Children’s Books about Thanksgiving (2019)

Updated 2019: Gobble up these Thanksgiving children’s books, perfect for the young reader. From turkeys to fall, your kids will enjoy reading about Thanksgiving.

My son has been bringing home Thanksgiving crafts from preschool. First a wreath all about gratitude, and now the ubiquitous “hand” turkey. I thought it only fitting that we continue the theme with none other than books!

These Thanksgiving children’s books are perfect for young kids, from toddlers to preschoolers, and make for a fun way to tie in the holiday. Many share the origin story of Thanksgiving, while others depict the traditions we’ve since passed on.

Check out these Thanksgiving children’s books, perfect for the holiday.

Thanksgiving children’s books

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The Gift Inside the Box by Adam Grant and Allison Sweet Grant

(Thank you Penguin Random House for my copy!)

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson

Thankful by Eileen Spinelli

10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston

Five Silly Turkeys by Salina Yoon

Run, Turkey, Run! by Diane Mayr

Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes

Thanksgiving Is… by Gail Gibbons

Thanksgiving Rules by Laurie Friedman

Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks by Margaret Sutherland

The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings by Mike Berenstain

The Night Before Thanksgiving by Natasha Wing

Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving by James Dean

The First Thanksgiving: A Lift-the-Flap Book by Kathryn Lynn Davis

Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson

Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano

Biscuit Is Thankful by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey

The Best Thanksgiving Ever! by Teddy Slater

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