This is the Feast

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"This is Thanksgiving, a time to remember the friendships and freedoms we all share together."

The Pilgrims embarked on their legendary Mayflower voyage in 1620 in search of religious freedom and a better life. The settlers were unprepared for the hardships they would face at the end of their journey, but with the help of their neighbor Indians, the Pilgrims survived the first year in their new world. Then, when their fall harvest was plentiful, the Pilgrims and the Indians joined together in a three-day celebration, the first Thanksgiving.

Reviews

"A soaring tribute." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A poetic mosaic." -- Black Issues Book Review

"A valuable addition to children's literature." -- School Library Journal

"With the bouncy rhyme and sun-filled illustrations, this offers an idyllic view of the happy holiday, fun for sharing with preschoolers before the holiday." -- ALA Booklist

"Lloyd's primitive-inspired paintings effectively complement both verse and tale." -- Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander have collaborated on several children's books, including This Is the Dream and This Is the Game. One thing they have learned while cowriting stories is that when people work together, great things can happen. Both authors live with their families in metro Atlanta, Georgia.