Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message

Presented by a Mohawk elder, this picture book shares the Good Morning Address, a traditional Native American greeting that teaches children to thank the natural world each day. The brief, rhythmic verses guide readers through acknowledging the sun, water, plants, animals, and sky, illustrating how all parts of the environment are connected. As a child rises with the sunrise and speaks the address, the story models a simple, daily practice of gratitude toward Mother Earth.