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Sarah Had a Little Plan
Thanksgiving has been an American tradition for many years-a time for families to gather together, eat turkey, and start Christmas shopping. But how did it become a national holiday? Why do we celebrate?
In this delightful true story told in the canter of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," children will learn about Sarah Josepha Hale, a single mother of five in the Civil War era, who championed a message of unity and peace and campaigned for Thanksgiving to become the holiday as we know it today.
Inspired by her father, who fought in the American Revolution, and desiring a better world for her children, Sarah Josepha Hale sought to leave behind a legacy of what it means to be an American, a woman, and an all-around good person. In addition to her part in the Thanksgiving holiday, she opposed slavery, advocated for education for girls, became the first female magazine editor, and was a pioneer and inspiration for women today.
In this delightful true story told in the canter of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," children will learn about Sarah Josepha Hale, a single mother of five in the Civil War era, who championed a message of unity and peace and campaigned for Thanksgiving to become the holiday as we know it today.
Inspired by her father, who fought in the American Revolution, and desiring a better world for her children, Sarah Josepha Hale sought to leave behind a legacy of what it means to be an American, a woman, and an all-around good person. In addition to her part in the Thanksgiving holiday, she opposed slavery, advocated for education for girls, became the first female magazine editor, and was a pioneer and inspiration for women today.
36 pages, Paperback
Published October 19, 2021
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December 7, 2022
What an adorable and important book to share with young children - year round!
How did Thanksgiving become a national holiday? You might be surprised at who was behind it.
A widowed mother of five, during a time when women didn't have much opportunity or influence.
While this is a book for kids, I learned many things about this special holiday I don’t remember learning as a child. And what I love are the lessons of faith and persistence that run through this book. Sarah Josepha Hale did not give up on her dream - she had such strong conviction about the importance of this holiday (and giving thanks to God) to help unify a country that was horribly broken. After many, many years she finally accomplished her goal, thanks to President Lincoln.
This book has super cute illustrations and a simple rhyme that carries the story perfectly! Plus there are multiple pages at the end covering vocabulary, fun facts, and other treasures to help reinforce learning.
I highly recommend!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
How did Thanksgiving become a national holiday? You might be surprised at who was behind it.
A widowed mother of five, during a time when women didn't have much opportunity or influence.
While this is a book for kids, I learned many things about this special holiday I don’t remember learning as a child. And what I love are the lessons of faith and persistence that run through this book. Sarah Josepha Hale did not give up on her dream - she had such strong conviction about the importance of this holiday (and giving thanks to God) to help unify a country that was horribly broken. After many, many years she finally accomplished her goal, thanks to President Lincoln.
This book has super cute illustrations and a simple rhyme that carries the story perfectly! Plus there are multiple pages at the end covering vocabulary, fun facts, and other treasures to help reinforce learning.
I highly recommend!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 29, 2021
I’m always on the lookout for new holiday books to share with kids. Jen Tousey has written a rhyming text which tells the story of how Sarah Hale worked for years to get Thanksgiving declared a holiday. The colorful illustrations and rhyming text combine to make this an enjoyable book for parents and teachers to read to children.
The book ends with a non-fiction section “Who was Sarah Josepha Hale?” “Who did Sarah write to?” vocabulary/glossary, discussion questions, fun facts, and additional resources. This section makes the book a great reference book in addition to a cute picture book. Older children can find information in the back matter to use when researching Thanksgiving Day.
Sarah Had a Little Plan would be a great addition to a k-12 Christian School library. It would be appropriate for teaching students about Thanksgiving.
I received a complimentary copy of Sarah Had a Little Plan. This is my honest review.
The book ends with a non-fiction section “Who was Sarah Josepha Hale?” “Who did Sarah write to?” vocabulary/glossary, discussion questions, fun facts, and additional resources. This section makes the book a great reference book in addition to a cute picture book. Older children can find information in the back matter to use when researching Thanksgiving Day.
Sarah Had a Little Plan would be a great addition to a k-12 Christian School library. It would be appropriate for teaching students about Thanksgiving.
I received a complimentary copy of Sarah Had a Little Plan. This is my honest review.
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