Thanks, Farmers: A Song of Celebration

A Sing-Along Picture Book About Farming, Gratitude, and Community!“…a bright, kid-friendly spin with words that honor hard work and the harvest…offers educators a thoughtful way to integrate music, movement, and social studies into a meaningful lesson about agriculture.” Kirkus ReviewsThanks, Farmersis one of the most joyful children's picture books about the farm you’ll find! This sing-along book for kids is a musical celebration of the people who grow our food. Set to the beloved tune of the traditional Shaker song “Simple Gifts,” this picture book about farming invites children to sing, act, and express gratitude for the farmers in their community.Perfect as a Thanksgiving read aloud or a year-round classroom resource, this farming book for kids connects children to where their food comes from. Students dress up as farmers, vegetables, seed packets, and even the sun as they perform a simple, memorable play that brings agriculture to life for kids.Why Teachers and Parents Love This Book:Full Musical Arrangement: Includes a professional accompaniment track by composer and elementary music educator Jeremy Doss—ready to play in your classroom or assembly.Sing-Along & Performing Arts: One of the best singing books for kids that combines music, movement, and performing arts into one engaging experience.Gratitude & Character Education: Among the most meaningful gratitude books for kids—teaches thankfulness and appreciation for community farmers.Thanksgiving & Seasonal Programs: An ideal addition to Thanksgiving books for kids collections. Perfect for fall programs, harvest celebrations, and Century Farmers events.Curriculum Connections: Integrates science, social studies, music, and character education. A complete agriculture book for kids with an 88-page Teacher’s Guide available.Bring Thanks, Farmers into your classroom and inspire kids to celebrate the hands that feed us!Download the Teacher’s Guide and accompaniment track at MimsHouseBooks dot com.Imagine Your Classroom or AssemblyStudents 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.Bring THANKS, FARMERS into your classroom and inspire kids to celebrate the hands that feed us! Read more