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Happy Friendsgiving: A Thanksgiving Celebration of Found Families

AUTHOR Herrera, Laura Sandoval; Colleen, Marcie
PUBLISHER Doubleday Books for Young Readers (09/23/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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.

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780593649923
ISBN-10: 0593649923
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 24
Product Dimensions: 11.30 x 0.70 x 8.60 inches
Weight: 0.90 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Thanksgiving
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship
Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see also headings under Social Themes)
Grade Level: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: E
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023007372
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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.

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Author: Colleen, Marcie
Marcie Colleen is the author of the forthcoming picture books, "Love, Triangle" (illustrated by Bob Shea, 2017) and "The Adventure of the Penguinaut" (illustrated by Emma Yarlett, 2018). She s a former classroom teacher and current Educational Consultant for the Picture Book Month initiative. In that role, she presented at a recent New York Public Library Literary Salon, which focused on the Common Core. She also creates Teacher s Guides for picture books and middle grade novels and is a huge advocate for using children's fictional literature in the classroom. thisismarciecolleen.com
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