Daniel's Day at the Thanksgiving Parade
A first parade, seen live instead of on television
About this book
Daniel lives in New Jersey and has watched the Thanksgiving Day Parade on television every year. This year his parents take him, with his sister Anna, to see it in New York City. Cold air and crowds, balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and Santa Claus make it a day he will never forget, before dinner at Grandpa and Grandma's house.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Meagan J. Meehan |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 18 pages, 1285 words, 11 minutes |
| Categories | Holidays and Festivals, Story Time |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Find The Objects activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz and Find The Objects activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Daniel's Day at the Thanksgiving Parade with your child
The fun of this book is comparing watching on television with being there in person. On television Daniel could see everything, but in the street the crowds blocked the view until his father lifted him onto his shoulders. Ask your child what they would most want to see at a parade, and what felt different about being there.
Talk about it together
- What was one of the reasons why Daniel looked forward to Thanksgiving? Turkey is his favorite meal, and this year he would finally see the parade live.
- How is seeing a parade in person different from watching it on television?
- What are you thankful for after a special day out with family?
Inside the book
Daniel has only ever watched the Thanksgiving parade on television. This year he finally gets to see it live, out in the cold November air, among the crowds on the streets of New York. The book is about that difference: watching something on a screen, and standing in the middle of it.
Children gain a feel for a big city celebration, the patience of waiting in a crowd, and the warmth of a family day that ends at grandparents' house. Read it together before your own Thanksgiving, and ask your child what they would most want to see at a parade.
From the book: “It had indeed been a very Happy Thanksgiving.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 4 for advanced readers.
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The comprehension quiz and Find The Objects activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
Eighteen pages, 1285 words, about 11 minutes of reading time.
Is this a true story?
It is a story about one family's day, told as fiction. The parade, the balloons, the floats, and Santa's final float are the sights Daniel and Anna enjoy.
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