Tells the story of how the Thanksgiving holiday progressed from its celebration in Old Testament harvest festivals to its being proclaimed a legal holiday in 1863 by President Lincoln.
Herbie the bear grows nervous as the school's Thanksgiving play approaches and he fears he will forget his lines, but when the day arrives, he surprises himself by performing quite well.
Explores the history of Thanksgiving, looks at some of the symbols and traditions associated with the holiday, and explains why Thanksgiving is important.
Describes how the Native American Squanto, an English-speaking Christian and former slave whose village had been wiped out by smallpox, taught the Pilgrims the skills they needed to survive the harsh Massachusetts winter.
Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to the first Thanksgiving, describing the relationship between the pilgrims and Native Americans.
