If you’re looking for Thanksgiving books for preschoolers and kindergartners, you’ll love our kid-approved list!

Sometimes I think our librarians try not to make eye contact when I walk through the door. Either that, or they roll their eyes behind their desks.
It’s just that I usually look a little silly. And plenty awkward.
Because I’m either fiercely whispering that the kids need to be quiet and walk, not run – or I’m carting an overflowing crate out the door (with six kids in tow).
But I don’t mind. One of my greatest joys is putting together themed book lists for early childhood. These days I’m reading to our fourth (almost 5 years old) and our fifth (almost 3 years old). They’ve helped me find the best of the best Thanksgiving books for preschool and kindergarten!
Thanksgiving books for Preschoolers & Kindergartners
Longer Thanksgiving books for older listeners – or more patient ones 😉
- The Thanksgiving Story, by Alice Dalgleish
- The First Thanksgiving, by Linda Hayward
- Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving, by Ann McGovern
- If You Were at the First Thanksgiving, by Anne Kamma
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