Must-Read Thanksgiving Picture Books
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it is time to get the kiddos geared up for the holiday. The best way to do that is to let them read and check out some fun Thanksgiving picture books.
Thanksgiving is a much calmer holiday than Halloween which it is why getting the kids a book is a great idea. Instead of worrying about candy or having to patiently wait for opening presents, they can take in what they are reading and learn through books.
Celebrating gratitude, the gathering of friends and family, the kids will love these Thanksgiving picture books as they get ready for the holiday.
Thanksgiving can mean a lot more than a day off from work, we can give our thanks and practice gratitude for the things we already have in this life.
It’s especially important to teach our kids this too because they can get all wrapped up in their own world that they don’t realize what it would be like if they didn’t have their home, food or siblings if they were in a different situation.
They can appreciate the things they already have so that they don’t take things for granted like family, friends and pets.
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Recommended Thanksgiving Toys
Not sure what to add to your Thanksgiving homeschool lessons? Grab one of these cool Thanksgiving toys, you can build your own turkey or enjoy a toy plushie instead for young kids.
Aurora World Taddle Toes Stuffins Turkey Plush, 10PLUS PLUS – Mini Maker Tube – Turkey – 70 Piece, Construction Building Stem Toy, Interlocking Mini Puzzle Blocks for KidsBaby’s My First Thanksgiving Fill and Spill Toy PlaysetA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Remastered Deluxe Edition)JOYIN Set of 2 Thanksgiving Turkey Headbands Holiday Party Accessories (One Size Fit All)Squishmallow 12
Thanksgiving Picture Books
Looking for a fun Thanksgiving picture book to read with the family? Keep reading to find a fun and engaging story to read with your kids.
A super funny read aloud picture book for kids, Turkey Toots follows Tommy the Turkey when he must save his friends on Thanksgiving Day.
A fun picture book for Thanksgiving, this story follows the turkey as he hides and tries not to be the main course.
A funny book the kids are sure to enjoy, this story follows SPOT on his track to being thankful all year long.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they retell the story of Thanksgiving.
Fun pictures and rhyming stories, the kids will love this Thanksgiving picture book.
A heartwarming story about Peyton, a little girl who tries pick the perfect pie.
Kitty doesn’t like Thanksgiving, she loves it! Most of all, she loves turkey and can’t wait to get her paws on it.
A turkey is running loose in school right before the big Thanksgiving play. Can the children stop and catch him in time using STEAM concepts?
A funny Thanksgiving story the kids will love, this rhyming picture book tells the crazy antics of one silly bird.
Gavin is spending another Thanksgiving at Grandma’s and while he thinks it is going to be a long and boring day, he is surprised at just how much excitement he runs into.
On the day before Thanksgiving, the children visit a turkey farm. While they have fun with all the turkeys, it helps them realize how much they have to be thankful for.
Peter The Turkey is an artist who joins the town’s contest. Little does he know; the contest is not about art.
Turkey is in bad trouble because he is about to be the main dish for Thanksgiving. Can he find a way out of this mess?
A silly rhyming story about 10 turkeys, this Thanksgiving picture book will help children with their counting skills as they read.
Every year the family gathers in the woods to celebrate Thanksgiving as they share stories and welcome friendships.
I hope you found and fun and engaging Thanksgiving picture book to read with your child this holiday season.
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