Thistle's Thankful Heart tells the story of a young rabbit who learns to be thankful for what she has and joins with others in sharing what is extra. This tale of compassion and care allows young readers to hear the virtues of having gratitude while blending the charm of Mama Mathilde's active generation of characters from the meadows around her cottage. It also is one of the few books in the series that uses chapter narration to allow for young readers to get the experience of reading a short book in chapter format.