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1) Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'

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Spinelli, Eileen

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When calamity stalks every step of the preparations for the Tappletons' Thanksgiving dinner, they realize that there is more to Thanksgiving than turkey and trimmings.

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2) Caillou: Happy Thanksgiving!

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Johanson, Sarah Margaret

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When Caillou's family gathers for Thanksgiving, Caillou learns that the holiday is about being thankful for all of the good things in his life.

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3) Thanksgiving is here!

Author

Goode, Diane

Publisher

HarperCollins

Pub. Date

c2003

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A family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving at Grandma's house.

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4) A turkey for Thanksgiving

Author

Bunting, Eve

Publisher

Clarion Books

Pub. Date

c1991

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

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5) Thanks for Thanksgiving

Author

Markes, Julie

Publisher

HarperCollinsPublishers

Pub. Date

c2004

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English

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At Thanksgiving time, children express their gratitude for the people and things in their lives.

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6) Turkey surprise

Author

Archer, Peggy

Publisher

Dial Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

c2005

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A turkey hides from two brothers looking for food for Thanksgiving Day, and they end up finding something better to eat.

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7) Run, Turkey run

Author

Mayr, Diane

Publisher

Walker & Co

Pub. Date

2007

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English

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The day before Thanksgiving, Turkey tries to disguise himself as other animals in order to avoid being caught by the farmer.

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8) The perfect Thanksgiving

Author

Spinelli, Eileen

Publisher

H. Holt & Co

Pub. Date

c2003

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Two families--one that is perfect and one that is far from it--celebrate Thanksgiving in their own loving ways.

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9) How many days to America?: a Thanksgiving story

Author

Bunting, Eve

Publisher

Clarion Books

Pub. Date

c1988

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Refugees from a Caribbean island embark on a dangerous boat trip to America where they have a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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10) This is the turkey

Author

Levine, Abby

Publisher

Albert Whitman

Pub. Date

c2000

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

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11) Gracias, the Thanksgiving turkey

Author

Cowley, Joy

Publisher

Scholastic Press

Pub. Date

c1996

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Trouble ensues when Papa gets Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving and Miguel develops an attachment to it.

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12) Thanksgiving rules

Author

Friedman, Laurie B

Publisher

Carolrhoda Books

Pub. Date

c2009

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Young Percy Isaac Gifford provides a list of ten rules for getting the most out of Thanksgiving Day, especially how best to enjoy the buffet.

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13) One is a feast for Mouse: a Thanksgiving tale

Author

Cox, Judy

Series

Mouse books (Judy Cox) volume 1

Publisher

Holiday House

Pub. Date

2008

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On Thanksgiving Day while everyone naps, Mouse spots one pea, a perfect feast, but he cannot help adding all of the fixings--until Cat spots him.

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14) Our Thanksgiving banquet

Author

O'Connor, Jane

Series

Fancy Nancy

Publisher

HarperFestival

Pub. Date

c2011

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Fancy Nancy and her whole family celebrate Thanksgiving at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

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15) Thanksgiving graces

Author

Moulton, Mark Kimball

Publisher

Ideals Children's Books

Pub. Date

c2011

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Last-minute guests for a Thanksgiving meal multiply as preparations progress, but Grandma assures her young grandson that God will provide as much as they need to feed everyone.

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16) Thanksgiving for Emily Ann

Author

Johnston, Teresa

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Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc

Pub. Date

2014

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Emily Ann learns about the meaning of Thanksgiving when her family gathers around the dinner table.

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17) The Peterkins' Thanksgiving

Author

Spurr, Elizabeth

Publisher

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

2005

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As the eccentric Peterkin family sits down to Thanksgiving dinner, they learn that their turkey and the rest of the food has become stuck in the dumbwaiter.

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18) Turkey trouble

Author

Silvano, Wendi

Series

Turkey trouble

Publisher

Marshall Cavendish

Pub. Date

c2009

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As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Turkey nervously makes a series of costumes, disguising himself as other farm animals in hopes that he can avoid being served as Thanksgiving dinner.

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19) Ladybug Girl gives thanks

Author

Davis, Jacky

Series

Ladybug Girl (Board books)

Publisher

Dial Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

[2016]

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Ladybug Girl explains why she is thankful for all of her favorite things, including Bingo, her friends and family, the trees, her books, and pumpkin pie.

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20) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Author

Schulz, Charles M

Series

Charlie Brown specials

Publisher

Little Simon

Pub. Date

c2002

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Charlie Brown is in a dilemma when Peppermint Pattie invites herself and several friends to his house for Thanksgiving dinner.

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