Thankful Thanksgiving
Illustrator: Benedetta Capriotti
Publisher: Cottage Door Press
Yummy food and football games and family that’s come to play – What are you thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day? A little mouse is thankful for their friends and family, good food to share, and fun games to play.
This warm and inviting fall picture book is a wonderful way to start a family conversation about being grateful and kind, not just at Thanksgiving but all year long! A perfect gift to bring to begin fall family celebrations or celebrate baby’s First Thanksgiving.
Reviews
School Library Journal
“A large mouse family gathers in a cozy burrow in this bubbly celebration of giving thanks—not only on Thanksgiving itself, but all year round. The visiting family members bring steaming dishes and lots of cheer; they all gather to sing around the fire and form the memories that make them glad to be together. The round, diverse, happy mice faces pair with warm colors in the bustling illustrations, making this rhyming board book a must have for all November gatherings with little ones.”
Forward Reviews
“PreS-K-A jaunty and pleasant board book about the many ways that families celebrate Thanksgiving. The story is narrated by a young mouse in a creative XAXA rhyme pattern. Each spread features things to be thankful for: family, friends, laughter, music, food, blessings, fun, memories, and more. The well-balanced compositions feature smiling mouse parents, grandparents, children, and friends who sing, dance, cook, pray, and play. Digital cartoon illustrations are rendered in a rich fall palette of pumpkin orange, squash yellows, cranberry reds, olive greens, gingerbread browns, and eggplant purples. Readers who look closely will see a detailed and darling mouse-eye view of a matchstick rug, pocket watch clock, thimble stool, and button chairs. Caregivers and teachers should be prepared to explain that the beliefs and traditions of some families differ from others. Nevertheless, the engaging activities will keep preschoolers squeaking with delight. VERDICT A good choice for collections where more Thanksgiving books are needed to help little ones practice an attitude of gratitude on Thanksgiving and every day.” – Rita Christensenα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.