Favorite Thanksgiving Books for Kids

Beth Wood said:  It's harder to find kids Thanksgiving books with chapters, but this fun and exciting story is entertaining for older readers who like mystery books. Follow Detective Nate and his dog as they team up with Nate's cousin to solve the case of the missing turkey.

Kelly R. said:  Kids will love filling in the blanks to create their own silly Thanksgiving stories, and you'll love having a quiet road trip activity for your holiday travels.

Beth Wood said:  Young readers will learn about the three-day feast celebrating the first Thanksgiving and how the Native Americans and Pilgrims formed new friendships that helped the Pilgrims survive their first year in America.

Beth Wood said:  Margaret Sutherland teaches children about the importance of being thankful while also celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday.

Kelly R. said:  This fact-filled book describes the experiences of the Pilgrims traveling on the Mayflower with detailed descriptions and illustrations that make it easy for kids to think more deeply about the history of Thanksgiving.

Beth Wood said:  This Thanksgiving book for kids follows Mini, the tiniest pilgrim in her village, who doesn't feel like she can do much because of her size. Meeting a new friend proves her wrong.

Kelly R. said:  Turkey decides to escape his fate at the Thanksgiving table by dressing up in disguise in this funny Thanksgiving kids book by Wendi Silvano.

Beth Wood said:  This entertaining Thanksgiving book for kids, written in rhyming prose, tells the story of how a family prepares for the holiday. From making Thanksgiving dinner to watching a parade to welcoming family, there's a lot of things to do on Thanksgiving.

Beth Wood said:  Young readers can read all about how the first Thanksgiving came about and was celebrated with the Native Americans and the Pilgrims in this colorfully illustrated Step-Into-Reading book by Linda Hayward.

Beth Wood said:  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.

Beth Wood said:  Little readers will enjoy this cute alphabet book that uses rhyming verses to teach about Thanksgiving.

Kelly R. said:  Judy Cox teaches a good lesson about being thankful for what we have in this story about a mouse who sneaks a few more Thanksgiving leftovers than he can handle. A very fun read-aloud Thanksgiving kids book!

Kelly R. said:  Another Todd Parr favorite that teaches kids to be thankful for what they have and proud of who they are. You can keep reading this one well after the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone.

Kelly R. said:  One of the most classic Thanksgiving books for kids, this has been a family favorite for decades. Mrs. Gumm finds an egg, and plans to have turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Kids love the sweet surprise twist at the end.