide range of cultures, religions, and voices. The unique collaboration between these two extraordinary artists flowers in this important and stunningly beautiful reflection on the act of giving thanks.
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"A book to be picked up throughout the year and savored and discussed."--Booklist, starred review
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"Wide-ranging and gorgeously executed. a joyfulness of spirit permeates the compilation."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"Suffused with and inspiring gratitude and joy. Amen."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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"Invites family sharing."---School Library Journal, starred review
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"I want to hug the book's very neck for even existing. "--Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews
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"Ecumenical Thanksgiving miscellany - suited to readers of any age."--The New York Times
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What constitutes a city? How does human settlement in a specific site create a civilization? Civitas, the latest issue of the Harvard Architectural Review, presents a series of provocative responses to these questions. Architects, critics, educators, and planners investigate the conflict between contemporary constructs of human settlement and more traditional definitions of cities. Through a combination of projects and theoretical essays, Civitas aims to provide a more diverse understanding of the nature of urbanism and community.
About the Author
Katherine Paterson is a two-time Newbery Medal winner and a two-time National Book Award winner. She lives in Barre, Vermont.
Pamela Dalton is a master of scherenschnitte, the art of paper-cutting. Her artwork has enthralled collectors worldwide for more than two decades. She lives in Harlemville, New York.