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Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message

by Chief Jake Swamp

A morning message of gratitude for the natural world

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A morning message of gratitude for the natural world

Chief Jake Swamp adapts the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address as a child-focused expression of gratitude. Its scope extends across the natural world, from stars to blades of grass, presenting the universe as a connected family and nature as a gift to be acknowledged. The book brings together this traditional message and illustrations by Erwin Printup, Jr., framing Thanksgiving through Indigenous teachings about appreciation for the environment.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring Thanksgiving and its traditions
  • Families and educators introducing Indigenous perspectives on gratitude and the natural world

Themes

GratitudeHaudenosaunee traditionConnection to natureEnvironmental appreciation

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Book overview

Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS Kids

A traditional Haudenosaunee celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief.

For as long as anyone can remember, Mohawk parents have taught their children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth. Also known as the Thanksgiving Address, this good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift. The whole universe - from the highest stars to the tiniest blade of grass - is addressed as one great family.

Now readers of all ages can share in this tribute to the environment, adapted especially for children by Chief Jake Swamp, whose efforts to share this vision of thanksgiving take him all over the world. Chief Swamp's inspirational message, along with Erwin Printup, Jr.'s unforgettable landscapes, make Giving Thanks a timeless celebration of the spirit of nature.

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