The Thank-You Day

In The Thank-You Day, readers follow the students in Mr Thomas's class as they discover the joy and importance of saying œthank you throughout the school day. This heart-warming story gently introduces young readers to the values of gratitude, kindness, and community participation. With simple text and relatable school-based scenarios, it models positive behaviour and helps children understand social expectations in an age-appropriate way. The story supports character education and is especially valuable in early years settings where the development of empathy and respectful interaction is a key learning goal. Through colourful illustrations and a clear narrative structure, this book encourages thoughtful conversation about good manners and appreciation-essential aspects of building respectful classroom communities.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes character development and positive social behaviour.
• Supports understanding of community values and personal responsibility.
• Encourages oral language and discussion through relatable content.
• Builds reading confidence through simple vocabulary and sentence structure.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a œThank-You Tree where students write or draw what they're thankful for.
• Role-play scenarios where students practise using polite phrases.
• Link to writing lessons by composing thank-you letters.
• Discuss the importance of showing gratitude at home, school and in the community.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 7-8 years
• Measurements: 150 x 200 mm
• Staple-bound, 12 pages; safe for classroom and home use