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Tanks of Thanks

Name: Tanks of Thanks
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Author: Wanderly

The Derby is over, and the crowds have gone home. Now it's time for something special - a Thank You Tour! Join your favorite racer as they visit friends around Rubberdale to say thanks to the people who make their racing dreams possible. Along the way, you'll think about the people YOU want to thank, too.

GratitudeSocial AwarenessRelationship SkillsRubberdale

About This Story

What your child will experience

Your child picks a character and takes them on a post-race "Thank You Tour" around Rubberdale. They'll visit community helpers—like Rose the mechanic or Mayor Cluckett—and choose how to express gratitude and what to say thanks for. On the final page, your child reflects on someone they want to thank in real life.

This is a quiet, reflective story. There's no competition or conflict—just thoughtful appreciation.

Why this approach helps

Practicing gratitude helps children notice the support around them and strengthens social bonds. Naming specific reasons to thank someone ("You fixed my engine" versus a generic "thanks") builds emotional vocabulary and perspective-taking. By connecting fictional gratitude to their own life, children rehearse a skill they can use anytime.

What to notice as a parent

Listen for who your child chooses to thank and why. Their answer may reveal who feels most important to them right now—or someone they wish they'd thanked before. If they struggle to name someone, that's okay; gently ask, "Who helps you? Who makes you smile?" over the next few days. Small moments of noticing build the habit over time.

Personalize This Story

Make this story truly special by adding these details:

✓Which character do you want to be?

Story Questions

Questions your child may be asked while creating this story:

How should the main character say thank you?
What should the main character thank them for?
How should the main character say thanks?
Who is someone YOU want to thank?

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