years old. He loves picture books and this includes colourful illustrations of lots of the things that he likes – ladybirds, dogs, cuddles and stories! It is written in simple rhyming text that is great to read out loud and has lots of bright, colourful scenes to look at and enjoy.

The little girl in the book is talking about her feelings and what she does when she is feeling unhappy. You join her on a walk as she shares all the little parts of her day that make her feel happy and special – playing with her dog, enjoying favourite foods, snuggling with her blanket and listening to a bedtime story.

The book is a good way to talk about feelings with little children. It shows them that it is normal for people to feel sad sometimes but that if you think about the things that you enjoy – then you find find lots of reasons to smile.

Thank You for the Little Things is a really cute book about making the most of the little things in life. The pages are bright and colourful and the words are gentle and loving. A really lovely way of showing children all the little things in life are there for a reason. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank You for the Little Things is a delightful little book which radiates warmth and love. I always wonder what pressure an established author must feel when they release a new title. However, when it comes to Caryl it really feels like there is no end to her talent and versatility.

It's funny that this is a book that resonates so much with me. If I am ever feeling overwhelmed with situations in life I find it grounding and soothing to be able to look around me and appreciate the little wonders in our world. It's something I learnt from my Nan who was never into the grand, it was always the little things that mattered to her. Thank You for the Little Things feels like my Nan's story.

The main character goes through the day finding the small wonders that make her smile if she's feeling blue. I think this is such a wonderful way to explore ways that children can help themselves to regulate their emotions. To me it's a very 'mindful' way of thinking in a practical way that we can all understand.

I would certainly couple it with good communication for children to be able to talk about how they feel and be able to discuss any issues that they may be facing.

I really love the fact that the main character isn't assigned a gender and it can be left up to interpretation. I love everything about the illustrations and my daughter was really drawn to them and enjoyed spotting lots of different elements on each spread.

I absolutely loved this little book as it helps remind us to celebrate the little things that bring us joy, it always teaches us that we all had bad day and sad days bur sometimes those small things can bring us a smile that make it all better.

This book is perfect for the busy modern world we live in. It’s a timely reminder to stop and appreciate the small, beautiful things in our everyday lives, the things we often over look or take for granted. With wonderful words and adorable illustrations this book serves as an important lesson for all! I can’t wait to use it with the children (and adults) at school.

"Whenever I am feeling sad or life feels hard or wrong or bad, I focus for a little while on little things that make me smile."

Thank you for NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

I love reading children's books, as I find they have a lot of wisdom in them. "Thank You for the Little Things" is a book that teaches children gratitude and positive focus in a simple and uplifting way. This book is lovely and the rhymes are simple and sweet. In a way this is like a little introduction to mindfulness.

All in all, a lovely little book.

This book is so beautiful. A brilliant way of reminding children about the little things that make us happy, and that we should be grateful for those moments of beauty. The illustrations are gorgeous and the rhyming pattern kept my 6 year old engaged throughout.

A beautiful story of how one child understands and controls their emotions with hep and guidance for all children, and some adults too I imagine.
Very colourful and easy reading for interacting with children, easy story to follow and with such wonderful words, definitely one to come back to on a regular basis to help young children identify how to control their worries and fears.
A short story but a powerful one none the less that will help any child feel at ease, and myself too; definitely one I will continue to read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a gorgeous book full of bright illustrations and a positive message for young and old alike. I felt this book was an important one, highlighting that some days are hard and that in those times it is the little things in a day that can make you feel more uplifted. Told from a child's viewpoint, it is accessible to young children and is a good talking tool to open a dialogue on feelings and emotions.
The illustrations were clear with childlike whimsy and there were some lovely scenes that enhanced the story.
Will be recommending and purchasing on release.

Rating: 3.75/5

I would like to preface this by stating this is my opinion on what I believe children will like to read, I will read it again with my nieces and nephews and can update this if needed - however I believe that the bright and colourful illustrations and short, rhyming phrases will be enjoyed by children.

My main worry, is that they might not want to talk about the things that are making them anxious, if they try to solely think about other things that should make them happier.. however if this book is paired with a loving home and a parent/care taker / siblings / home dynamic of any kind, I believe that they will learn that they can talk about those things as well as focusing on the little things that make the rubbish days better.

This was a lovely, picture book.

We read this book at bedtime and my little bookworm (almost 5) loved it.

It is such a beautiful book and the illustrations are stunning. I love the mix of grey pages alongside the colours and how the grey becomes less as the book goes on. It is such a powerful visual representation of the feelings within the book.

Little bookworm liked that the little girl had lots of the same little things as her that make her happy. She could relate to the book.

We were lucky to read an advance digital copy in return for our review but I cannot wait to add a physical copy to our bookshelves.

I love the illustrations and the colour palette in this book. It was nice to see childish and colourful illustrations. As an adult, I forgot to be thankful a long time ago. It was nice to remember being grateful for all the little things in life. Wonderful book.

The rhyming nature of this book make it so much fun to read to young children.
Starting with if "I am feeling sad" the writer brings to attention all the things around us that make a child smile, ladybirds, our pet and playing on the swings to name a few. And let's face it, as parents all these things make us smile when we watch our children discovering them.
The illustrations by Emily Hamilton are so lovely with the background town being greyed out the things that make the child happy are brighter. They are simple and childlike making them suit the subject of the book even more.
This book is a lovely book for young children and their parents, although I am sure that if I put this on a table in our year 5/6 classroom they'd want to read it too!

A very pleasant, and well-rhymed, look at how it's the simple things in life that can make us smile. And you don't get much littler than ladybird feet trampling across our hands, but it's the common things that are more likely to turn our frowns upside down – a dog going bonkers, the post-ice cream dribbly chin, the hug of a favourite teddy bear. I seldom give five stars, if you've not noticed, but this merits them, for going above and beyond – not only is it a reminder to be mindful of how joy can come for free (a daisy's fried-egg colouring, etc) but it also manages to provide the necessary lulling of a lullaby book. Whatever has turned the reader's mood to the worse, this calming, tucking-up-beloved-in-bed quality didn't have to be there for this to be a success. But here it is anyway, in amongst the snappy yet poetic short script, and the very pleasant illustrations. Leaving me surprised by a picture book – that might or might not be a small thing, but it made me happy.