Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Thank You, Sarah: the Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving, by Laurie Halse Anderson, illustrated by Matt Faulkner


"You think you know everything about Thanksgiving, don't you?"

We found out that we didn't when we found this story! We had no idea about Sarah Hale and the role she played in our American (U.S.) Thanksgiving holiday! She dedicated a major portion of her life to promoting this special day. You will be surprised as you and your child(ren) learn about tenacity from this hidden historical figure who raised her family and the eyebrows of a few U.S. presidents. 

My favorite line is, 

"Never underestimate dainty little ladies."

(New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2002)

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