PICTURE BOOKS

Thank You, Sun

by Douglas Florian (text) & illus. by Douglas Florian
S. & S./Beach Lane. Mar. 2026. 40p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781665966757. PreS-Gr 3
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PreS-Gr 3–Florian’s new anthology of poems thanks parts of the natural world. Each spread is a single poem on one page and a full-color illustration on the other. Each poem is addresses an aspect of natural world; the first poem is gratitude for the sun, but there are others thanking the moon, the songbirds, the soil, rivers, trees, and more. There are a variety of structures, including circle poems and free verse, but most are rhymed couplets with a strong cadence. The artwork is modern, with vibrant colors created with colored pencils and gouache on brown paper bags; this gives the pages a childlike feel, making the poems easily accessible for even the youngest readers. For reading aloud or a unit on the natural world, this is also a great introduction to poetry.
VERDICT An excellent addition to any library’s poetry collection and good for teaching about the gifts of the natural world.
Reviewed by Debbie Tanner , Jan 01, 2026

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