Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson. Gr. Pre-K-2. Bear is bored and misses his friends, so he decides to cook a large feast for them. But when he goes to his cupboards he finds that they are bare, and he doesn’t know what to do. One by one, Mouse, Hare, Badger, and all of his friends stop by with food to share. When Bear feels bad because he has nothing to contribute, his pals remind him that he has stories to share with the group.
Thankful by Eileen Spinelli. Gr. pre-K-2. This rhyming picture book celebrates everyday blessings, models the practice of thankfulness, and observes the wonderful acts of service that keep us going each and every day.
Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell. Gr. Pre-K-1. Enjoy counting from one to 10 twice in this cozy picture book, as an African American family prepares a bountiful dinner for their extended family.
The Very First Americans by Cara Ashrose. Gr. K-2. Long before Columbus landed in America, hundreds of groups of people had already made their homes here. You may have heard of some of them—like the Lenape of Pennsylvania. But where did they live? What did they eat? How did they have fun? And where are they today?
Run, Turkey, Run! By Diane Mayr. Gr. Pre-K-2. It’s Thanksgiving! Turkey Day! It’s a wonderful time of year . . . except for the turkey. Can turkey find a way to escape being the main attraction?
A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman. Gr. K-2. When the people of Squawk Valley find themselves without a turkey for their Thanksgiving feast, they hatch a plot to lure one into town. But the citizens of Squawk Valley don’t plan on meeting up with a turkey as sly as Pete―a bird so clever, he just may!
