Thanksgiving Books

Picture Books

Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving by Eric Metaxis If it weren't for Squanto, it is very possible that the Pilgrims would not have survived and the first Thanksgiving would have never happened.  This book tells the amazing true story of Squanto's life

before he met the Pilgrims.  He was abducted as a young child and taken to Spain and England.  After many years, he finally made it back to his home village only to find out that everyone had died from disease.  The Pilgrims settle on the land of Squanto's former village and are amazed when they meet Squanto and realize he speaks their language.  This book is a must read for every Thanksgiving. Rachel and Sarah highly recommend this book.  (Note to public school teachers -- This book is written from a Christian perspective, so may not be appropriate for public schools.  A more secular version of the story is available by Joseph Bruchac.)

Thanksgiving at the Tappletons by Eileen Spinelli This book is Sarah's favorite Thanksgiving story.  It is laugh out loud funny.  You will not believe what happens to the Tappleton's Thanksgiving dinner!  The Tappleton's learn the true meaning of Thanksgiving in this classic story.  One of Sarah's favorite books.

Short Novels

Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen Molly's family has recently immigrated to America from Russia.  When Molly must make a Pilgrim doll for her school project, she asks her mom for help.  Molly's mom isn't sure what a Pilgrim is, but Molly explains to her about the Pilgrims and her mom seems to understand.  Read to find out what happens when Molly takes her Pilgrim doll to school.  Highly recommended by Rachel and Sarah.