Thanksgiving Books for Kids
Cooler weather is here and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. In preparation for the holiday, snuggle up warm and read some or all (it’s so hard to choose!) of these books with your kids. A few are educational, some remind us to give thanks to God for our blessings, while others are just plain fun to read. Enjoy!
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1. Balloons Over Broadway
by Melissa Sweet
The true story of Tony Sarg, the self-taught immigrant with a huge imagination. Tony, a puppeteer, invented the large balloons used in the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
ISBN-13: 978-0547199450
2011, Clarion Books
40 pages
recommended for ages 4-8 years
2. Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
by Laurie Halse Anderson
The true story of editor Sarah Hale who led a 35-year campaign to have Thanksgiving recognized a national holiday.
ISBN-13: 978-0689851438
2005, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
40 pages
recommended for ages 5-9 years
3. Berenstain Bears: Thanksgiving Blessings
by Mike Berenstain
Brother and Sister Bear are taught to be thankful for God’s blessings as they travel to Gran and Gramps’ house for Thanksgiving dinner.
ISBN-13: 978-0310734871
2013, Zonderkidz
24 pages
recommended for ages 3-7 years
4. Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving
by Eric Metaxas
A retelling of Squanto’s life from childhood to faith. This entertaining and historical story shows that the actual hero of Thanksgiving was God.
ISBN-13: 978-1400320394
2012, Thomas Nelson
40 pages
recommended for ages 5-10 years
5. Thanksgiving: A Harvest Celebration
by Julie Stiegemeyer
A historically accurate account of life in the New World including the Pilgrim’s hardships, their encounters with Native Americans, and their reliance on God.
ISBN-13: 978-0758605306
2003, Concordia Publishing House
25 pages
recommended for ages 4-8 years
6. The Thank You Book (Elephant and Piggie Series)
by Mo Willems
The final book of the Elephant and Piggie series, Piggie says thank you to all her friends.
ISBN-13: 9781423178286
2016, Hyperion Books for Children
64 pages
recommended for ages 4-8 years
7. A Little Thanksgiving Spot
by Diane Alber
Funny and sweet little book about being thankful for many things.
ISBN-13: 978-1951287450
2020, Diane Alber Art LLC
32 pages
recommended for ages 4-8 years
8. How To Catch a Turkey
by Adam Wallace
Thanksgiving time is here again, but there’s a turkey on the run!
Can you catch this tricky bird before the school play has begun?
ISBN-13: 978-1492664352
2018, Sourcebooks Wonderland
40 pages
recommended for ages 2-6 years
9. Gobble Gobble Mr. Wobble
by Becky Cummings
When Mr. Wobble the turkey receives an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner he couldn’t be more excited. This book has a surprise ending.
ISBN-13: 978-1951597023
2019, Boundless Movement
32 pages
recommended for ages 4-6 years
10. Give Thanks to the Lord
by Karma Wilson
Celebrate the season in this heartwarming story that references Psalm 92 in tender rhyme.
ISBN-13: 978-0310738497
2013, Zonderkidz
24 pages
recommended for ages 2-6 years
