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Thanksgiving
is a celebration of gratitude and appreciation and families gather at the same
table and cover thousands of miles to share a meal with those they love so
much. All worries and hardships are
forgotten, left behind when you are surrounded by people you care about.
One of the best pastimes during the
holiday which allows you to relax is reading. Therefore, do not hesitate, grab your favorite book and start savoring it.
Catherine O’Neill Grace - 1621: A New Look At Thanksgiving
National Geographic has
recreated the first Thanksgiving. In 1621 English colonists celebrated
their first harvest, and were joined by men
of the Wampanoag tribe for a gathering that was to last three days in a town
now known as Plymouth. This book invites young people to read, listen, and
think about our shared history.
Chief Jake Swamp - Giving Thanks: A Native American Morning Message
Every morning you
can find yourself thankful for so many things surrounding you. This story takes
you into the Thanksgiving Address, an ancient message of peace and appreciation
of Mother Earth and all its inhabitants.
Gina Calanni - How To Bake The Perfect Pecan Pie
No Thanksgiving would be
complete without dessert. Lauren Hauser is home for the holidays
and she wants to make her grandmother’s pecan pie, but she is not much
of a baker. What she needs is a knight in shining armor. And it might just be
that the magic of Thanksgiving will find her after all…
Jacqueline Jules - Duck For Turkey Day
Tuyet’s Vietnamese American
family is having duck for Thanksgiving dinner - not turkey! She worries about what
will her teacher and the other kids think? But to her surprise, Tuyet enjoys
her thanksgiving dinner anyhow - and at school, she realizes that all she had in
common with her classmates is family!
Jonathan London - Giving Thanks
A father passes
on to his son the gift of seeing the beauty around him - and giving thanks to the earth and the sky, the trees,
and so. Majestic as the most beautiful autumn day and filled with
glimpses of favorite woodland animals, GIVING THANKS is truly a gift to readers.
Joseph Bruchac - Squanto’s Journey: The Story Of The First Thanksgiving
When the English ship Mayflower landed on the shores inhabited by the Pokanoket people, it
was Squanto who welcomed the newcomers and taught them how to survive by
showing them how to plant corn, beans, and squash, and how to hunt and fish.
And when a good harvest was gathered in the fall, the two peoples feasted
together in the spirit of peace and brotherhood.
Kevin Noble Maillard - Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Fry bread is
food, warm and delicious, piled high on a plate.
Fry bread is time that brings families together for meals and new memories.
Fry bread is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond.
Fry bread is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and
difference.
Laurie Halse Anderson - Thank You Sarah: The Woman Who SavedThanksgiving
Join Laurie on
a journey of a woman and a pen that spanned four decades, the Civil War, and
five presidents, all so you could have your turkey and eat it too! By the 1800s America's observance was waning.
None of the presidents nor Congress sought to revive the Thanksgiving holiday.
Louisa May Alcott - An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving morning is here,
and the Bassett family's cozy kitchen is filled with the hustle and bustle of
the holiday. But this year something is different: Tilly, Prue, and their
brothers and sisters have been left in charge of everything from the roasted
turkey to the apple slump.
Melissa Sweet - Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story Of The Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade
Melissa Sweet brings to
life the inspirational story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer who invented the giant
balloons floating in the sky during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Pat Zietlow Miller - Sharing The Bread: An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving Story
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In this spirited ode to the
holiday, set at the turn of the twentieth century, a large family works
together to make their special meal. Everyone has a special job to do.
Sam Sifton - Thanksgiving: How To Cook It Well
From the planning of the meal
to the washing of the last plate, Thanksgiving poses more problems for the home
cook than any other holiday. Sam Sifton delivers a message of great
comfort and solace: There is no need for fear. You can cook a great meal on
Thanksgiving. You can have a great time. The book is your guide to
making Thanksgiving the best holiday of the year.
This shattering novel follows
twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland
Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. This
chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American--grappling
with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and
spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism.
Traci Sorell - We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
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The word otsaliheliga
(oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express
gratitude. Cherokee people believe
that recognizing and honoring the ways that the sacred and the duties of daily
life are interwoven requires effort, ritual, and awareness, but above all,
gratitude.
Which one is your top favorite? If it's not on this list of mine, feel free to share in the comments. Happy holidays!!!
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