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The Thanksgiving Door Paperback – September 25, 2006

by Debby Atwell (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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When Ed and Ann’s turkey dinner burns, they think their Thanksgiving is ruined. But what appears to be a disaster becomes a blessing in disguise when Ed and Ann unknowingly intrude on an immigrant family’s own Thanksgiving celebration at their new restaurant, The New World Café. Once Grandmother silences her despairing family and invites the unexpected customers to join them, they all share an evening of friendship, good food, and lots of dancing—reminding everyone that Thanksgiving is about opening one’s heart in welcome to the strangers who become friends and the disappointments that bring unexpected joys.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10.75 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    HMH Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    September 25, 2006
  8. ISBN-10
    0618771247
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0618771240
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"Atwell's folkloric illustrations are colorful and energetic." Kirkus Reviews

"A fine addition to holiday collections and for those looking for immigrant stories." --School Library Journal

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Debby Atwell is a well-known landscape painter and the author and illustrator of River, Barn, and Pearl. Barn earned a starred review from School Library Journal and was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year in 1996. Pearl also received a starred review in Publishers Weekly. Ms. Atwell lives in Maine.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HMH Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (September 25, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0618771247
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0618771240
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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K. Childs
5.0 out of 5 stars Opening hearts and home on Thanksgiving.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2008
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Ann and Ed, an elderly couple, are alone on Thanksgiving, and Ann burns the dinner. Depressed, Ann goes off to iron, but Ed encourages her to go with him to a cafe. They walk in to find a large table festively decorated for Thanksgiving. From the kitchen, members of the immigrant family who own the cafe are peering out, wondering who left the front door open when the restaurant was closed, and what to do about these strangers that had wandered in on their family celebration. The children want to scare them away, but Grandmother urges them to invite the strangers to join them. Thus Ed and Ann are welcomed into an old-world celebration with family, feasting, music, and dancing. It's far different than any Thanksgiving they've ever had, and great fun. At day's end, they warmly thank their new friends and head home. Ann asks Ed what he's most thankful for on this wonderful day, and he replies, "I guess I'd have to say, my dear, that I'm most thankful that you burned our dinner." Ann happily agrees.
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Memaw
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
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Gave this book to my daughter for her second grade classroom. She had the book before but it met with an accident in the classroom and because of the cost she never replaced it. She read the class the story after Thanksgiving break and all the boys and girls in the room liked the story. Well worth the money.
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Teresa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story. Used copy was in fantastic condition.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019
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The used copy we received was in fantastic condition, way better than I was expecting. Has the library cover and some library barcode stickers and that is it.
Great story, highly recommend. I have been reading it to my kids every November since my oldest was 5 and my middle was 2.
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Barbara West
5.0 out of 5 stars In everything ... give thanks!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2010
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Our family of seven HIGHLY recommends this truly wonderful book. If you've ever burned dinner, or any part of a meal, you will smile (or maybe cry) as you read. Ann burns the turkey dinner and is glum. Ed recommends they try the new restaurant. The family operating the restaurant thought they were closed when the elderly couple enters. Everyone gets more than they expect. The final outcome? All things work together for good! I love to cook but if anything ever emits a hint that it's burning everyone giggles and immediately falls into discussing this book. A great addition to the holiday book shelf. You'll love it -- guaranteed! Interest age range at our house is 5 to 55.
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Lynn S
5.0 out of 5 stars THANKS-LIVING AT IT'S BEST!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013
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This has got to be one of my very favorite Thanksgiving books! Three of my grandchildren live in Norway. Each November I send each of them a book telling of the history and traditions of our American Thanksgiving (I want to keep them "in the loop"!). This book was so delightful that I ended up ordering a second one for me to read to my stateside grandkids! The story offers a simple but profound illustration of what constitutes a "real" Thanksgiving vs. what we envision to be the "perfect" Thanksgiving. To be inclusive, not exclusive, is the lasting life lesson here.
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Kla
5.0 out of 5 stars The Thanksgiving Door
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2017
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This is a super cute book that my family always reads on Thanksgiving. We recommend it to all families looking for a new tradition.
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Elle Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story of compassion and giving to others.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2013
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This book is the perfect book to read at Thanksgiving time. It teaches caring for others, generosity/sharing and even diversity. Children love it and I so enjoy reading the grandma,s "Bah!" with exaggerated tones. Children between the ages of 3 and 14 would love it!
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AWu
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2017
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This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving books. I always recommend it when people ask about Thanksgiving reads...
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Betsy Fiedler
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is an instant classic!
Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2013
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I recently used this book as a shared reading with my third grade class. The students loved the story and the beautiful illustrations. Favorite picture was the grandmother with the potatoes when she says "cook a turkey as big as a doghouse and not share. Bah!" Instant classic for me!
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sweetlove
5.0 out of 5 stars 晩秋特有の明るさ、光りの描写が素晴らしい
Reviewed in Japan on October 20, 2011
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ページごとに伝わってくる晩秋特有の冬の匂いを含んだようなオレンジっぽい光の明るさや、後半の夜を照らすカフェの包み込むような灯りの描写には心奪われました。老夫婦が感謝祭の料理に失敗し、諦めて近くのカフェに食事に行くことから始まるお話ですが、そんなちょっとしたきっかけで始まる楽しい一夜を感謝祭の真の意味に重ねて心温かく描かれています。晩秋の夜に、家族や仲間と一緒になるときにほっとした気持ちになる、そんな情景を呼び起こしてくれます。ぜひ温まってください。
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