Thanksgiving Theme Books For Kids

Celebrate Thanksgiving and the Fall season with these titles available at the Sussex County Library System.

Updated October 6, 2025
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Sussex County Library System (NJ)
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No Thanks, Said Turkey
Burton, Jeffrey/ Weiser, Florence (ILT)
Paper Book
Gobble up this hilarious board book bursting with holiday charm as Turkey turns down dinner invitations on Thanksgiving Day. The table was set. The feast ready to begin. But the animals were missing one very special friend. ...
Happy Friendsgiving :
Colleen, Marcie/ Herrera, Laura Sandoval (ILT)
Thanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community-at a table where all are welcome. Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and...
Duck, duck, gobble! /
Forester, J. D.,
Paper Book
Gather around the table for a delicious Thanksgiving feast! But first...duck, duck...WOOF! Join the farmer's animal friends in a chaotic game of chase as they wait for their last guest to arrive. This fun, playful read-aloud will have parents and children alike...
Little Red, Autumn on the Farm
Hillenbrand, Will.
Paper Book
Little Red--a heroic pickup truck who can fix anything--is determined to help his many truck friends in this autumn-themed seasonal follow up to Little Red, perfect for fans of The Leaf Thief.  ...
Autumn Leaves
Hokkanen, Mirka,
Paper Book
Discover the incredible journey of leaves each season and their essential role in nature! As winter fades into spring, the big job of leaves begins--unfurling from buds and stretching out to soak up the sun. From delicate maple leaves to the large fronds of ferns and everything in between, learn...
Fall Is for Beginnings
Larocca, Rajani/ Alwar, Abhi (ILT)
From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca and critically acclaimed illustrator Abhi Alwar, an authentic celebration of friendship and finding your place in this back-to-school picture book and follow up to Summer Is for Cousins Ravi can't wait for the start of the new school year!...
Gather grateful /
Litwin, Megan
Lyrical prose and luminous illustrations welcome the arrival of fall in a season of community and thanksgiving. Gather twigs and sticks to nest. Gather safety, strength, and rest. Gather up and fly away. Gather close. Prepare to stay....
Squash & Pumpkin :
Mcqueen, G. G./ Slack, Michael (ILT)
Paper Book
It's a pumpkin spice showdown! Acorn Squash wants her fair share of the seasonal spotlight in this hilarious "odd couple" picture book with plenty of fall flair. "This fall-themed story of friendship is bursting with puns and -adorable, big-eyed vegetables."-School Library...
You're the apple of my pie /
Rossner, Rose,
Paper Book
Show the apple of your eye just how nuts you are for them in this sweet and pun-tastic Thanksgiving book for kids! Fall in love with your little one all over again and remind them that life is gourd together with this new addition from the USA Today bestselling Punderland series! Filled...
How to catch a turkey /
Wallace, Adam
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling How to Catch series comes a festive turkey tale! A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it? Follow along as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending...
How to catch a turkey
Wallace, Adam
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling How to Catch series comes a festive turkey tale! A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it? Follow along as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending...

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