Thanksgiving in the White House
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (641 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 080506530X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
But Jack was meant to be the main dish of the first official Thanksgiving celebration. (BYR); 1st edition (September 1, 2003) ISBN: 080506530X Ages 4-8 President Abraham Lincoln's youngest son, Tad, is very fond of Jack the turkey. Hardcover: 32 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 8.00 x 0.25 x 10.25 Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Tad doesn't want his pet to be eaten for dinner, not even for a day as special as Thanksgiving! Can he convince his father to save Jack's life?". He has tamed him and taught him tricks, and the bird follows him all around the White House yard
Gary Hines grew up in the Cascade Mountains of northern California. A graduate of Pratt Institute of New York City, she lives in Maine with her husband, illustrator John Wallner.. He lives with his wife, author and illustrator Anna Grossnickle-Hines, in northern California.Alexander Wallner is the illustrator of A Christmas Tree in the White House and numerous other picture books
This fictionalized account of a true incident is filled with tidbits about Tad's known antics in the White House-charging visitors tolls, setting up a fruit stand, and discharging a toy cannonball into the Cabinet Room door. A brief explanation of the Civil War and description of Abraham Lincoln's life and presidency are appended. A few of Wallner's paintings are inconsistent in proportion or perspective, but give the overall impression of charming folk art. They add touches of humor to the tale, as do the stylized gouache illustrations. Young Tad Lincoln, horr
"Tad's turkey" according to wogan. This is a nice lap book for children - it opens out horizontally and can easily be held by 2 people so one can read to a little one. They would enjoy the coloured pictures on almost every page.The recommend age is Tad's turkey wogan This is a nice lap book for children - it opens out horizontally and can easily be held by 2 people so one can read to a little one. They would enjoy the coloured pictures on almost every page.The recommend age is 4-7, but it is doubtful that those ages coul. -7, but it is doubtful that those ages coul. Great book for all ages I read this book to my students every year for Thanksgiving. It's based on a true story. It's a good book to open up discussion about President Lincoln and the Civil War with older students, as well.. Amazon Customer said Love this story. Love this story. It is based on the truth. Historical fiction. My students love to hear the story of President Lincoln's son, his love for animals and desire to save the turkey from the dinner table.