10 Best Thanksgiving Books For Kids
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Is your little tot all geared up for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday or are you looking forward to reading him some Thanksgiving stories? Is he an avid reader and are you looking to give him some Thanksgiving books for kids to help him understand the spirit of Thanksgiving? If you’ve nodded along to these questions, then you should consider reading the post below!
Family, good food, and thankfulness, Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for kids. Although, you’ll find tons of Thanksgiving books on the bookstore shelves- some silly, some humorous, and some historically accurate, you’ll end up having a hard time deciding which one. But, fret not! Here is our collection of ten Thanksgiving books for children that will teach your kid the importance of gratitude and kindness.
Best Thanksgiving Books For Kids:
1. Over The River: A Turkey’s Tale:
Over The River: A Turkey’s Tale by kid’s author Derek Anderson is a twist to the traditional Thanksgiving song. The story revolves around a turkey family traveling to their Grandma for a vegetarian Thanksgiving feast. On the way, they come across a hunter who wants to make a delicious meal out of these turkeys. So the turkeys have to think fast before they become the main course of the young lad’s Thanksgiving feast.
Available At: Here
Price: $9.60
2. The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving:
Your little tot will love learning about the history of Thanksgiving and the journey of the pilgrims in this book. Oh, and not to forget the amazing first Thanksgiving treat. Ann McGover’s has used simple texts for the book, so children can read this book independently.
Available At: Here
Price: $5.80
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3. Gobble Gobble:
Gobble Gooble, a picture book by Cathryn Falwell tells the story about a little girl Jenny and her observation of the wild turkeys in her neighborhood. The book also includes a four-page afterword that describes the difference between the wild and domestic turkeys. This enjoyable book also includes activities and quizzes for children.
Available At: Here
Price: $14.95
4. Ankle Soup:
Here’s another picture thanksgiving book for kids. “Ankle Soup” by Maureen Sullivan gives a dog’s ankle high perspective on Thanksgiving in New York City. Through the richly hued paintings, your kiddo will join Carlos, the French bulldog for a taxi ride through the city- passing from Macy’s Thanksgiving parade to the Grand Central Station.
Available At: Here
Price: $3.21
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5. Junie B. First Grader – Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten:
Junie B. First Grader – Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten will make a welcome read for children, especially little girls. There’s a contest in the school to see which class can write the best thankful list. But writing a thankful list is not as easy as it sounds, especially for Junie. Going through the grateful list of the kids will surely elicit loads of giggles from your tot.
Available At: Here
Price: $9.63
6. ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving:
‘Twas, the Night Before Thanksgiving, is a hilarious parody of Clement Moore’s classic Christmas poem. In this kids’ thanksgiving book, eight boys and girls take a field trip to a turkey farm just the day before Thanksgiving. Children were having a great time playing with the exuberant turkeys when they learn that Farm Mack Nugget was planning to kill all the turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner. The children smuggle all the turkeys home and declare it a vegetarian holiday.
Available At: Here
Price: $14.66
7. Mary’s First Thanksgiving:
All it takes is a little faith! Mary, a modern-day pilgrim, loves her new home in America, but its Thanksgiving and Mary’s family do not have ample food. So she wishes to go back to Ireland. Then Mary’s father tells her the story of how the Pilgrims struggled when they first stepped in America. The pilgrims had barely enough food to eat, just like her family. The legends of the Pilgrim survival grow in a new faith in Mary.
Available At: Here
Price: $6.99
8. Pete The Cat: The First Thanksgiving:
This will surely be one of the favorite thanksgiving books for children. Starring in a Thanksgiving play could make even the coolest of cats nervous, but not Pete. Pete gets on the stage and makes learning the story of the first Thanksgiving immensely fun. The book has 13 flaps that open up to reveal some hidden surprises.
Available At: Here
Price: $6.99
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9. The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings:
The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings, by Mike, is the latest book in the Berenstain Bear collection. Take your child on a journey to Gramp and Gran’s house along with Brother and Sister and teach them about being thankful for health, family and the huge feast awaiting them. The book also contains a sheet of colorful sticker featuring the whole Berenstain family.
Available At: Here
Price: $ 4.99
10. My First Thanksgiving:
“My First Thanksgiving” is a short and colorful book by kid’s beloved author Tomie DePaola. The bright illustrations and simple texts perfectly capture the joy of Thanksgiving. It’s a fantastic Thanksgiving introduction book for toddlers and preschoolers.
Available At: Here
Price: $5.39
So kick off the season of sharing and giving with these ten Thanksgiving books for kids. Is there any book that’s a part of your Thanksgiving tradition? We’d love to hear from you in the comment section below!
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