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PrintHarvest a Bounty of Great Books
Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to spend time together! Here are some fabulous harvest and Thanksgiving books for you to share and enjoy!
The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman
(Dutton Children’s Books, $16.99; ages 8-12) by Meg Wolitzer. Follow three pairs of children all set on winning the national Youth Scrabble Tournament. Each has a different reason for wanting to win. And, Duncan Dorfman’s talented fingertips just might win his team the championship! Duncan, can “read” the tiles, and anything else for that matter, without seeing them by putting his left hand over them and sensing the letters. Follow along on this fantastic Scrabble-crazy journey.
Love Waves
(Candlewick Press, $15.99; ages 3-7) by Rosemary Wells. What can help when someone you love is far away? Why, a love wave, of course. When Mom and Dad go to work, what will help Little Bunny be brave until they come home? Again, their love waves! Invisible, but strong, love waves will help when young ones are missing loved ones that are far away. So, this Thanksgiving if someone you know is far away, send them a love wave after you read this beautiful, charming book together!
Apples and Pumpkins
(Aladdin, $14.99; ages 3-6) by Anne Rockwell. Join along with the family as they go on a fall adventure to Comstock Farm. Fall is definitely in the air as the little girl chooses a pumpkin and picks some apples with her family. Bright, bold illustrations fill this happy expedition. A great family journey to share together before you start off on your own pumpkin and apple outings this fall!
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade
(Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, $16.99; ages 4-8) by Melissa Sweet. Have you ever wondered how the Macy’s Day Parade got its start? Learn how Tony Sarg and his marionettes brought, first Macy’s store windows, and then Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, to life. Vibrant, colorful mixed media illustrations and fascinating text make this story one that children will come back to again and again!
Over the River and Through the Wood
(Candlewick Press, $16.99; ages 4-8) by L. Maria Child. As you travel “over the river and through the wood,” or wherever you go for your Thanksgiving, you’ll enjoy the classic poem with your children along with the stunning illustrations by Matt Tavares. This book includes an interesting note about the author who wrote this famous poem.
I Spy Thanksgiving
(Cartwheel Books/Scholastic, $3.99; ages 3-6) by Jean Marzollo. For beginning readers looking for something to do on Thanksgiving Day, this book is a winner! Find a Turkey, an apple pie, plus lots more! Young readers can practice reading while searching for Thanksgiving and other items in this fun to read Thanksgiving easy reader.
Jennifer Galvin is never far from her children, a paintbrush, or a good book. Find her on the Web at www.jennifergalvin.com.
