Age 04-08. 4 Stars. The Plymouth Thanksgiving is a readable, straightforward retelling of the events leading up to the American Thanksgiving, targeted for readers ages 4-8. Based on William Bradford’s diary, it tells the story of the Plymouth settlers in their difficult journey, first to Holland and then to the New World, and of their struggle to survive their first year in Massachusetts…. It’s a fine addition to the holiday reading basket.

Age 04-08. It is important to acknowledge that while Thanksgiving symbolizes a young America’s hope and potential, it also commemorates the beginning of colonization, an event which meant grief and destruction for the original inhabitants of our country… [this story] emphasizes the sovereign, redemptive plan of God through Squanto’s personal suffering, and Squanto’s ability to do good in the midst of tragic circumstances. This is a hero worth emulating, and a perspective on Thanksgiving that should not be missed.

Age Adult. Young parents want to give their children the same joyful celebrations they had (or missed out on), but it can be challenging to distinguish between sentimental memories and truly meaningful celebrations…. Noel Piper (wife of John Piper) provides an outstanding tool for making these crucial distinctions in her outstanding and practical book…. This tool is indispensable for helping couples or individuals think through how to practically order their days and years around celebrating God.