November Picks and Reviews
Nov 15th, 2011 | By Wendy | Category: Reviews & ResourcesOur Picks For Books and Movies
If you get tired of reading the same books over and over, introduce some holiday books to help mix things up a bit. It also allows children to learn the history of Thanksgiving without feeling like they are learning. It’s also fun to include some whimsical Thanksgiving and turkey stories as well!
The Night Before Thanksgivingby Natasha Wing is sure to become a family favorite and one that your children look forward to reading each year. Each page brings to light a part of what makes up a traditional Thanksgiving holiday family celebration. It may even bring back some memories from your childhood; go grab your cousins and start working on this year’s pageant!
The Story of the Pilgrims by Katharine Ross is a simple telling of the first Thanksgiving that even the youngest children can follow and understand.
A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. The main character of this book is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal. At the end of the day where will its place at the table be?
Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade by Melissa Sweet. Do you have a child with an inquisitive mind? The type who constantly asks, how did they make that? If so, then this is a must have addition to your library. Best for a child 6-10 years old, this book will take them on a journey of innovation. Page by page your child will learn how the balloons were created and why the balloons became a part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Your Thanksgiving Holiday is not complete until you’ve watched the beloved classic A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Don’t rely on remembering to watch it on TV. Keep a DVD copy on hand to pull out for the kids to watch as they get restless waiting to dive into the feast.
Take Time Out For Your Health
November is both Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control website – “Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. Smoking causes 80 to 90 percent of cases of lung cancer. Don’t smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke.” (http://www.cdc.gov/features/lungcancer/) If you are a smoker, please consider quitting. If not for yourself, please do it for your loved ones. Talk to your doctor today and give your family the best gift they could hope for – a healthy you!
Thanksgiving is when we spend more time with family or friends. If you are concerned with the health of a loved one, please seek help. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month at the following link:
http://www.alzinfo.org/november-alzheimers-awareness-month