Thanks, Farmers

Name: Thanks, Farmers
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ISBN: 9781629442631

A Song of Celebration

Darcy Pattison, Terry Kole, Jeremy Doss

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English

Mims House
10 March 2026

General fiction (Children's&YA); Drama & performing (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Thanks, Farmers is a musical tribute to farmers that encourages kids to express gratitude for those in agricultural jobs. The text of the book is new lyrics to the Shaker song, ""Simple Gifts."" The book illustrations show the song as a play or school production-and then provides the music to make that really happen.

This resource for elementary teachers integrates music, movement, and social studies into a meaningful lesson on agriculture and gratitude. Set to the familiar tune of the traditional Shaker song ""Simple Gifts,"" this engaging book invites students to sing, act, and celebrate farmers in a fun and interactive way.

�� Imagine Your Classroom or Assembly:

Students 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 Programs

Includes 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.

�� Curriculum Connections

Science & Social Studies: Learn about farming, agriculture, and food production.

Music & Performing Arts: Sing, act, and engage in movement-based learning.

Character Education: Foster gratitude and appreciation for community farmers.

Bring THANKS, FARMERS into your classroom and inspire kids to celebrate the hands that feed us!

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88-page Teacher's Guide Professional accompaniment music file

By: Darcy Pattison
Illustrated by: Terry Kole
Other: Jeremy Doss
Imprint: Mims House
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 313g
ISBN: 9781629442631
ISBN 10: 1629442631
Pages: 34
Publication Date: 10 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 5 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Children's book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her works have received starred PW, Kirkus, and BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, five NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, two Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book, two Junior Library Guild selections, two NCTE Notable Children's Book in Language Arts, a Notable Social Studies Trade Books, and an Arkansiana Award. She's the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor's Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children's literature. Terry Kole illustrates children's books and puzzles from her studio on the shores of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. George Washington's Engineer was named a 2023 Best STEM Book by the NSTA. Her career started with a weekly cartoon strip and daily illustrator for the Detroit News. She illustrated college level books and created infographics for the Associated Press while in NYC, Paris and Amsterdam. In Vienna she taught cartooning to students at the American International School. She currently teaches art to ages 10-80 through various art centers in New England. Jeremy Doss is a composer and music educator living in NW Arkansas. Jeremy served as a high school band director for ten years. He transitioned to a position as an elementary music teacher to spend more time with family and to compose. Jeremy holds a bachelor's degree in Music Education and Master's in Music Composition from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR as well as an Advanced Certificate in Film Scoring from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA Extension). He is Orff Level 1 certified. His compositions are published by Grand Mesa Music and TRN Music Publisher. In his spare time, Jeremy enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter, bowling, cheering on Arkansas Razorback sports, writing songs, and composing music for school band programs.