The Very First Thanksgiving Day by Rhonda Gowler Greene

A simple yet historical introductions to the history of Thanksgiving.
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Resource: picture book
Time: 1620s
Place: America

Summary:
This book uses simple rhymes to tell the story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving.  From England where the decision was make to journey to the new land, to the Mayflower, to meeting the Indians who taught the Pilgrims how to plant, to the actual feast where they "ate of the food, gathered and blessed, the corn and sweet berries, the wild turkey dressed". There are interesting author's and illustrator notes at the beginning of the book that talk among other things the author's choice to use the word Indian and the dress of the Pilgrims.  This book is illustrated in full color by Susan Gaber.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
none

Reading Level: grade K - 1
Lexile Measure: not available
Guided Reading Level: not available


Format Links
Book

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