Name: Thanksgiving Is . . .
ISBN: 9780823419791

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

A Holiday, Explained

A clear, colorful introduction to Thanksgiving’s roots, history, and traditions.

Come here for

Follow the holiday from ancient harvest celebrations to its national history
See familiar Thanksgiving traditions in a wider historical frame

Expect

Kid-friendly language paired with colorful watercolor illustrations
A straightforward blend of holiday history and celebration

Book Details

Authors: Gail Gibbons
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: October 1, 2005
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Thanksgiving · Thanksgiving Stories
Reading lane: Thanksgiving

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Thanksgiving
Patriotic Holidays
Customs & Traditions

About This Book

Thanksgiving is... A holiday for gratitude. It is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a time to celebrate and share with family and friends. Explaining the roots of our familiar fall holiday in ancient harvest celebrations, Gail Gibbons' clear, kid-friendly language is accompanied by colorful watercolor illustrations. The story of the Pilgrims' journey and first Thanksgiving feast is retold, as well as the history of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, and the tr...

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Thanksgiving is... A holiday for gratitude. It is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a time to celebrate and share with family and friends. Explaining the roots of our familiar fall holiday in ancient harvest celebrations, Gail Gibbons' clear, kid-friendly language is accompanied by colorful watercolor illustrations. The story of the Pilgrims' journey and first Thanksgiving feast is retold, as well as the history of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, and the traditions and celebrations that have developed over the years. Thanksgiving Is. . . is a perfect introduction to early American history, and a fun autumn holiday from a children's nonfiction master.