My very favorite way to learn about a new topic is by using picture books! There’s nothing like getting nice and cozy with a good book, especially a seasonal themed book! These Thanksgiving books for little learners are sure to add tons of learning and seasonal joy to your Thanksgiving unit!
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Thanksgiving History Books
I’m so excited to have added a handful of Thanksgiving history books to our collection! One of the best ways to learn about a new topic is through picture books, and these ones are fabulous! I’ve also included a couple of chapter books that we’ll be venturing into the next couple of years, or maybe use as read alouds in the meantime!
Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving – Eric Metaxas
The Story of the Pilgrims – Katherine Ross
This is the Feast – Diane Z. Shore
What Was the First Thanksgiving? – Joan Holub
Magic Tree House: Thanksgiving on Thursday – Mary Pope Osborne
The Thanksgiving Story – Alice Dalgliesh
Be sure to grab these FREE Thanksgiving Reading Response graphic organizers! Use the 9 pages to record information learned from ANY Thanksgiving book of your choice!
Books About Thankfulness
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to talk about gratitude with our littles! These gratitude filled Thanksgiving books make this conversation so sweet!
Just So Thankful – Mercer Mayer
If You’re Thankful and You Know It – Chrissy Bozik
Bear Says Thanks – Karma Wilson
Christian Thanksgiving Books
For the Christian family, these Thanksgiving books are a must! We love reading them year after year, and I know you will as well!
A Very Thankful Prayer – Bonnie Rickner Jensen
The Berenstain Bears: Thanksgiving Blessings – Mike Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears: Give Thanks – Jan and Mike Berenstain
God Gave Us Thankful Hearts – Lisa Tawn Bergren
Silly Turkey and Thanksgiving Books
Need a little silliness to help you make it to Thanksgiving break?! Don’t forget these super silly turkey and Thanksgiving books!
First Grade Feast! – Judy Katschke
How to Catch a Turkey – Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! – Lucille Colandro
Turkey Trouble – Wendy Silvano
Thanksgiving Board Books
Got little bitties? Don’t forget the Thanksgiving board books! We love introducing picture books and thematic units to even our tiniest kiddos! Some of these books are included in the lists above, but I wanted to make sure and list them here again so you can know that they’re board books and safe for tots!
A Very Thankful Prayer – Bonnie Rickner Jensen
One Big Turkey – Anne Vittur Kennedy
Happy Thanksgiving, Curious George – Cynthia Platt
The Very First Thanksgiving – Nancy Davis
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I hope these books about Thanksgiving add so much joy to your little time with your littles! I can’t wait to fill our November will lots and lots of Thanksgiving reading, and I hope to add to this list as the month goes on! Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving book? I’d LOVE to hear all about it!
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