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Thanksgiving in the Woods - (Countryside Holidays) by Phyllis Alsdurf (Hardcover)

Name: Thanksgiving in the Woods - (Countryside Holidays) by Phyllis Alsdurf (Hardcover)
Brand: Sparkhouse Family
SKU: 77874188
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Highlights

A true holiday classic, this cozy autumn story invites readers to join in an outdoor Thanksgiving feast, full of cheer and generosity of spirit Every year a family and their friends gather in the woods to celebrate Thanksgiving among the trees.
4-8 Years
10.1" x 10.0" Hardcover
40 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations
Series Name: Countryside Holidays

Description

About the Book

A boy relates the preparations for, and enjoyment of, his family's annual Thanksgiving in the Woods celebration on his grandparents' farm. Includes words to the Shaker hymn Tis a Gift to be Simple and notes about the real gathering on which the story is based.

Book Synopsis

A true holiday classic, this cozy autumn story invites readers to join in an outdoor Thanksgiving feast, full of cheer and generosity of spirit

Every year a family and their friends gather in the woods to celebrate Thanksgiving among the trees. Everyone brings something to share and the day becomes a long celebration of family, faith, and friendship. Told in a gentle, lyrical style, this picture book includes warm illustrations of people gathered around bonfires and long tables adorned with candles and food, singing songs and sharing laughter.

Thanksgiving in the Woods is based on the true story of a family in Upstate New York who has hosted an outdoor Thanksgiving feast in the woods on their farm for over twenty years.

Full of warmth and nostalgia, the Countryside Holiday series celebrates family, community, simplicity, and generosity.

Review Quotes

"A heartwarming autobiographical story of the kind of Thanksgiving that families and the planet can share with equal pleasure. Sure to find a home on every Thanksgiving-lover's holiday shelf." --Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon and How Do Dinosaurs series

"Thanksgiving in the Woods" is an impressively entertaining picture book for children ages 4 to 8 and includes warm illustrations of people gathered around bonfires and long tables adorned with candles and food, singing songs and sharing laughter." --Midwest Book Review, The Picturebook Shelf

"A lovely book celebrating the season." --Fiction State of Mind blog

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 10.0 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.1 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations

Series Title: Countryside Holidays

Publisher: Sparkhouse Family

Format: Hardcover

Author: Phyllis Alsdurf

Language: English

Street Date: October 17, 2017

TCIN: 77874188

UPC: 9781506425085

Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-1022

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 10 inches width x 10.1 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.1 pounds

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Q&A (5)

Q: What inspired the storyline of this book?

AI Shopping Assistant - 19 days ago

A: The storyline is based on a family's true experiences celebrating Thanksgiving outdoors in Upstate New York.
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Q: Who is the target age group for this book?

AI Shopping Assistant - 19 days ago

A: This book is aimed at children aged 4 to 8 years old.
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Q: What is the main theme of the story?

AI Shopping Assistant - 19 days ago

A: The story focuses on family, friendship, and the joy of celebrating Thanksgiving together in nature.
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Q: What kind of illustrations can readers expect?

AI Shopping Assistant - 19 days ago

A: Readers can expect warm illustrations depicting gatherings, bonfires, and festive tables full of food.
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