There is no better way to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving than reading Thanksgiving Books For Kids. Reading is a powerful tool that has the ability to shape minds and inspire children as well as adults.
These heartwarming books for Thanksgiving will inspire you as a family to appreciate for small acts of kindness and be grateful to God’s uncountable blessings. Sure to warm up the human spirit, these Thanksgiving books for kids are a must read.
Thanksgiving Books For Kids
1. The Thank You Book
This wonderful, cute book comes from the award winning series of Elephant & Piggie. It is an adorable story that will not only get kids thinking but also adults.
Mo Williams successfully weaves a masterpiece here and manages to get kids hooked, yet again, on Elephant & Piggie! Suitable for kids 3 -6 years old.
Related: Make reading interesting by punching a few Thanksgiving Jokes here and there!
2. An Awesome Book Of Thanks
This is a classic book that deserves a place in every home! It beautifully brings to light many mundane, everyday things one should be grateful for. Sure to light up your kiddo’s heart, they will have zillions of things to thank for after reading this gratitude book for kids.
Recommended for kids 2 years and above.
3. Giving Thanks: How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday
It is hard to miss this Thanksgiving book. Beautifully illustrated, coupled with a heart-warming narrative of how Thanksgiving became a holiday in America. Thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale – the woman who made it possible.
Besides bringing the Thanksgiving Holiday history to life, this book also illustrates the power of gratitude and its universal appeal across all cultures.
Related: Play these Fun Thanksgiving Games to keep kids entertained.
4. Gratitude Is My Superpower
This heartwarming book offers a great perspective on the power of gratitude and positivity. If you are looking for ideas to help your child pull away from material things, this book is for you. It helps children focus on their everyday blessing and find joy in them.
It also includes a gratitude journal to help practise thankfulness. Highly recommended!
Quick Tip: Get kids into the holiday mood with 70 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts.
5. Thanks A Million
Celebrate thankfulness through the rich poems penned by poet Nikki Grimes and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera. An enjoyable family read for thanksgiving, “Thanks a Million” helps its readers identify innumerable people to say thank you to!
Perfect for Kids 4 years and above.
6. Balloons Over The Broadway
This is a perfect Thanksgiving book for kindergarten and all the way upto grade 3, that pays a rightful tribute to the master puppeteer of the iconic Macy’s Parade.
Beautiful illustrations with equally delightful storytelling intertwined with factual information makes this book a great read for all Thanksgiving parade fans!
7. How To Catch a Turkey
This is a hilarious Thanksgiving book for toddlers and preschoolers that will have them rolling them laughter! The plot revolves around a turkey that is on loose in the school with students trying to catch it, conspiring a fun play of events.
8. ’Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving
From the author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants, comes another marvel and this time it is around Thanksgiving.
Dav Pilkey uses his classic charm and wit to deliver the message of compassion and gratitude. Sure to delight young readers and Captain Underpants fans.
Quick Tip: Indulge in Thanksgiving Trivia to sneak in fun Thanksgiving facts!
9. God Gave Us Thankful Hearts
A great book that delivers a rightful lesson on how to be grateful and appreciate blessings, God Gave Us Thankful Hearts will encourage kids to focus on their blessings and being grateful.
10. Thanksgiving In The Woods
Warm, lyrical storytelling coupled with equally enchanting illustrations make this Thanksgibving book for kids a must read for the holiday season.
Inspired from the true story of a family that hosts Thanksgiving on their farm, this heartwarming book embodies the values of kindness, gratitude and appreciation. Perfect for kids 5 years and above.
11. The Thanskgiving Story
If you are looking for a Thanksgiving book for kids to explore the history of the holiday, this is good pick. Written from the perspective of young readers, it includes enough details on the history of Thanksgiving.
A Caldecott Honour–winner, it is a perfect Thanksgiving book for grade 2 and above.
12. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!
Make way for silly laughs with this fun Thanksgiving book for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We bet your kids will love this funny, rhyming story of the old lady and the things she swallows.
13. Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story
This beautiful book tells the story of the first Thanksgiving from a Native American perspective. An ideal Thanksgiving book for kids who want to learn the meaning of the holiday and how Wampanoag tribe shaped its tradition.
Recommended for kids 3 years and above.
Reading Gratitude books together is a hands-on way to encourage children (and remind adults!) of all the things one should be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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