The Very First Thanksgiving Day
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2002 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Very First Thanksgiving Day

Written by Rhonda Gowler Greene and Susan Gaber

Discover the origins of Thanksgiving as two societies unite in a feast of peace.

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32 pages· 336 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD800L
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Travel back to the first Thanksgiving Day, where two societies come together to share a bountiful feast. Through rhyming verses, explore the gathering of food, the blessing of the harvest, and the spirit of unity that marked this historic celebration. What brought these diverse groups to the table, and how did they honor the earth's bounty? Uncover the roots of a cherished holiday in a tale of gratitude and peace.

From the publisher

From the same team that brought you The Day Jesus Was Born comes a charming story that introduces the Thanksgiving holiday to young readers. This is the food, gathered and blessed, the corn and sweet berries, and wild turkey dressed, shared on the very first Thanksgiving Day. Join author Rhonda Gowler Greene and illustrator Susan Gaber on a journey back to the very first Thanksgiving Day, when two societies came together to feast and honor the earth’s bounty in peace.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
336
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD800L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
107384
Publication
Published
October 1, 2002
First published
January 1, 2002
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689833014
LCCN
00066387
OCLC
45655055

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