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Turkey time is fast approaching, and that means you have cranberries to sauce, pumpkins to pie, and stuffing to… well, stuff. All while entertaining your two-year-old, of course. No problem, right? Look, mom, you need a break! Put the baster down right this instant and swap that cookbook for a children’s book. Check out these Thanksgiving reads that your toddler will totally thank you for.
<em>Five Silly Turkeys</em>
Your kiddo is all about being silly. And so is this book! Even though your tot isn’t ready to develop major math skills yet, they can get a jump-start with a basic counting book.
<em>Llama Llama Gives Thanks</em>
It’s time to give thanks with Llama Llama. The colorful characters are celebrating Thanksgiving just like your tot will — with super-sweet treats and all the yumminess that the holiday has to offer.
<em>Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving</em>
It’s the first Thanksgiving, Pete-style! Not only will your little one get a kick out of the story, but they’ll also delight in the hands-on lift-the-flap style.
<em>Where Is Baby’s Turkey?</em>
If your toddler is totally into the lift-a-flap style, here’s another Thanksgiving pick. Your curious kiddo can play hide and seek, looking for Baby’s plush turkey.
<em>This Little Turkey</em>
It’s the classic This Little Piggy — but with turkeys instead. Your toddler can check out the sweet pictures as you read aloud about how the turkeys prep for the big holiday.
<em>Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet</em>
Nancy and her entire family are getting ready for a Thanksgiving feast. On top of the cute story, this book comes complete with stickers. And you know your little one will be all over that.
<em>Pinkalicious: Thanksgiving Helper</em>
Your Pinkalicious fan will enjoy everything about this Thanksgiving read starring her favorite characters.
<em>Thankful</em>
This book is filled with whimsy. Your child can learn about thankfulness while poring over the imaginative illustrations.
<em>Thanksgiving Rules</em>
Older toddlers who are beginning to dig a little deeper into what the holiday is about can learn a thing or two from this easy read. Just follow the 10 simple rules, and you’ve got turkey day covered!
<em>The Very Stuffed Turkey</em>
Turkey has not one, not two, not three, but five different homes to go to on Thanksgiving Day. Hmm, that sounds like a bit of a predicament. Your tot can guess if Turkey will make it through all those meals, one right after the other.
