Enjoy a Thanksgiving tale with the family this holiday season

Books are a great way to convey the importance of a holiday  to a young child. There are a variety of juvenile fiction books which do an excellent job of sharing the importance of Thanksgiving to little readers. Below is a list of a few favorites that families will enjoy sitting down together to read this November.

Today is Thanksgiving! P.K. Hallinan has a knack for explaining important life events with a touch of simplicity mixed in with a dash of nostalgia. This great run-down of the events of Thanksgiving day will become a family classic.

The Night Before Thanksgiving A creative spin on a certain holiday poem, this children's book discusses the hustle and bustle of a family as they prepare for a Thanksgiving feast. In the end, the children save the day by saving the Turkey, a travel-weary relative arrives at the last minute, and leftovers are rejoiced over the next day.

Thanksgiving on Thursday: Magic Tree House #27 Sibling duo Jack and Annie once again find themselves whisked away to another place and time via their magic tree house. This time they are at the first Thanksgiving, experiencing the life of early settlers. Through the usual adventures found in the Magic Tree House series, young readers will learn about the first Thanksgiving.

Thanks for Thanksgiving! This story reminds its readers to be thankful for all things in life, from big events such as the holidays to small things like hugs and cuddles. Thanks for Thanksgiving is a great way to express the message of showing gratitude and giving thanks for all things in life.

Nate the Great Talks Turkey A giant turkey is stirring up trouble around town and the famous detective Nate the Great is on the case. With a stomach full of pancakes and his trusty dog Sludge at his side, Nate and his cousin, Olivia Sharpe, attempt to solve the case of the missing turkey.