Classic Thanksgiving Stories

Classic Thanksgiving Stories
Author: Meaningful Moments
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2018-10-10
Genre:
ISBN: 0359147984

Start a new tradition. Celebrate the season of thanks with these classic stories. Read these stories with your children, grandchildren, your favorite niece, or your class. These stories were compiled from classic Thanksgiving stories. The themes and ethics displayed in these stories are timeless and endearing. You are sure to enjoy reading these stories and discussing the timeless truths. Some of the stories are humorous. Some of the stories are sentimental. All of the stories are memorable and heartwarming.

An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving

An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Applewood Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1991-09
Genre: Families
ISBN: 1557091358

Follows the activities of seven children in nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.

The Big Fat Turkey Collection: Classic Thanksgiving Stories for Kids

The Big Fat Turkey Collection: Classic Thanksgiving Stories for Kids
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2017-11-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 802730105X

This wonderful collection of hand-picked Thanksgiving classics will make you fall in love with our sweet little stories and will become a part of your Thanksgiving story-telling traditions: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (Louisa May Alcott) The First Thanksgiving (Albert F. Blaisdell, Francis K. Ball) Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner (Lucy Maud Montgomery) The Genesis of the Doughnut Club (Lucy Maud Montgomery) An English Dinner of Thanksgiving (George Eliot) Ezra's Thanksgivin' Out West (Eugene Field) John Inglefield's Thanksgiving (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Helen's Thanksgiving (Susan Coolidge) Thanksgiving at the Polls (Edward Everett Hale) Millionaire Mike's Thanksgiving (Eleanor H. Porter) The Thanksgiving of the Wazir (Andrew Lang) The Master of the Harvest (Mrs. Alfred Gatty) How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Queer Little Baker Man (Phila Butler Bowman) A Turkey for the Stuffing (Katherine Grace Hulbert) Mrs. November's Party (Agnes Carr) The Debut of Dan'l Webster (Isabel Gordon Curtis) The Kingdom of the Greedy (P. J. Stahl) Thankful (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman) Beetle Ring's Thanksgiving Mascot (Sheldon C. Stoddard) Mistress Esteem Elliott's Molasses Cake (Kate Upson Clark) Thanksgiving at Todd's Asylum (Winthrop Packard) Wishbone Valley (R. K. Munkittrick) Patem's Salmagundi (E. S. Brooks) Miss November's Dinner Party (Agnes Carr) The Story of Ruth and Naomi (Bible) Bert's Thanksgiving (J. T. Trowbridge) How Obadiah Brought About a Thanksgiving (Emily Hewitt Leland) The White Turkey's Wing (Sophie Swett) The Thanksgiving Goose (Fannie Wilder Brown) A Novel Postman (Alice Wheildon) Chip's Thanksgiving (Annie Hamilton Donnell) A Thanksgiving Dinner (Edna Payson Brett) Two Old Boys (Pauline Shackleford Colyar) Mon-daw-min (H. R. Schoolcraft) A Mystery in the Kitchen (Olive Thorne Miller) Who Ate the Dolly's Dinner? (Isabel Gordon Curtis) An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving (Rose Terry Cooke) The Night before Thanksgiving (Sarah Jewett)...

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving
Author: Dav Pilkey
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439669375

When they learn that Farmer Mack Nuggett is going to chop up his turkeys for Thanksgiving, eight children take the turkeys home with them.

Thanksgiving Stories

Thanksgiving Stories
Author: Meaningful Moments
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-12-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781981495504

These stories were compiled from popular classic Thanksgiving stories. The themes and ethics displayed in these stories are timeless and endearing Happy Thanksgiving, to you and your family.

The Children's Book of Thanksgiving Stories

The Children's Book of Thanksgiving Stories
Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2023-10-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

The Children's Book of Thanksgiving Stories is a distinguished anthology that elegantly encapsulates the essence of Thanksgiving through a rich tapestry of narratives, ranging from historical fiction to heartfelt family tales. This collection distinguishes itself by its remarkable diversity in literary styles and perspectives, showcasing an array of emotions and experiences tied to the Thanksgiving theme. Each story, carefully selected by the editors, contributes to a broader understanding and appreciation of the holiday, making historical events and personal revelations accessible to readers of all ages. The inclusion of standout pieces from notable authors alongside less familiar voices provides a comprehensive reflection on the values and traditions of Thanksgiving. The authors represented in this anthology, from Harriet Beecher Stowe to H. R. Schoolcraft, bring a wealth of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds to the collection, enriching the thematic fabric of Thanksgiving. Their collective works, rooted in various literary movements of their times, reflect the evolving nature of American society and its traditions. This array of perspectives offers a multifaceted exploration of Thanksgiving, highlighting the contributions of individuals from different walks of life to the holidays rich tapestry of stories and traditions. This anthology is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to delve deeper into the multifarious narratives of Thanksgiving. It provides a unique opportunity to engage with the holidays history and its contemporary significance through stories that span genres, themes, and geographies. Readers are encouraged to explore this collection for its educational value, its breadth of insights, and the rich dialogue it fosters between the myriad voices and experiences it captures. It promises not only to entertain but also to broaden ones perspective on what Thanksgiving has meant and continues to mean to different people across time and space.

Over the River

Over the River
Author: Public Domain
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2011-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442440651

Over the river Mama, Papa, and Baby Turkey embark for their vegetarian Thanksgiving Feast. But when a hungry boy and his dog start sniffing around, the turkeys have got to think fast before they become the main course! Acclaimed artist Derek Anderson's glorious autumn artwork adds heaps of holiday humor to Lydia Maria Child's classic Thanksgiving song. And readers of all ages will be wondering who gobbles up whom until the dessert finale.

7 best short stories - Thanksgiving Day

7 best short stories - Thanksgiving Day
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Tacet Books
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2020-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 396799029X

Thanksgiving began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Although Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, it has long been celebrated as a secular holiday as well. Being the holiday that marks the opening of the Holiday Season, Thanksgiving is an important part of the identity and culture of North America. Have fun with seven short stories selected by the critic August Nemo that bring all the atmosphere of union and gratitude of this date: - An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott - Thankful by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman - Turkeys Turning The Tables by William Dean Howells - How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown by Harriet Beecher Stowe - Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry - Three Thanksgiving Kisses by Edward Payson Roe - The First Thanksgiving by Albert F. Blaisdell & Francis K. BallFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving
Author: Penny Colman
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1466891793

Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate with a Thanksgiving meal. But what is the origin of this tradition? Did it really begin when the Pilgrims and Native Americans got together in 1621 in Plymouth,Massachusetts? In her signature narrative nonfiction style, Penny Colman paints a fascinating picture of this cherished American holiday. She examines numerous Thanksgiving claims which were antecedents to the national holiday we celebrate today, raises the turkey question—does everyone eat turkey on Thanksgiving?—and shows Sarah Josepha Hale's instrumental role in establishing the holiday. Get ready to delve into the rich past of Thanksgiving in an enlightening history that uncovers the true story. Thanksgiving is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Chanticleer a Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family (Classic Reprint)

Chanticleer a Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family (Classic Reprint)
Author: Cornelius Mathews
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2018-01-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780483174504

Excerpt from Chanticleer a Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family Shall the glorious festival of Thanksgiving, now yearly celebrated all over the American Union, (said' the author to himself one day, ) be ushered in with no other trumpet than the proclamations of state-governors 3 May we not have a little holiday-book of our own, in harmony with that cherished Anniversary, which, while it pleases your fellow-countrymen, should it have that good fortune, may acquaint distant strangers with the observance of that happy custom of our country? With the h0pe that it may be so received, and as a kindly word spoken to all classes and sections of his fellow citizens, awakening a feeling of union and fraternal friendship at this genial season, the. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.