
Thanks, Farmers
A Song of Celebration
Darcy Pattison(Author)
Mims House (Publisher)
Published on 10. March 2026
Book
Hardback
34 pages
978-1-62944-263-1 (ISBN)
Description
Thanks, Farmers 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.
This 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.
¿¿¿¿ Imagine Your Classroom or Assembly:Students dress up as farmers, vegetables, seed packets, and even the sun!
They sing their appreciation for local and community farmers.
They perform a simple, memorable play that connects kids to where their food comes from.
¿¿¿¿ Perfect for Music Teachers & Thanksgiving ProgramsIncludes a full musical arrangement by composer Jeremy Doss, an elementary music educator.
Comes with a downloadable accompaniment track for easy performance.
Aligns with seasonal themes, making it a great addition to fall, Thanksgiving, Century Farmers, or other agriculture celebrations.
¿¿¿¿ Curriculum ConnectionsScience & Social Studies: Learn about farming, agriculture, and food production.
Music & Performing Arts: Sing, act, and engage in movement-based learning.
Character Education: Foster gratitude and appreciation for community farmers.
Bring THANKS, FARMERS into your classroom and inspire kids to celebrate the hands that feed us!
¿¿¿¿ Download RESOURCES at MimsHouseBooks dot com slash products slash thanks-farmers
88-page Teacher's Guide
Professional accompaniment music file
More details
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62944-263-1 (9781629442631)
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Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children. Five books have received starred PW, Kirkus, or BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, five NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, two Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book, two Junior Library Guild selections, two NCTE Notable Children's Book in Language Arts, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, an Arkansiana Award, and the Susannah DeBlack Arkansas Children's History Book award. She's the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor's Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children's literature. Her books have been translated into ten languages.