On the other hand, I find that her books often lack voice and are just too dense with information, especially for the young audience they’re written for. She’s written and illustrated countless nonfiction books for kids – on nearly every topic you can think of. I’m of two minds when it comes to Gail Gibbons’ books. This is nothing spectacular, but it’s a nice, cozy book. After moving up to the fancy adult table, she realizes that the kids’ table isn’t such a bad spot after all. In this book, Nancy is disappointed to be seated at the children’s table for Thanksgiving dinner. I’m not usually a fan of series books that are no longer written by the original author, but Fancy Nancy always delights. We love the hilarious way that the children rescue the turkeys from their Thanksgiving fate.įancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet, based on the creation of Jane O’Connor

Written by the author of the delightful Dragon books, it’s a sweet story about kids who fall in love with the turkeys they meet on their field trip to the farm. ‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, by Dav Pilkey They’ve helped me find the best of the best Thanksgiving books for preschool and kindergarten! Thanksgiving books for Preschoolers & KindergartnersĪs Thanksgiving dinner approaches, Turkey’s one goal is to elude the farmer. He hides all over the barnyard, but Farmer finds him every time! Young listeners will love chiming in on the repeating refrain, “Run, Turkey, run!” And all will enjoy the satisfying ending – when Turkey finally finds a good hiding spot … and Farmer’s family eats grilled cheese sandwiches for Thanksgiving. These days I’m reading to our fourth (almost 5 years old) and our fifth (almost 3 years old). One of my greatest joys is putting together themed book lists for early childhood. And plenty awkward.īecause 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).īut I don’t mind. It’s just that I usually look a little silly. Either that, or they roll their eyes behind their desks.

Sometimes I think our librarians try not to make eye contact when I walk through the door. If you’re looking for Thanksgiving books for preschoolers and kindergartners, you’ll love our kid-approved list!

I Am the Turkey by Michele Sobel Spirn