Describes the Pilgrims' voyage to America, their difficult winter, how the Native Americans helped them, and their harvest celebration, which was the first Thanksgiving, and discusses when it became an official holiday.
School & Library Binding
(Turtleback, Oct. 1, 2001)
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Blue's fans are invited to help her and the family create a special Thanksgiving feast, from harvesting the vegetables to decorating the table. Full color.
The Pilgrims' first winter in America was hard. But the following year brought new friends and a magnificent harvest. To celebrate their blessings, the Pilgrims held a feast one we remember today as Thanksgiving.
What's more fun than celebrating Thanksgiving? Try drawing Thanksgiving! Become an artist, and learn to sketch the sights and symbols that make this holiday special. It just takes a pencil and a full stomach!