If you’re looking for the best Thanksgiving books to read with your preschooler, keep reading! I’ve compiled a list of 18 of our favorites, kid-approved by my 4 year old.
Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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18 Great Thanksgiving Books for Preschoolers
Bear Says Thanks
by Karma Wilson
We love the Bear books, and this is one of the best. It’s not too long, with just a few lines on each page, and even my toddler will listen the whole way through.
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Turkey!
by Lucille Colandro
I think these books are a little goofy, but my four-year-old LOVES them! She insisted that we add this one to our list this year.
Turkey Trouble
by Wendi Silvano
This book is well-written and funny. Just don’t be surprised if your preschooler doesn’t want to eat turkey on Thanksgiving after reading it, though!
Just a Special Thanksgiving
by Mercer Mayer
We love the Little Critter books. And this one is just as endearing as the others in the series.
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Duck for Turkey Day
by Jacqueline Jules
What a great story about how Thanksgiving might look different to different people.
Dino-Thanksgiving
by Lisa Wheeler
How genius to combine dinosaurs with Thanksgiving. This book is well-written and fun.
Thanks for Nothing!
by Ryan T. Higgins
I think this light-hearted book is so funny, and so do my kids.
Balloons Over Broadway
by Melissa Sweet
I thought that this book would be too long or too boring for my 4 year old, but she loves it! It’s the true story of the history of balloons in the Macy’s Day Parade, and it is absolutely fascinating. This is a great addition to any Thanksgiving book collection.
How to Catch a Turkey
by Adam Wallace
This is what happens when the star of the school play (a turkey) escapes and runs wildly through the entire school.
The Great Thanksgiving Escape
by Mark Fearing
This is a truly hilarious tale of two cousins who are trying to escape the baby room during a family get-together. The ending is superb.
The First Thanksgiving Day: A Counting Story
by Laura Krauss Melmed
This is a fast-moving retelling of just a few of the details that were part of the very first Thanksgiving.
Thankful
by Eileen Spinelli
This is a fantastic story about different things that we can be thankful for.
Arthur’s Thanksgiving
by Marc Brown
I grew up watching Arthur on TV, so these books are special to me. Luckily, my kids like them, too! In this one, Arthur is in charge of directing the school’s Thanksgiving play.
The Littlest Pilgrim
by Brandi Dougherty
It seems like Mini is too little to help the other pilgrims with anything… until she finds a special new friend.
Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks
by Margaret Sutherland
This book is filled with things that we can all be thankful for- especially the preschool-aged crowd.
Thanks for Thanksgiving
by Julie Markes
I love the vibrant, fun pictures of everyday family life in this book, as we read about all of the wonderful things we have to be thankful for.
Thanksgiving Mice!
by Bethany Roberts
The Thanksgiving mice are getting ready to put on a play. What a fun way to learn about the first Thanksgiving!
T is for Turkey
by Tanya Lee Stone
Each page in this book is a different letter of the alphabet, telling the story of the first Thanksgiving. This one is full of details and facts!
I hope you enjoy these special Thanksgiving books. I know we have.
Happy reading!
-Laura
P.S. When you’re ready to take a look at some Christmas books, check out my list of Christmas favorites for preschoolers here!
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