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  • The Thanksgiving Trip

    Kathi Daley

    Paperback (Independently published, Oct. 13, 2018)
    The entire Thomas family takes a Thanksgiving trip to a mountain cabin after Tess learns that her father visited the area every autumn to hunt and fish before his supposed death in a fiery truck accident. After arriving at the cabin, Tess and Tony, along with Mike and Bree, team up to investigate a suspicious death, while Tess and Tony secretly talk to people who live in the area and once knew her father. Hoping to finally find answers for her unanswered questions regarding her father's current whereabouts, Tess widens her search which lead her to a startling realization. Meanwhile, a stray dog seems intent on adopting Mike in spite of Mike's insistence that there is no way he has room in his life for an energetic and mischievous puppy.

  • My First Thanksgiving

    Tomie dePaola

    eBook (Grosset & Dunlap, Aug. 11, 2015)
    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.
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  • The Very First Thanksgiving Day

    Rhonda Gowler Greene, Susan Gaber

    Hardcover (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 2002)
    From the same team that brought you The Day Jesus Was Born comes a charming story that introduces the Thanksgiving holiday to young readers.This is the food, gathered and blessed, the corn and sweet berries, and wild turkey dressed, shared on the very first Thanksgiving Day. Join author Rhonda Gowler Greene and illustrator Susan Gaber on a journey back to the very first Thanksgiving Day, when two societies came together to feast and honor the earth's bounty in peace.
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  • Squanto and the First Thanksgiving

    Joyce K. Kessel, Lisa Donze

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions TM, Aug. 1, 2003)
    When the Pilgrims landed near Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620 they were unprepared for the challenges they would face. Many Pilgrims died until Squanto, a Patuxet Indian, taught them how to survive. To give thanks for a good year, the Pilgrims threw a huge feast, later called Thanksgiving.
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  • Thanksgiving

    Lizzy Ford

    eBook (, Nov. 20, 2017)
    Half angel. Half demon. 100% teenager. On Halloween, Esme's life changed. This Thanksgiving, she'll count her blessings - and her curses.

  • Thanks for Thanksgiving

    Julie Markes, Doris Barrette

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Aug. 17, 2004)
    Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks! This book is a great introduction for younger readers.Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks—the question is, where to begin? From the turkey on the table to warm, cozy cuddles, life is full of small things and bigger pleasures. But what's most important is being able to share them with family!Julie Markes reminds kids and adults alike about the little details that make each day enjoyable, while Doris Barrette's beautiful and striking illustrations bring her thoughtful words to life.
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  • The First Thanksgiving

    Amy White, Karelyn Siegler

    Paperback (Santillana USA, Feb. 1, 2008)
    Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? This book explains how the pilgrims reached America, the difficulties they had, who helped them, and finally, how they gave thanks for everything they received.
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  • The First Thanksgiving

    Lou Rogers, Michael Lowenbein

    Hardcover (Follett Pub Co, March 15, 1962)
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  • The First Thanksgiving

    Kathleen Connors

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Provides facts about the first Thanksgiving, describing the lifestyle of the Pilgrims, their pact with the Wampanoag, and the meal and festival they shared.
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  • The First Thanksgiving

    Susan Whitehurst

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Discusses what the first Thanksgiving might have been like for the Pilgrims, including the people they invited, the games they played, and the food that was served.
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  • The First Thanksgiving

    Andrew Santella

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Discusses the history of New Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, the relationship between the colonists and the native Wampanoag people, and the harvest festival which would later become Thanksgiving Day.
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  • The Thanksgiving Story

    Alice Dalgliesh, Helen Sewell

    eBook (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Sept. 4, 2012)
    In this festive Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, Alice Dalgiesh brings to life the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday for readers of all ages.Giles, Constance and Damaris Hopkins are all passengers aboard the crowded Mayflower, journeying to the New World to start a new life. Things get a little more cramped when their baby brother Oceanus is born during the passage. However, when they arrive, there are even worse challenges to face as the Pilgrims are subjected to hunger, cold, and sickness that put their small colony in great danger. With the help of the Native Americans though, they might just be able to survive their first year in this strange land—and have a November harvest to celebrate for generations!