There’s nothing like a preschool Thanksgiving book to help our youngest readers celebrate this special holiday! From giving thanks to gobbling turkey, these books get families with preschoolers into the Thanksgiving spirit.
Preschool Thanksgiving books help kids learn to give thanks
I love Thanksgiving. It has forever been my favorite holiday for the simplest of reasons. I love honoring the people and things I’m grateful for, and I love a special night with family.
Now that I have kids of my own, it has been extra special. There is something powerful about teaching children to model an attitude of gratitude, something wondrous in watching them list the things they are thankful for.
Many parents have asked how to instill gratitude in children, and aside from modeling it themselves, I always say to use books as a starting point.
These Thanksgiving preschool books teach kids about gratitude and giving
Thanksgiving preschool books aren’t only about gobbling turkeys! Instead, these books help teach kids about gratitude and how to show appreciation for the important things in our lives, both big and small.
From being thankful for everything from our families and friends to the foods we eat and the clothes we wear, these preschool Thanksgiving books will help bring the warmth and joy of the holiday into your homes.
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Frequently asked questions
Todd Parr’s The Thankful Book is a wonderful story to help young readers recognize the many things in their lives to be thankful for. From our families to our bodies to the big, wide earth, this is a fun story of gratitude with bold, unique illustrations children just love.
I absolutely love reading Turkey Trouble with young readers! This book never fails to make kids of all ages laugh, and preschoolers feel smart and empowered when they realize the turkey is trying to disguise himself so he won’t be the featured meal at Thanksgiving dinner. It’s the best!
You may simply choose to honor Native Americans during Thanksgiving by sharing books by indigenous creators. This is a wonderful and important way to teach kids about indigenous peoples who were first on this land. This is also a way to highlight Native American contributions, culture, and traditions.
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We love these preschool Thanksgiving books!
This is such a perfect book to read with toddlers and young children! The Thankful Book, with its vibrant, childlike illustrations, encourages kids to recognize the everyday things in their lives for which they should be grateful.
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Giving thanks is great no matter what time of year, but especially during Thanksgiving! With short, simple text, Llama Llama and his family give thanks for everything from delicious pumpkin pie to the beautiful blue sky. We love introducing the darling and classic Llama Llama books to the youngest readers!
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In this joyful story, a little girl runs a last-minute errand for her mother on Thanksgiving. As she walks to the store, she offers thanks for everything she loves along the way, from her warm boots to the pretty clouds. And when she returns home? Her family thanks her for running the errand. The family then cooks and sits down together for a delicious meal. This is a perfect preschool Thanksgiving book to introduce the concept of gratitude to our youngest readers.
Sheep, Chicken, and Cow are shivering and quivering! Thankfully, generous Turkey is willing to share his clothes. Yet, when the poor turkey has no clothes left to offer, he’s cold, cold, cold! The author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction site (one of our favorite books for 2-year-olds!) never disappoints with her phenomenal, pitch-perfect rhyme, and this book never fails to make us giggle. How can you not love a turkey in his birthday suit?
This is an adorable interactive book for preschoolers that your kids are bound to love. Will little turkey figure out which delicious treat to bring to Thanksgiving dinner? Little ones will love pulling the various tabs as they help the darling turkey find the perfect dish to share. If your kids love food, they’ll love this fun preschool Thanksgiving book!
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Pookie’s back, recovered from Halloween (Spookie Pookie is one of our favorite Halloween books for toddlers!), and ready for Thanksgiving! Here, Pookie and his mom prep for their yummy Thanksgiving meal. There are pies to make, after all! Pookie and his mom can’t wait to share their food with others and recount what they are grateful for.
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Turkey is in trouble. It’s almost Thanksgiving, and he knows he’s set to be the main course. Whatever will he do? He tries various disguises to hide from Farmer Jake but nothing seems to work. Will he find a way to keep himself off the Thanksgiving dinner table? This book is hilarious, and it never fails to make the youngest readers laugh!
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This fun counting book is a great way to help teach kids to count backward from ten! A turkey is swinging from a vine but whoops! Now there are only nine! Kids will love these ten silly turkeys and all their zany antics as they get ready for Thanksgiving!
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In this sweet story, children recount everything they are thankful for, from family to teachers to pets. We love how this story celebrates gratitude and kindness and and helps preschoolers understand the notion of giving thanks and appreciating the things around us – both the big and the small!
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What is your favorite preschool Thanksgiving book? Let us know in the comments below!
Happy reading!
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