Grateful in November

Oh how I love fall!
It's the perfect time of year to cuddle up with a great book and read.

This month we are staying a little closer to home, we have been traveling a lot in the Library.  I know the kids are anxious to tell me all about their family traditions for the holidays.  

One of my family traditions is to wake up and watch the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. As a little girl, I can remember watching the parade with my sisters. I wanted to go to New York and actually be on the parade route. Maybe one day I will make it there. 

Here are the 2 books we will be exploring as we stay a little closer to home and celebrate our families.  



This is the true story of a man named Tony Sarg. Mr. Sarg was a puppeteer and a marionette man. He was the creator of the balloons that fly over the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.  With fantastic illustrations this book tells the story of a boy with a desire to dream big and achieve great things.  A very inspiring book, and a student favorite.



Travel with us to the beautiful city of New York,  and listen to the sounds of the city.  A young boy travels on a bus with his grandmother and learns valuable life lessons along the way.  He learns to serve others and the importance of community.  I am loving the feedback I am getting from teachers on this one.  This story has the potential to spark many valuable life lessons in class as well in your homes.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve your students. I hope you celebrate this Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Mrs. Mercer