Mrs. Tappleton gets up early to prepare the turkey. Mr. Tappleton sets off to buy the pies. Kenny makes the salad, and Jenny mashes the potatoes. Then all the relatives arrive for an enormous Thanksgiving dinner. But this year nothing sees to go right. First the turkey slides down the icy hill and into the pond--PLOP! PLOP! Then the bakery sells out of pies. f It looks like it's going to be a pretty bleak holiday...until Grandmother reminds everyone...

"School children on a field trip to Mack Nugget's farm save the lives of eight turkeys in this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas.""--

Refugees from a Caribbean island embark on a dangerous boat trip to America where they have a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving.

An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.

Gavin tags along with his daring cousin Rhonda who decides to escape the boring Thanksgiving at grandma's and leave the house.

A child lists all the things for which he is thankful, especially at Thanksgiving.

Mr. and Mrs. Moose try to invite a turkey to their Thanksgiving feast.

Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey.

In March 1621, when Plymouth's survival was hanging in the balance, the Wampanoag sachem (or chief), Ousamequin (Massasoit), and Plymouth's governor, John Carver, declared their people's friendship for each other and a commitment to mutual defense. Later that autumn, the English gathered their first successful harvest and lifted the specter of starvation. Ousamequin and 90 of his men then visited Plymouth for the “First Thanksgiving.” The treaty...

Emily Ann learns about the meaning of Thanksgiving when her family gathers around the dinner table.