*This is the Feast by Diane Z. Shore

There aren’t many picture books about Thanksgiving; This is the Feast is one of the best.

This is the Feast by Diane Z. Shore, illustrated by Megan Lloyd. HarperCollins, 2008. 32 pages.

Reading Level: Picture books, Ages 4-8

Recommended For: Ages 4-8, Ages 8-10

This is the Feast describes the trials of the pilgrims from the Mayflower through the first winter, the friendship of the Native Americans (especially Squanto), and the bountiful harvest that led to feasting and celebration. Using the meter of “The House that Jack Built,” Shore skillfully weaves her narrative in rhyme. The illustrations are engaging and vividly reflect the text. There aren’t many picture books about Thanksgiving; this is one of the best.

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

• Worldview/Moral Rating: 4.5 out of 5
• Literary/Artistic Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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