Picture Books about Turkeys for Kids (+ Thanksgiving Unit Study)

Turkeys around Squawk Valley just don’t jump into pots anymore — they are way too smart for that. So the townspeople hatch a clever plan.

They host a turkey-themed arts and crafts fair and lure a vain bird into town by advertising for an artist’s model.

Peter the Turkey, proud of his well-stuffed form, takes the bait but doesn’t fall for the trap.

The old lady is at it again, and this time she’s swallowing a Turkey . . . she’s always been quirky!

You won’t believe why this old lady swallowed a turkey, a ball, a hat, a balloon, a boat, some wheels, and a horn of plenty!

Read this book and find out why!

Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving . . . and you’re the main course.

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!

Although Mel and his family have lived in America for several years, they have never celebrated Thanksgiving, just the Jewish holidays.

But this year, after Papa wins a live turkey at work and brings it home on the subway, Mama invites all their relatives to their Brooklyn tenement for dinner.

There’s just one thing ― Mel has a soft spot for the turkey!

It’s time for a warm holiday gathering, and traditional family favorites are making their way to the Thanksgiving table. But where is the turkey?

Find out in this richly illustrated picture book about a vegan family’s Thanksgiving.

Children will delight in searching for the turkeys hidden throughout the book.

Toddlers will love the silly Thanksgiving turkeys in this fun counting book full of silly turkeys doing very silly things! 

From twirling on a dance floor to being chased by a bee to tanning in the sun, these are no ordinary Thanksgiving turkeys.

This shiny fabric–tabbed book is a holiday treat that is sure to be gobbled up quickly.

Turk’s parents are proud of him, the biggest, strongest, most graceful bird at Wishbone Farm. “He’s a dancer,” says his mother. “He’s an athlete,” says his father. “He’s a goner,” says his little brother, Runt.

But no one ever listens to Runt — even after people with seasonal plans and roasting pans begin showing up at Wishbone Farm, or even after the juiciest turkeys are chosen, one by one. “Chosen for what?” Turk asks.

No one wants to hear Runt’s answer. But you will laugh at what he has to do to get his family’s attention. They are, after all, turkeys.

Veteran author Tony Johnston has written a joyful text, which first-time illustrator Richard Deas brings to life as wild and wacky fun!

This silly rhyming story about ten turkeys teaches children how to count backwards.

Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious story about ten goofy turkeys and their silly antics: swinging from a vine, strutting on a boar, doing a noodle dance, and more. 

This hilarious companion to Turkey Trouble and Turkey Claus is filled to the brim with holiday fun.

Everyone loves Halloween candy—even Turkey.

But how can he and his barnyard friends get any when the farmers give it out only to children? With a costume, of course! 

A fun, Thanksgiving-themed twist on the classic nursery rhyme “This Little Piggy”! These little turkeys have a lot of work to do to prepare for Thanksgiving!

One goes to the market, one sweeps the floor, one draws pictures, one knits a sweater, and sets the table.

Now they’re all ready to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

A Thanksgiving story featuring a large turkey with a big problem… he’s been invited to everyone’s home for dinner!

With five homes to visit — Horse’s, Pig’s, Sheep and Goat’s, Cow’s, and Mouse’s — Turkey knows there’ll be a ton of food to eat.

But there’ll also be friends and their families who can’t wait to celebrate the holiday with Turkey!

Can this very plump bird make it through every meal without bursting?

A silly, read-aloud story featuring food, friends, and one hilarious turkey!

Over the river Mama, Papa, and Baby Turkey embark for their vegetarian Thanksgiving Feast.

But when a hungry boy and his dog start sniffing around, the turkeys have got to think fast before they become the main course!

Acclaimed artist Derek Anderson’s glorious autumn artwork adds heaps of holiday humor to Lydia Maria Child’s classic Thanksgiving song.

Readers of all ages will be wondering who gobbles up whom until the dessert finale.

This Thanksgiving, there’s a turkey to shout about ― and Max is the one who picked it out!

Join him and his family on this wonderful day, when cousins come to play, neighbors come carrying pumpkin pie, and there’s plenty to be thankful for. Everything’s perfect, until…