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My First Thanksgiving
Introduces in simple text some of the family activities associated with the celebration of Thanksgiving.
Board Book
Published
September 2nd 1992
by Putnam Juvenile
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ISBN 0399223274 – Thanksgiving qualifies as the most awkward of holidays for non-religious Americans AND those who seek political correct-ness, so to see how it's addressed in books for children is always interesting. That curiosity, and the attraction of Tomie dePaola as author/illustrator, made choosing this book a no-brainer – and what a good choice it was!
The first couple pages are given to the history of Thanksgiving: the pilgrims, thankful to be together in their new home, thank God with a...more
The first couple pages are given to the history of Thanksgiving: the pilgrims, thankful to be together in their new home, thank God with a...more
This book I would use only for the younger grades because it allows the young reader to take a first look at the traditional holiday, Thanksgiving.
A very short and simple description of the first Thanksgiving and how its celebrated today in one family.
Nov 12, 2008
Kirei
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
babies and toddlers
Shelves:
younger-kids
Simple text and nice illustrations show what Thanksgiving is about.
Nov 17, 2012
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Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) is best known for his books for children.
He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.
Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure....more
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He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.
Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure....more
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