Thanksgiving Books for Your Pre-K Children
Thanksgiving Books for Your Pre-K Children
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with family, share a delicious dinner, and remind kids of the special meaning behind the holiday. One way to make the season extra special is by diving into some of our favorite books about turkeys, pies, and the fun-filled traditions that surround Thanksgiving. Whether you're preparing for your Thanksgiving dinner or just looking for a cozy storytime, these themed books will capture your child’s imagination and have them laughing along with silly turkeys. From the playful misadventures in Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano to the sweet rhyming story of I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson, these books are sure to be a hit with preschoolers.
Books like Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey offer a delightful twist on the classic poem, while stories such as A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting and Diane de Groat bring a humorous and heartwarming touch to the season. For those in the preschool pre stage, these Thanksgiving books for preschoolers not only entertain but also help remind kids about gratitude and family. Whether it’s a rhyming story or a tale about trying to catch a turkey, these books are perfect for sharing during this special Thanksgiving.
Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson
What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends!
Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?
Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share.
Thanksgiving in the Woods by Phyllis Alsdurf
A true holiday classic, this cozy autumn story invites readers to join in an outdoor Thanksgiving feast, full of cheer and generosity of spirit
Every year a family and their friends gather in the woods to celebrate Thanksgiving among the trees. Everyone brings something to share and the day becomes a long celebration of family, faith, and friendship. Told in a gentle, lyrical style, this picture book includes warm illustrations of people gathered around bonfires and long tables adorned with candles and food, singing songs and sharing laughter.
Thanksgiving in the Woods is based on the true story of a family in Upstate New York who has hosted an outdoor Thanksgiving feast in the woods on their farm for over twenty years.
Full of warmth and nostalgia, the Countryside Holiday series celebrates family, community, simplicity, and generosity.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving by Daphne Pendergrass
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this retelling of the beloved Thanksgiving TV special!
When Peppermint Patty invites herself (and most of her friends) to Charlie Brown’s house for Thanksgiving dinner, Charlie Brown reluctantly agrees to make a holiday feast even though he can barely make toast and cold cereal! Can he pull together a memorable meal, or will he and his friends just be grateful when it’s over?
Pookie's Thanksgiving by Sandra Boynton
Pookie and Mom get ready to welcome the whole family for Thanksgiving in this gentle and captivating board book from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton.
It’s Thanksgiving! Join Mom and her little Pookie as they prepare for the yummiest of holidays. Told and illustrated with Sandra Boynton’s celebrated charm, Pookie’s Thanksgiving is filled with a cornucopia of family, gratitude, and pie!
Oh, POOO-KIE! Little POOO-KIE!
It’s time to start baking!
Thanksgiving is here!
There are pies that need making!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! by Lucille Colandro
There was an old lady who swallowed a turkey.
I don't know why she swallowed the turkey,
But she's always been quirky!
It's Thanksgiving and this time the Old Lady is swallowing a turkey, a ball, a hat, a balloon, a boat, some wheels, and a horn of plenty! With hilarious illustrations and a lively rhyme, this is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Llama Llama Gives Thanks by Anna Dewdney
In Llama Llama Gives Thanks, it's Thanksgiving time for Llama Llama and his family! That means yummy foods and autumn leaves and being thankful for everything from pumpkin pies to blue skies. Thanksgiving may only come once year, but in Llama's family, giving thanks is always here!
With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and toddlers before they’re ready for longer full-length stories. And their small size and durable pages are perfect for little hands.
Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving by James Dean
Starring in your school’s Thanksgiving play would make even the coolest cat nervous, including Pete the Cat! But the show must go on….
With more than ten flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises, Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving is sure to be a holiday hit and a favorite for Pete the Cat fans.
How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace
A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the show can go on? Follow along as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten!). This hilariously zany children's picture book combines STEAM concepts and traps with a silly story and fun illustrations, perfect for starting a new fall family tradition this autumn or giving as a Thanksgiving gift for kids ages 4 and up!
Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run!
Can you catch this tricky bird before the school play has begun?
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet
Also appeared in Children's Award-Winning Books
Meet the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Melissa Sweet brings to life the inspirational story of the puppeteer who invented the giant balloons floating in the sky during the annual parade celebrating Thanksgiving. The Caldecott Honor artist brilliantly captures the essence of Tony Sarg, a self-taught immigrant with a fascinating imagination.
The collage illustrations coupled with Sweet’s storytelling portray Sarg’s joy in his childhood inventions and his ingenious balloon creations that still bring delight to viewers around the country. This nonfiction illustrated book will capture the hearts of all ages.
Construction Site: A Thankful Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Here comes a gratitude-themed board book featuring the construction characters kids know and love! Young readers can lift the flaps to reveal delightful details as the construction crew gathers pumpkins, sets a scarecrow straight, and prepares the barn for a grateful harvest—all while feeling thankful for each other.
Sherri Duskey Rinker, the New York Times bestselling author of the many popular Goodnight Construction Site books, teams with illustrator Helen Morgan to bring playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to another exciting tale of teamwork, sure to satisfy construction fans everywhere.
I Am Thankful by Sheri Wall
Teach kids about coming together with loved ones to give thanks! I Am Thankful is an adorable, rhyming storybook that follows three different families as they celebrate the holiday with their own traditions, acts of kindness, and ways of giving back.
Kids will learn how to be thankful for the people and world around them as they delight in the sweet illustrations that show diverse families and exciting Thanksgiving adventures. This heartfelt, poetic story will show young ones the meaning of giving and sharing.
Thanksgiving Books for Your Pre-K Children
Be Thankful, Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
Acknowledging gratitude can start early with our children. Talking with your child about things you are grateful for, and then asking your child what they are grateful for, helps children become aware of blessings they have around them. Be Thankful, Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen is a darling way to start this conversation. It is a quality board book with delightful illustrations. The actual story is very short, but there is a lot to talk about with your child.
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson
I know an old lady who swallowed a pie, a Thanksgiving pie, which was really too dry.
And with that the feast begins! After the pie the old lady swallows a whole squash, all of the salad, and the entire turkey! As Mother and Father watch in shock, the two children are delighted to see the old lady growing fatter and fatter. And, in the end, the old lady makes a surprising and humorous contribution to the holiday festivities.
Thanksgiving Books for Your Pre-K Children
Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving by Nick Bruel
Another great book is Bad Kitty Does NOT like THANKSGIVING by Nick Bruel. This charming book is all about the mischief of Bad Kitty, who wants to have all the Thanksgiving turkey to himself. The illustrations are funny and the expressions on the cat’s face will make you laugh. A fun picture book to read on Thanksgiving Day! Plus, bonus stickers!
