jillian Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 So I want to get dd a Thanksgiving picture book but I want one that is factual. Looking for something in the K/1st grade range. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar7709 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 We just read this one an hour ago. It's just a basic story of the Pilgrims, Indians, and first Thanksgiving feast. More basic than I wanted, actually, but it is probably the right reading level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 I don't mind reading out loud as long as it's not "and the Indians and Pilgrims were bestest friend for ever and ever" ya know? I can't in good conscious do that. On the flip side I don't want "the Indians were the most innocent peoples ever and the Pilgrims were just victims". I in general like the Step Into Reading series so we will check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 We usually read NC Wyeth's Pilgrims by San Souci. My understanding is that it's factual and correct. And, of course, the illustrations are lovely. I think part of the issue in getting a really balanced view is that requires a lot more scope than just the Thanksgiving story. I mean, the real story of the relationship between the Pilgrims and the American Indians they lived near goes on for years and years after the first Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar7709 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I don't mind reading out loud as long as it's not "and the Indians and Pilgrims were bestest friend for ever and ever" ya know? I can't in good conscious do that. On the flip side I don't want "the Indians were the most innocent peoples ever and the Pilgrims were just victims". I in general like the Step Into Reading series so we will check it out Then yes, I think the Step into Reading one I recommended could be a good start for your situation. It did, very very gently, get the point across that there was some kind of tension between the natives and the Pilgrims. I also liked that it included a quick version of why the Pilgrims left England and the hardships of the voyage, so that context is there. I just wanted more details--my kids and I like to go in depth--so I'm going to look for the one Farrar recommended And go to a larger library in a few days for more options. ;) But that one was a fine introduction, and it is cheap. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I read The Thanksgiving Story (Alice Dalgliesh). It was very good for K/1st and had various interesting, real facts. We recently visited Plymouth, and the book included some of the same details that we learned on our real life tour. It is not like watching a 5-hour documentary, but it was a good book for K/1st. The Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Special DVD is also a great one for Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks everyone. I will check them all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Some of our favorites include: Sarah Morton's Day Samuel Eaton's Day Eating the Plates (oops not a picture book, but it's a fun one so I'll leave it here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I read The Thanksgiving Story (Alice Dalgliesh). It was very good for K/1st and had various interesting, real facts. We recently visited Plymouth, and the book included some of the same details that we learned on our real life tour. It is not like watching a 5-hour documentary, but it was a good book for K/1st. The Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Special DVD is also a great one for Thanksgiving. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Three Young Pilgrims, by Cheryl Harness is one of our favorites for K-early elementary. It is factual, and the back of the book has a list of all the people who were on the Mayflower. We also like the Sarah Morton, Samuel Eaton books -- and there is one on a Wampanoag boy, Tapenum's Day. The Plimouth Plantation website has an excellent selection of kids books -- even if you don't order from there, it is a good source of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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