Off to Plymouth Rock

by Dandi Daley Mackall

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Easy, rhyming text describes the voyage of the Pilgrims, their work in building a new home in America, and their celebration held in thanksgiving for a rich harvest.

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Very short but fun for young children. The rhymes are simple and only make about four lines each segment. What really wins are the illustrations - several had me cracking up and they were ridiculously adorable. What's especially funny is a well-animated turkey graces several of the pages, but then when the last shows the Thanksgiving dinner with a cooked Turkey - well, uh oh....but then I see the same animated Turkey sitting in at the table with the rest of the crowd. 0_0

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This is a fun book that would be a good way to start a history unit. It's rhyming pattern is catchy and there are some strong themes that will allow the reader to go deeper in their thinking.
Fun pictures. Engaging rhyme. Minor complaint I remember at time: Don't believe the Pilgrims knew exactly where they were heading to. Book implies that they did; believe it was named at the journey's end. Oh well - not so bad; having it there makes the reader glad.
Easy rhyming text describes the voyage of the Pilgrims, their work in building a new home in America, and their celebration held in thanksgiving for a rich harvest.

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Dandi Daley Mackall received an undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri. She is an author of books for both children and adults and has published more than 450 titles. Her books include Eva Underground, Love Rules, Kindred Sisters, Just One of Me, Rudy Rides the Rails, and the I'm Not Afraid series. She is has won several awards for show more her writing, including the Helen Keating Ott Award for Contributions to Children's Literature and a two Mom's Choice Awards. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Barretta, Gene (Illustrator)

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2002

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Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
394.2649Society, government, & cultureCustoms, etiquette & folkloreGeneral customsSpecial OccasionsHolidaysHolidays of September, October, NovemberThanksgiving
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F68 .M143Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin AmericaUnited States local historyMassachusetts
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