15 Best Thanksgiving Books to Read with Kids

Learn what Thing 1 and Thing 2 are thankful for with this rhyming Dr. Seuss’ soon-to-be favorite Thanksgiving read. Thing 1 and Thing 2 are not only thankful for all the rhymey magical things that make life fun, but also display their gratitude for each other.

Enjoy the history behind the world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with this true account of how Tony Sarg, the puppeteer, was inspired to create the giant balloons we look forward to every year.

Pete the Cat fans everywhere will enjoy seeing their favorite cat star in a school play. Enjoy this story of the first Thanksgiving by flipping through the flaps to reveal hidden surprises along the way! Kindergarteners would love this interactive book!

Llama Llama teaches toddlers and babies about being thankful. This simple Thanksgiving read is a perfect way to introduce little ones to yummy Thanksgiving foods like pumpkin pies!

We are so excited for this heart-warming new Thanksgiving kids’ book about a very kind and generous Turkey that shares his warm clothes with his barnyard friends on a very chilly day. Cold Turkey uses funny rhymes and giggly illustrations to teach youngsters about sharing and caring.

This is a great read aloud book. Bruce tries to prepare a Thanksgiving feast but ends up with a funny unexpected Thanksgiving celebration. The mice and the moose are thankful indeed, but we’re not so sure about Bruce.

Discover how the Cherokee Nation expresses gratitude and reflects on challenges they face throughout the seasons. Learn about Native American culture and celebrate with the beautiful artwork in this storybook.

Violet uses her creativity to bring the family together at the dinner table. In a world where families are often distracted by technology, this mystical story reminds us of family traditions and what we are grateful for.

This crafty little handprint shaped turkey board book teaches babies and toddlers to count their blessings. A perfect Thanksgiving read for preschoolers; its beautifully illustrated pages show little ones how to share gratitude with friends and family.

This cute storybook is a wonderful Thanksgiving read for young animal lovers! The bear wants to have some friends over for dinner but has nothing to share. Soon all the animal friends visit with delicious food.

Omu’s delicious red stew brings the community together with its yummy scent that spreads through the neighborhood. This engaging read is a perfect Thanksgiving story for everyone in the family to enjoy.

This wonderful board book not only teaches your little ones the importance of thankfulness, but also provides them some counting practice. Thanksgiving storytime will be more fun for babies and toddlers with this beautifully illustrated story of gratitude.

The Berenstain Bears Count Their Blessings by Stan Berenstain
This Berenstain Bears storybook teaches kids the importance of counting their blessings. After a big storm rolls through, the little bears realize that toys and games are not the only things to be thankful for.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! by Lucille Colandro
The Old Lady books are loved by children and this Thanksgiving read is so much fun! Your kids will be rhyming, laughing and reading along about all the silly things the old lady swallows for Thanksgiving.

This was the last book in the Elephant and Piggie Series, in which Piggie decides to thank everyone in her life for the wonderful things they have done. Although this book ends a wonderful series, it is the perfect Thanksgiving story about being thankful.