Books recommended for young readers by Ilene...

Books recommended for young readers by Ilene Abramson, senior librarian, Los Angeles Public Library:

Thanksgiving means time for family, friends and feasts.

Preschool: “Turkey Pox,” by Laurie Hasle Anderson, illustrated by Dorothy Donohue

Nana braves a chickenpox scare to save Thanksgiving.

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Kindergarten to first grade: “Thanksgiving With Me,” by Margaret Willey, illustrated by Lloyd Bloom

A mother tells her daughter about her family, which is coming to visit.

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Second grade: “The Can-Do Thanksgiving,” by Marion Hess Pomeranc, illustrated by Nancy Cote

Follow the fate of a can of peas that is brought to a school food drive.

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Third grade: “The Thanksgiving Beast Feast,” by Karen Gray Ruelle

Harry and Emily make a feast for the birds and squirrels.

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Fourth and fifth grade: “The Story of Squanto, First Friend to the Pilgrims,” by Cathy East Dubowski

Without Squanto’s aid, the Pilgrims might not have had much to be thankful for.

Storytime

Some of the books to be read on KCET’s “Storytime,” Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

* “Chicken Sunday,” by Patricia Palacco

Natasha describes her wonderful Sundays with neighbors Stuart and Ninnie and their grandma, Miss Eula. Themes: family caring, concern for others, differences.

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* “Alistair’s Elephant,” by Marilyn Sadler

Alistair, a very meticulous boy, watches his world become disorganized after an elephant follows him home. Themes: fantasy, problem-solving.

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* “Mama Do You Love Me?” by Barbara M. Joosse

An Eskimo girl asks her mother a series of questions about how much she loves her. Themes: family, feelings, love.

BOOK EVENTS

* Monday, Los Angeles: Mary Ann Fraser--author of “One Giant Leap” and “Where Are the Night Animals?”--will appear at 4 p.m. at the Memorial Branch, 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. (323) 938-2732.

* Monday, Los Angeles: Dolores Johnson, who wrote “My Mom Is My Show-and-Tell” and “Now Let Me Fly: The Story of a Slave Family,” will appear at 4 p.m. at the Porter Ranch Branch, 11371 Tampa Ave. (818) 360-5706.

* Tuesday, Long Beach: A special Thanksgiving story time at 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble bookstore, 63266 E. Pacific Coast Highway. (562) 431-2253

* Tuesday, Pasadena: Aaron Shepard, author of “The Baker’s Dozen, A Saint Nicholas Tale,” will sign books at 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble bookstore, 111 W. Colorado Blvd. (626) 585-0362