Happy Friendsgiving
A Thanksgiving Celebration of Found Families
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Thanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in Happy Friendsgiving, a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community—at a table where all are welcome.
“They’re here!”
From down the hall or miles away—
A jumble of laughter and hugs.
Today’s the day that brings us all together.
Happy Friendsgiving! Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and inclusive celebration of the holiday.
Learn the familiar traditions of Thanksgiving, and how family takes on many forms, as friends, neighbors, and relatives arrive for a busy day of cooking, crafting, sharing, and celebration. Young readers will also be reminded to remember and honor those who must work on the holiday so that others might celebrate, including transit workers and first responders.
With its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, Happy Friendsgiving is an ideal choice for those who open their hearts and homes to everyone, cherishing the spirit of community, and the simple pleasures of coming together over a meal.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Friends celebrate everywhere," declares Colleen's polished ode to Friendsgiving—"a day to discover you are not alone." On each spread, active verbs relay the moment's events, as friends "travel," "prepare," "gather," "feast," and more, and accompanying free verse articulates the day's hallmark attributes. Cranberry reds, buttery yellows, and arrayed shades of purple give Sandoval Herrera's collage-like artwork a merry vibe as holiday scenes unfold: figures of varying abilities and skin tones observe a city parade, feast, and watch and play football before, finally, when "bellies and hearts are equally full," they embrace goodbye. The creators affirm the importance of camaraderie with this radiant portrait. Ages 3–7.
