Every thanksgiving growing up I read this book and baked the bread, but this term reading this book took on a special meaning for me with the way of dissecting children's literature. I realized why I liked this book and wanted to re-read it, particularly it's way of teaching children about make-shift families and sticking together during the holidays. I feel this book is a written straight from the heart and you can feel the warmth from the lessons as well as the fact that it's still popular about thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a very enjoyable holiday that is important for children to learn how to be thankful for what they have; this book works on the lesson of less is more and being proud of who you are, which all children should take to heart. ( )

This is one of my favorite Cranberry books. I love how it's theme of never-judge-a-book by it's cover, as well as the lesson of forgiveness at the end.
And who doesn't love old Mr. Whiskers? He's a wonder! :) ( )

Good Thanksgiving book about Cranberry Families. Talks about Thanksgiving holiday and what it mean. Very cute book! ( )

Cranberry Thanksgiving is used in the Five In A Row homeschooling curriculum. We already had Old Black Witch! by the Devlins, and started reading the Cranberry series with this book, when our oldest was only 5yo. ( )

Gr PreK Up—Maggie lives with her Grandmother on the edge of a New England cranberry bog, and they make good use of those cranberries. Bakers all over the countryside would love to get their hands on Grandmother’s famous cranberry bread recipe, especially that clam-digger, Mr. Wiskers! Or so Grandma thinks. But appearances can be deceiving. Recipe included, and it is delicious. ( )