THANKS, FARMERS: A Song of Celebration

COMING March 10, 2026

Complete Elementary Music & Agriculture Package: Book + Teacher's Guide + Music File

Thanks, Farmers is a comprehensive three-component educational package designed to teach children about gratitude, farming, and agriculture through music and movement. Perfect for elementary assemblies, Thanksgiving Day programs, and Century Farm celebrations.

The story is new lyrics for the tune of "Simple Gifts" which expresses gratitude for farmers who produce our food. 

What Makes This Children's Book Special:

• Set to the beloved tune of "Simple Gifts" - familiar and easy to learn
• Interactive story encourages students to dress as farmers, vegetables, and farm elements
• Connects kids to where their food comes from through music and movement
• Ideal for elementary music programs and school assemblies

💡 Imagine Your Classroom or Assembly

•    Students dress up as farmers, vegetables, seed packets, and even the sun!
•    They sing their appreciation for local and community farmers.
•    They perform a simple, memorable play that connects kids to where their food comes from.

🎶 Perfect for Music Teachers & Thanksgiving Programs

•    Includes a full musical arrangement by composer Jeremy Doss, an elementary music educator.
•    Comes with a downloadable accompaniment track for easy performance.
•    Aligns with seasonal themes, making it a great addition to fall, Thanksgiving, Century Farmers, or other agriculture celebrations.

📖 Curriculum Connections

•    Science & Social Studies: Learn about farming, agriculture, and food production. 
•    Music & Performing Arts: Sing, act, and engage in movement-based learning. 
•    Character Education: Foster gratitude and appreciation for community farmers.

🛠 Everything You Need is Included!

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While this children's book stands alone beautifully, a comprehensive 88-page teacher's guide and professional music accompaniment file are also available separately to enhance your elementary assembly or classroom experience.

•    Download teacher's guide
•    Add the professional music accompaniment file to your order

Bring THANKS, FARMERS into your classroom and inspire kids to celebrate the hands that feed us! 

AUTHOR – DARCY PATTISON

Children’s book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her works have received starred PW, Kirkus, and BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, five NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, two Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book, two Junior Library Guild selections, two NCTE Notable Children’s Book in Language Arts, a Notable Social Studies Trade Books, and an Arkansiana Award. She’s the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor’s Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children’s literature.

ILLUSTRATOR – TERRY KOLE  

Terry Kole illustrates children's books and puzzles from her studio on the shores of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. George Washington's Engineer was named a 2023 Best STEM Book by the NSTA. Her career started with a weekly cartoon strip and daily illustrator for the Detroit News. She illustrated college level books and created infographics for the Associated Press while in NYC, Paris and Amsterdam. In Vienna she taught cartooning to students at the American International School. She currently teaches art to ages 10-80 through various art centers in New England. 

COMPOSER/ARRANGER – JEREMY DOSS

Jeremy Doss is a composer and music educator living in NW Arkansas.  Jeremy served as a high school band director for ten years. He transitioned to a position as an elementary music teacher to spend more time with family and to compose. 
Jeremy holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Master’s in Music Composition from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR as well as an Advanced Certificate in Film Scoring from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA Extension). He is Orff Level 1 certified.  His compositions are published by Grand Mesa Music and TRN Music Publisher. In his spare time, Jeremy enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter, bowling, cheering on Arkansas Razorback sports, writing songs, and composing music for school band programs.