Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story Perfect Picture Book Friday

A delightful ode to family, feasting, and giving thanks.

text copyright Pat Zietlow Miller, 2015, illustrations copyright Jill McElmurry, 2015, Schwartz & Wade

When an extended family gathers together to celebrate Thanksgiving, each member pitches in to help. Whether it's making bread, stirring a pot, or baking a pie, everyone has a job to do or something to offer. This book illustrates the joys of teamwork, the delight of family, and the value of pausing together to be thankful.

Perfect for home, school, or library settings, SHARING THE BREAD begs to be read aloud! With poetic musicality, playful repetition, and gorgeous illustrations that capture a bygone era, this charming picture book is sure to be requested over and over, delighting readers of all ages. 

Title:  SHARING THE BREAD:  AN OLD-FASHIONED THANKSGIVING STORY

Author:  Pat Zietlow Miller

Illustratior:  Jill McElmurry

Publisher:  Schwarz & Wade, 2015

Ages:  3-8

Themes:  Holiday/Thanksgiving, Family, Teamwork, Poetry, Gratitude

Here are a few activities that align with the themes of this book:

• Plan a meal to cook together with your family. Assign a task for each member of the family to do.  Then, enjoy the meal you've cooked all together.
• Who are the members of your family? Create a family tree to illustrate how each member is related to the others. For free, downloadable family tree templates, check out this website.
• What are you thankful for? Make a list, create a poem, or draw a picture of all the things you are most thankful for.
• Conversation starters:  "What is your favorite holiday? Why?" "Is there a holiday family tradition that you look forward to? What is it?" "If you could share any activity with your family, what would it be?"

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