Looking for the best thanksgiving board books for toddlers? I bet you’ll find a top pick in this list of over 30 toddler Thanksgiving board books.
Fall in Florida is often just extended summer. We experienced a cool spell just before Halloween and we’ll likely get hit with another cold snap in time for Thanksgiving. I’m always grateful for the brief reprieve from the heat. Still, I try not to get my hopes up that it will last because Florida usually experiences a summery Christmas season!
With Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the cool weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and the ability to wear a few cute sweaters.
Since we don’t experience true seasons in Florida, I experience much of Fall vicariously through images on Instagram, the internet, and other social media sites. Books are a wonderful tool to teach the kids about the changes of the seasons and all about Thanksgiving.
I always start reading to my children when they’re babies, so I amass tons of books, especially on subjects that are more difficult to explain in real life, like seasonal changes and emotions.
When I really take a good look at Thanksgiving, I’m certain my kids would only think of Thanksgiving as a large gathering of family with a ton of food that should feed an army. If it weren’t for books and school, that’s probably all they’d ever associate with Thanksgiving.
I like a variety of books to explain a single subject because you never know what book will grab your child’s attention. That’s why I rounded up this list of 30 Thanksgiving board books for Toddlers. You’re sure to find a few that will grab your little one’s attention and help them understand the full meaning of the Thanksgiving traditions!
30 Toddler Thanksgiving Board Books
The First Thanksgiving: A Lift-the-Flap Book
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Davis, Kathryn Lynn (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 09/21/2010 (Publication Date) – Little Simon (Publisher)
It’s been touted as “inoffensive” and a great book for introducing toddlers and preschoolers to Thanksgiving.
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Capucilli, Alyssa Satin (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 20 Pages – 09/03/2019 (Publication Date) – HarperFestival (Publisher)
“Celebrate Thanksgiving with Biscuit! Lift the flaps to reveal a special holiday surprise on every page.
Biscuit has so much to be thankful for on his first Thanksgiving. How will he and the little girl spend this special day?
Pull back the flaps to find out!”
- Dewdney, Anna (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 08/15/2017 (Publication Date) – Viking Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
“In Llama Llama Gives Thanks, it’s Thanksgiving time for Llama Llama and his family! That means yummy foods and autumn leaves and being thankful for everything from pumpkin pies to blue skies. Thanksgiving may only come once year, but in Llama’s family, giving thanks is always here!”
This Thanksgiving board book has been described as perfect for toddlers, but not so much for preschoolers and above.
Fall (Bright Baby Touch and Feel)
- Priddy, Roger (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 10 Pages – 08/17/2010 (Publication Date) – Priddy Books US (Publisher)
“With seasonal pictures for Fall and Thanksgiving, this is an engaging book to share with babies and toddlers. There are Fall leaves, pumpkins, cranberries and photographs of other familiar things to look at, and the pages have different touch-and-feel textures, which little fingers will love to explore.”
This book is quite short, but if you’ve got a toddler who likes touching everything, this book does the job.
Happy Thanksgiving, Curious George tabbed board book
- Rey, H. A. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 09/20/2010 (Publication Date) – Clarion Books (Publisher)
The many reviews suggest this is a great thanksgiving book for toddlers!
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Yoon, Salina (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12 Pages – 08/18/2005 (Publication Date) – Price Stern Sloan (Publisher)
Your little one will be entertained by both the rhyming adventure and the sensory crinkle of the tail feathers in
Bright Baby: Happy Thanksgiving
- Hardcover Book
- Priddy, Roger (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 16 Pages – 09/15/2015 (Publication Date) – Priddy Books US (Publisher)
Introduce the Thanksgiving holiday to your little one with this sweet board book full of touch and feel elements with Thanksgiving themed words and photos from food to family.
Where Is Baby’s Turkey? (Karen Katz Lift-the-Flap Books)
- Katz, Karen (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 09/05/2017 (Publication Date) – Little Simon (Publisher)
Little ones love the anticipation of a lift-the-flap book as baby searches for the turkey stuffed animal. Find out what baby discovers in the search.
Thanksgiving Parade (Thanksgiving Board Books)
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Asbury, Kelly (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 09/11/2000 (Publication Date) – Price Stern Sloan (Publisher)
Described as a book great for babies and young toddlers, see the Thanksgiving Parade from your little one’s eyes.
- Magsamen, Sandra (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 10 Pages – 08/28/2018 (Publication Date) – Cartwheel Books (Publisher)
“Give thanks for your little ones with kisses, hugs, and GOBBLES of love all throughout the holiday season with this backlist holiday classic.“If kisses were gobbles, I’d gobble you up!I’d gobble your nose, I’d gobble your toes! The just-right book for a Thanksgiving cuddle, this gently refreshed Sandra Magsamen title is perfect for reminding your little turkey just how loved they are. Features sturdy board pages and soft, tactile turkey “feathers” made of real felt. Sandra Magsamen is the bestselling creator of over 30 baby and toddler books, with sales of over 3 million copies worldwide.”
- Hardcover Book
- Spinelli, Eileen (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 09/01/2015 (Publication Date) – Zonderkidz (Publisher)
If you’re looking for a way to introduce thankfulness to your little one’s vocabulary, this Thanksgiving book is your answer. The author reminds children how blessed they are and exhibits 
- English (Publication Language)
- 16 Pages – 08/17/2006 (Publication Date) – Viking Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
A shaped board book that walks your little ones through a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Corduroy … from watching the parade, sharing what he and his friends are thankful for and more.
Duck & Goose, Find a Pumpkin (Oversized Board Book)
- Hills, Tad (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 22 Pages – 07/10/2012 (Publication Date) – Random House Studio (Publisher)
“Go on a pumpkin hunt with Duck & Goose in this oversized board book! Now an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+!
New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to find a big, beautiful pumpkin in this sturdy, large-sized board book. Duck & Goose look everywhere for a pumpkin–in the apple tree, in the leaf pile, inside a hollow log…. Where will they find one?
Perfect for your favorite fall holidays, and a fun read-a-long for fans of Duck and Goose any time of year! The large size of this edition makes it an ideal book for sharing during storytime or lap time.”
- Burton, Jeffrey (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 16 Pages – 09/06/2016 (Publication Date) – Little Simon (Publisher)
If your little one likes the classic nursery rhyme “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” they’re sure to love this Thanksgiving twist.
Little Turkey: Finger Puppet Book (Little Finger Puppet Board Books)
- Chronicle Books (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12 Pages – 09/22/2010 (Publication Date) – Chronicle Books (Publisher)
A simple Thanksgiving book for the really little ones, the finger puppet makes the book more engaging.
- Hill, Eric (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 10 Pages – 08/16/2016 (Publication Date) – Warne (Publisher)
“Give thanks with Spot in this holiday board book!
It’s Thanksgiving, and Spot wants to make a pumpkin pie. Everyone celebrates together as his whole family helps prepare the treat!”
Mickey & Friends Mickey’s Thanksgiving
- Disney Book Group (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12 Pages – 08/15/2017 (Publication Date) – Disney Press (Publisher)
For die-hard Disney fans, what holiday is complete without Mickey? This book is brought to life through touch and feel to help keep your little ones engaged.
- Davis, Jacky (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 10/18/2016 (Publication Date) – Dial Books (Publisher)
Turkey Time! (Thanksgiving Board Books)
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Price Stern Sloan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12 Pages – 09/11/2000 (Publication Date) – Price Stern Sloan (Publisher)
Walk your little one through Thanksgiving day right up to dinner time! Reviewers suggest this book is best suited to the younger toddlers with short attention spans.
The Great Turkey Race: with a Roaring Engine Sound (Shaped Board Books)
- Priddy, Roger (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 6 Pages – 08/05/2014 (Publication Date) – Priddy Books US (Publisher)
“The perfect gift to celebrate Thanksgiving, this shaped board book has busy, illustrated scenes with so many things to look at as the great turkey race gets underway! Includes an integral sound button which makes a roaring engine noise.”
- Kennedy, Anne Vittur (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 20 Pages – 08/09/2016 (Publication Date) – Tommy Nelson (Publisher)
“Join one big turkey and his forest friends as they celebrate the harvest season and count their blessings!
The sweet, rhyming text of One Big Turkey will help children count everything they have to be thankful for, including food, friends, full tummies, and most of all, God! This board book presents parents with an adorable and simple way to teach their children about gratitude while enjoying the fall season.”
- Markes, Julie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 08/26/2008 (Publication Date) – HarperCollins (Publisher)
- Shaw, Natalie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 09/05/2017 (Publication Date) – Simon Spotlight (Publisher)
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Bowman, Crystal (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 14 Pages – 08/24/2013 (Publication Date) – Zonderkidz (Publisher)
- Hardcover Book
- Wilson, Karma (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 40 Pages – 09/04/2012 (Publication Date) – Margaret K. McElderry Books (Publisher)
- The adorable built-in turkey finger puppet encourages interactive play and helps develop fine motor skills|Soft plush and a rhyming story combine to provide both tactile and verbal learning opportunities. Finger puppet entertains while teaching your baby language patterns | Beautiful illustrations with bright coloring help keep your toddler engaged|Practice hand-eye coordination and language development while enjoying together time. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun|A great Thanksgiving board book for babies and toddlers to enjoy the festive season
- Brick Puffinton (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12 Pages – 07/17/2021 (Publication Date) – Cottage Door Press (Publisher)
- Fronis, Aly (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 16 Pages – 09/06/2016 (Publication Date) – little bee books (Publisher)
- McGuirk, Leslie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 09/09/2014 (Publication Date) – Candlewick (Publisher)
- Hardcover Book
- Parr, Todd (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 10/16/2012 (Publication Date) – Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
- Priddy, Roger (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 10 Pages – 08/04/2020 (Publication Date) – Priddy Books US (Publisher)
