Favorite Thanksgiving Books for Kids

Kristy Pepping:  One of our favorite Thanksgiving books for kids is based on the Peanuts holiday classic where the gang gathers at Charlie Brown's house for Thanksgiving. Charlie Brown is forced to make dinner for the rest of his friends even though he is far from a master chef. In the end, everyone is grateful for the hospitality.

Beth Wood:  Early chapter book readers can follow the adventures of Jack and Annie in the favorite Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne. Thanksgiving on Thursday tells how Jack and Annie use their magic tree house to get transported back in time to the first ever Thanksgiving in 1621.

Beth Wood:  Read along with the Berenstain Bears family as they celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and learn about the pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving.

Beth Wood:  Read this Thanksgiving book for kids by Anna Dewdney to find out what Llama and his family are thankful for all year long.

Vanessa M.:  This book by P. K. Hallinan is beautiful poetry for children about thankfulness that anyone at any age can benefit from reading! This book follows a little boy's list of things he is thankful for. Loosely religious, the boy is thankful for all the blessings he experiences, which helps kids (and their parents) become more thankful too!

Katie G.:  In Karma Wilson's Bear Says Thanks, Bear wants to thank all his friends by having them over for a big dinner. Only problem is, he discovers his cupboards are empty. See how Bear and his friends solve the problem and enjoy their feast.

Beth Wood:  The littlest of readers will have loads of fun and stay engaged while reading this lift-the-flap book about how baby searches for a turkey stuffed animal while getting ready for Thanksgiving.

Beth Wood:  This is a fun interactive book that follows Pete the Cat on his adventure of starring in his school's Thanksgiving play. Readers can lift up different flaps to reveal surprises throughout the story.

Beth Wood:  In the fashion of the classic 10 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, this funny read-out-loud book shares the story of 10 Fat Turkeys and all the crazy things they do while counting down from ten to one.

Beth Wood:  This Thanksgiving kids book by Salina Yoon will keep toddlers entertained during each read! Five shiny, crinkly feathers line the book's edge and are perfect for grabbing while reading about five turkeys and all the silly things they do.

Beth Wood:  Junie B. Jones and her first grade class prepare for a classroom feast in this hilarious Thanksgiving book for kids by Barbara Park.

Beth Wood:  Read what everyone's favorite puppy, Biscuit, is thankful for this holiday in this heartwarming Thanksgiving board book.

Beth Wood:  Fancy Nancy celebrates the holiday with her family in her Thanksgiving book. As an added bonus, this book contains lots of Thanksgiving themed stickers.

Kelly R.:  A well-loved favorite that tells a different story than most other Thanksgiving books for kids. Grandmother always asks Maggie to invite someone "poor or lonely" to Thanksgiving dinner, but is worried about the safety of her secret cranberry bread recipe when Maggie reveals who she has chosen to invite. It's a warm and entertaining story with an important message about not judging others by appearances.

Beth Wood:  Young readers can follow the pilgrims on their voyage across the Atlantic and through their first year in America that leads up to the first Thanksgiving.