{"product_id":"thanksgiving-is-isbn-9780823419791","title":"Thanksgiving Is . . .","description":"\u003cb\u003eThanksgiving is... A holiday for gratitude.  It is turkey,  cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.  It is a time to celebrate and share  with family and friends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplaining the roots of our  familiar fall holiday in ancient harvest celebrations, Gail Gibbons'  clear, kid-friendly language is accompanied by colorful watercolor  illustrations.  The story of the Pilgrims' journey and first  Thanksgiving feast is retold, as well as the history of Thanksgiving as a  national holiday, and the traditions and celebrations that have  developed over the years.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThanksgiving Is. . . \u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect introduction to early American history, and a fun autumn holiday from a children's nonfiction master.\"This cornucopia of all things Thanksgiving has abundant enough information for young readers without overwhelming them.\"—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eGail Gibbons \"has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator,\" according to \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e.  Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles \u003ci\u003eFrom Seed to Plant \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMonarch Butterfly\u003c\/i\u003e.  Her many honors include the Washington Post\/Childrens Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.  She lives in Corinth, Vermont.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300478079205,"sku":"NP9780823419791","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823419791.jpg?v=1767737945","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/thanksgiving-is-isbn-9780823419791","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}