5本与感恩节有关的好书

 　　Are you looking for a book to prepare your mood for the Thanksgiving holiday? Here are five favorite Thanksgiving books, perfect for curling up by the fire on a cool November night, or reading together with your family. They are written for children, but can be appreciated at any age.

　　你是不是在找有关感恩节的书籍呢？这里有五本最受欢迎的有关感恩节的书，超级适合在寒冷的十一月的晚上，蜷缩在炉火旁阅读，或者和你的家人一起来读。它们是专门为儿童创作的，但也备受所有年龄段的人青睐。

　　5本与感恩节有关的好书

　　1.Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving

　　《斯匡托与感恩节的奇迹》

　　The story of Squanto is about an Indian who was captured at age 12 and sold into slavery. He was taken from his native America, raised by a Christian¹ family and taught about faith in God. After 10 years he was sent back to America and discovered that an epidemic² had killed everyone from his village. Squanto then learned that God had a purpose for his life.

　　Author: Eric Metaxas

　　Hardcover; 36 Pages.

　　本书讲述了一个名叫斯匡托的人在12岁的时候被人捉住，并被卖做奴隶的故事。他被带离美国本土，由一个基督徒家庭抚养，并被教导信奉上帝。十年之后，他回到美国，却发现村里所有的人都命丧于一场瘟疫。斯匡托后来意识到，上帝为他的人生制定了目标。

　　作者：埃里克·梅塔萨斯

　　精装本；36页。

　　2.Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember

　　《感恩节，一个被铭记的日子》

　　This book is designed to help families rediscover "the roots of thankfulness" and the "joy of tradition" on Thanksgiving. As you gather together, take some time to remember that Thanksgiving is not just about turkey and football. Review Thanksgiving history, research God's Word about remembrance, and learn original ways to create enduring memories. This book incorporates an instrumental CD of Thanksgiving hymns³.

　　Author: Barbara Rainey

　　Hardcover; 80 Pages.

　　本书旨在帮助家人们重新发现感恩节中“感激的根源”和“传统带来的快乐”。当大家聚集在一起，花上一些时间来铭记，感恩节不仅仅只有火鸡和橄榄球。回顾感恩节的故事，研究上帝关于纪念的话语，并学习创造永久记忆的原始方法。书中还包含一张感恩节赞美诗的器乐CD。

　　作者：芭芭拉·雷尼

　　精装本；80页。

　　3.An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving

　　《传统的感恩节》

　　This newer edition picture book adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic holiday story will truly bring to life the old-fashioned spirit of Thanksgiving. On the day before Thanksgiving, Ma and Pa must depart to help an ailing⁴ neighbor, leaving their children in charge of preparing the meal. Upon their return, the parents discover a delightfully⁵ strange Thanksgiving dinner.

　　Author: Louisa May Alcott

　　Hardcover; 32 Pages.

　　这是一本改编自路易莎·梅·阿尔卡特经典节日故事的新版图画书，它为感恩节的传统精神带来了勃勃的生命力。在感恩节的前一天，爸爸妈妈必须得去照顾生病的邻居，于是留下孩子负责做饭。回来之后，他们发现了一顿充满惊喜的感恩节晚餐。

　　作者：路易莎?梅?阿尔卡特

　　精装本；32页

　　4.The Story of Thanksgiving

　　《感恩节的故事》

　　This color illustrated⁶ book recites the story of the first Thanksgiving. It's perfect for teaching small children all about the pilgrims' voyage to America on the Mayflower, their quest for religious liberty, their arrival at Plymouth Rock, and their first year in the new land. They will learn how Native American Indians taught the pilgrims to plant and harvest, and then shared with them in a feast of thanksgiving.

　　Author: Nancy Skarmeas

　　Hardcover; 26 Pages.

　　这本彩色的图画书讲述了第一个感恩节的故事。给孩子们讲讲清教徒坐上五月花号前往美洲，以及他们对神圣自由的追求，到达毛利普斯并在新大陆度过第一年的故事也是非常不错的。他们会知道当地的印第安人教会这些清教徒种植和收获，并与他们在感恩盛宴共享的故事。

　　作者：南希·斯卡美斯

　　精装本；26页

　　5.If You Were at The First Thanksgiving

　　《第一个感恩节》

　　Have you ever wondered what it was like to live among the original pilgrim children? What did they wear? What did they eat? What games did they play? This Thanksgiving step back in time as you teach your kids about life in the 1620s when settlers first celebrated⁷ their thankfulness to God in America.

　　Author: Anna Kamma

　　Paperback⁸; 64 Pages.

　　你有没有好奇过当年清教徒的孩子们是怎样生活的呢？他们穿什么？吃什么？玩什么游戏？本书将时间背景设置在1620年代，那时候移民们第一次在美洲庆祝对上帝的感恩，你可以告诉孩子们他们的生活是什么样的。

　　作者：安娜·卡玛

　　平装本；64页。

1 Christian   

adj.基督教徒的；n.基督教徒

参考例句：

• They always addressed each other by their Christian name.他们总是以教名互相称呼。
• His mother is a sincere Christian.他母亲是个虔诚的基督教徒。

2 epidemic   

n.流行病；盛行；adj.流行性的，流传极广的

参考例句：

• That kind of epidemic disease has long been stamped out.那种传染病早已绝迹。
• The authorities tried to localise the epidemic.当局试图把流行病限制在局部范围。

3 hymns   

n.赞美诗，圣歌，颂歌( hymn的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• At first, they played the hymns and marches familiar to them. 起初他们只吹奏自己熟悉的赞美诗和进行曲。 来自英汉非文学 - 百科语料821
• I like singing hymns. 我喜欢唱圣歌。 来自辞典例句

4 ailing   

v.生病

参考例句：

• They discussed the problems ailing the steel industry. 他们讨论了困扰钢铁工业的问题。
• She looked after her ailing father. 她照顾有病的父亲。

5 delightfully   

大喜，欣然

参考例句：

• The room is delightfully appointed. 这房子的设备令人舒适愉快。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The evening is delightfully cool. 晚间凉爽宜人。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

6 illustrated   

adj. 有插图的，列举的 动词illustrate的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• His lecture was illustrated with slides taken during the expedition. 他在讲演中使用了探险时拍摄到的幻灯片。
• The manufacturing Methods: Will be illustrated in the next chapter. 制作方法将在下一章说明。

7 celebrated   

adj.有名的，声誉卓著的

参考例句：

• He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
• The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

8 paperback   

n.平装本，简装本

参考例句：

• A paperback edition is now available at bookshops.平装本现在在书店可以买到。
• Many books that are out of print are reissued in paperback form.许多绝版的书籍又以平装本形式重新出现。