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Get ready for turkey day by reading these fun books!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing up, Thanksgiving was one of my favorite holidays! One day a year, my WHOLE family got together. I LOVED it! With the smell of turkey roasting in the oven, the taste of my mom’s incredible gravy, I got to spend time with my cousins, no school; what’s not to love? To get your preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary kids in a Thanksgiving frame of mind, check out these great reads below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*This page contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pookie’s Thanksgiving<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Written by Sandra Boynton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published by Boynton Bookworks <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages 0-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pookie helps Mom get ready for Thanksgiving. Together, they work to bake pies, set the table, and enjoy a wonderful family dinner. Pookie is a great helper and manages to have fun along the way. This fun board book introduces toddlers and young children to the meaning of thanksgiving, family traditions, and togetherness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a sweet new edition to Boynton’s Little Pookie series. Readers will enjoy Boynton’s signature rhymes (occasional humorous ad-lib from Pookie!) and charming illustrations. This is an excellent addition to any classroom or home library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey Trouble<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Written by Wendi Silvano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by Lee Harper <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published by Two Lions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age 4+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey has a problem. Thanksgiving is coming, and he doesn’t want to be the main course! Utilizing his problem-solving skills, Turkey comes up with clever disguises. Surely, people will not want to eat him if he looks like a horse or a cow, right? Kids (and grownups) will LOVE reading this hilarious book to see what Turkey will come up with next! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extension idea: if YOU were turkey, who would you dress up as? A sparkly mermaid or a ferocious dinosaur? I would love to see what you come up with; tag me on Instagram @playgroundlibrarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five Little Thank Yous<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Written by Cindy Jin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by Dawn M. Cardona<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published by Little Simon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages 0+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This adorable rhyming board book is shaped like the hand turkeys many of us drew in elementary school. Jin and Cardona crafted a simple and sweet book that encourages the youngest friends at the dining room table to pause and express gratitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balloons Over Broadway<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Written by Melissa Sweet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published by Clarion Books<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages 4+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever wonder about the story behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Look no further than\u00a0Balloons Over Broadway<\/a><\/em>. This beautiful picture book filled with whimsical collages and watercolor illustrations tells the true story of Tony Sarg, who, as a boy, loved tinkering and problem solving; when he was asked to feed the chickens on his family farm early in the morning, he devised a tool with pulleys, so he would be able to accomplish the chore, and not have to get out of bed. He was never asked to do chores again! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a child, Tony Sarg loved puppets and grew up to invent the large helium balloons the parade is now famous for. Balloons Over Broadway<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful book filled with history, art, design, and engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After reading this book, check out Macy’s Parade 101<\/a> for fun STEAM activities relating to designing and creating all things related to a parade, including float design, inflation, route mapping, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a behind-the-scenes view of the Macy’s Day Parade, check out the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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