The Harvest of Thanks

<p>When young Elizabeth Tilley boards the <em>Mayflower</em> she dreams of a new home across the ocean; a place where her family can live in peace and hope. But the journey is long the winters are cold and the new land is full of challenges.</p><p>With the help of new friends; Samoset Squanto and the Wampanoag people; the Pilgrims learn how to plant fish and live in harmony with the land. Through hard work and kindness their small village begins to grow.</p><p>When harvest time comes the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag gather together for a great feast of gratitude; sharing food laughter and friendship beneath the golden autumn sky.</p><p>Beautifully told through gentle words and soft watercolor illustrations <em>The Harvest of Thanks</em> celebrates courage faith and the spirit of giving thanks for all we have; and all we share.</p>