Thank You Thanksgiving by David Milgrim

Thank You Thanksgiving by David Milgrim
(Toddlers and up)

It is the season for gratitude, and David Milgrim's picture book, Thank You Thanksgiving encourages this spirit with a simple story and lighthearted guessing game for young readers. A family finishes their Thanksgiving feast at the book's title page, and the real story begins at clean-up time. A young girl sets off on a mysterious, after-dinner errand with wallet in hand. Along the way, she expresses her gratitude for warm boots, pretty clouds and a variety of animals following her on her journey. The illustrations are funny and contain much of the story with Thanksgiving Day details and clues as to the reason for her trip. Readers may solve the mystery before the conclusion, but that doesn't take away from the book's warmth and overall message about being thankful for the little things. A great holiday book for young toddlers (who will love the idea of being thankful for the park) all the way up to early elementary kids (who can appreciate the guessing game).

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Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff