Thanksgiving Day

Ann Tudor shares with us the farmhouse-style Thanksgiving Day feast of her childhood ”a groaning board attended by cousins, aunts, uncles, and one gruff grandfather. The food - and the unique family recipes Ann reveals - is what really counts!

William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him. He was a member of several singing and dramatic groups when he met 17 year old Athol Estes, daughter of a wealthy Austin family. Despite her mother’s objection owing to Athol’s tuberculosis, they began courting and in July 1887, they eloped and soon married.

Listen to this story of a family’s strong faith - how they believed in the impossible in the mist of lack, even when they didn’t have the money to buy food. Having strong faith, God showed favor to them by touching their neighbor - who lives down the road and on the next farm - on Thanksgiving Day.

Journey back to the very first Thanksgiving Day, when two societies came together to feast and honor the earth's bounty in peace.

El Día de Acción de Gracias, con raíces que se remontan a los años 1620, simboliza el hermoso encuentro entre colonos europeos y nativos americanos, donde el intercambio de alimentos y sabiduría marcó el inicio de una tradición de gratitud y convivencia. Sin embargo, en la actualidad, esta festividad a menudo se ha transformado en un ritual centrado en el consumo, alejándose de su esencia original. Es momento de revitalizar su significado, aprendiendo a valorar lo que tenemos y a compartirlo con los demás.

Rebekah is excited because RJ and Mouse will be joining her this year at the local farmer's market, where they will package up meals for people and get to eat a yummy pancake breakfast. BUT in the midst of helping out, they begin to fear for the turkeys in the pen out back. They are sure that it's their job to save them. Just how much trouble will they be in when everything goes wrong?!

In this heartwarming children’s book, young listeners will embark on a journey of gratitude, exploring all the wonderful things they have to be thankful for! From family and friendship to nature's beauty and simple moments of joy, Thankful Hearts, Grateful Smiles reminds us that every day is filled with reasons to be grateful. With vibrant illustrations and gentle storytelling, this book encourages children to appreciate the little things in life.

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There, they meet the Pilgrims as well as Squanto, a Native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as the usual Magic Tree House adventure and excitement.

Looking through the Sears Christmas Wish Book was like peeking into Santa’s Workshop. You got to see all the latest toys, clothing, music, electronics, and merchandise that Santa was making for the year. The Sears Wish Book was how you made your Christmas list for Santa and gave your parents hints on what you wanted for Christmas.

With The Sportswriter, in 1986, Richard Ford commenced a cycle of novels that, 10 years later, after Independence Day won both the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award, was hailed by The Times of London as "an extraordinary epic [that] is nothing less than the story of the 20th century itself." Now, a decade later, Frank Bascombe returns, with a new lease on life (and real estate), and more acutely in thrall to life's endless complexities than ever before.

Beep! Beep! Meet Blue! Filled with truck sounds and animal noises, Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick-up—that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to do whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road.

Looking for some grumpy sunshine holiday romance books? If you love steamy romance books with alpha heroes who are head over heels in love with their plus-size women, then you’ll love the Wolf Valley: A Very Grumpy Holiday Collection!

A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates each special day of the year, telling of New Year's resolutions, Valentine's Day love, Easter parades, Fourth of July fireworks, and more. Featuring verse from favorites like Walt Whitman, Jack Prelutsky, and Langston Hughes and poetic lyrics from the likes of Cole Porter and Oscar Hammerstein, plus heartfelt introductions by Julie Andrews describing favorite family holiday moments, this is the perfect collection for families to share together.

Known as the Thanksgiving Address, this Native American good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift - from the moon and the stars to the tiniest blade of grass.

One-hundred and sixty-five hilarious and clean Thanksgiving themed jokes that will keep kids laughing for hours on end! A must-have for Thanksgiving Day either for your kids to listen to themselves or gift it to someone to show thanks! Buy now if you are ready for your kids to have some serious laughs or help them show gratitude on Thanksgiving by gifting this book!

Your child will enjoy this cute Thanksgiving audiobook full of fun stories and Thanksgiving jokes for kids. This is an excellent audiobook for early and beginning learners. Learn values and morals from these cute stories. What are you thankful for?

Drawing on hymns that have helped form my spiritual growth, 40 Days of Praise provides a daily devotional based on the truths contained in these wonderful lyrics. Special devotions are included for Easter, Pentecost, All Saints, Thanksgiving and Christmas.