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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2002 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
The Very First Thanksgiving Day
By Rhonda Gowler Greene, Susan Gaber
Discover the origins of Thanksgiving as two societies unite in a feast of peace.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 435 ratings
32 pages· 336 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
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