Thanksgiving on Thursday

Reach for this book when your child is curious about the origins of holidays or when you want to shift the focus of Thanksgiving from food to the values of community and hard work. Jack and Annie travel back to the first Thanksgiving in 1621 to help the Pilgrims prepare their feast. While they encounter the challenges of early colonial life, the story emphasizes the importance of cooperation and gratitude. This early chapter book is perfect for children ages 6 to 9. It provides a gentle, historically grounded introduction to the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people. Parents will appreciate how it handles historical reality with kid-friendly wonder, making it an ideal choice for a seasonal family read-aloud that encourages reflection on what it means to be a good neighbor.