Gratitude Stone

‘Being thankful every day helps the sad thoughts fly away.’When a young boy named Ernie struggles to understand the unsettled feeling in his tummy, his whimsical friend Douglas Dragon swoops in to help. Douglas introduces Ernie to a magical stone speckled with words like “thankful,” “friend,” and “smile.” Though confused at first, Ernie soon discovers that focusing on gratitude, rather than his worries, helps the sad thoughts fly away.Through the tale of Ernie and Douglas’ tender friendship, kids learn the benefit of slowing down to appreciate life’s simple gifts, from family to nature’s beauty. The Gratitude Stone sprinkles its message of mindfulness and emotional awareness while sweeping readers on a soaring adventure of growth and self-discovery. Children and caregivers alike will treasure how this imaginative journey teaches even little hearts how to find calm within.