Happy Friendsgiving: A Thanksgiving Celebration of Found Families

Thanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community--at a table where all are welcome.

Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and inclusive celebration of the holiday.

With its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, this book shows readers how family takes on many forms, as friends, neighbors, and relatives arrive for a busy day of cooking, crafting, sharing, and celebration. It also shows young readers how to remember and honor those who must work on the holiday so that others might celebrate, including transit workers and first responders.

This book is an ideal choice for friends and families who open their hearts and homes to everyone, cherishing the spirit of community and togetherness, and the simple pleasures of coming together over a meal.

Author: Marcie Colleen
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/23/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.30w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780593649923
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2025
Publishers Weekly 07/28/2025
Booklist 08/01/2025
School Library Journal 09/01/2025 pg. 64

About the Author
MARCIE COLLEEN is the acclaimed children's author of Penguinaut!, Survivor Tree, and numerous other books brimming with heart, humor, and hope. Her own Friendsgiving celebrations have spanned coast to coast, filled with laughter and a table brimming with festive dishes (don't forget the pie!). Marcie lives in San Diego, California with her husband and a beloved herd of stuffed animals.

LAURA SANDOVAL HERRERA is a Mexican author-illustrator living in Brooklyn. Her colorful color palette and love of magic is inspired by her childhood spent in the small city of Querétaro, Mexico. Laura has an MFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts. She loves sharing magical and heartfelt stories with culturally diverse characters and especially loves experimenting with texture and lots of color. When she is not drawing you can find her playing with her dog Scribble or checking out her favorite local bookstore. Happy Friendsgiving is her debut picture book.