America Gives Thanks

In this stand-alone companion to America’s Dreaming, America is very excited for their class’s upcoming field trip to Washington, DC. But when the other kids start complaining about how not excited they are, America is confused. Their teacher, Mr. Downs, uses this as a learning opportunity: sometimes complaining--when done right--can actually be useful. As the class walks through historic halls like the Supreme Court and around the National Mall where they visit celebrated monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, historical figures come alive for America (that portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is definitely winking). Each figure offers tales on how complaining can lead to long-lasting change and hope for a better world. For that, America is so thankful.

About the author

Bob McKinnon; Illustrated by Thai My Phuong

Product details

• Authors: Bob McKinnon, Thai My Phuong
• Assisted by: Thai My Phuong (Illustration)
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.08.2025
• EAN: 9780593658819
• ISBN: 978-0-593-65881-9
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 265 mm x 263 mm x 9 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Thanksgiving, JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Thanksgiving, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / General, Holidays & seasonal interest, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Picture storybooks, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, United States of America, USA, Social issues (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Activism & Social Justice, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Activism / activists