Happy Friendsgiving

A Thanksgiving Celebration of Found Families

Marcie Colleen ∙ Illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera

Hardcover

Published on Sep 23, 2025 | 32 Pages

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Published on Sep 23, 2025 | 32 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

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

“They’re here!”
From down the hall or miles away—
A jumble of laughter and hugs.
Today’s the day that brings us all together.

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

Learn the familiar traditions of Thanksgiving, and how family takes on many forms, as friends, neighbors, and relatives arrive for a busy day of cooking, crafting, sharing, and celebration. Young readers will also be reminded to remember and honor those who must work on the holiday so that others might celebrate, including transit workers and first responders.

With its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, Happy Friendsgiving is an ideal choice for those who open their hearts and homes to everyone, cherishing the spirit of community, and the simple pleasures of coming together over a meal.

"A delightful, inclusive, modern-day depiction of holiday celebrations with a family of choice." —Kirkus

"The creators affirm the importance of camaraderie with this radiant portrait." —Publishers Weekly

"A must for Friendsgiving reading, with a message of kindness extending far beyond." —Booklist

"A heartfelt ode to the celebration of chosen family." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9780593649923 (Hardcover)
Published on Sep 23, 2025
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Dimensions 11 x 8-1/2
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: 570L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780593649947 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 23, 2025
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: 570L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

Marcie Colleen

MARCIE COLLEEN is a former classroom teacher turned author. She is the acclaimed author of numerous children’s books, including Happy Friendsgiving, Penguinaut!, Survivor Tree, and the Super Happy Party Bears chapter book series. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Education of English and Language Arts and a master’s degree in Educational Theater. Although she will always be a Brooklynite at heart, Marcie lives in San Diego, California with her husband and a beloved herd of stuffed animals.

Laura Sandoval Herrera

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. When she is not drawing you can usually find Laura playing with her dog Scribble, wandering around the city, or working at her local print studio.