{"product_id":"thanks-farmers-darcy-pattison-9781629443140","title":"Thanks, Farmers: A Song of Celebration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks, Farmers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a musical tribute to farmers that encourages kids to express gratitude for those in agricultural jobs. The text of the book is new lyrics to the Shaker song, \"Simple Gifts.\" The book illustrations show the song as a play or school production-and then provides the music to make that really happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis resource for elementary teachers integrates music, movement, and social studies into a meaningful lesson on agriculture and gratitude. Set to the familiar tune of the traditional Shaker song \"Simple Gifts,\" this engaging book invites students to sing, act, and celebrate farmers in a fun and interactive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e���� Imagine Your Classroom or Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents dress up as farmers, vegetables, seed packets, and even the sun!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey sing their appreciation for local and community farmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey perform a simple, memorable play that connects kids to where their food comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e���� Perfect for Music Teachers \u0026amp; Thanksgiving Programs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a full musical arrangement by composer Jeremy Doss, an elementary music educator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a downloadable accompaniment track for easy performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAligns with seasonal themes, making it a great addition to fall, Thanksgiving, Century Farmers, or other agriculture celebrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e���� Curriculum Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience \u0026amp; Social Studies: Learn about farming, agriculture, and food production. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic \u0026amp; Performing Arts: Sing, act, and engage in movement-based learning. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter Education: Foster gratitude and appreciation for community farmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring \u003cem\u003eTHANKS, FARMERS\u003c\/em\u003e into your classroom and inspire kids to celebrate the hands that feed us! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e���� \u003cstrong\u003eDownload RESOURCES at \u003cem\u003eMimsHouseBooks.com\/products\/thanks-farmers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e88-page Teacher's Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional accompaniment music file \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Darcy Pattison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 162944314X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781629443140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mims House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001","brand":"Darcy Pattison","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965473046783,"sku":"9781629443140","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_419c414c-fc75-430d-bd15-a6622ef074fe.jpg?v=1767280800","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/thanks-farmers-darcy-pattison-9781629443140","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}