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A big red dog starts out early Thanksgiving morning to spend the day with his mother, little suspecting the difficulties he will have in reaching her.

Word Bird puts words about Thanksgiving in his word house--Pilgrims, Indian corn, wigwam, pumpkin pie, and others. Catch everyone's favorite little bird with a colorful, modern look! These updated versions of Jane Belk Moncure's popular beginner books from the 1980s reflect current educational standards as well as social and cultural changes. The clear, clean typeface and dynamic illustrations encourage today's kids to try their wings in fun, learn-to-read...

Describes in rhyme the activities of a young boy and his extended family as they share a special Thanksgiving.

Relates the journey of the Pilgrims to America and describes their struggles during the first year culminated in the celebration of the first Thanksgiving.

Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

School children on a field trip to Mack Nugget's farm save the lives of eight turkeys in this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas."

Mr. and Mrs. Moose try to invite a turkey to their Thanksgiving feast.

Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey.

To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Mr. Scary's first grade class prepares a Thankful List for the school contest, but Junie B. Jones finds it hard to be grateful for squash or Tattletale May.

Presents twelve poems about Thanksgiving, including "When daddy carves the turkey," "I ate too much," "Daddy's football game," and "If turkeys thought."