It’s no secret that we are a household that loves to read. (Well, with the exception of Justin, that is.) Together, the girls and I compiled a list of the 15 Best Thanksgiving Books for kids.
Thank You, Sarah by Laurie Halse Anderson. This is an inspirational tale of a woman who, with persistence and petitioning, saved Thanksgiving.
Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy by Lisa Wheeler. The hilarious tale of two turkeys who learn the hard way why all the other turkeys are leaving the farm.
Turkey Surprise by Peggy Archer. Two pilgrim brothers go hunting for a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. One is a dedicated hunter, the other is not. This hilarious book will have you cheering for the turkey, no doubt!
Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano. Turkey tries on many different disguises in an attempt to survive Thanksgiving. In the end, he comes up with the perfect disguise!
Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. The story of Tony Sarg, the puppeteer who developed the balloons that became the trademark of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz. A poor pumpkin doesn’t fit in with the other pumpkins in the patch. He’s just not quite like them. But come Thanksgiving, he finds where he really belongs.
One is A Feast For A Mouse by Judy Cox.
Beauty and the Beaks by Mary Jane and Herm Auch.
Its Thanksgiving by Jack Prelutsky.
The Best Thanksgiving Ever! by Teddy Slater.
Run, Turkey, Run! by Diane Mayr.
Gracias the Thanksgiving Turkey by Joy Cowley.
Merry Thanksgiving by Natasha Wing.
Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Charles M. Schulz.
Do you have any favorite Thanksgiving books? Any must-reads to add to our list?
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