Cranberry Thanksgiving

This book was such a treat to read! The illustrations were wonderful and it taught such a good lesson - plus, there’s a cranberry bread recipe included. We purchased this to go along with our Five in a Row curriculum but would be delighted to have it on our shelf regardless of FIAR. Shipping was faster than expected - thank you Rainbow Resource Center!

I bought this from you for grand children. I used to teach little ones, and used this book every year. I would teach adjectives for character. Then do measuring and cook the recipe at the end. Then we would compare the cranberry bread from the recipe in the book to my recipe and vote on which was liked better. The kids could then take a sample of each bread home with them so their families could taste it. I gave them a copy of the recipe. To illustrate where foods found in the supermarket are grown, we investigated how cranberries are grown, how they are harvested, how they are sorted and then packaged , and which states are the biggest producers of cranberries. In addition, we learned about the title words Mr., Mrs., Aunt, Uncle, Cousin, Grandpa, etc. We then made little place cards for each person with whom they would share a meal on Thanksgiving. The week after Thanksgiving, we would talk about their experiences and their food. We would brainstorm for adjectives to describe their various foods. Of course, we touched on the location and history of the first Thanksgiving, as well.

I have now purchased “Cranberry Christmas” and Cranberry Valentine”. One of my son’s families made the cookie recipe for Christmas with his two little ones.

Lots of fun! Lots of learning!

Have always loved this story. Good lessons.

I had this book as a child & love the story. My parents are up in years now & things are beginning to be moved from their home that isn't needed. ?? I wanted that book & noone could find it.

My kids (ages 3-6) love this book. We read it year round but multiple times daily during the Thanksgiving season (along with The Thanksgiving Story about the Hopkins family). We have Cranberry Christmas too but this is our favorite. I love the illustrations. This is a classic in our home.