The Thanksgiving Story facts for kids
Cover showing Caldecott Medal
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| Author | Alice Dalgliesh |
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| Illustrator | Helen Sewell |
| Cover artist | Sewell |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Publisher | Charles Scribner's Sons |
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Publication date
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1954 |
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| Pages | 32 pp |
| ISBN | 0689710534 |
The Thanksgiving Story is a children's book from 1954. It was written by Alice Dalgliesh and illustrated by Helen Sewell. This book tells the story of the very first Thanksgiving in America.
The book was published by Demco Media and Charles Scribner's Sons. It was a runner-up for the Caldecott Medal in 1955. This means it received a special honor called the Caldecott Honor Medal. Later, the book was printed again in paperback in 1985. It was also reissued in a hardcover version in 1988.
Contents
About The Thanksgiving Story Book
This book shares the history of the first Thanksgiving. It focuses on the journey and experiences of the Hopkins family. They were passengers on the famous ship, the Mayflower. The story is told through the eyes of three children from this family. These children were part of a group called the Puritans.
The Journey and First Year
The story begins with the Hopkins children: Giles, Constance, and Damaris. They are traveling with their parents on the Mayflower. Their goal is to start a new life in a place called the New World. During their long trip, a new baby brother is born on the ship. They name him Oceanus.
When they finally arrive, the group, known as the Pilgrims, faces many challenges. They struggle with hunger, cold weather, and sickness. They go through a very difficult winter in Plymouth.
Help from Native Americans
When spring arrives, things start to get better. The settlers learn how to plant crops. They get important help from two Native Americans. Their names are Samoset and Squanto. Thanks to their help, the Pilgrims are able to survive their first year.
The First Thanksgiving Feast
The book ends with a big celebration. This celebration is a great feast. The Pilgrims invite the Native American chief Massasoit. They also invite Squanto and his people. These Native Americans had helped the Pilgrims survive. They taught them how to find food and live in the new land. This feast is what we now call the first Thanksgiving.
