Children have many thoughts of Thanksgiving. Some think of food first. While others think of proudly posting their construction paper turkeys around the room for all to see. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and thanks for all of the blessings received. Yet, it is also a time where children can learn the history of Thanksgiving and read stories of gratitude. Below are five Thanksgiving books, according to Parents.com, that every child should read.
“How to Catch a Turkey” by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton (Best for kids 4 and up)
“How to Catch a Turkey” is a part of a of the “How to Catch Series,” which includes, “How to Catch a Unicorn” “How to Catch the Easter Bunny” “How to Catch an Elf” “How to Catch a Monster” “How to Catch a Leprechaun” and many others. In this hilarious book, which combines STEAM concepts, a turkey is running loose at school right before a Thanksgiving play. The show must go on, so young readers are encouraged to help catch the turkey, spoiler alert…the turkey doesn’t get eaten.
“Dr. Seuss’s Thankful Things” by Dr. Seuss (Best for kids newborn to three-years-old)
It would not be a holiday of any kind without a Dr. Seuss book. “Dr. Seuss’s Thankful Things” features two of his fan favorite characters, Thing One and Thing Two as they celebrate all that there is for them to be thankful for. This book is a great way to get introduce the concept of gratitude to even the youngest readers.
“Happy Thanksgiving Curious George” by H.A. Rey (Best for kids one-to-three-years old)
Who does not love a Curious George adventure? George gets excited about everything and Thanksgiving is no different! From the parades, to music, to the food, he’s all about the holiday! And George wouldn’t be George if he didn’t get into a little bit of mischief.
“T is for Turkey: A True Thanksgiving Story” by Tanya Lee Stone (Best for kids two-to-six-years old)
In this holiday favorite, an elementary school puts on a play that tells the story of the first Thanksgiving. Children will learn through a rhyming journey using the alphabet about everything that happened on the first Thanksgiving.
“Our Table by Peter H. Reynolds” (Best for kids four-to-eight-years old)
“Our Table” by Peter H. Reynolds is an Amazon Best Children’s Book of 2021, and if you read it, you will know why. In this book, Reynolds focuses on family, love, and kindness. Truly important themes for the holiday. Through his main character Violet, a family is reminded of the warmth that they have felt when they share a meal together around the same table.
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