25 Thanksgiving Books for Kids

10 Fat Turkeys

10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston

Age Range: 3-5 Years

Your kids will learn how to count backward with this fun rhyming story about ten turkeys. It’s an educational Thanksgiving book for kids.

Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks by Margaret Sutherland

Age Range: 3-5 Years

This book is filled with simple text and makes it one of the best Thanksgiving books for preschool. The illustrations are happy and colorful. It celebrates family, friends, and Thanksgiving.

Berenstain Bears Give Thanks

The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks by Jan Berenstain

Age range: 4-10 years old

I remember this series of books from when I was a kid, and they are still loved by children today. This time around you see the cubs in the first Thanksgiving book where they reenact the day complete with costumes, props, and a full Thanksgiving feast.

‘Twas Night Before Thanksgiving

‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey

Age range: 3-5 Years

The author of Captain Underpants has created a really funny short story for preschoolers about Thanksgiving. The main characters are a group of children who visit a turkey farm and meet Farmer Mack Nuggett and his coop of cockerels: Ollie, Stanley, Larry, Moe, Wally, Beaver, Shemp, and Groucho. 

An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson

Age range: 3-7 Years

I know an old lady who swallowed a pie, a Thanksgiving pie, which was really too dry.

And so starts a Thanksgiving-themed take on the classic “old lady who swallowed a fly.” This silly rhyming book is perfect for Thanksgiving read alouds in the classroom and for early readers because it is so easy to memorize.

The Night Before Thanksgiving

The Night Before Thanksgiving by Natasha Wing

Age Range: 4-8 Years

This book will build up the anticipation for the Thanksgiving holiday! Follow along as the meal is prepared, family is greeted, and everyone gathers around the table.

Pete The Cat Thanksgiving

Pete the Cat The First Thanksgiving by James Dean

Everyone loves Pete the Cat! Read along as he teaches them about the first Thanksgiving for kids on their level.

It’s Thanksgiving

It’s Thanksgiving by Jack Prelutsky

Age Range: 4-8 Years

If your child is still learning how to read, this is a great starter book. It has large print and small sentences. The theme is fun too.

Berenstain Bears: Thanksgiving All Around

The Berenstain Bears: Thanksgiving All Around by Mike Berenstain

Age Range: 4-10 Years

Yes, another Berenstain Bears book made the list! This one is a lift-the-flap book that shows off the beauty of the fall foliage.

Pinkalicious Thanksgiving

Pinkalicious: Thanksgiving Helper by Victoria Kann

Age Range: 4-8 Years

Do you know a Pinkalicious fan? These are a bit longer, so they are better for older readers. But the themes are incredibly relatable for children too.

Biscuit Is Thankful

Biscuit is Thankful by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Age Range: 4-8 Years

This Thanksgiving picture book takes you through Biscuit’s playful holiday adventures. Because this is a board book this is one of the best Thanksgiving books for toddlers and babies.

Fancy Nancy’s Thanksgiving

Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet by Jane O’Connor

Age Range: 4-8 Years

Even the Thanksgiving meal is fancier when you celebrate it with Fancy Nancy! Laugh and giggle as she experiences a Thanksgiving feast with her family.

Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings

The Berenstain Bears Thanksgiving Blessings by Mike Berenstain

Age Range: 4-8 Years
This one of my favorite Thanksgiving books for kids and the 3rd Thanksgiving book by the Berenstain Bears to make the list. It’s just that great! This one needs to be in your collection because it’s a great Thanksgiving story for kids. And bonus, it comes with stickers! 

The Best Thanksgiving Ever

The Best Thanksgiving Ever by Teddy Slater

Age Range: 4-8 Years
A family of turkeys shares what is most important in life: being thankful, and family. This is a really fun Thanksgiving story for preschoolers.

Happy Thanksgiving Biscuit

Happy Thanksgiving Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Age Range: 1-5

Another book about that super cute puppy, Biscuit. This one is a lift-the-flaps book with lots of fun surprises. And a great Thanksgiving baby picture book.

Twas the Day After Thanksgiving

Twas the Day after Thanksgiving by Mavis Smith

Age Range: 3-6 years

This is another lift-the-flap story that tells a tale about a story of mice and how they act after feasting on Thanksgiving.

The Great Thanksgiving Escape

The Great Thanksgiving Escape by Mark Fearing

Age Range: 5-8 Years

Follow Gavin and his cousin Rhonda at his grandmother’s house as they try to escape the house to the swingset outside.

Franklin’s Thanksgiving

Franklin’s Thanksgiving by Paulette Bourgeois

Age Range: 3-8 Years

What is Franklin’s favorite thing about Thanksgiving? Learn in his Thanksgiving story for children.

It’s Thanksgiving

It’s Thanksgiving by Jack Prelutsky

Age Range: 4-8 Years

Author Jack Prelutsky is a children’s poet. In his I Can Read level 3 book, he shares everything there is to love about Thanksgiving Day.

Amelia Bedelia Thanksgiving Book for Kids

Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey by Herman Parish

Age Range: 4-8 Years

Amelia Bedelia has been making kids laugh for many years. This funny Thanksgiving book is packed with hilarity as Amelia Bedelia tries to make a Turkey feast.

I Am The Turkey

I Am the Turkey by Michele Sorbel Sprim

Age Range: 4-8 Years

Mark is super excited to be the Turkey in his school’s play….until he realizes what happened to the Turkey at the first Thanksgiving! 

Turkey Trouble

Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano

Age Range: 3-7 Years

Grade Level: Preschool – 2nd grade

Oh no! The Turkey just realized it’s almost Thanksgiving and he’s the main course. He resorts to dressing up like a turkey in disguise to evade Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey Trouble read alouds were some of my daughters’ favorite memories of first grade! 

Clifford’s Thanksgiving

Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit by Norman Bridwell

Age Range: 5 and up

Grade Level: Preschool and up

Clifford, the big red dog and his best friend Emily share what they are Thankful for.

Just So Thankful

Just So Thankful by Mercer Mayer

Age Range: 5-6 Years

This is an adorable book in the Little Critter series and a great Thanksgiving book for kindergarten. It should be in every Thanksgiving book collection.