Yummy food and football games and family that's come to play - What are you thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day? A little mouse is thankful for their friends and family, good food to share, and fun games to play. This warm and inviting fall picture book is a wonderful way to start a family conversation about being grateful and kind, not just at Thanksgiving but all year long! A perfect gift to bring to begin fall family celebrations or celebrate baby's First Thanksgiving. Plus it's made in America! Check out more Thanksgiving and holiday board books from Cottage Door Press ! Fun rhyming story entertains while teaching language patterns to babies and toddlers in their first years. - Cute illustrations and storyline will keep toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners entertained and engaged. - Easy-to-turn pages are simple to grasp, great for practicing fine motor skills for younger kids. Older children can practice reading together with the family. - Sturdy, thick board pages and durable flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear for curious little toddlers. PreS-K-A jaunty and pleasant board book about the many ways that families celebrate Thanksgiving. The story is narrated by a young mouse in a creative XAXA rhyme pattern. Each spread features things to be thankful for: family, friends, laughter, music, food, blessings, fun, memories, and more. The well-balanced compositions feature smiling mouse parents, grandparents, children, and friends who sing, dance, cook, pray, and play. Digital cartoon illustrations are rendered in a rich fall palette of pumpkin orange, squash yellows, cranberry reds, olive greens, gingerbread browns, and eggplant purples. Readers who look closely will see a detailed and darling mouse-eye view of a matchstick rug, pocket watch clock, thimble stool, and button chairs. Caregivers and teachers should be prepared to explain that the beliefs and traditions of some families differ from others. Nevertheless, the engaging activities will keep preschoolers squeaking with delight. VERDICT A good choice for collections where more Thanksgiving books are needed to help little ones practice an attitude of gratitude on Thanksgiving and every day.-Rita Christensenα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. PreS-K-A jaunty and pleasant board book about the many ways that families celebrate Thanksgiving. The story is narrated by a young mouse in a creative XAXA rhyme pattern. Each spread features things to be thankful for: family, friends, laughter, music, food, blessings, fun, memories, and more. The well-balanced compositions feature smiling mouse parents, grandparents, children, and friends who sing, dance, cook, pray, and play. Digital cartoon illustrations are rendered in a rich fall palette of pumpkin orange, squash yellows, cranberry reds, olive greens, gingerbread browns, and eggplant purples. Readers who look closely will see a detailed and darling mouse-eye view of a matchstick rug, pocket watch clock, thimble stool, and button chairs. Caregivers and teachers should be prepared to explain that the beliefs and traditions of some families differ from others. Nevertheless, the engaging activities will keep preschoolers squeaking with delight. VERDICT A good choice for collections where more Thanksgiving books are needed to help little ones practice an attitude of gratitude on Thanksgiving and every day.-Rita Christensenα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. --From School Library Journal PreS-K-A jaunty and pleasant board book about the many ways that families celebrate Thanksgiving. The story is narrated by a young mouse in a creative XAXA rhyme pattern. Each spread features things to be thankful for: family, friends, laughter, music, food, blessings, fun, memories, and more. The well-balanced compositions feature smiling mouse parents, grandparents, children, and friends who sing, dance, cook, pray, and play. Digital cartoon illustrations are rendered in a rich fall palette of pumpkin orange, squash yellows, cranberry reds, olive greens, gingerbread browns, and eggplant purples. Readers who look closely will see a detailed and darling mouse-eye view of a matchstick rug, pocket watch clock, thimble stool, and button chairs. Caregivers and teachers should be prepared to explain that the beliefs and traditions of some families differ from others. Nevertheless, the engaging activities will keep preschoolers squeaking with delight. VERDICT A good choice for collections where more Thanksgiving books are needed to help little ones practice an attitude of gratitude on Thanksgiving and every day.-Rita Christensenα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. --From School Library Journal Deb Adamson’s books can be silly, sweet, and often a combin