Description

Thank You, Night - A Soothing Story

An evening stroll through nature connects a young boy to his senses and helps him relax at the end of the day.

A child is feeling anxious as the day winds down. Then, he hears a soft breeze greeting him with a tap on his window. Curious, he decides to go for a walk with Papa. They wander where nature beckons, following their senses and letting their minds find peace. Eventually they arrive at the seashore where they stand in awe, observing the vast ocean and the stars above, before returning home relaxed and ready to sleep.

The Thank You, World series features lyrical stories about appreciating nature, connecting with our senses, and being present in the moment. These soothing books help young readers let go of stress, observe without judgment, and remain optimistic—even when the sun isn’t shining. Thank You, Night:

• Demonstrates the benefits of mindfulness
• Models how to let go of the stress at the end of the day
• Encourages calm reflection and gratitude for the world around us
• Includes discussion questions to build on the story’s themes

Thank You, Night shows how to quiet our worries and allow our minds and bodies to wander in quiet contemplation.

About the Author

Dan McCauley is a writer and educator who grew up in New York City and is based in Los Angeles, California. Raised by little league coaches, a caring community, and his family's love, Dan pursued his passion for teaching and storytelling at NYU. After working as a teacher in the Bronx, he moved to Los Angeles, where he work with students as a learning specialist. Dan writes and teaches with the same sense of awe, wonder, and gratitude he feels toward the world. Whether coaching on little league baseball fields, teaching in middle and high school classrooms, or telling stories, the question that continues to inform Dan's work is: what helps young people heal, grow, and thrive? Dan is the author of the Thank You, World series.