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Featured Books

Hasty Pudding, Johnny Cakes, and Other Good Stuff, Colonial Cooking in America
by Ichord, Loretta Frances and Jan Davey Ellis (Illustrator)
The Millboook Press, 1998
ISBN 0761312978
Ages 9 to 12
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This book fits right in to any Thanksgiving celebration! From chapters on "Fireplace Cooking" to "Mannerly Eating," children learn about what they would eat if they lived in America between 1607 and 1783, and how it was prepared. Fourteen recipes for tasty dishes, such as Johnny Cakes, Maple Wheaten Bread and Hasty Pudding, are adapted to modern ingredients and cooking appliances. Adults will enjoy this book as much as children!

An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
by Louisa May Alcott and Michael McCurdy (Illustrator)
Holiday House, 1989
ISBN 0823407721
Ages 6 to 10
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Visit the Bassett family’s cozy kitchen filled with hustle and bustle in this classic holiday tale, in which Tilly, Prue and their brothers and sisters have been left in charge of the entire dinner, from the turkey to the apple slump.

Thanksgiving on Thursday
by Osborne, Mary Pope and Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)
Random House, 2002
ISBN 0375806156
Ages 7 to 9
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Join Annie and Jack as they are whisked back to the first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621 and learn history the fun way. As 21st century children, Jack and Annie aren't ready to cook, dig clams and help prepare the feast the way the pilgrims did. Find out whether the celebration is a success or whether it will be ruined forever.

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