Sharing the Bread

Written by Pat Zietlow Miller · Illustrated by Jill McElmurry

A family comes together to prepare and share a Thanksgiving meal.

4.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 753 ratings

32 pages· 319 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

At the turn of the twentieth century, a bustling family prepares their Thanksgiving feast. Mama handles the turkey, Daddy keeps the fire, while Sister kneads and Brother bastes. From Grandma to the baby, everyone contributes to the meal. In rhythmic verse, this tale captures the essence of family and tradition. What roles will each member play in this heartwarming celebration?

From the publisher

Celebrate food and family with this heartwarming Thanksgiving picture book. “We will share the risen bread. / Our made-with-love Thanksgiving spread. / Grateful to be warm and fed. / We will share the bread.” In this spirited ode to the holiday, set at the turn of the twentieth century, a large family works together to make their special meal. Mama prepares the turkey, Daddy tends the fire, Sister kneads, and Brother bastes. Everyone—from Grandma and Grandpa to the littlest baby—has a special job to do. Told in spare, rhythmic verse and lively illustrations, Sharing the Bread is a perfect read-aloud to celebrate the Thanksgiving tradition.

“A warm and wonderful holiday treasure.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred

“A paean to the pleasures of Thanksgiving, with rhymes so musical readers may just burst into song.” —The Wall Street Journal

“A delightful holiday book that shows the heartwarming tradition of food and family.” —Booklist

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