Leslie Kimmelman

As they gather to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, members of an extended family take turns describing, in rhyme, the things that make them feel grateful.

"In June of 1939, British monarchs King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit America, the first visit ever by reigning British royalty. As part of the festivities, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt hosts an all-American picnic that includes hot dogs, a menu item that shocks some people"--

When the Lewis family goes on vacation to the lake, Emily gets mad at her best friend Bo, the family dog, so he runs away to look for a new best friend.

"It's Sukkot, and Sam, Ava, Mom and Dad are building a sukkah, or little house, outdoors to celebrate the holiday. They can't wait to share their first meal inside. But -- pitterpatterpitterpatter -- it begins to rain. "Poor little sukkah, " says Ava. "All alone in the rain." But is it? It could be just the right shelter for some very surprising guests"--Front flap.

Bat wakes one night to find a two-toed sloth hanging next to him on his branch, and while Sloth is sure they can become friends, Bat is not convinced.