Thursday, July 12, 2012

The Very First Thanksgiving Day by Rhonda Gowler Greene –NOT RECOMMENDED


Greene, Rhonda Gowler and illustrated by Gaber, Susan The Very First Thanksgiving Day 32 pgs. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006. $6.99.  (Rating: G)
Each component of the first Thanksgiving is introduced, such as this is harbor.. this is the ocean…these are the Pilgrims… Accompanied by stunning warm illustrations.
This is a short story that comes full circle, tracing backwards then tying back to the start. Confusing, I hardly got it, let alone younger students. I also didn’t learn much about Thanksgiving. But the illustrations are frame worthy!
EL – NOT RECOMMENDED Reviewer: Stephanie MLS graduate & Author.

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