Published by: rasteps (Karma: 333.69) on 30 March 2008 | Views: 6923
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This informative book in the series Let's Celebrate includes questions and answers about the history of Thanksgiving, along with jokes and riddles, a craft activity, and a brief look at other harvest celebrations around the world today.
Targeted towards kids from Grade 1-3, Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving is a fun combination of facts, riddles, and crafts. Coverage of traditional topics is offered, including information about the Mayflower, the significance of the North American Indians at the first Thanksgiving, and the Pilgrims' daily lives. The book also mentions other Thanksgiving and harvest festivals that are celebrated in other countries. The watercolor illustrations are cartoon-like and pleasing. They contain the appropriate smiling faces and festive fall colors, with many pumpkins, cornucopias, and harvest vegetables decorating the pages.
