This joyful feast of words and pictures is now available in a bright levelled reader format -- with a brand-new cover treatment! With perfect words to conjure up the rich sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of the holiday, Thanks for Thanksgiving will surely carve its place in our time-honoured tradition. Nature hikes, apple-picking, migrating geese, and even a road-hockey game are surrounded by the rich colours of autumn. Rhythmic text introduces young readers to the words and images that celebrate the holiday, and a fact page at the back of the book includes information on the history and origins of the Canadian celebration of Thanksgiving.
Runt the turkey is much smaller than his brother, but his intelligence keeps his family from becoming Thanksgiving Day dinner.
"Every year near Thanksgiving, Tom Turkey counts down the days in hiding. Thanksgiving is a stressful time of year for a turkey! Especially when a hunter named Carl is chasing you."--Page 4 of cover.
Presents how Sarah Josepha Hale fought to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. This story depicts how Sarah Josepha Hale campaigned to make Thanksgiving a holiday in the 1800s.
Presents an introduction to the Thanksgiving holiday and discusses its traditions, including gathering together for a meal, giving thanks, volunteering, and playing football.
Every year, on the fourth Thursday in November, millions of Americans joyfully partake in the beloved traditions of Thanksgiving.
A brief look at how and why we celebrate Thanksgiving.
Dee experiences excitement and satisfaction when she helps prepare and serve food for the needy at a church on Thanksgiving.
Photographs, recipes, poems, stories, and essays capture the true essence of Thanksgiving celebrations.
Cleaver rhyming text and fun illustrations will make the reading of this book one of your family Thanksgiving traditions.
Describes the history and meaning of Thanksgiving and how it is celebrated today.