THANKSGIVING:
A list of useful resources
from the
Flint Public Library

FICTION

ADULT

THE GHOST AT THE TABLE
by Suzanne berne [Fiction Berne]
Thanksgiving marks a reunion between the three Fiske sisters, including Cynthia who is writing a book about Mark Twain's daughters, and their long-estranged father.

TURKEY DAY MURDER
by Leslie Meir[Mystery Meier]
Amateur sleuth Lucy Stone investigates when Tinker's Cove's annual Thanksgiving festivities are interrupted by a murder and uncovers a host of suspects while cooking up a holiday dinner for twelve.

sINS OUT OF SCHOOL: A DOROTHY MARTIN MYSTERY
by Jeanne M. Dams [Paperbacks Mysteries]
expatriate American and amateur sleuth Dorothy Martin finds her Thanksgiving day plans threatened when she is asked to assist at the local school after teacher Amanda Doyle, the prime suspect in the murder of her husband, mysteriously vanishes.

THE LAY OF THE LAND
by Richard Ford [Fiction Ford]
In the fall of 2000, with the results of the presidential election still hanging in balance, New Jersey realtor Frank Bascombe confronts the perils of Thanksgiving as he contends with health, marital and family issues.

Childrens

ALLIGATOR ARRIVED WITH APPLES: A POTLUCK ALPHABET FEAST
by Crescent Dragonwagon [Easy/Dragonwagon]
From alligator's apples to zebra's zucchini, a multitude of alphabetical animals and foods celebrate Thanksgiving with a grand feast.

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE PRIZE PUMPKIN
by Stan & Jan Berenstain [Easy/Berenstain]
Will Papa's pumpkin win first prize in the annual pumpkin contest?

BLUE'S THANKSGIVING FEAST
by Jessica Lissy [Easy/Lissy]
Blue and her friends need the reader's help to prepare food, set the table, and make decorations for their Thanksgiving feast.

HOW MANY DAYS TO AMERICA?: A THANKSGIVING STORY
by Eve Bunting [Easy/Bunting]
The moving story of a refugee family's escape to America and their first Thanksgiving.

MEMORY CUPBOARD: A THANKSGIVING STORY
by Charlotte Herman [Easy/Herman]
When Katie breaks a gravy boat at Thanksgiving, her grandma shows her that love is more important than objects.

THANKSGIVING ON PLYMOUTH PLANTATION
by Diane Stanley [Easy/Stanley]
Twins Liz and Lenny, along with their time traveling grandmother, visit Plymouth Plantation to see how the Pilgrims lived and to celebrate a big feast with the Pilgrims and Native Americans.

THIS FIRST THANKSGIVING DAY: A COUNTING STORY
by Laura Krauss Melmed. [Easy/Melmed]
Twelve short stories that combine counting with the story of the first Thanksgiving.

THIS IS THE TURKEY
by Abby Levine [Easy/Levine]
Describes in rhyme the activities of young boy and his extended family as they share a special Thanksgiving.

THE TURKEY'S SIDE OF IT: ADAM JOSHUA'S THANKSGIVING
by Janice Lee Smith [J/Fiction/Reader/Smith]
Disappointed at being cast as a turkey in the school Thanksgiving play, Adam Joshua figures out a way to make the best of it.

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING
by Dav Pilkey [J/Holiday/Easy/Pilkey]
The famous Christmas poem is parodied gently with Pilkey's infectious humor and sprightly illustrations.

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NONFICTION

ADULT

BETTY CROCKER COMPLETE THANKSGIVING COOKBOOK: ALL YOU NEED TO COOK A FOOLPROOF DINNER
by Betty Crocker [641.5/Cr]
Whether you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time or have hosted this celebration for years, here’s all you need to know to make your holiday special.

BIG BOOK OF THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINMENTS
by Lenore K. Dolan, Noel Flaurier, and others [793.22/Bi]
Twelve plays, 19 poems, and 24 "novelties" intended for Thanksgiving celebrations in schools, churches, and community centers.

THE BOOK OF THANKSGIVING: STORIES, POEMS, AND RECIPES FOR SHARING ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST HOLIDAYS
by Jessica Faust Flaurier, and others [394.26/Fa]
This warm, inviting collection pulls together a bounty of Thanksgiving traditions, history, recipes, decorating tips, trivia, stories, prayers, and other advice for making your Thanksgiving Day celebration a memorable one.

GIVING THANKS
by Kathleen Curtin. [394.26 Cu]
A delicious exploration of the Thanksgiving holiday.

THE MANY BLESINGS COOKBOOK: A CELEBRATION OF HARVEST HOME, AND COUNTRY COOKING
by Jane Watson Hopping [641.5/Ho]
Mouth watering homestyle recipes sure to be a hit this holiday season.

THANKSGIVING
by Michael McLaughlin [641.5/McL]
Offers easy to follow, festive recipes for both novice and experienced cooks.

THANKSGIVING DINNER
by Kathryn K. Blue [641.5/Bl]
A wonderful Thanksgiving cookbook.

CHILDRENS

1621: A NEW LOOK AT THANKSGIVING
by Catherine O'Neill Grace [J/394.26/Gr]
A pictorial presentation of the reenactment of the first Thanksgiving held at the Plimouth Plantation Museum in Massachusetts. The book strives to present a measured, balanced, and historically accurate version of the first harvest festival celebrated in 1621.

FEAST OF THANKSGIVING: THE FIRST AMERICAN HOLIDAY
by June Behrens [J/Holiday/812/Behrens]
A play which recreates the first Thanksgiving as it might have been, featuring Squanto and a Pilgrim family.

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
by Jean Craighead George. [J/Holiday/394.26/Ge]
Describes how the colonists aboard the Mayflower founded New Plymouth and celebrated their first harvest with a feast of thanksgiving.

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOOD
by Lydia Maria Child [J/784/Ch]
Well known together with lesser known verses to the traditional Thanksgiving song are illustrated from both Grandmother's and the journeying family's point of view.

SQUANTO AND THE MIRACLE OF THANKSGIVING
by Eric Metaxas [J/974.4/Me]
Desribes how the Massachusetts Indian Squanto was captured by the British, sold into slavery in Spain, and ultimatley returned to the New World to become a guide and friend for the Pilgrims.

THE STORY OF THANKSGIVING
by Robert Merrill Bartlett [J/394.26/Ba]
Relates the history and customs of Thanksgiving, from the harvest festivals of the ancient world and the first Thanksgiving in colonial America to today's celebrations.

THANKSGIVING DINNER
by Kathryn K. Blue [641.5/Bl]
A wonderful Thanksgiving cookbook.

THANKSGIVING IS--
by Louise Borden [Easy/Reader Lev 3/Borden]
Simply describes how the first Thanksgiving came to be celebrated by the Pilgrims, with a brief mention of some of the traditions that are connected to the holiday today.

THANKSGIVING: STORIES AND POEMS
edited by Caroline Feller Bauer [J/Holiday/808.8/Th]
A collection of stories, poems, and songs about Thanksgiving Day by such authors as Aileen Fiser, Jack Prelutsky, Eve Merriam, and Yoshiko Uchida.

THINGS TO MAKE AND DO FOR THANKSGIVING
Lorinda Bryan Cauley [J/Holiday/745.5/Ca]
Includes a history of Thanksgiving, and crafts, recipes, jokes, riddles, and games relating to this holiday.

TURKEYS, PILGRIMS, AND INDIAN CORN: THE STORY OF THANKSGIVING SYMBOLS
by Edna Barth. [J/Holiday/394.26/Ba]
Traces the history of this American harvest celebration and the development of its symbols and legends.

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VIDEOS AND DVDs

ADULT

MARTHA STEWART'S SECRETS FOR ENTERTAINING: A HOLIDAY FEAST FOR THANKSGIVING AND OTHER FESTIVE OCCASIONS
[Videotapes/642.4/Ma]
Originally aired on public television, this title features Martha Stewart's recipes, entertaining tips, and gift ideas for Thanksgiving and other festive occasions.

PIECES OF APRIL
[DVD/Fiction/April]
Family outcast April invites her conservative family to her run-down New York City apartment in the hopes that she will be able to spend some time with her terminally ill mother.

CHILDRENS

A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING
[J/DVD/Charlie]
Join Peppermint Patty, Linus, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang for Thanksgiving dinner at Charlie Brown's house.

SQUANTO AND THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
[J/Videotapes/Biography/Squanto/Sq]
Graham Greene narrates this true story of Squanto, a Native American sold into slavery in Spain, and later returns to teach the the Pilgrims how to survive in a harsh new land.

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WEB SITES

ALLRECIPES.COM: THANKSGIVING RECIPES
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/holiday-cooking/thanksgiving/main.aspx
Allrecipes has more than 1.500 trusted Thanksgiving recipes complete with ratings, reviews and cooking tips.

BETTERRECIPES.COM
http://www.betterrecipes.com/holiday/thanksgiving/index.html
Better Homes and Gardens will help you plan an unforgettable Thanksgiving with delicious menus, recipes and festive decorations.

BUTTERBALL.COM
http://www.butterball.com/
Learn how to serve a perfect turkey dinner from one of America's most trusted and well-known poultry brands.

THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/thanksgiving/main.html
Contains facts about the first Thanksgiving Day feast as well as Mayflower myths.

KIDS DOMAIN THANKSGIVING
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/thanks/
An educational yet fun site for children. Offers crafts, recipes, puzzles,etc.

MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
http://www.macysparade.com/#
Learn all about the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

VEGETARIAN THANKSGIVING
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/Thanksgiving.html
Vegetarians and meat eaters alike will enjoy tasty dishes such as pumpkin soup, vegan nut roast with stuffing, and vegan pumpkin pie.

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