Veteran historian Robert Tracy McKenzie sets aside centuries of legend and political stylization to present the mixed blessing that was the first Thanksgiving. Like good narrative history, McKenzie's critical account of our Pilgrim ancestors confronts us with our own unresolved issues of national and spiritual identity.
Introduces the history and traditions of the Thanksgiving holiday, including the original fall harvest celebration, how it became an official U.S. holiday, and how people celebrate it today.
Learn about the true spirit of gratitude with this Thanksgiving book for kids 3-5 Teach kids about coming together with loved ones to give thanks! I Am Thankful is an adorable, rhyming storybook that follows three different families as they celebrate the holiday with their own traditions, acts of kindness, and ways of giving back. Kids will learn how to be thankful for the people and world around them as they delight in the sweet illustrations that show diverse families and exciting Thanksgiving adventures. This heartfelt, poetic story will show young ones the meaning of giving and sharing. This toddler Thanksgiving book features: A holiday adventure—Enjoy a narrative, rhyming story with more than 50 pages of Thanksgiving fun! Your own thankfulness practice—Discover a short section in the back including activities and crafts designed to foster more thankfulness. An inclusive story—Learn the true meaning of community with a diverse cast of characters and a universally welcoming story. If you are looking for Thanksgiving books for kids, I Am Thankful is a warm, fun story for all.
2013 Amelia Bloomer List During the nineteenth century, Sarah Josepha Hale dedicated her life to making Thanksgiving a national holiday, all while raising a family and becoming a groundbreaking writer and women's magazine editor. Sarah Hale's inspiring story, accompanied by luscious watercolor illustrations, tells the tale of one woman who wouldn't take no for an answer.
Taylor the Thankful Turkey is an easy-to-read children's book about giving thanks and being grateful. The goal of this book is to teach kids that being thankful is more than just being grateful for you have, but also showing others your appreciation. This helps to build self-esteem and confidence, and makes you a positive and uplifting person. After all, gratitude is the best attitude, and there is always something to be thankful for. Taylor The Thankful Turkey is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten age groups.
A boy relates the preparations for, and enjoyment of, his family's annual Thanksgiving in the Woods celebration on his grandparents' farm. Includes words to the Shaker hymn Tis a Gift to be Simple and notes about the real gathering on which the story is based.
Tomie dePaola’s simple text and bright illustrations perfectly capture the joy of this special holiday. Young readers will love learning more about the traditional celebrations of the day.