The traditional celebration is clearly and simply explained in My First Thanksgiving with spare text and Tomie dePaola's bright illustrations. A 3-D effect brings the cover artwork to life! Introduces in simple text some of the family activities associated with the celebration of Thanksgiving.The traditional celebration is clearly and simply explained in My First Thanksgiving with spare text and Tomie dePaola's bright illustrations. A 3-D effect brings the cover artwork to life! Introduces in simple text some of the family activities associated with the celebration of Thanksgiving.