Book Readings & Podcasts

Book Readings

Our carefully selected book readings not only bring the joy of holiday tales but also encourage language development, listening skills, and a sense of wonder. Listening to stories hones a child's ability to concentrate, as they follow the plot, characters, and details. This skill is beneficial in various aspects of their academic and personal lives. We hope your family enjoys these Thanksgiving themed books as much as we do! 

If you love them so much, you want to add them to your home library, we've included Amazon links to grab them!

Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks

Great for 2-5 year olds

This sweet picture book about being thankful is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving with the youngest readers!

Thanksgiving is about pilgrims and history--and turkey, of course!--but most importantly, it's a holiday all about everything that we are thankful for. Cheerful, colorful illustrations accompany the simple text in this celebration of family, friends, and the holiday that brings them all together. A great introduction to the concept of giving thanks and appreaciating every day things.

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How to Catch a Turkey

How to Catch a Turkey

Great for ages 2-6

A New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling How to Catch series comes a festive turkey tale and Thanksgiving book for kids!

A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the show can go on? Follow along as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten!). This hilariously zany children's picture book combines STEAM concepts and traps with a silly story and fun illustrations, perfect for starting a new fall family tradition this autumn or giving as a Thanksgiving gift for kids ages 4 and up!

Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run!

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Turkey Trouble

Turkey Trouble

Great for ages 3-6

Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it's almost Thanksgiving . . . and you're the maincourse. But Turkey has an idea--what if he doesn't look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead?

After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!

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Bear Says Thanks

Bear Says Thanks

Great for ages 2-6

In this playful and charmingly illustrated picture book, Bear has so much to give thanks for!

What better way for Bear to say thanks than over a nice, big dinner? Bear decides to throw a feast! One by one, Bear’s friends show up with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?

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Podcasts

Turkey Talk: Podcasts

We’ve carefully curated kid-friendly, Thanksgiving-themed podcast and audiobook suggestions to make your child’s listening experience both fun and educational!

These selections are sure to keep kids entertained while teaching them about the spirit of gratitude and togetherness.

Perfect for those school car rides, waiting in the car line, quiet time, or as a family listening activity, these podcasts are a fun and engaging way to add a little extra joy to your Thanksgiving celebrations!

It's Good To Be Grateful

This is a kid friendly podcast about gratitude.

Great for Kids of All Ages.

It's Good To Be Grateful - A Grateful Podcast for Kids on SpotifyApple Podcast Link

Entre Leadership: Thanksgiving: An Example of Staying the Course

Tying together history, Thanksgiving, and leadership, this 45-minute episode features a story about the intense struggles the pilgrims encountered.Although parts might be difficult for younger children to understand, middle school to high school age kids will definitely learn history from a perspective a textbook cannot teach. Personally, I loved (and learned from) this episode!

Great for Teens and Young Adults

Thanksgiving: An Example of Staying the CourseAlso available to listen on Apple Podcasts

Curious About Thanksgiving: Curious Kid Podcast

This episode features a father and daughter discussing all the questions curious children have about Thanksgiving.In just 13 minutes, they will answer all the “why” questions for the morning.My daughter enjoyed how the father asks his daughter questions and was truly engaged in learning the ‘real’ answers about Thanksgiving.

Great for Elementary Aged Kids

Curious About Thanksgiving on SpotifyApple Podcasts Link
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