My First Thanksgiving Book by Jane Belk Moncure is the kind of story I read in childhood. Moncure's illustrations give the story a fairytale feel. Her colors are lovely and her simplified style quite pretty. The book has single page chapters with headings in bold type. The first vignette is The Mayflower. Moncure shows the Mayflower in full sail carrying passengers in Pilgrim costume. Pilgrims arrive on shore, and in Plymouth they build homes. During the First Winter, Indians come with corn and bread. After a several pages about the happy establishment of a Pilgrim community, the story jumps to modern day. "Thanksgiving Today" begins with A Family Time, generations sitting at a dinner table. A contemporary Thanksgiving has Pumpkin Pies, giving thanks, sharing, and fall colors. Families still celebrating a traditional Thanksgiving story will love this book. It's gentle, well organized, and beautiful.
