A Reader on Gratitude

Name: A Reader on Gratitude
ISBN: 9787537572262

秦坤茹Hebei Science & Technology Press · ChinaSep 2017

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Word count: 99K words
Chapters: 5
ISBN: 9787537572262

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Summary

Grounded in distinct gratitude education models developed across grade levels, this book unfolds in a series of short thematic units centered on gratitude to parents, nature, and society. The rich content conveys teachers' earnest hopes for their students.

Editor's review

Taking gratitude education as its throughline, this book is organized into short thematic units around gratitude to parents, nature, and society, following educational models formed at different grade levels, with content close to students' daily experience and growth scenarios. Its value lies not in theoretical exposition but in turning gratitude from an abstract slogan into concrete topics that can be discussed and practiced, making it easy for teachers to roll out in an orderly way during class meetings, moral education lessons, or themed activities, and for parents and children to use in shared reading that naturally opens conversation. The overall length and thematic structure suit fragmented reading and classroom use; readers can pick topics as needed rather than reading cover to cover. For school use, it is recommended to pair each unit with practical activities so that reading and action reinforce each other and do not remain at the level of words.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Homeroom teachers and moral education teachers in primary and secondary schools, for designing class meetings and themed activities
Parents who wish to read and discuss gratitude topics with their children
Organizers of school Young Pioneers or youth league activities, as reference for thematic education activities
Community and public-interest reading promoters concerned with character education for young people

Not a good fit for

Professional readers seeking systematic psychological or pedagogical theory research
General readers hoping to read literary essays or story collections
Researchers requiring academic citation standards and theoretical frameworks

Reading tips

Select units matching the grade level rather than reading cover to cover, for convenient classroom use
After each unit, design one small action, such as writing a thank-you card or keeping a housework log
In shared reading, let the child share feelings first, then parents add their own experiences
Teachers can combine units with class meetings, organizing group discussion and sharing

About the publisher

Hebei Science & Technology Press China · Founded in 1984

Hebei Science & Technology Press focuses on books in science and engineering, agriculture, medicine, and popular science and lifestyle. Public information shows that it originated from the science and technology editorial office of Hebei People's Publishing House and is now affiliated with Hebei Publishing & Media Group. Judging from the 319 titles in the database, its publishing covers social culture, education, social psychology, popular science and personal finance. Its list includes popular science and illustrated titles such as the Encyclopedia of Minerals and Gemstones and a field guide to common plants of Xiaowutaishan, as well as technology books for young readers such as an AI primer for children. Translated works such as Time and Become Yourself, together with authors such as Abraham Maslow, reflect its accumulated strength in psychology and scientific humanities.

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FAQ

Which age group is this book intended for?

According to the introduction, the book is based on distinctive gratitude education models developed for different grade levels, making it suitable for students from elementary through middle school. Teachers and parents can select topics according to the child's grade and comprehension level: younger students can focus on the intuitive content of gratitude toward parents and nature, while older students can extend to more abstract themes such as gratitude toward society.

Is the content mainly stories or activity designs?

According to the introduction, the book unfolds in an orderly way through many short topics centered on gratitude toward parents, nature, and society, making it a topic-based educational reader. It is not primarily built around long stories; instead, it organizes content by topic, which makes it convenient for teachers to use in class or in activities, and easy for parents and children to select themes for reading and discussion.

How can teachers use this book in class meetings?

Topics can be arranged for class meetings: first select a theme close to the class situation, have students read the relevant sections and share their feelings, then design one feasible small action, such as writing a thank-you letter, keeping a household-chores record, or observing nature. At the next class meeting, students share their experiences of the action, so that reading, discussion, and practice form a closed loop and avoid reading without doing.

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About the author

秦坤茹 Author · China

Qin Kunru is a Chinese author about whom little public information is available. Only one work by this author can currently be confirmed: A Reader on Gratitude (Gan'en Duben). The book is often classified under exam-related categories, suggesting that it is likely intended for study or teaching settings and serves the reading and learning needs of a particular group of readers. Judging from the title, the work centers on the theme of gratitude and belongs to the field of moral and emotional education. Such books usually guide readers to appreciate family love, teachers' kindness, and social care through selected pieces, supplementing exam-oriented training with the cultivation of values. Because biographical details are scarce, the author's professional background and writing career cannot be confirmed, nor can the place of this book within that career be judged. Overall, Qin Kunru's writing revolves around gratitude, a common yet important educational theme. The output is small in scale but touches the intersection of exam preparation and moral education, offering some reference value for understanding the editorial orientation of such readers.