This holiday is the perfect time to teach toddlers how to appreciate all the good things in their lives. Board books, built to withstand clumsy little fingers, cover all the important elements of the holiday with simple, easy-to-understand stories. Toddlers will also practice counting and expand their vocabulary. Even more, little readers will work on their fine motor skills with the best Thanksgiving books for babies that have interactive slides and flaps as well as touch and feel elements throughout the pages.
A delightful counting story about 10 very active, plump turkeys who one-by-one, drop out of the picture. Our fat feathered friends swing from vines, dance and roller-skate on the pages of this funny book that toddlers love to read.
Baby Board Books To Read For Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a busy time of year for families who gather near and far to celebrate together. So much work goes into cooking delicious turkeys, baking scrumptious pies, and preparing traditional side dishes from scratch. All of the memories created around the dining room table amongst family and friends are priceless. Just remember to take some quiet time to read together. Not only will story time force you to slow down and enjoy quality time with a little one, it will also give your toddler a better understanding of the Thanksgiving holiday and what it is all about. Even babies are able to learn gratitude for their family, a delicious feast, and some all the fun turkey gifts that guests bring to the celebration! Be sure to add Thanksgiving stories that feature a mix of both serious and silly tales about this festive holiday. Little ones will learn a little bit of history, especially by reading about pilgrims, and a whole lot about turkeys.
Adorable Baby who appears in the popular Karen Katz lift-the-flap books is back and on a mission to find her stuffed turkey. Every vibrant page begs toddlers to help Baby on her search by peeking behind the flaps and discovering lots of other little treasures along the way.
Toddlers who already know the Itsy Bitsy Spider rhyme will be thrilled with this Thanksgiving version. Itsy Bitsy pilgrims journey across the ocean and make friends in a new land. They build houses and settle in with all their itsy bitsy charm!
A great addition to your toddler's story time. Two young children learn that the holiday is a time for family, food and football. They also delve a bit deeper into the meaning and learn that God is the reason for all the good things in their lives.
All of the funny antics of our favorite monkey are captured in this tabbed board book. Toddler will love to flip through the pages and take in all of the colors and symbols of Thanksgiving. Lots of laughs along the way as Curious George causes trouble wherever he goes.
Lift-the-flaps, simple words, and bold illustrations will grab the attention of toddlers. This is a great little introductory book about how the pilgrims and Native Americans joined together for a feast.
Lulu is so very thankful for everything in her life- books, family, friends, her dog. But she must not forget one of the most important things to be thankful for this holiday, pumpkin pie!
Join Spot this Thanksgiving as he wants to make the best pumpkin pie ever! With the help of his dad and mom, he may just be able to make it happen. A simple, sweet story perfect for toddlers to follow along!
Bold illustrations and simple text introduce toddlers to some of the basic terms and traditions. Appealing colors and basic text will keep the attention of tiny tots.
A loving turkey and all his best friends celebrate Thanksgiving by counting all of the things for which they are grateful. Rhyming text, eye-catching illustrations, and an abundance of objects to count work together in this sweet board book for toddlers.
This adorable novelty book is shaped like a turkey. The gold-foiled tail feathers will grab the attention of little readers. A counting book that features silly turkeys dancing, chasing, and basking in the sun is sure to be a favorite this holiday.
Llama is thankful for everything in his life, like autumn leaves, pumpkin pies, and clear, blue skies. Rhyming text and cheerful pictures capture the appreciation Llama and his family share for one another all year long. There are more than 40 titles in the best-selling Llama Llama book series!/p>
Mr. Fish has prepared a festive Thanksgiving Day feast under the sea. Toddler will love this underwater celebration, especially as they watch the star of this book bring smiles to all of his friends with his delicious creations. For more deep-sea adventures, read all the books in this series!
A sweet, simple rhyming book features Thing 1 and Thing 2 sharing all that they appreciate in life. These upbeat creatures celebrate the little things that are important, like games to play, delicious pies, and the ability to learn. This adorable board book is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other time of year!
A whimsical little book that emphasizes all the things we need to be thankful for every day of the year. Practicing thankfulness for all of the service people, like firemen, who keep us safe, and others who are part of our community. This wonderful message about slowing down and appreciating others is important to share on Thanksgiving day.
Bold images on each page feature a related object or activity. Sparse, bold text describes the pictures in this petite-sized book just right for small hands to grasp. Pair this with a plush turkey or a cute turkey-themed onesie for an adorable gift for baby's first holiday!
Celebrate this year with Corduroy and all of his friends. Together they watch a parade and then gather around the table for a delicious dinner. But before they eat, everyone shares something they are thankful for this year. This fun-shaped board book is sure to be a hit with your toddler.
Fans of Nickelodeon's Paw Patrol will be happy to see all of their favorite pups in this adorable book perfect for this November. Marshall, Skye, Rubble and more characters share all the people and things they are thankful for on this day and every day of the year.
Every parent is familiar with the construction paper turkeys preschoolers make from tracing their hands. This novelty board book was inpsired from this endearing craft. A simple rhyming story covers five important things that all children should be thankful for this holiday.
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Best Thanksgiving Stories That Teach Toddlers Gratitude
It is never too early to start teaching toddlers to be thankful. Talk about things like feeling good and healthy, having food to eat, a warm bed to sleep in, and some nice friends and neighbors. You can help little ones develop an appreciation for the things that they take for granted. This list of fun Thanksgiving books for toddlers can help you start the conversation and deliver a few chuckles along the way! Be sure to include some funny books about turkeys to learn how clever birds try to avoid landing on a serving platter. And for older siblings, here are the best Thanksgiving novels for tweens that share funny stories and mishaps that happen when families gather on this holiday.
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