School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-This old-fashioned story is a welcome addition to the (not very long) list of appealing Thanksgiving titles. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of her six uncles, the unnamed narrator urges her mother to describe her brothers and recall their past holidays together. Willey's rhyming text takes the form of a dialogue between mother and daughter. Individual speakers are easily identified because the girl's contributions are printed in italics. Bloom's illustrations, reminiscent of artwork by Diane Goode and Rockwell Kent, suit the gentle tone of the simple plot. Details of costume, architecture, and landscape suggest a seaside setting sometime in the first part of the 20th century. The child's excitement and anticipation, however, can easily be shared by contemporary kids preparing for a family holiday. Keep this one on the shelves year round; it's a charming portrait of country people celebrating their love for one another with song, dance, and good times.-Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.