Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching! Um… 8 days away! As I pulled out the books we use to prepare for, and reflect on the meaning and history of Thanksgiving, I thought it would be nice to share them here.
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The Story of the Pilgrims by Katharine Ross is a picture book perfect for the littlest learners. There is not as much text, but the text that is there is true to the history of Thanksgiving. The pictures are simple, yet vibrant. It’s a very easy and short read.
Another picture book, Three Young Pilgrims, by Cheryl Harness, has a bit more text and the pictures have a great level of detail. A perfect book for kids who love lots of information tidbits, this book has quite a few illustrations with intricate detail and labeling. I’ve included a picture of one page so you can see what I mean. This book is always a favorite with my kids.
Page from Three Young Pilgrims displaying detail:
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And finally, a beautiful hardcover book (coffee table worthy) that is meant to be read aloud, Thanksgiving A Time to Remember, by Barbara Rainey, is a book that goes into more detail of the Thanksgiving story. It is meant to be read aloud as a family over the course of a week. It could also be read in one long sitting. There are pictures included, but it is not a picture book. This book was put out by Family Life Publishing and also includes a CD of worshipful instrumental music. This one is pretty pricey on Amazon, and unfortunately not much cheaper on Ebay. But it is a good one!
Happy reading!
