“THE GREAT THANKSGIVING ESCAPE”
By Mark Fearing
(Hardcover $15.99)
Think local this Thanksgiving with Portland’s own outstanding author and illustrator Mark Fearing! Cousins Gavin and Rhonda dread the Thanksgiving dinner doldrums, until they realize they can make their OWN fun with just a little imagination! With expressive digitally-manipulated colored-pencil illustrations, Mark Fearing offers a kid’s eye caricature of Thanksgiving, lightly poking fun of family traditions. Whether it’s the hallway of aunts who smother you in gross kisses, or the teenagers who seem more like zombies from the glow of the television, you’ll enjoy every morsel of this deliciously hilarious book!
“GOBBLE, GOBBLE, TUCKER!”
by Leslie McGuirk
(Board Book $7.99)
(ages 2-5)
If a dog had to pick a favorite holiday, don’t you think it would be Thanksgiving? With all the delicious and yummy smells, Tucker knows exactly when it’s Thanksgiving. A dog could never forget the savory, wonderful smell of turkey. But after a day of rolling around with his cousins, Tucker still hasn’t had a bite to eat yet. Will Tucker be able to enjoy his favorite holiday at the dinner table? This Thanksgiving tale will surely get your tail wagging!
“GIVE AND TAKE”
by Chris Raschka
(Hardcover $17.99)
(ages 5-10)
In a time where we give thanks and take stock of what is important, “Give and Take” is the perfect book for this holiday season. Told in the style of folklore with thick brush stroke illustrations, Chris Raschka demonstrates the importance of balance between giving and taking. Cozy up with this tale of apple picking, pumpkin brewing, and a sweet ending
with some pie!
“THANKSGIVING FOR EMILY ANN”
by Teresa Johnston
(Paperback $6.99)
(ages 3-6)
Emily isn’t feeling very thankful this year. How could she while feeling a little lonely and
sad? Just when she’s about to put a naughty plan together, her family helps her realize
what Thanksgiving is all about. Perhaps Emily isn’t so lonely after all. A sweet story
about family, friends, and a holiday to celebrate togetherness. “Thanksgiving for Emily Ann” is a treat for the whole family!
