Bilingual Children's Books: Thanksgiving Tales

Thanksgiving provides children with a wonderful chance to think about those things for which they feel grateful. Whether it's a loving teacher, a good friend, or a favorite pet, giving children a chance to express their appreciation can be a special moment for everyone involved!

One great way to get those wheels turning is with a Thanksgiving story, no matter what language it's in. If you're looking for some great bilingual Thanksgiving children's books, take a look at Colorin Colorado's Thanksgiving Tales booklist, which features books for children ages 0-12. There is also a companion booklist featuring Spanish-language Thanksgiving books. From the charming story of Gracias, the Thanksgiving Turkey to the festive Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with Beto and Gaby / Celebra el Día de Acción de Gracias con Beto y Gaby, you'll find lots of great titles!

For more Thanksgiving children's books in English, take a look at Reading Rockets' holiday booklists, which include Let's Give Thanks and Ten Books for Thanksgiving.

Many of these stories also provide an opportunity to think about traditions from different points of view, and to reflect on cultural variations among different families, as discussed by children's author Jacqueline Jules in this interview with Colorin Colorado. Her father, who was from Switzerland, didn't like turkey, so her family had a different kind of bird on Thanksgiving -- can you guess what it is?

No matter how you celebrate, we hope you enjoy your time with loved ones this holiday season. Happy reading and have a yummy Thanksgiving!