Over the River and Through the Wood
The New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day
Age 3+
Picture Books
“A charming and dynamic rendition.” — School Library Journal
The horse is ready, the air is bracing, and everyone is bundled into the sleigh. So let the wind blow and the snow start to fall! Matt Tavares, with his keen eye for detail, fresh and surprising perspectives, and all the warmth and coziness of a big holiday dinner, illuminates the original text of Lydia Maria Child’s verse about Thanksgiving Day, which has marked the start of the holiday season for generations of children.
Creators
Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880) was an activist and writer of novels, pamphlets, and works for children. She often used her writing to advocate for slaves, women, and Native Americans. Lydia Maria Child was born in Medford, Massachusetts, where her grandfather s house, which she celebrates in her poem, still stands.
Matt Tavares is the illustrator of many books for children, including Twas the Night Before Christmas and Kristin Kladstrup s The Gingerbread Pirates. He is also the author-illustrator of several books about baseball: Zachary s Ball, Oliver s Game, Mudball, and Henry Aaron s Dream.
