Noticing the little things
A shared moment, a kind friend or something that made you smile.
The My First… collection / My First Thank You
Book one · Gratitude
My First
Thank You
A day in Jelly’s ocean is full of things to be thankful for. Come along and discover them together.
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Little words. Big lessons.
About the story
A little thank you.
A whole ocean of reasons.
From waking up to snuggling down at bedtime, Jelly has a day of underwater adventures to share. There are friends to meet, family moments and little surprises along the way.
My First Thank You is a picture book about gratitude for children aged 2–6. Read it together, enjoy the ocean illustrations and see what your child notices. What would they say thank you for?
Words to carry beyond the book
Exploring gratitude together
Finding your own thank you
An invitation for children to think of what matters to them.
Sharing it together
A story to read aloud and a question to take into bedtime.
A little look inside
Look inside My First Thank You
Shrimpy helps Jelly wash, and Jelly responds with a happy thank you. Read a little moment of everyday kindness from the story.
Reading at home or preschool
After reading, ask: “What did Shrimpy do to help Jelly?” Then invite children to remember someone who helped them today. A word, a gesture or a shared memory is enough. For more ideas, try our gratitude activities for children aged 2–6.
The cover, front to back
A welcome to Jelly’s world.
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My First Thank You
Paperback · Ages 2–6 · By Nathan Fish
One question to take into your day
“What would you like to say thank you for today?”
After the story, take a turn each. A small answer is enough: a game, a hug, or someone who helped.
Another little word. Another adventure.
My First Please
Join Jelly for an underwater adventure about asking kindly and remembering a little “please”.
Explore My First Please →