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Featured Books

Sun Bread
by Elisa Kleven
Dutton Children's Books, 2001
ISBN 0525466746
Ages 4 to 8
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Everyone loves the sun, especially the baker. When a relentless winter set in, she mixes some dough, kneads it and shapes it into a round golden sun bread that stops everyone's grumbling. A “sun bread” recipe is in the back of the book.

Pumpkins (Also available in Spanish)
by Jacqueline Farmer and Phyllis Limbacher Tildes
Charlesbridge, 2004
ISBN 157091558X
Ages 5 to 9
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Do you know why we carve jack-'o-lanterns, why the pilgrims grew pumpkins, or how to say pumpkin in 11 different languages? Learn fun facts and information about this favorite autumn fruit, including the history, legends, growth cycle and nutrition. Recipes, along with recommended Web sites and books are included, too.

Thanksgiving Is...
by Gail Gibbons
Holiday House, 2004
ISBN 0823418499
Ages 4 to 7
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Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. It's remembering the Pilgrims and the Indians they met. Most of all, it's a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many blessings. Each page, which begins with "Thanksgiving is...," describes this favorite American holiday from harvest celebrations long ago to family celebrations today.

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