Having a few good books on hand to read together offers an opportunity for everyone to relax together and make memories during the Thanksgiving celebration. If some of your guests are younger, consider these Thanksgiving books:
For toddlers, try My First Thanksgiving, a board book by Tomie dePaola. His signature illustrations complement the simple text perfectly as he explains that we give thanks to God “for our being together.”
For grade-schoolers in the crowd, try Turkey Riddles, by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg. You may groan but your young guests will be delighted, especially if you can't answer the riddles.
Older children will enjoy two Scholastic books, “. . . If You Sailed On The Mayflower in 1620” by Ann McGovern, and “If You Were At The First Thanksgiving” by Anne Kamma. These two books describe what happened, why it happened, and how the children involved experienced it. Interesting details will keep children intrigued.
N. C. Wyeth's Pilgrims, with text by Robert San Souci, is the kind of book the whole family can read together and enjoy. The illustrations by Wyeth are beautiful and evocative; the text gives enough details to interest readers without overwhelming them.
These books are available or can be ordered at a local bookstore or online, and while you're shopping, you may find others you would enjoy.
If you can't be there yourself, but want to share the holiday in some way, send one of these books to your grandchild. Tuck in a letter with some of your favorite Thanksgiving memories, or a list of things you are thankful for.
Grandchildren and books are sure to be at the top of the list!
2 comments:
Hi Holly! I just checked out your blog from Megan's site (she's my sister). I was reading Jill Savage's book "My hearts at home" and she had some of your quotes in it. I LOVED your quotes. I really want to celebrate life with my family. Finding Joy and Laughter in the very normal moments! Thanks for your thoughts. My husband Clint and I have 3 kiddos 4 and under and I'm really wanting to make Thanksgiving and Christmas special this year. I want them to really understand the true meaning behind these holidays. Thanks for the book suggestions! I'll have to check them out! God bless!! :)
Jami, it's great to hear from you - I've visited your blog, too, and enjoy reading about your family's adventures! With three kids 4 years old and under I suspect you'll have a lot of joy and laughter as you celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas this year . . . my dad used to tell me "Enjoy these years; they're the best." Struggling just to keep up I'd nod a little skeptically, but he was right! So enjoy the holiday season as much as you can, even if you're crazy busy; the joy, laughter, and blessing will find you! Hope you'll come visit my blog again soon!
-- Holly
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