Last Updated on November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching therefore there will no doubt be family gatherings, endless amounts of delicious food, thankful hearts and a lot of quality time spent with family. One of my favorite things to do with my children is to read to them. These Thanksgiving books for kids are some of my personal favorites. I love having a wide variety of holiday books to read throughout the year. Let's dive in to some of mine and my kiddos favorites!
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1. How to Catch a Turkey
This Thanksgiving book for kids is adorable and fun. How to Catch a Turkey is a silly story with fun illustrations, perfect for starting a new fall family tradition this autumn or giving as a Thanksgiving gift for kids.
The old lady is at it again, and this time she’s swallowing a Turkey. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey is such a joy to read. This series is always a hit with my boys. Add it to your Thanksgiving book shelf.
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You can't go wrong with a Charlie Brown book of any nature. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a story of friendship when Peppermint Patty invites herself (and most of her friends) to Charlie Brown’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. Charlie Brown reluctantly agrees to make a holiday feast even though he can barely make toast and cold cereal!
4. The Crayons Give Thanks
This humorous book The Crayons Give Thanks, shows that there are so many things to be thankful for, everywhere we look! A great gift for Thanksgiving—or for any day you feel grateful.
5. Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving
This hysterical read-aloud, Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving is another favorite in my house. The story is cute, playful and has a fun rhyming story. It also has a great message of compassion and empathy for animals. Another winner!
6. Thankful Things
This Thanksgiving book for kids is written in simple rhyme and it features Thing One and Thing Two as they celebrate all there is to be thankful for–from things to learn and games to play, to pies and each other! Thankful Things is a super fun and cute book to have in your Thanksgiving themed book collection.
7. Gratitude is My Superpower
Gratitude is my Superpower will teach your little ones to appreciate the warmth of home, time spent playing with friends, and family relationships. They will focus on the blessings they receive every day, begin to appreciate what others do for them and will feel true happiness when they realize that they have everything they need. Great book to add to your bookcase!
8. 10 Fat Turkeys
Children will gobble up this hilarious story about Ten Fat Turkeys and their silly antics: swinging from a vine, strutting on a boar, doing a noodle dance, and more! This Thanksgiving book for kids brings a lively energy and brings to life wild and wacky fun!
9. Pete The Cat- The First Thanksgiving
With more than ten flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises, Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving is sure to be a holiday hit and a favorite for Pete the Cat fans. This Thanksgiving book for kids is always a winner in our house!
We know your children will love these Thanksgiving books as much as ours have. Start a new Thanksgiving tradition by gifting the little ones in your life a new Thanksgiving book. Make sure to pin this post so you can easily reference it!
