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
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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Hey, I’ve only read one of these (Ten Fat Turkeys)! Time to look for some of the others – thanks for the suggestions!
You’ve read one more than I ever had haha! These were all new to me. Can’t wait for Thanksgiving—one of my favorite holidays 🙂