Thanksgiving is almost here, and Sam's class is excited for their Thanksgiving feast! Mary Ann is going to dress up like Squanto. Winston's building a Popsicle-stick Mayflower. Everyone already knows the one special thing they are thankful for--everyone but Sam, that is. The day of the feast arrives and Sam has brought a special surprise project--a bunch of character balloons to use in a homegrown Thanksgiving Day parade. But when a storm threatens to blow the balloons away, Sam's project is almost ruined. Mary Ann comes to the rescue, using her Native American bow and arrow skills to reel the balloons in. Readers find out that the parade means a lot to Sam because his family usually watches it together, and Sam finally discovers what he's thankful for--time with his family, and best friends, too. Laura Malone Elliott and Lynn Munsinger have created a charming story about the traditions that make Thanksgiving special.

Full of creativity, humor, and heart, Thanksgiving Day Thanks celebrates friendship, family, and the many other blessings in our lives for which we give thanks.