As the leaves turn to vibrant shades of orange and gold and the scent of roasted turkey fills the air, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good book that captures the essence of Thanksgiving. Whether you’re a parent looking for stories to share with your children or simply a bookworm seeking the warm and inviting spirit of the season, we’ve curated a list of top Thanksgiving books that will get you in the holiday spirit.
Gather ‘Round the Table with These Top Thanksgiving Books
The Very First Thanksgiving Day
Rhonda Gowler Greene
Dive into the history of the first Thanksgiving with this beautifully illustrated picture book. The story of the Pilgrims and the Native Americans coming together to celebrate is presented in a way that young children can understand and appreciate.
How to Catch a Turkey
Adam Wallace
A New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling How to Catch series comes a festive turkey tale and Thanksgiving book for kids!
Five Silly Turkeys
Salina Yoon
Toddlers will love the silly Thanksgiving turkeys in this fun counting book full of silly turkeys doing very silly things!
Thankful for Family
Stan Berenstain
Celebrate Thanksgiving and family with this festive Berenstain Bears board book!
Dr. Seuss
Join Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat as they list all the things they are thankful for in this seasonal board book.
Kelly Asbury
From beloved storyteller Anna Dewdney comes the perfect way to give thanks: a Llama Llama Thanksgiving board book!
Sandra Magsamen
Give thanks for your little ones with kisses, hugs, and GOBBLES of love all throughout the holiday season with this backlist holiday classic.
Mercer Mayer
Little Critter is going to have a Thanksgiving he’ll never forget! This 8×8 storybook is perfect for story time and includes a sheet of stickers!
Jane Bexley
Did you know that turkeys fart? It’s true! Follow Tommy the Turkey to see how his toots delight, annoy, and save his friends on Thanksgiving Day. He will have you bursting with laughter!
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