Thanksgiving in the Woods
A true holiday classic, this cozy autumn story invites readers to join in an outdoor Thanksgiving feast, full of cheer and generosity of spirit
Every year a family and their friends gather in the woods to celebrate Thanksgiving among the trees. Everyone brings something to share and the day becomes a long celebration of family, faith, and friendship. Told in a gentle, lyrical style, this picture book includes warm illustrations of people gathered around bonfires and long tables adorned with candles and food, singing songs and sharing laughter.
Thanksgiving in the Woods is based on the true story of a family in Upstate New York who has hosted an outdoor Thanksgiving feast in the woods on their farm for over twenty years.
Full of warmth and nostalgia, the Countryside Holiday series celebrates family, community, simplicity, and generosity.
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Phyllis Alsdurf is a former journalism and creative writing professor and the author of Thanksgiving in the Woods, A Simple Christmas on the Farm, Halloween in the Orchard, Easter on the Farm, and It's Milking Time.
Phyllis lives in Minnesota where she enjoys gardening and bird watching, biking and kayaking. She loves to explore small towns on the prairie and host summer tea parties under the enormous maples in her back yard.
Jenny Løvlie is an artist, designer, and bird enthusiast, fascinated by the strong bond between humans and animals.
"Thanksgiving in the Woods captures the essence of the holiday and all the special activities and connections people share when they come together around the table." -- Lake Minnetonka Magazine "Lake Minnetonka Magazine"
