Thank You, Miyuki by Roxane Marie Galliez and Seng Soun Ratanavanh - OPTIONAL

Thank You, Miyuki by Roxane Marie Galliez, illustrated by Seng Soun Ratanavanh. PICTURE BOOK. Princeton Architectural Press, 2020. $18. 9781616899011 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL – OPTIONAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Miyuki is eager to get out and have adventures with her Grandpa. He, on the other hand, wants to slow down and complete his meditation. Miyuki follows along with him, asking questions, wondering when they will begin to meditate, as they gaze at the water, smell their tea, and follow the clouds. 

Ratanavanh’s illustrations look like beautiful Japanese papers. Galliez’s story would be a good introduction or refresher on mindfulness and meditation – about how simple it can be. 

Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS