Happy Thanksliving! (edition 2011)

"Not only does VanBalen’s view of Thanksgiving mirror my own — to “give thanks for all that is living — on the ground, in the sea, in the sky” — but she does not shirk away from aspects of the holiday that can make it painful:

As each of the Thanksgiving stories are told, our smart, loving voices ask why?

The “whys” gently deal with turkeys as food and our relationship to indigeneous people.

These questions and the coloring book format invite kids to engage with what Thanksgiving really means, and how we can shape its meaning both in our lives and in the broader culture. VanBalen’s subtle approach also allows parents and teachers to discuss these issues in an age-appropriate way."

- vegbooks.org