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CRRL Kids: Thanksgiving Stories and Crafts

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Books to help your family enjoy this meaningful holiday all the more. Includes history, stories, and crafts.

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The 12 Days Of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days Of Thanksgiving

by Lettice, Jenna

Paperback - 2018

How many days till Thanksgiving?! Count the twelve days leading up to the big family feast in this fun-filled, cumulative rhyme based on "The 12 Days...Show more How many days till Thanksgiving?! Count the twelve days leading up to the big family feast in this fun-filled, cumulative rhyme based on "The 12 Days of Christmas."On the first day of Thanksgiving, I was thankful for . . . This festive story starts with ONE cozy evening at home with family, then adds TWO sacks of apples, THREE fall squash, and so on through the twelve days leading up to Thanksgiving. Show less

How many days till Thanksgiving?! Count the twelve days leading up to the big family feast in this fun-filled, cumulative rhyme based on "The 12 Days...Show more How many days till Thanksgiving?! Count the twelve days leading up to the big family feast in this fun-filled, cumulative rhyme based on "The 12 Days of Christmas."On the first day of Thanksgiving, I was thankful for . . . This festive story starts with ONE cozy evening at home with family, then adds TWO sacks of apples, THREE fall squash, and so on through the twelve days leading up to Thanksgiving. Show less

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1621

1621

A New Look at Thanksgiving

by Grace, Catherine O'Neill

Book - 2001

In October of 2000, Plimoth Plantation cooperated with the Wampanoag community to stage an historically accurate reenactment of the 1621 harvest celebrati...Show more In October of 2000, Plimoth Plantation cooperated with the Wampanoag community to stage an historically accurate reenactment of the 1621 harvest celebration. This book describes the actual events that took place during the three days that the Wampanoag people and the colonists came together. Show less

In October of 2000, Plimoth Plantation cooperated with the Wampanoag community to stage an historically accurate reenactment of the 1621 harvest celebrati...Show more In October of 2000, Plimoth Plantation cooperated with the Wampanoag community to stage an historically accurate reenactment of the 1621 harvest celebration. This book describes the actual events that took place during the three days that the Wampanoag people and the colonists came together. Show less

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All New Crafts for Thanksgiving

All New Crafts for Thanksgiving

by Ross, Kathy

Book - 2006

A sailing ship cup. A girl pilgrim puppet. An Indian corn pin. These are just a few of the many fun crafts for kids to try this Thanksgiving season. A sailing ship cup. A girl pilgrim puppet. An Indian corn pin. These are just a few of the many fun crafts for kids to try this Thanksgiving season. Show less

A sailing ship cup. A girl pilgrim puppet. An Indian corn pin. These are just a few of the many fun crafts for kids to try this Thanksgiving season. A sailing ship cup. A girl pilgrim puppet. An Indian corn pin. These are just a few of the many fun crafts for kids to try this Thanksgiving season. Show less

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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

DVD - 2008

It's up to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and Linus to make a Thanksgiving meal for the rest of their friends. Funny and sweet as Peanuts holiday specia...Show more It's up to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and Linus to make a Thanksgiving meal for the rest of their friends. Funny and sweet as Peanuts holiday specials are. Includes another short film, "The Mayflower Voyagers," where the gang show how it would have been hard to be those early settlers. Show less

It's up to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and Linus to make a Thanksgiving meal for the rest of their friends. Funny and sweet as Peanuts holiday specia...Show more It's up to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and Linus to make a Thanksgiving meal for the rest of their friends. Funny and sweet as Peanuts holiday specials are. Includes another short film, "The Mayflower Voyagers," where the gang show how it would have been hard to be those early settlers. Show less

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Duck for Turkey Day

Duck for Turkey Day

by Jules, Jacqueline

Book - 2009

It's who's around the table, not what's on the plate, that makes Thanksgiving special. It's who's around the table, not what's on the plate, that makes Thanksgiving special. Show less

It's who's around the table, not what's on the plate, that makes Thanksgiving special. It's who's around the table, not what's on the plate, that makes Thanksgiving special. Show less

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The First Thanksgiving

The First Thanksgiving

by Hayward, Linda

Book - 1990

Young readers can discover the history of Thanksgiving for themselves. A Step into Reading book, Step 3. Young readers can discover the history of Thanksgiving for themselves. A Step into Reading book, Step 3. Show less

Young readers can discover the history of Thanksgiving for themselves. A Step into Reading book, Step 3. Young readers can discover the history of Thanksgiving for themselves. A Step into Reading book, Step 3. Show less

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The First Thanksgiving

The First Thanksgiving

by George, Jean Craighead

Book - 2001

This is the true story of the Pilgrims and the native people who met them and taught them their ways. The book has beautiful illustrations. This is the true story of the Pilgrims and the native people who met them and taught them their ways. The book has beautiful illustrations. Show less

This is the true story of the Pilgrims and the native people who met them and taught them their ways. The book has beautiful illustrations. This is the true story of the Pilgrims and the native people who met them and taught them their ways. The book has beautiful illustrations. Show less

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Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

A Native American Good Morning Message

by Swamp, Jake

Book - 1995

A prayer of thanksgiving from the kaniakehala (Mohawk) tradition is accompanied by lovely illustrations. A prayer of thanksgiving from the kaniakehala (Mohawk) tradition is accompanied by lovely illustrations. Show less

A prayer of thanksgiving from the kaniakehala (Mohawk) tradition is accompanied by lovely illustrations. A prayer of thanksgiving from the kaniakehala (Mohawk) tradition is accompanied by lovely illustrations. Show less

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Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

Poems, Prayers, and Praise Songs of Thanksgiving

Book - 2013

Meditations on what it means to be truly grateful are paired with meticulous and exquisite cut-paper illustrations to give you a collection of more than 50 graces, poems and praise songs harvested from a wide range of cultures, religions, and voices. Meditations on what it means to be truly grateful are paired with meticulous and exquisite cut-paper illustrations to give you a collection of more than 50 graces, poems and praise songs harvested from a wide range of cultures, religions, and voices. Show less

Meditations on what it means to be truly grateful are paired with meticulous and exquisite cut-paper illustrations to give you a collection of more than 50 graces, poems and praise songs harvested from a wide range of cultures, religions, and voices. Meditations on what it means to be truly grateful are paired with meticulous and exquisite cut-paper illustrations to give you a collection of more than 50 graces, poems and praise songs harvested from a wide range of cultures, religions, and voices. Show less

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

by McNamara, Margaret

Book - 2005

Very beginning readers will enjoy this simple story of what happens when something disrupts a class's Thanksgiving dress-up party. Very beginning readers will enjoy this simple story of what happens when something disrupts a class's Thanksgiving dress-up party. Show less

Very beginning readers will enjoy this simple story of what happens when something disrupts a class's Thanksgiving dress-up party. Very beginning readers will enjoy this simple story of what happens when something disrupts a class's Thanksgiving dress-up party. Show less

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I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Pie

I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Pie

by Jackson, Alison

Book - 1997

It's a silly, silly book! The old lady who swallowed a pie, swallowed some cider "that rumbled and mumbled and grumbled inside her" to moisten t...Show more It's a silly, silly book! The old lady who swallowed a pie, swallowed some cider "that rumbled and mumbled and grumbled inside her" to moisten the pie, the Thanksgiving pie which was really too dry! As the lady eats and eats, she gets bigger and bigger. Show less

It's a silly, silly book! The old lady who swallowed a pie, swallowed some cider "that rumbled and mumbled and grumbled inside her" to moisten t...Show more It's a silly, silly book! The old lady who swallowed a pie, swallowed some cider "that rumbled and mumbled and grumbled inside her" to moisten the pie, the Thanksgiving pie which was really too dry! As the lady eats and eats, she gets bigger and bigger. Show less

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Molly's Pilgrim

Molly's Pilgrim

by Cohen, Barbara

Book - 1983

Having just come to America, Molly's pilgrim school project doesn't look like any other student's. Having just come to America, Molly's pilgrim school project doesn't look like any other student's. Show less

Having just come to America, Molly's pilgrim school project doesn't look like any other student's. Having just come to America, Molly's pilgrim school project doesn't look like any other student's. Show less

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Mousekin's Thanksgiving

Mousekin's Thanksgiving

by Miller, Edna

Book - 1985

It's not easy to live in the woods when the weather gets cold. Mousekin and friends must find a way to stay sheltered and fed even in difficult days. It's not easy to live in the woods when the weather gets cold. Mousekin and friends must find a way to stay sheltered and fed even in difficult days. Show less

It's not easy to live in the woods when the weather gets cold. Mousekin and friends must find a way to stay sheltered and fed even in difficult days. It's not easy to live in the woods when the weather gets cold. Mousekin and friends must find a way to stay sheltered and fed even in difficult days. Show less

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My Very Own Thanksgiving

My Very Own Thanksgiving

A Book of Cooking and Crafts

by West, Robin

Book - 1993

Kids can help! Make pretty table-settings and help plan menus. You may need an adult's help for some recipes. Kids can help! Make pretty table-settings and help plan menus. You may need an adult's help for some recipes. Show less

Kids can help! Make pretty table-settings and help plan menus. You may need an adult's help for some recipes. Kids can help! Make pretty table-settings and help plan menus. You may need an adult's help for some recipes. Show less

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Nickommoh!

Nickommoh!

A Thanksgiving Celebration

by Koller, Jackie French

Book - 1999

Nickommoh was the name the local Native Americans used to describe their harvest feast before the Pilgrims came to their shores. Nickommoh was a time to e...Show more Nickommoh was the name the local Native Americans used to describe their harvest feast before the Pilgrims came to their shores. Nickommoh was a time to exchange clothing and food or give them away to those in need. The festival included dancing, games, prayer, song and stays in sweat lodges. Show less

Nickommoh was the name the local Native Americans used to describe their harvest feast before the Pilgrims came to their shores. Nickommoh was a time to e...Show more Nickommoh was the name the local Native Americans used to describe their harvest feast before the Pilgrims came to their shores. Nickommoh was a time to exchange clothing and food or give them away to those in need. The festival included dancing, games, prayer, song and stays in sweat lodges. Show less

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An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving

An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving

by Alcott, Louisa May

Book - 2005

While Mother is away caring for Grandmother, the seven Bassett children prepare their own holiday feast. From the author of Little Women. While Mother is away caring for Grandmother, the seven Bassett children prepare their own holiday feast. From the author of Little Women. Show less

While Mother is away caring for Grandmother, the seven Bassett children prepare their own holiday feast. From the author of Little Women. While Mother is away caring for Grandmother, the seven Bassett children prepare their own holiday feast. From the author of Little Women. Show less

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One Is A Feast for Mouse

One Is A Feast for Mouse

A Thanksgiving Tale

by Cox, Judy

Book - 2008

The Thanksgiving feast is over. Leftover turkey and pumpkin pie litter the table. Mouse peeps out of his hidey-hole and spots a small green pea. the perfe...Show more The Thanksgiving feast is over. Leftover turkey and pumpkin pie litter the table. Mouse peeps out of his hidey-hole and spots a small green pea. the perfect feast for one mouse. Yes, one green pea, one red cranberry, one plate of mashed potatoes, and one roasted turkey, that should make a very fine feast for Mouse. But can he get it all back to his hidey-hole? Show less

The Thanksgiving feast is over. Leftover turkey and pumpkin pie litter the table. Mouse peeps out of his hidey-hole and spots a small green pea. the perfe...Show more The Thanksgiving feast is over. Leftover turkey and pumpkin pie litter the table. Mouse peeps out of his hidey-hole and spots a small green pea. the perfect feast for one mouse. Yes, one green pea, one red cranberry, one plate of mashed potatoes, and one roasted turkey, that should make a very fine feast for Mouse. But can he get it all back to his hidey-hole? Show less

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Over the River and Through the Wood

Over the River and Through the Wood

by Child, Lydia Maria

Book - 1992

Well-known together with lesser-known verses to the traditional Thanksgiving song are illustrated from both Grandmother's and the journeying family's point of view. A silly book. Well-known together with lesser-known verses to the traditional Thanksgiving song are illustrated from both Grandmother's and the journeying family's point of view. A silly book. Show less

Well-known together with lesser-known verses to the traditional Thanksgiving song are illustrated from both Grandmother's and the journeying family's point of view. A silly book. Well-known together with lesser-known verses to the traditional Thanksgiving song are illustrated from both Grandmother's and the journeying family's point of view. A silly book. Show less

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P Is for Pilgrim

P Is for Pilgrim

A Thanksgiving Alphabet

by Crane, Carol

Book - 2003

From pilgrim days to modern ways, this alphabet book has a lot to share with youngsters. From pilgrim days to modern ways, this alphabet book has a lot to share with youngsters. Show less

From pilgrim days to modern ways, this alphabet book has a lot to share with youngsters. From pilgrim days to modern ways, this alphabet book has a lot to share with youngsters. Show less

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Sarah Gives Thanks

Sarah Gives Thanks

by Allegra, Mike

Book - 2012

Sarah Hale worked to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Here is her story. Also available as an eBook. Sarah Hale worked to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Here is her story. Also available as an eBook. Show less

Sarah Hale worked to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Here is her story. Also available as an eBook. Sarah Hale worked to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Here is her story. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Sharing the Bread

Sharing the Bread

An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving Story

by Miller, Pat Zietlow

Book - 2015

This rhyming picture book shows how everyone worked together to celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving. This rhyming picture book shows how everyone worked together to celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving. Show less

This rhyming picture book shows how everyone worked together to celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving. This rhyming picture book shows how everyone worked together to celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving. Show less

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Squanto's Journey

Squanto's Journey

The Story Of The First Thanksgiving

by Bruchac, Joseph

Paperback - 2007

This is the story of the first Thanksgiving from the point of view of Squanto. Squanto belonged to the Patuxet tribe. Before the Pilgrims came, he was sol...Show more This is the story of the first Thanksgiving from the point of view of Squanto. Squanto belonged to the Patuxet tribe. Before the Pilgrims came, he was sold into slavery by English fisherman. When he found his way home, he discovered his people were all but wiped out by disease. Yet Squanto helped the Pilgrims survive in their new land. This is his story. Show less

This is the story of the first Thanksgiving from the point of view of Squanto. Squanto belonged to the Patuxet tribe. Before the Pilgrims came, he was sol...Show more This is the story of the first Thanksgiving from the point of view of Squanto. Squanto belonged to the Patuxet tribe. Before the Pilgrims came, he was sold into slavery by English fisherman. When he found his way home, he discovered his people were all but wiped out by disease. Yet Squanto helped the Pilgrims survive in their new land. This is his story. Show less

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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

by Peppas, Lynn

Book - 2009

Contents: What is Thanksgiving? -- A national holiday -- Past celebrations -- The pilgrims -- The first Thanksgiving -- Turkeys! -- Thanksgiving dinner --...Show more Contents: What is Thanksgiving? -- A national holiday -- Past celebrations -- The pilgrims -- The first Thanksgiving -- Turkeys! -- Thanksgiving dinner -- Thanksgiving songs -- Thanksgiving symbols -- Thanksgiving parades -- Thanksgiving sports -- Giving thanks -- Giving to others -- Thanksgiving in Canada. Show less

Contents: What is Thanksgiving? -- A national holiday -- Past celebrations -- The pilgrims -- The first Thanksgiving -- Turkeys! -- Thanksgiving dinner --...Show more Contents: What is Thanksgiving? -- A national holiday -- Past celebrations -- The pilgrims -- The first Thanksgiving -- Turkeys! -- Thanksgiving dinner -- Thanksgiving songs -- Thanksgiving symbols -- Thanksgiving parades -- Thanksgiving sports -- Giving thanks -- Giving to others -- Thanksgiving in Canada. Show less

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Thanksgiving Crafts

Thanksgiving Crafts

A Holiday Craft Book

by Corwin, Judith Hoffman

Book - 1995

Quiet afternoons over the Thanksgiving holiday are a perfect time to make some crafts. Quiet afternoons over the Thanksgiving holiday are a perfect time to make some crafts. Show less

Quiet afternoons over the Thanksgiving holiday are a perfect time to make some crafts. Quiet afternoons over the Thanksgiving holiday are a perfect time to make some crafts. Show less

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Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day

DVD - 2008

A thorough introduction to the rich history, traditions and customs of the holiday. A thorough introduction to the rich history, traditions and customs of the holiday. Show less

A thorough introduction to the rich history, traditions and customs of the holiday. A thorough introduction to the rich history, traditions and customs of the holiday. Show less

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