References
Books listed as references have not been reviewed or approved by Alberta Education.
| Title: |
Franklin's Thanksgiving |
| Description: |
Franklin loves Thanksgiving and especially looks forward to his grandparents' visit. However, a week before the holiday, he learns that grandma and grandpa won't be coming for dinner this year. When the young turtle learns that Mr. Owl's relatives are not visiting either, he invites him to join his family. Meanwhile, Franklin's mother invites the Bear family and his father invites Mr. Mole. Franklin invites the Moose family, too, since they are new in town. When the guests begin arriving, everyone is surprised to see who has come. |
| Author/Editor: |
Bourgeois, Paulette |
| Published by: |
Toronto, ON: Kids Can Press, 2001 |
| Title: |
Going to the Fair |
| Description: |
Erin, who has entered her pumpkin for judging at the fair, is excited, yet apprehensive, about learning the results. Erin meets three of her friends at the fairgrounds, and the quartet gradually makes its active way through the fair's sites and events. Finally, Erin is the recipient of good news, and the book concludes with Erin's looking forward to next year's fair when her white third- place ribbon might be replaced by a winning blue one. |
| Author/Editor: |
McFarlane, Sheryl |
| Published by: |
Victoria, BC: Orca Books, 1996 |
| Title: |
Thanksgiving Day in Canada |
| Description: |
This Canadian story of Thanksgiving celebrates our past and educates our children about Canadian history and traditions. Presented in storybook form with 35 colourful illustrations, this Canada 125 Project also contains the words and music to a lively, original Thanksgiving song. |
| Author/Editor: |
Lewicki, Krys Val |
| Published by: |
Toronto, ON: Napoleon Publishing, 1995 |
| Title: |
A Pioneer Thanksgiving: A Story of Harvest Celebrations in 1841 |
| Description: |
The author recounts the adventures of the fictional Robertson family as it prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving. The text is filled with related topics, including recipes, as well as instructions for making craft projects and playing games from the time period. A history of harvest celebrations throughout the years ends the book. |
| Author/Editor: |
Greenwood, Barbara |
| Published by: |
Toronto, ON: Kids Can Press, 1999 |
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