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Thanksgiving Chapter Books for Kids

November 4, 2021 By Terri Thompson

You know what helps get me in the holiday spirit?

Reading a good holiday book!

So, that’s what I love about this selection of Thanksgiving chapter books for kids. With some they’ll learn about the history of the holiday and in others they’ll learn about gratitude. But, with all, they’ll immerse themselves in the spirit of the holiday.

Get in the holiday spirit with this fun selection of Thanksgiving chapter books for kids. You'll read about the history and sprit of the holiday.

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No matter if your child is reading beginning chapter books (if so, check out the Owl Diaries book) or if they’re in more advanced books (if so, they’ll love the Dash), you’ll find some great Thanksgiving chapter books that they’ll love.

Thanksgiving Chapter Books

A fun collection of Thanksgiving chapter books your kids will love!

Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House #27)

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Jack and Annie get whisked away to 1621 where they're asked to help get things ready for the first Thanksgiving meal.

Pilgrims: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday

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This nonfiction choice is a companion to Thanksgiving On a Tuesday. Learn all about the Mayflower, the pilgrims, and the first Thanksgiving.

Junie B. Jones #28: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)

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Julie B's classroom is getting ready for their own Thanksgiving feast and there's a contest between classrooms to see which room can write the best thankful list. The contest turns out to be much harder than it seems!

Katie Saves Thanksgiving (Katie Woo)

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Katie's friends get stuck in a snowstorm on the way to Thanksgiving dinner and the Woo's oven breaks that morning. What kind of Thanksgiving will it be without friends and good food?

Dr. Carbles is Losing His Marbles! (My Weird School, No. 19)

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In this funny book, Dr. Carbles gets increasingly crankier as it gets closer to Thanksgiving, even firing the principal! Can the kids save the day?

Thanksgiving Thief (16) (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew)

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Wild turkeys are running free and Thanksgiving food around town keeps disappearing. Can Nancy and her Clue Crew find the missing food (and round-up the turkeys)?

Calendar Mysteries #11: November Night

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It's November and a mysterious neighbor has moved next door to the twins - even putting up a high privacy fence and a suspicious tent. Can the kids solve the mystery?

Mayflower Treasure Hunt (A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, No. 2)

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While on a trip to Plymouth, Massachusetts, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose learn about a sapphire necklace that went missing on the real Mayflower. Is that missing treasure hidden nearby?

Gooney Bird and the Room Mother

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Gooney Bird want the lead role in her class Thanksgiving pageant. But, the role is going to go to whoever can find someone to be room mother. Gooney Bird finds someone but promises not to tell who it is until the day of the play. Who is the mystery room mother?

The Candy Corn Contest (The Kids of the Polk Street School)

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It's almost Thanksgiving and Mrs. Rooney's room is having a contest to see who can most closely guess the amount of candy corn in a jar.

The Trip to the Pumpkin Farm: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #11)

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On a trip to the pumpkin farm, a prize-winning pumpkin goes missing. Can Eva's class solve the mystery?

Absolutely Lucy #6: Thanks to Lucy

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Join Bobby and his dog Lucy as they celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks.

Capital Mysteries #14: Turkey Trouble on the National Mall

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This year, KC and Marshall decide the President needs to pardon A LOT of turkeys, but the night before Thanksgiving, all 117 turkeys disappear. Can they find the missing turkeys before it's too late.

The Hoboken Chicken Emergency

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Instead of bringing home a turkey for Thanksgiving, Arthur Bobowicz brings home a 266 pound chicken who then gets loose in Hoboken. Follow her adventures in this funny book.

Nate the Great Talks Turkey

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A giant turkey is on the loose. Can Nate the Great and his friends find it?

Don't Be Such a Turkey! (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo)

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This fun book has two different Katie Kazoo stories. In the first, Katie becomes a young pilgrim names Patience Mitchell. And, in the second, she becomes one of the performers in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Dog Diaries #5: Dash

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Come along on the Mayflower and celebrate the first Thanksgiving all from the point of view of a dog names Dash.

Which of these awesome books are you going to try?

The best Thanksgiving chapter books for kids.

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Fun St. Patrick’s Day Board Books for Toddlers

March 2, 2021 By Terri Thompson

Over the years, we’ve built a big library of fun holiday books. It’s so much fun each year to pull out a pile for an upcoming holiday.

Do you do the same?

If you’re looking to start a holiday book library or add to your current one, I’ve got some great choices for St. Patrick’s Day board books you may want to check out.

Add to your holiday library with these fun St. Patrick's Day board books for toddlers. They're great choices to curl up and read with your kids.

Board books are perfect for toddlers. They’re usually written in a simplified form that keeps your little one’s interest. Plus, toddlers can look through these books independently and you don’t have to worry about torn pages.

So, let’s grab a few fun St. Patrick’s Day books, cuddle up, and read!

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Fun St. Patrick’s Day Board Books

St. Patrick's Day Board Books

Fun St. Patrick's Day board books that your toddler will love.

The Itsy Bitsy Leprechaun

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A fun, rhyming St. Patrick's Day twist on the nursery rhyme, The Itsy Bitsy Spider. This is a fun one if you love books that you can sing!

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Curious George tabbed board book

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Curious George will teach your little one all about St. Patrick's Day through rhyming poetry.

Shiny Shapes: Happy St. Patrick's Day

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Learn all about the leprechaun through rhymes and touch. Your toddler will love to find the shiny shamrocks!

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato: An Irish Folktale

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This fun Irish folk-tale is written just for toddlers in this board book version of a beloved book.

St. Patrick's Day Countdown

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My girls loved these simple holiday countdown books. This one is great for St. Partick's Day and you can find versions for other holidays.

Lucky Tucker

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Find out what happens with Tucker the dog rolls in a patch of lucky four-leaf clovers on St. Patrick's Day.

Story of Saint Patrick's Day, The

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A beautiful explanation of Saint Patrick's Day in a format that is simple enough for toddlers.

Saint Patrick

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This is a fun and simplified version of the book by Tomie dePaola that tells the story of Saint Patrick.

Which one of these fun St. Patrick’s Day board books do you think your kids will like best?

Get a few or get them all!

Have fun reading with your kids!

Add to your holiday library with these fun St. Patrick's Day board books for toddlers. They're great choices to curl up and read with your kids.

You may also like one of these book collections:

Winter Nature Books for Kids

Great Books About Color

Fun Children’s Books About the Sun

Cozy Bedtime Books for Toddlers at Look We’re Leaning

Thanksgiving Board Books for Toddlers

November 10, 2020 By Terri Thompson

When my girls were little, we had so many board books. Books for every holiday and every day in between.

So, if you’re looking for some great ideas for Thanksgiving board books, I’ve got you covered.

Here are some old favorites, some new favorites, and of course, some well-loved characters.

Find some great new books to read with your babies and toddlers this fall season with this list of fun Thanksgiving board books.

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Fun Thanksgiving Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

Whether you’re looking for your kids’ favorite character (like Curious George and Llama Llama) or you want a simple way to introduce your little ones to the Thanksgiving holiday, I’ve got you covered.

This list of books are all perfect for your little one.

Are you ready to stock your library?

Thanksgiving Board Books

Fun Thanksgiving board books that are perfect for babies and toddlers.

Llama Llama Gives Thanks by Anna Dewdney

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Llama Llama and his family give thanks in this simple rhyming book. This is shorter than the usual Llama Llama books which makes it perfect for babies and toddlers.

Five Silly Turkeys by Salina Yoon

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This fun Thanksgiving counting book was a favorite of my two girls when they were little. Plus, the shiny, crinkly feathers are a fun feature!

Thankful by Eileen Spinelli

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Learn to be thankful for your everyday blessings with this simple rhyming book. It's a great choice for bedtime!

A Very Thankful Prayer by Bonnie Rickner Jensen

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Say a simple, rhyming prayer of thanks to God for fall and Thanksgiving blessings.

Where Is Baby's Turkey?: A Karen Katz Lift-the-Flap Book

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Search for baby's stuffed turkey and find all sorts of fun Thanksgiving items in this interactive lift-the-flaps book.

Happy Thanksgiving, Curious George

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Follow Curious George on his Thanksgiving adventures with this simple tabbed board book.

The First Thanksgiving: A Lift-the-Flap Book by Nancy Davis

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Learn about the history of Thanksgiving with this colorful lift-the-flap book that's age-appropriate for your toddler.

Thanksgiving Parade by Kelly Asbury

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This simple rhyming book give you a kids-eye-view of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

My First Thanksgiving by Tomie dePaola

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Learn about traditional celebrations of Thanksgiving with this simple board book.

Spot's Thanksgiving by Eric Hill

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Follow along as Spot makes a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.

Corduroy's Thanksgiving by Lisa McCue

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Join in with the fun as Corduroy hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for his friends.

Biscuit Is Thankful by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

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Read along to find out all that Biscuit is thankful for in this sweet book.

Duck & Goose, Find a Pumpkin by Tad Hills

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Help Duck & Goose find a pumpkin in this fun oversized board book. This one is fun for both Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Five Little Thank-Yous by Cindy Jin

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Read about five important thank-yous with this fun board book shaped like a handprint turkey.

The Itsy Bitsy Pilgrim by Jeffrey Burton

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Babies and toddlers will love this fun Thanksgiving twist on the traditional rhyme, "The Itsy Bitsy Spider."

Otis Gives Thanks by Loren Long

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Giving thanks makes Otis happy and you can read all about the things he is thankful for with this fun book.

The Thankful Book

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This board book version of one of our favorite Thanksgiving books is a fun and colorful celebration of the things we are thankful for.

Which of these books are you going to read to your little ones this year?

Find some great new books to read with your babies and toddlers this fall season with this list of fun Thanksgiving board books.

More fun Thanksgiving Activities

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Gratitude Tree and Leaves

Handprint Turkey Cards

Thankful Turkey Easy Thanksgiving Activity at Busy Toddler

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Fun Children’s Books About the Sun

March 9, 2018 By Terri Thompson

Whenever we learn about a new topic, we always start with books.

So, when we decided to learn about the sun, we took a trip to the library.

I usually try to find a nice mix of both fiction and nonfiction books, although this time, we went a little heavy on the nonfiction books.

Here is our list of great books about the sun.

Learn all about the sun with one of these fun books about the sun for kids. You'll find science and folklore with these fabulous books that are perfect for reading aloud.

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Fun Books About the Sun

Sun Up, Sun Down by Gail Gibbons ~ You can never go wrong with a book by Gail Gibbons. This choice is great for preschoolers and is the perfect introduction to the sun. Your kids will learn a lot without getting overwhelmed with too much information.

The Sun: Our Nearest Star by Franklyn M. Branley ~ This book is part of the Let’s-Read-And-Find-Out Science series, Stage 2. It’s perfect for your elementary-aged kids who are just beginning to grasp science facts. It’s chock full of information and is a great choice for reading aloud. The book also has two different experiments in the back to help reinforce the information you learned.

Rivers of Sunlight by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm ~ The book is perfect for your older kids that explains the connection between the sun and the oceans and how the sun helps move the water.

Jump Into Science: Sun by Steve Tomecek ~ This was our favorite of the nonfiction picks. My girls loved the bright illustrations and the fun facts. The information led to lots of great questions and conversation. The experiment in the back of this book is a can’t-miss and illustrates perfectly how the sun makes day and night.

Day Light, Night Light: Where Light Comes From by Franklyn M. Branley ~ It’s easy to observe that the sun makes light, but how does it happen? This book attempts to answer that question as well as explaining about all the different sources of light.

Learn all about the sun with one of these fun books about the sun for kids. You'll find science and folklore with these fabulous books that are perfect for reading aloud.

More Great Books About the Sun

What Makes a Shadow? by Clyde Robert Bulla ~ A fun and easy explanation of shadows. Have fun reading, then go on a shadow hunt!

Sunshine Makes the Seasons by Franklyn M. Branley ~ The sun makes light and it also makes the seasons. This book explains how that happens. Follow along with a hands-on activity that perfectly illustrates the changing of the seasons.

The Sun Is My Favorite Star by Frank Asch ~ The lyrical words make this a good one for your preschoolers. Learn that the sun is a star and what makes it special. You never know, your little one may decide that the sun is their favorite star too!

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky by Elphinstone Dayrell  ~ This fun book retells an African folktale about why the sun and moon are in the sky.

Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale by Gerald McDermott ~ This Caldecott Medal winner retells an old Pueblo Indian tale – a story told to explain the importance of the sun to all of life.

Have you read any good books about the sun lately? Please share your finds!

Learn all about the sun with one of these fun books about the sun for kids. You'll find science and folklore with these fabulous books that are perfect for reading aloud.

You may also like one of these fun kids activities:

Sun and Rain Sensory Bottles

Easy Suncatcher Craft for Kids

Tie-Dyed Suns

Summer Sun Busy Bag at Motherhood on a Dime

Storybook Snack Time: Baked Apples

August 24, 2017 By Terri Thompson

After school snack time is a very important part of our day.

My girls and I reconnect, chat about our day, and sometimes just settle in with a good book and some yummy food.

One of our favorite snacks in the fall is baked apples.

We’ve always got a bowl full of apples and tend to indulge in them a lot during September and October.

Enjoy a special treat after school with this yummy baked apples snack and list of apples books. It's fun to have a special storybook snack time.

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This recipe for baked apples is super simple to make and requires only three ingredients. And, it’s a fun recipe for the kids to help bake.

Combine this snack with a good book about apples and you’ve got a fun way to reconnect after school or any time.

Enjoy a special treat after school with this yummy baked apples snack and list of apples books. It's fun to have a special storybook snack time.

Ingredients Needed

3 medium-sized apples
2 tbsp. light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

This recipe makes 2 snack-sized portions. It’s very easy to double (or triple) to make as much as you need.

Enjoy a special treat after school with this yummy baked apples snack and list of apples books. It's fun to have a special storybook snack time.

How to make your baked apples snack

Slice and peel all of your apples. I usually slice them the same as if I were serving them raw.

If you have one of those nifty apple corer and slicer gadgets, use that. Your apples will be the perfect size.

Enjoy a special treat after school with this yummy baked apples snack and list of apples books. It's fun to have a special storybook snack time.

Throw your apples in a bowl with your brown sugar and cinnamon.

Mix them up until your apples slices are evenly coated.

*Note: we love the taste of cinnamon, so feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon to your tastes.

Enjoy a special treat after school with this yummy baked apples snack and list of apples books. It's fun to have a special storybook snack time.

After your apples are coated, put them in an 8×8 square baking pan.

Put them in a 375 degree oven for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, your apples are starting to get juicy and your house will smell like apple pie. Yummy! Stir the apples and pop them in the oven for 10 minutes more.

Now it’s time to eat! For a special treat, we love to put a little whipped cream on top.

My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Enjoy a special treat after school with this yummy baked apples snack and list of apples books. It's fun to have a special storybook snack time.

Enjoy a fun apple book during snack time

While you’re eating those apples, indulge in a good story. There are many great books about apples, but these are some of our favorites.

Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington

Apple Pie ABC by Alison Murray

The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman

The Apple Pie That Papa Baked by Lauren Thompson

How Do Apples Grow? by Betsy Maestro

The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons

Apples, Apples Everywhere!: Learning About Apple Harvests by Robin Koontz


Baked Apples (serves 2)

3 medium-sized apples
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Slice and peel your apples. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir to coat the apple slices evenly. Put in an 8×8 baking dish and bake in a 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Stir. Bake for 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.

You May Also Like One of These Fun Apple Ideas:

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Apple and Pumpkin Mini Books

Black and White Apple Prints

Apple Pie Play Dough at The Imagination Tree

Cinnamon Apple Peels at Mama Smiles

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