Gobble, gobble, there is nothing like Thanksgiving Day! It is a festive time to eat turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, while enjoying much-needed time with family and friends. 

Thanksgiving Day is also a time to read wonderful stories about Thanksgiving, and Crickhollow Books has recommended quite a few stories to gobble up this Thanksgiving! 

Historical Thanksgiving Reads

1. A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple

    Kathryn Lasky, Age Range: 9-12

2. Squanto's Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving

    Joseph Bruchac, Age Range: 6-9

3. Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl

    Kate Waters, Age Range: 4-8

Being Thankful Reads

1. The Memory Cupboard: A Thanksgiving Story

    Charlotte Herman, Age Range: 6-9

2. The Thankful Book

    Todd Parr, Age Range: 3-6

3. Thanks for Thanksgiving

    Julie Markes, Age Range: 4-8

4. Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks

    Margaret Sutherland, Age Range: 3-6

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Reads

1. Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

    Melissa Sweet, Age Range: 4-8

2. Milly and the Macy's Parade

    Shana Corey, Age Range: 4-8

Turkey, Turkey, Turkey Reads

1. Turkey Trouble

    Wendi Silvano, Age Range: 6-8

2. T is for Turkey: A True Thanksgiving Tale

    Tanya Lee Stone, Age Range: 3-5 

3. A Plump and Perky Turkey

    Teresa Bateman, Age Range: 6-8

Other Holiday Reads

1. 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving

    Dav Pilkey, Age Range: 3-5

2. Arthur's Thanksgiving

    Marc Brown, Age Range: 3-6

3. Holiday Around the World: Celebrate Thanksgiving

    Deborah Heiligman, Age Range: 6-9

Remember to count your blessings, eat some turkey, and curl up with a great story on Thanksgiving Day!