7 year old Elisabeth Jackson is a homeschooler, and the author and illustrator of 'Why Does The Cheshire Cat Grin?' Chesshie knows that the secret to happiness is an attitude of gratitude. Chesshie is a happy cat who thanks God for every blessing. This sweet picture book is perfect for story time at the library, in preschool, Sunday school, vacation bible school, bible class, and elementary classrooms.
Parents will love to read 'Why Does The Cheshire Cat Grin?' aloud at home to instill high moral character into their littlest children. Good manners begin with saying "thank you".
Children will love this adventure book which challenges them to seek and find the seven hearts hidden throughout the story!
Teachers love the simple rhyming patterns for language arts poetry and handwriting lessons, early math counting skills, and beautiful illustrations that highlight the child's art.
Animal lovers and pet lovers will laugh out loud at Chesshie's hilarious antics! Little children think it's so funny when Chesshie "bounces and pounces all over the place"! If you've seen Disney's movie version of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, you will find this book to be adorable and refreshingly pure. Chesshie invites children of all ages to join her in giving thanks every day with their very own gratitude journal included in this book. Chesshie gives thanks for (baby snuggles) family, animals, pets, toys, food, clothing, and God's love. Chesshie even gives thanks for naps in a sunny nature garden with trees and flowers.
'Why Does The Cheshire Cat Grin?' makes a beautiful gift for birthday, Get Well (children's hospital gift shop), Cheer Up, New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Resurrection Day, homeschool events, Classical Conversations style show and tell presentation, and more.
Children's Fiction Picture Book; Christian; Inspirational; Seasonal; Holiday; Library Storytime; Ages 1-3; Ages 4-8; Pre-K, Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, Beginner reader; Life Lessons.