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The Thankful Farmer: A Tale of Gratitude and Opening Your Eyes to Blessings
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ISBN13: 9781069628824
Publisher: Pawa Publishing
Published: Nov 30 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Kwame is a farmer who begins each morning kneeling to give thanks - for his soil, his rain, his sunshine. His neighbor Kofi rushes through his days, always complaining about the weather, the weeds, the endless work. Two men, two fields, two ways of seeing the same earth.
When drought strikes and both fields dry up, Kwame's grateful heart helps him notice something Kofi misses: a tiny green sprout growing beneath a wilting leaf, revealing a hidden spring of water below. While Kofi despairs, Kwame discovers abundance - and shares it with his neighbor, teaching him that gratitude isn't just about feeling thankful. It is about opening your eyes to blessings that others overlook.
This powerful West African tale shows children that our attitude shapes what we are able to see, and that a grateful heart is resilient even in hardship.
Perfect for: children ages 4-8 learning about gratitude as a daily practice, resilience during difficult times, generosity toward neighbors, and the quiet power of perspective to transform our experience.
From Pawa Seyni and Pawa Publishing, part of the Storytime with Pawa series celebrating African agricultural traditions, gratitude practices, and the wisdom of looking for blessings.
A portion of proceeds from every Pawa Seyni book supports the Sen Yakaar Foundation, bringing books and learning resources to children across the West African diaspora. Learn more at senyakaar.org.
Published by Pawa Publishing.
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