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Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada, some of the Caribbean islands, and Liberia. It began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Similarly named festival holidays occur in Germany and Japan. 

With this book set learn about the first Thanksgiving and hear about one family's night before Thanksgiving.

Squanto's Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving - In 1620 an English ship called the Mayflower landed on the shores inhabited by the Pokanoket, and it was Squanto who welcomed the newcomers and taught them how to survive. When a good harvest was gathered, the people feasted together--a tradition that continues almost four hundred years later.

• Recommended for ages 4 to 7 (Preschool to 3rd grade)

The Night Before Thanksgiving - Everyone’s favorite fun-filled, family-filled, food-filled holiday is almost here! Follow along as the feast is prepared, cousins are greeted, and everyone gathers around the table, all with an extra helping of holiday fun.

• Recommended for ages 4 to 8 (Preschool to 3rd grade)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

 

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