Description:
Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a holiday for remembering the Pilgrims and the Indians. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many blessings.
Brief description:
Gail Gibbons has published almost fifty titles with Holiday House as well as numerous books with other publishing houses. According to the Washington Post, "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." This much-loved author and illustrator of nonfiction books lives in Vermont with her husband, where they also produce maple syrup.
Review Quotes:
"This cornucopia of all things Thanksgiving has abundant enough information for young readers without overwhelming them. Placing the holiday in the context of harvest festivals throughout time, Gibbons tells the story of the Pilgrims, their Native American friends, and the first Thanksgiving."
-- "School Library Journal"