The Best Thanksgiving Books For Children Of All Ages

While most adults see Thanksgiving as a day to grub on some of their favorite homemade dishes and watch a little football, the holiday also serves as a great opportunity to teach children about gratitude. And it's no surprise that most children's Thanksgiving books focus on just that.

That's why we've rounded up a list of wondrous tales that not only center on gratitude and thanks but also touch upon everything from picky eaters to mischievous turkeys. Take a look at some of our favorite picks.

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"Peyton Picks The Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration" by Jack Bishop, $16.19 — For little ones, Thanksgiving can be a tad intimidating. On Thanksgiving, chicken nuggets are replaced with turkey, and french fries are replaced with mashed potatoes and gravy. Suffice it to say that this holiday finds children at their pickiest. "Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration" is a book perfect for picky eaters who are sure to relate to the story's main character, Peyton. There's even a pie recipe included!

"Just a Special Thanksgiving" by Mercer Mayer, $4.99 — This story from Mercer Mayer allows you to join in on the Thanksgiving festivities with Little Critter. In "Just a Special Thanksgiving," Little Critter takes part in a school play and even has the chance to indulge in a surprise dinner for all of Critterville. As an added surprise, the book comes with an entire sheet of stickers.

"Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet" by Jane O'Connor, $4.99 — You can count on Fancy Nancy and family to bring the fancy to just about any holiday. In this book, Fancy Nancy and her family put on a fancy Thanksgiving banquet with all kinds of delicious foods. The book also comes with a set of 30 stickers to keep the good times rolling long after you've put down the story.

"Turkey's Thanksgiving Adventure" by Clay Sproles, $9.87 — Even on Thanksgiving, there's always room for adventure. In this lively tale, a turkey starts to become a little nervous as Thanksgiving approaches. Filled with rhymes and all kinds of farm animals, "Turkey's Thanksgiving Adventure" is the perfect read for new and enthusiastic readers. For an even more entertaining option, the audio version of the book features various animal sounds.

"Thanksgiving Riddles Book For Kids" by Trinity Wheeler, $9,99 — From children to adults, everyone loves a good riddle, and this book from Trinity Wheeler is filled with them. "Thanksgiving Riddles Book For Kids" is comprised of 40 Thanksgiving-themed riddles. As an added bonus, there are also several pages that can be colored.

"A Little Thanksgiving SPOT" by Diane Alber, $11.99 — Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, this clever read from Diane Alber is all about giving thanks. From doughnuts to glitter, the characters in this story share all the things they're grateful for. "A Little Thanksgiving SPOT" is a great reminder of why we should all be thankful year-round.

"Porcupine's Pie" by Jennie Poh, $13.52 — Missing that key ingredient when making your favorite Thanksgiving dish can be dreadful. Thankfully, Porcupine's woodland friends can count on her when they discover that they don't have the key ingredient in their specialty dishes. In "Porcupine's Pie," things take an animated turn when Porcupine discovers that she's without her key ingredient.

"Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving" by Nick Bruel, $5.68 — The mischievous character in this tale doesn't dislike Thanksgiving. In fact, she loves it! She especially loves the turkey at the center of all the festivities. Kitty loves turkey so much that she comes up with a plan to get her paws on the Thanksgiving turkey.

"Thanksgiving ABC Book" by Yummy Turkey Publishing, $6.97 — Ideal for children ages 2 to 6, "Thanksgiving ABC Book" pairs the letters of the alphabet with matching Thanksgiving-related words. Pulling double duty, "Thanksgiving ABC Book" also serves as a coloring book (large images and all).

"Five Silly Turkeys" by Salina Yoon, $7.39 — In "Five Silly Turkeys," the turkeys are exactly that: super silly. A book that focuses on counting numbers, "Five Silly Turkeys" details the shenanigans of a bunch of silly turkeys as they dance, frolic around and even tan.

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