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Description
Set at the turn of the twentieth century, this picture book follows a large family as they prepare their Thanksgiving meal together. Each family member has a special job: Mama prepares the turkey, Daddy tends the fire, Sister kneads the bread, and Brother bastes, while Grandma, Grandpa, and the baby also participate in the preparations. The simple, rhyming text shows how the family works together to create their made-with-love Thanksgiving spread.
Quick Summary
This cozy rhyming picture book captures the warm buzz of a family working together to create their Thanksgiving feast, with Baby tucked in like a tiny sleeping angel while everyone chops, stirs, and sets the table. Kids will adore the bouncy rhythm that makes reading aloud feel like singing, and they'll love spotting how each family member contributes In the Park with Dad: A Story for Kids Whose Parents Don't Live Togetherir own sweet way, from Grandma's flour-dusted rolling pin to the older siblings hauling pumpkins. If your kid likes "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle or books about families doing things together, they'll fall head over heels for this heartwarming story. Perfect for ages 4-7 or kindergarten through second grade, this 316-word AR Level 1.8 gem makes an ideal Thanksgiving bedtime read or classroom celebration book.