THANKSGIVING IS HERE!(感恩节)

As soon as Maggie's grandma and grandpa get the turkey in the oven, bright and early on Thanksgiving morning, the guests arrive and the commotion begins: glamorous aunts, crying babies, acrobatic cousins, strange dogs, mysterious gifts, romance, friendships, "yackety-yak"ing and, of course, lots of wonderful food and fun.
　　You'll find a new story every time you read this joyous celebration of Thanksgiving!

Book Description
As soon as Maggie's grandma and grandpa get the turkey in the oven, bright and early on Thanksgiving morning, the guests arrive and the commotion begins: glamorous aunts, crying babies, acrobatic cousins, strange dogs, mysterious gifts, romance, friendships, "yackety-yak"ing and, of course, lots of wonderful food and fun.

You'll find a new story every time you read this joyous celebration of Thanksgiving!

Caldecott Honor illustrator Diane Goode blends tradition and humor in a picture book tribute to the joy of Thanksgiving. Full color.

From Booklist
Thanksgiving means family, food, friends, and a reason to be grateful. All that and more is whimsically portrayed in a book that is more a chain reaction of events than a story. Still, there's plenty of bounce per ounce, which begins as a red-haired grandmother and her mustachioed husband get up and put in the turkey. Then the doorbell rings, and the tumult begins. Adults, children (many redheads), babies, and animals arrive and set the table, talk, knit, play instruments, and eat. After dinner, it's time for walking, washing, drying, a bit of crying, and dessert. The text, a line or so to a page, almost sounds as if it should be sung ("Ding-a-Ling! Grandma rings. Everyone come to the table!"). But it's the artwork that's the focus here, and sometimes there's so much activity, it's hard to believe that the figures are not really moving. There are several thin story lines to follow (What's that big wrapped present?), but kids probably won't pick them up until a welcome second or third reading.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Ilene Cooper

From School Library Journal
An appealing account of a family gathering with wonderfully warm illustrations. Grandma and Grandpa prepare for a Thanksgiving celebration and each ring of the doorbell brings a crew of happy, hungry relatives, awaiting their hugs. The pet bird and cat seem eager to join in the fun. After everyone helps with the preparations, Grandma rings the dinner bell and all convene for a memorable holiday. The humorously detailed, pen-and-ink and watercolor, cartoon artwork is exuberant, mischievous, and full of surprises. This Thanksgiving book has something for everyone.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA

About Author
Diane Goode is the illustrator of many beloved books for children, including When I Was Young in the Mountains, by Cynthia Rylant, a Caldecott Honor Book. She says, "I've met many people who have a favorite poem from A Child's, Garden Of Verses, as well as others who weren't aware the poems they knew were from Stevenson. It is remarkable that these poems survive in the hearts of adults as if time had not passed. Illustrating such a beloved book is a daunting task, but after rereading these poems I fell in love with them again. They inspired me to look back on my childhood as Stevenson does and recall that time of unbounded imagination known to all children."

Book Dimension :
length: (cm)22.7 　　　 　　　　　 　 width:(cm)27.7