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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Thanksgiving Theme Books For Kids

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

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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. ...
Harvest days :
DePalma, Kate
Paper Book
"An enticing look at harvest rituals, foods, and festivities" - Kirkus Reviews People as far back as anyone's known have gathered to give thanks for food we have grown. Celebrate harvest festivals from 12 cultures around the globe! Immerse young readers in some...
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.  ...
In the autumn forest /
Kulot, Daniela,
Paper Book
A fall storm is coming. Should Fox, Mouse, Crow, and Squirrel worry or not? An autumn seasonal tale centered around community and friendship. A gentle social-emotional learning picture book for 3-7-year-olds with themes of listening to each other's feelings, showing compassion, and...
Gather grateful /
Litwin, Megan
Paper Book
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...
What are you thankful for? /
Shaw, Natalie.
Paper Book
JJ and his siblings share what they're most thankful for in this feel-good shaped board book that's perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime you want to say "thank you!" Join JJ; his brother, TomTom; and his sister, YoYo, as they make crafts to show their mom and dad how thankful they...
I Am Thankful :
Wall, Sheri/ Clifton-Brown, Holly (ILT)
Paper Book
Learn about the true spirit of gratitude with this Thanksgiving book for kids 3-5 Teach kids about coming together with loved ones to give thanks! I Am Thankful is an adorable, rhyming storybook that follows three different families as they celebrate the holiday with their own traditions,...
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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