It's Thanksgiving Time!

Here are a few good Thanksgiving books to take with you on that long drive to the relative's house, or to keep the kids out of the kitchen if you are cooking!!

The Bag I'm Taking To Grandma's by Shirley Neitzel, published by Greenwillow Books, New York. This delightful story is written in rebus style (pictures replacing some words) and tells the hilarious story of what a child wants to take to a visit to Grandma's house. The problem is fitting it all into a bag and not having to rent a U-Haul!

A Turkey For Thanksgiving- by Eve Bunting, published by Scholastic, Inc. New York. This is probably my favorite Thanksgiving book. I don't want to give the ending away, but let me say that a certain turkey is hiding because he hears that a certain family is planning on having him for Thanksgiving. A wonderful story with a powerful message.

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey, published by Scholastic, Inc. New York. This cute book is a rhyming book that uses the famous "Twas the Night Before Christmas" format to tell a funny story.

Thanksgiving in the Barn by Nadine Bernard Westcott published by Little Simon, division of Simon and Schuster New York. This pop-up book tells a funny story about what everyone, even the turkeys, have to be thankful for.

The Thanksgiving craft is in the post to follow.

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Thanksgiving Book and Craft

Turkey Headband Craft
Materials needed: card stock in various colors, tape or stapler, black marker.

Cut oak tag into two lengths of equal width for headband. Measure around your child's head and tape or staple for a comfortable but snug fit.

Cut a circle for the face, add eyes with black marker. Cut a folded piece of yellow paper into a triangle shape and attach to face for the beak. Draw on nostrils in black. Out of red paper, draw the waddle and attach to the face next to the beak. Using an inch wide piece of card stock folded in an accordion fold, attach the head to the front of the headband.

Fold a piece of card stock in half. Draw a wing. Cut out through both pieces, so that they are identical. Attach to the sides of the headband.

Out of different colors of card stock, cut feather shapes. Attach to the back of the headband. Let your little one wear it on Thanksgiving.

November Cards Part Three

Inspired By Pottery Barn






Wishing You Sparkle






Santa Loves Cardinals






Christmas Angel






Inspired By Vera Bradley






Mistletoe Moment

Install, Inspect, Protect!

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November Cards part 2

Grandma's Hot Chocolate







Folk Art Santa






Evergreen Bough






Snowman






Autumn Greetings

Children's Products Recalls for October

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November Means Planning For Christmas!

Here are some cards I am making for Christmas:


Joy






Berry Wreath






A Mother's Love






Christmas Ornaments