"When the Pilgrims
first gathered together to share
with their Indian friends
in the mild autumn air,
they lifted their voices
in jubilant praise
for the bread on the table,
the berries and maize,
for field and for forest,
for turkey and deer,
for the bountiful crops
they were blessed with that year.
They were thankful for these
as they feasted away,
and as they were thankful,
we're thankful today."
From "It's Thanksgiving!" by Jack Prelutsky, Children's Poet Laureate
"Jack Prelutsky is the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate:
Consultant in Children's Poetry to the Poetry Foundation. He is the bestselling author of more than 30 books of humorous children's verse and the editor of several enormously popular poetry anthologies. Among his best-loved books are THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK, illustrated by James Stevenson, and THE DRAGONS ARE SINGING TONIGHT, illustrated by Peter Sis. He lives in Washington State. You can visit him online at www.jackprelutsky.com." - From "It's Thanksgiving!" by Jack Prelutsky.
We are big fans of this poetic genius. Please visit your local Long Beach Public Library for more Jack Prelutsky books of children's poetry.
