This Is the Feast Written by Diane Z. Shore Illustrated by Megan Lloyd Published by Scholastic, Inc. in 2008 This Is the Feast is a rhyming picture book about the Pilgrims’ journey and settlement of the New World, then their… Continue Reading “This Is the Feast”
Thanksgiving—A Harvest Celebration Written by Julie Stiegemeyer Illustrated by Renné Benoit Published by Concordia Publishing House in 2003 Thanksgiving—A Harvest Celebration is a nonfiction picture book about the Pilgrims’ journey to the New World, their first year… Continue Reading “Thanksgiving–A Harvest Celebration”
The Very First Thanksgiving Day Written by Rhonda Gowler Greene Illustrated by Susan Gaber The Very First Thanksgiving Day is a rhyming picture book that shows young readers the story of the first Thanksgiving celebration in the New World. The illustrations are beautiful.… Continue Reading “The Very First Thanksgiving Day”
‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey Published by Orchard Books of Scholastic Inc in 1990. Yes, Dav Pilkey of Captain Underpants fame has given elementary aged kids another good laugh. ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving is a ridiculous look at a class… Continue Reading “‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving”
November is a season of thanksgiving in our country. For Christians it is our yearly opportunity to give thanks to God, and our yearly reminder to live with gratitude to God and to other people every day of the year. For the next few… Continue Reading “THANKSGIVING Part 1”
ON MY SHELF I also have a small collection of board books about fall and the Thanksgiving holiday. They are all bright and inviting replete with the warm colors of fall on every page. Each one creates a wonderful opportunity for curling up with… Continue Reading “Fall Board Books”
The Runaway Pumpkin by Kevin Lewis illustrated by S.D.Schindler Published by Orchard Books in 2003 Re-published by Scholastic in 2008 If you want a good laugh, if your kids need a giggle, read The Runaway Pumpkin aloud to them. But you’d better practice in front… Continue Reading “The Runaway Pumpkin”