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Hazel is an eight-year-old who likes to wear tutus and pearls while hunting.Hazel has gone on many hunting trips with her mommy and daddy ever since she was a baby.After reaching the proper age, and learning about gun safety, and hunting safety, along with appreciating the land and the gifts it provides, Hazel is ready to try for herself.How will Hazel's hunt turn out?
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A sweet story about the importance of family, being thankful, and love--as told by a family of turkeys, with a hilarious surprise at the end!"It's late in November, the blue sky is clear,and Thanksgiving Day is finally here.So many hugs and so many kisses.So many 'Happy Thanksgiving' wishes."A family gathers to celebrate all that they're grateful for. But wait, there's a twist! This funny, rhyming read-aloud story features turkeys who celebrate...
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In Christmas in Disguise, Santa prepares for his trip around the world to deliver gifts to all the boys and girls, but he is faced with a big dilemma. The reindeer don't want to help him. They fear the people camouflaged as trees. Santa has to come up with a way to get the reindeer to help him. He comes up with a great idea to disguise the reindeer. The reindeer agree and couldn't wait to see their disguise. It was perfect! They loved it so much and...
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Unfolding the history of a blessed tradition, this delightful picture book explores the role God played in our country's earliest history and how His blessings endure today. From hungry Pilgrims and generous Native Americans to the ample feast of a modern-day family's Thanksgiving, author Harold Myra helps children-and parents-learn how to enjoy this holiday to its very fullest.
7) Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving is the day people give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It's also a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, this American holiday has been around since the 1620s. From the very first celebration to today's parades, food, and football, learn about this festive holiday's traditions and history.
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In this new, original Stinky Face story, Mama tells her little one that she's thankful for him. Stinky Face, of course, has a question. With greasy, taco-covered hands and face, he asks, Mama, are you thankful for me even right now?
Being thankful is a perennial theme for this young age group. Learning to appreciate yourself, the people around you, and people's unique gifts and individuality is a lesson that is more crucial now than ever, and that...
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Bethlehem was a quiet and fearful town. Under the rule of King Herod, there was always a feeling of worry. Did he want more taxes, or is he going to change the law? Prayer was necessary to the people of Bethlehem, but people were losing hope.
A sheep farm very near the town was a great home. The shepherd took great care of all his sheep and made sure they had everything they needed. One night changed everything because there was a new addition...
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Experience the true story from American history about the spiritual roots and historical beginnings of Thanksgiving. This entertaining and historical story shows that the actual hero of Thanksgiving was neither white nor Indian but God. In 1608, English traders came to Massachusetts and captured a twelve-year-old Indian, Squanto, and sold him into slavery. He was raised by Christians and taught faith in God. Ten years later he was sent home to America....
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During the nineteenth century, Sarah Josepha Hale dedicated her life to making Thanksgiving a national holiday, all while raising a family and becoming a groundbreaking writer and women's magazine editor. Sarah Hale's inspiring story, accompanied by luscious watercolor illustrations, tells the tale of one woman, who wouldn't take no for an answer.
12) Thanksgiving Day
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Thanksgiving is not much fun for the turkey. Beginning readers count and learn rhyming words to find out the story of one little turkey.
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Told with the whimsical verse of Dandi Mackall, children will love to hear the story of the Pilgrims' voyage and the Native Americans' guidance that culminated in the first Thanksgiving. Gene Barretta's warm, harvest tones and lively characters add the perfect touch to this story of discovery, compassion, and faith.
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"I don't have a family," Spookley said with a moan. "I'm the only square pumpkin that has ever grown." Spookley the Square Pumpkin wishes he had a family and a place he belonged. He feels sad and alone, until he discovers that no one family tree grows quite the same as another. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Clifford!
Clifford loves Thanksgiving dinner. But how will he spend the day before it's time to eat? Beginning readers will delight in this sweet and silly story, featuring the biggest, reddest dog of all! Norman Bridwell was the author and illustrator of numerous children's books, including the beloved Clifford series. The delightful stories about a big red dog named Clifford and his friend, Emily Elizabeth,...
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Do your readers want to make their own turkey pop-up card? Turkeys are very important to Thanksgiving. Readers follow storyteller Randel McGee as he explores Thanksgiving. Readers will learn to make Pilgrim paper dolls, American Indian paper dolls, a turkey stencil, a corn and gourd paper chain, and more.
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