Thank You, Sun - by Douglas Florian (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Celebrates the sun, earth, moon, and many more natural marvels"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Celebrate the sun, earth, moon, and many more natural marvels through humorous and heartfelt poetry in this enchanting picture book from acclaimed poet Douglas Florian.

Thank you, sun. You give us light. You shine all day until the night. You warm our planet as you burn--and ask for nothing in return.

From lofty mountains that peak our interest, to wind that lends a breeze, to soil that's truly down to earth, there are countless things to be thankful for on our planet. Filled with fun facts about nature and clever poems perfect for reading aloud, young readers can learn about the natural wonders of planet Earth and thank them for making the world go round!

Review Quotes

The veteran poet's simply phrased rhymes offer thanks to 14 more wonders as vast as the stars, as small as snowflakes, and as varied as wildlife and landforms. Each short poem is distinct enough to stand alone, but with their unity of theme the verses can also be read straight through as articulations of a single feeling. Florian's rhymes and rhythms fall so naturally that his lines never sound singsong; few poets can match him for readability or clarity of expression. More serious than silly, and vintage Florian.--Kirkus "December 1 Issue"

*This new book . . . [creates] a series of concise but heartfelt, memorable tributes to animals, plants, rivers, and oceans, as well as other forces of nature. Poetry fans will appreciate his proficiency with rhyme and cadence, and ably illustrating each concise poem is multimedia artwork often incorporating unusual combinations of elements such as "rubber stamps on primed paper bags." When read aloud to children, Florian's picture books are as direct and simple as poetry and art can be, yet their appeal to kids' senses and imaginations can be vast and longlasting. This is a treasure chest of verse celebrating our world, including the sun, the moon, the stars, and the mountain in the distance.--Booklist Starred Review "January 2026"

About the Author

Douglas Florian is the creator of many acclaimed picture books including Windsongs: Poems About Weather, UnBEElievables, Poetrees, and Dinothesaurus. He lives with his family in New York.