Start a new tradition. Celebrate the season of thanks with these classic stories. Read these stories with your children, grandchildren, your favorite niece, or your class. These stories were compiled from classic Thanksgiving stories. The themes and ethics displayed in these stories are timeless and endearing. You are sure to enjoy reading these stories and discussing the timeless truths. Some of the stories are humorous. Some of the stories are sentimental. All of the stories are memorable and heartwarming.
Follows the activities of seven children in nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.
A hilarious, kid-friendly take on Thanksgiving — full of family, food, and lots of fun! Features an audio read-along! It’s another Thanksgiving at Grandma’s. Gavin expects a long day of boredom and being pestered by distantly related toddlers, but his cousin Rhonda has a different idea: make a break for it — out of the kids’ room to the swing set in the backyard! Gavin isn’t so sure, especially when they encounter vicious guard dogs (in homemade sweaters), a hallway full of overly affectionate aunts, and worse yet, the great wall of butts! Will they manage to avoid the obstacles and find some fun before turkey time? Or will they be captured before they’ve had a taste of freedom?
This wonderful collection of hand-picked Thanksgiving classics will make you fall in love with our sweet little stories and will become a part of your Thanksgiving story-telling traditions: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (Louisa May Alcott) The First Thanksgiving (Albert F. Blaisdell, Francis K. Ball) Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner (Lucy Maud Montgomery) The Genesis of the Doughnut Club (Lucy Maud Montgomery) An English Dinner of Thanksgiving (George Eliot) Ezra's Thanksgivin' Out West (Eugene Field) John Inglefield's Thanksgiving (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Helen's Thanksgiving (Susan Coolidge) Thanksgiving at the Polls (Edward Everett Hale) Millionaire Mike's Thanksgiving (Eleanor H. Porter) The Thanksgiving of the Wazir (Andrew Lang) The Master of the Harvest (Mrs. Alfred Gatty) How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Queer Little Baker Man (Phila Butler Bowman) A Turkey for the Stuffing (Katherine Grace Hulbert) Mrs. November's Party (Agnes Carr) The Debut of Dan'l Webster (Isabel Gordon Curtis) The Kingdom of the Greedy (P. J. Stahl) Thankful (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman) Beetle Ring's Thanksgiving Mascot (Sheldon C. Stoddard) Mistress Esteem Elliott's Molasses Cake (Kate Upson Clark) Thanksgiving at Todd's Asylum (Winthrop Packard) Wishbone Valley (R. K. Munkittrick) Patem's Salmagundi (E. S. Brooks) Miss November's Dinner Party (Agnes Carr) The Story of Ruth and Naomi (Bible) Bert's Thanksgiving (J. T. Trowbridge) How Obadiah Brought About a Thanksgiving (Emily Hewitt Leland) The White Turkey's Wing (Sophie Swett) The Thanksgiving Goose (Fannie Wilder Brown) A Novel Postman (Alice Wheildon) Chip's Thanksgiving (Annie Hamilton Donnell) A Thanksgiving Dinner (Edna Payson Brett) Two Old Boys (Pauline Shackleford Colyar) Mon-daw-min (H. R. Schoolcraft) A Mystery in the Kitchen (Olive Thorne Miller) Who Ate the Dolly's Dinner? (Isabel Gordon Curtis) An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving (Rose Terry Cooke) The Night before Thanksgiving (Sarah Jewett)...
These stories were compiled from popular classic Thanksgiving stories. The themes and ethics displayed in these stories are timeless and endearing Happy Thanksgiving, to you and your family.
The Children's Book of Thanksgiving Stories is a distinguished anthology that elegantly encapsulates the essence of Thanksgiving through a rich tapestry of narratives, ranging from historical fiction to heartfelt family tales. This collection distinguishes itself by its remarkable diversity in literary styles and perspectives, showcasing an array of emotions and experiences tied to the Thanksgiving theme. Each story, carefully selected by the editors, contributes to a broader understanding and appreciation of the holiday, making historical events and personal revelations accessible to readers of all ages. The inclusion of standout pieces from notable authors alongside less familiar voices provides a comprehensive reflection on the values and traditions of Thanksgiving. The authors represented in this anthology, from Harriet Beecher Stowe to H. R. Schoolcraft, bring a wealth of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds to the collection, enriching the thematic fabric of Thanksgiving. Their collective works, rooted in various literary movements of their times, reflect the evolving nature of American society and its traditions. This array of perspectives offers a multifaceted exploration of Thanksgiving, highlighting the contributions of individuals from different walks of life to the holidays rich tapestry of stories and traditions. This anthology is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to delve deeper into the multifarious narratives of Thanksgiving. It provides a unique opportunity to engage with the holidays history and its contemporary significance through stories that span genres, themes, and geographies. Readers are encouraged to explore this collection for its educational value, its breadth of insights, and the rich dialogue it fosters between the myriad voices and experiences it captures. It promises not only to entertain but also to broaden ones perspective on what Thanksgiving has meant and continues to mean to different people across time and space.
In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land where the Pilgrims settled, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. And without Weeâchumun (corn), the Native people wouldn't have helped. An important picture book honoring both the history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Although Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, it has long been celebrated as a secular holiday as well. Being the holiday that marks the opening of the Holiday Season, Thanksgiving is an important part of the identity and culture of North America. Have fun with seven short stories selected by the critic August Nemo that bring all the atmosphere of union and gratitude of this date: - An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott - Thankful by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman - Turkeys Turning The Tables by William Dean Howells - How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown by Harriet Beecher Stowe - Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry - Three Thanksgiving Kisses by Edward Payson Roe - The First Thanksgiving by Albert F. Blaisdell & Francis K. BallFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!
