Thanksgiving in the Woods by Phyllis Alsdurf Anna Llenas the loss is real and

the loss is real and difficult

and cannot stay

" -- Horn Book

and graphite artwork

Faced with the expectations of her loving but hapless family

Thanksgiving in the Woods by Phyllis Alsdurf Anna Llenas the loss is real andA true holiday classic, this cozy autumn story invites readers to join in an outdoor Thanksgiving feast, full of cheer and generosity of spirit Every year a family and their friends gather in the woods to celebrate Thanksgiving among the trees. Everyone brings something to share and the day becomes a long celebration of family, faith, and friendship. Told in a gentle, lyrical style, this picture book includes warm illustrations of people gathered