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Thanksgiving for Emily Ann
by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Teresa JohnstonCelebrate Thanksgiving in this sweet, rhyming story all about family and togetherness! Emily Ann doesn't like Thanksgiving, not one bit. With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday, she feels a little ignored...and just a little bit sad. But just as Emily Ann prepares to do her worst, her family comes together to show her what matters most about Thanksgiving: family. With charming illustrations by Vanessa Brantley-Newton (ONE LOVE and EVERY LITTLE THING, both by Cedella Marley), this is a heartwarming holiday treat to share and treasure for many seasons to come. A celebration of family, friends, and the special day that brings them all together.
Thanksgiving, Here I Come! (Here I Come!)
by D.J. SteinbergCelebrate Thanksgiving with a collection of festive poems from the author of Kindergarten, Here I Come!It's Thanksgiving time and everyone is getting into the holiday spirit! From making stuffing with Grandma to playing Plymouth Rock in a school skit, these poems from author D. J. Steinberg cover the heartwarming and hilarious moments families share on this special occasion. Readers are sure to be thankful for this book!
Thanksgiving Mice!
by Bethany Roberts Doug CushmanIt's Thanksgiving and four adorable mice are putting on a play for their woodland friends in this delightful read-aloud, the fourth book about the holiday mice. Lively verse introduces beginning readers to basic words and rhyming sounds and tells the story of the very first Thanksgiving, when the Pilgrim mice traveled across the sea and settled in America. The simple story-within-a-story format, accompanied by colorful, action-filled illustrations of mice in costume, also serves as a basic introduction to theater.
The Thanksgiving Mystery
by Joan Lowery NixonWith the help of a playful kitten, Susan and Mike trick a "ghost" into revealing himself.
Thanksgiving on Plymouth Plantation (Time-traveling Twins)
by Diane StanleyTwins Liz and Lenny, along with their time-traveling grandmother, visit Plymouth Plantation to see how the Pilgrims lived and to celebrate a big feast with the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House #27)
by Sal Murdocca Mary Pope OsborneThe Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There they meet the Pilgrims as well as Squanto, a Native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as the usual Magic Tree House adventure and excitement.
Thanksgiving on Thursday
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! It's a time for giving thanks when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But whether it's cooking or clamming, Jack and Annie don't know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. Will they ruin the holiday forever? Or will the feast go on? Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Thanksgiving Parade
by Price Stern SloanGet excited about the Thanksgiving Day parade! Through rhyming text, this adorable book captures some of the best features of the parade, as seen through the eyes of a child.
Thanksgiving Poems
by Myra Cohn LivingstonSome of the poems were written for this collection, others are from well-known sources of poetry--Navajo and Osage writings, The King James version of the Holy Bible. There are poems poking fun at people who stuff themselves, and poems singing praises to God. Other selections by this American poet are available in this library.
Thanksgiving Rules
by Laurie FriedmanI officially command you to eat EVERYTHING you see! Percy knows just what to do to get the most out of this delicious holiday. And so will you if you follow ten simple rules. From "the early bird gets the turkey" to "life is sweeter when you eat sweets," his rules will help you eat your way through the big meal. But is there more to Thanksgiving than stuffed turkey and sweet potatoes with marshmallows? See how Percy discovers the true recipe for a perfect Thanksgiving holiday. Ages 5-9
Thanksgiving Then and Now
by Nan Walker Mark CorcoranThis book is about what Thanksgiving was like long ago and what Thanksgiving is like today.
Thanksgiving Thief (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #16)
by Carolyn Keene Macky PamintuanRiver Heights Elementary School is having a Thanksgiving pageant, and Nancy, Bess, and George want to dress up as Native Americans! But when the town starts preparing for Thanksgiving dinner, the girls end up smelling a mystery instead of turkey. <P><P>As Thanksgiving food around town starts to disappear, the Clue Crew realizes that someone is trying to destroy the holiday! Can the Crew catch these birdbrained bandits? Or will Thanksgiving dinner be a recipe for disaster?
The Thanksgiving Treasure (The Addie Mills Stories #2)
by Gail RockIn Clear River, Nebraska, in 1947, the real meaning of Thanksgiving is friendship and forgiveness—can the holiday end an ancient feud between Addie&’s father and his nemesis? Eleven-year-old Addie and her best friend, Carla Mae, are looking forward to Thanksgiving in their small hometown. When the girls make their annual bike ride into the country to pick cattails, milkweed pods, thistles, and gold leaves for their autumn bouquets, they find themselves near Old Man Rehnquist&’s farm. Mr. Rehnquist and Addie&’s father became archenemies years ago during a feud over a pond that her dad dug for the farmer. At school, Addie and Carla are taught that Thanksgiving is a time for fellowship, and Addie has a great idea. She&’ll invite Mr. Rehnquist to Thanksgiving dinner! Will her dad and the grumpy old man be able to bury the hatchet—or will Thanksgiving be the start of a new war between the neighbors? Can the real meaning of Thanksgiving win out?
The Thanksgiving Treasure (The Addie Mills Stories #2)
by Gail RockIn Clear River, Nebraska, in 1947, the real meaning of Thanksgiving is friendship and forgiveness—can the holiday end an ancient feud between Addie&’s father and his nemesis? Eleven-year-old Addie and her best friend, Carla Mae, are looking forward to Thanksgiving in their small hometown. When the girls make their annual bike ride into the country to pick cattails, milkweed pods, thistles, and gold leaves for their autumn bouquets, they find themselves near Old Man Rehnquist&’s farm. Mr. Rehnquist and Addie&’s father became archenemies years ago during a feud over a pond that her dad dug for the farmer. At school, Addie and Carla are taught that Thanksgiving is a time for fellowship, and Addie has a great idea. She&’ll invite Mr. Rehnquist to Thanksgiving dinner! Will her dad and the grumpy old man be able to bury the hatchet—or will Thanksgiving be the start of a new war between the neighbors? Can the real meaning of Thanksgiving win out?
The Thanksgiving Treasure
by Gail Rock[from the back cover] "Addie Mills has decided that this Thanksgiving is going to be different. Inspired by a discussion in school about the real meaning of the holiday, Addie invites a guest over for Thanksgiving dinner. Trouble is--the guest happens to be Old Man Rhenquist, her father's worst enemy. Her father is furious, but Addie knows that she should befriend the lonely old man anyway. What Addie doesn't know is that Rhenquist owns the one thing she's always wished for--a beautiful horse! Will Addie's new friend let her ride the horse of her dreams?" This is a touching, nostalgic story great for families to read together, or for anyone from age 9 through adult to read for pleasure.
Thanksgiving Treat
by Catherine StockThere seems to be no place for the smallest child in a family's busy preparations for Thanksgiving, until Grandpa steps in and they perform a vital task everyone else has forgotten.
Thanksgiving, What Makes It Special?
by Harold MyraUnfolding the history of a blessed tradition, this delightful picture book explores the role God played in our country's earliest history and how His blessings endure today. From hungry Pilgrims and generous Native Americans to the ample feast of a modern-day family's Thanksgiving, author Harold Myra helps children-and parents-learn how to enjoy this holiday to its very fullest.
Tharros (Elpida #2)
by C. KennedyElpida: Book TwoHigh school senior Michael Sattler leads a charmed life. Almost. He has great friends, parents who love him just the way he is, and he was a champion hurdler until someone took out his knee when they kidnapped his boyfriend. Yet, Michael is determined to make the USATF tryouts in spite of his injuries. Christy Castle is Michael's entire world. Healing from years of abuse, his abduction by a predator has left him hiding a new secret as he tries to start his life again. Together, Michael and Christy work to recover from their wounds in time to make prom and graduate high school. To complicate matters, Christy is astonished to learn a fellow victim from his native Greece has survived. Christy will stop at nothing to bring him to the US to keep him safe. But the prosecution of Christy's kidnapper looms large in their futures and the struggle to return to normal only worsens. Christy's past continues to haunt them and, when the prosecution turns ugly and Christy's new life is torn apart, only their unrelenting courage and determination can save them from the nightmare that threatens to destroy their future together.
That Bad, Bad Cat! (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Claire MasurelWhat a bad, bat cat! He tears the pillows, he eats the plants, and he even scratches the furniture. He just won't behave! But his family loves him anyway. The simple and repetitive text will provide new readers with a true sense of accomplishment when they finish this book all by themselves. The adorable and quirky illustrations bring this frisky, troublemaking feline to life.
That Book Woman
by Heather Henson<P>Cal is not the readin' type. Living way high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help Pap plow or go out after wandering sheep than try some book learning. Nope. <P> Cal does not want to sit stoney-still reading some chicken scratch. But that Book Woman keeps coming just the same. She comes in the rain. She comes in the snow. She comes right up the side of the mountain, and Cal knows that's not easy riding. And all just to lend his sister some books. Why, that woman must be plain foolish -- or is she braver than he ever thought? <P>That Book Woman is a rare and moving tale that honors a special part of American history -- the Pack Horse Librarians, who helped untold numbers of children see the stories amid the chicken scratch, and thus made them into lifetime readers.
That Cat!
by Eve B. Feldman[from the inside dust jacket flaps] "When Molly's cat, Flipper, skedaddles out the door and disappears, Molly doesn't pussyfoot around. She gets the whole neighborhood looking high and low. But before the week is through, Molly's practically flipped out herself. She's quarreling with her best friend, her mom's having a difficult pregnancy, and her cat is on the lam. Why does life have to be so cataclysmic?" "When she is worried about her runaway cat and her mother's pregnancy, Molly depends on her best friend Claudia more than ever." The illustrations in this book are described.
That Cat Can't Stay
by Thad Krasnesky2011 Honor Title, Stories for Young Listeners category, Storytelling World Resource AwardsSmithsonian's 2010 Notable Books for ChildrenChosen as a Society of School Librarians International Honor Book 2010 Narrated by a cat-loving little girl, this story is a hysterical romp through a family's pet adoption dilemma. Poor Dad does not like cats, and he voices his opposition to the steady stream of stray cats that always seem to wind up on his doorstep—thanks to a cat-loving Mom who wants to save every stray she finds. In an effort to win Dad over, the little girl hides a tiny stray kitten in her hood and convinces Dad to just give it one small squeeze. Dad manages, with trepidation, to stick out his pinkie and pet the creature. But now that five cats have taken over his favorite chair, he becomes desperate and makes a visit to the pound. Dad returns happily with a big, fat puppy—everyone gets something that they want. With hilarious ink and watercolor illustrations, this picture book demonstrates the resourcefulness, love, and compromises of a pet-loving family.
That Champion Chimp
by Jennifer ArmstrongFour girls who run a pet-sitting agency have a chimp as a customer who is learning sign language.