Staff Picks
Thanksgiving Books to Share with Children
- Jenny D.
- Monday, November 23, 2020
Collection
Sharing a Thanksgiving story as a family is a fun and meaningful way to spend some time preparing for the holiday. Here are some books you will want to gobble up.
Beauty and the Beaks
A Turkey's Cautionary Tale
Published in 2007
When Lance, a very pretentious turkey, arrives on the farm and boasts that he is the only bird invited to a special feast, no hen is impressed, but when Beauty learns that Lance is the main course, she convinces the others to save him.
Gus, the Pilgrim Turkey
Published in 2008
Gus the turkey has loved growing up on a farm, but when the other animals tell him he will soon become Thanksgiving dinner, he decides to go south to find a place of safety.
Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie
A Thanksgiving Celebration
Published in 2020
Peyton knows her parents wish she were less particular about what she eats, so she decides to try pie when family and friends gather for Thanksgiving dinner--but which one? Includes a recipe for Classic apple pie.
The Firefighters' Thanksgiving
Published in 2004
Calls to fires, an injured friend, and cooking disasters threaten to keep a group of fire fighters from enjoying Thanksgiving dinner. Station 1 is always a busy place. When there aren't fires to put out there are plenty of chores to do. And on Thanksgiving Day there's a big feast to prepare. Lou is in charge of dinner this year, but just as they finish shopping, a call comes in. They drop everything to get to the fire. Other calls interrupt Lou's cooking throughout the day, and it looks like there may not be a Thanksgiving dinner for these firefighters. Luckily, the grateful families in their neighborhood show their thanks in a thoughtful, perfect way. This heart-warming story about dedicated firefigh.
How Many Days to America?
A Thanksgiving Story
Published in 1988
Refugees from a Caribbean island embark on a dangerous boat trip to America where they have a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving.
A Turkey for Thanksgiving
Published in 1991
Mr. and Mrs. Moose try to invite a turkey to their Thanksgiving feast.
I Am Thankful
Published in 2017
Throughout a Thanksgiving Day filled with family and fun, a child finds opportunities to be thankful.
Don't Eat Too Much Turkey!
Published in 1987
The first graders get tired of Anna Maria's bossy ways during the Thanksgiving preparations.
Gracias, the Thanksgiving Turkey
Published in 1996
Trouble ensues when Papa gets Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving and Miguel develops an attachment to it.
One is a Feast for Mouse
A Thanksgiving Tale
Published in 2008
On Thanksgiving Day while everyone naps, Mouse spots one pea, a perfect feast, but he cannot help adding all of the fixings--until Cat spots him.
Cranberry Thanksgiving
Grandmother almost loses her secret recipe for cranberry bread to one of the guests she and Maggie invite for Thanksgiving dinner. Includes the secret recipe.
Pearl and Squirrel Give Thanks
Published in 2020
Pearl the dog and her shy friend, Squirrel, find much to be thankful for while roaming their big city on Thanksgiving, but at day's end, they have a reason for lasting gratitude.
Thanksgiving Day Thanks
Published in 2013
Sam has trouble deciding what he is grateful for during a Thanksgiving-themed classroom assignment. Includes facts about Thanksgiving Day.
Thanksgiving is Here!
Published in 2003
A family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving at Grandma's house.
The Memory Cupboard
A Thanksgiving Story
Published in 2003
When Katie breaks a gravy boat at Thanksgiving dinner, her grandmother shows her that love is more important than objects.
Duck for Turkey Day
Published in 2009
When Tuyet finds out that her Vietnamese family is having duck rather than turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, she is upset until she finds out that other children in her class did not eat turkey either.
Round the Turkey
A Grateful Thanksgiving
Published in 2002
As they gather to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, members of an extended family take turns describing, in rhyme, the things that make them feel grateful.
Duck and Hippo Give Thanks
Published in 2018
Duck and Hippo are planning a good old-fashioned feast for Thanksgiving Day. Duck also has a big surprise in store for Hippo.
Fangsgiving
Published in 2018
The monsters of the Fright Club have gathered for a Thanksgiving feast at Vlad's home, but his family arrives unexpectedly and puts their own spin on every dish.
An Outlaw Thanksgiving
Published in 1998
While travelling with her mother cross-country by train in 1896, a young girl unexpectedly shares Thanksgiving dinner with the notorious outlaw, Butch Cassidy.
Gobble, Gobble, Tucker!
Published in 2014
Smelling the familiar scent of roasting turkey, Tucker the dog knows his favorite day of the year has arrived, Thanksgiving, when he gets to play with family and enjoy a delicious feast.
This First Thanksgiving Day
A Counting Story
Published in 2001
Twelve short poems that combine counting with the story of the first Thanksgiving.
Thank You, Thanksgiving
Published in 2003
While on a Thanksgiving Day errand for her mother, a girl says thank you to all the things around her.
Happy Thanksgiving, Curious George
Published in 2010
Short verses impart the story of the irrepressibly inquisitive monkey on a Thanksgiving holiday celebrated with a parade, delicious food and plenty of mischief, in a volume with die-cut tabs on every spread.
Rivka's First Thanksgiving
Published in 2001
Having heard about Thanksgiving in school, nine-year-old Rivka tries to convince her immigrant family and her Rabbi that it is a holiday for all Americans, Jews and non-Jews alike.
Baby's First Thanksgiving
Published in 2017
Introduces the holiday through simple text and such illustrations as a cornucopia, pumpkins, apples, a cooked turkey, and a child's turkey handprint.
Dino-Thanksgiving
Published in 2020
The dinosaurs enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving Day activities, including preparing favorite recipes, playing touch football, telling stories, and eating together.
Thanksgiving with Me
Published in 1998
As a young girl waits for her six uncles to arrive for Thanksgiving, she asks her mother to describe life with these brothers on past Thanksgivings.