Guys, I love Thanksgiving. It brings back memories of my grandmother’s dining room, endless trivia games, and my all-time favorite Thanksgiving dish, stuffing. And now that I’m a teacher, thanksgiving books in Spanish can be added to my favorites list.
Though Thanksgiving is not a Hispanic holiday, it is celebrated by millions of American Latinos in the United States. Since this is a time to emphasize the importance of gratitude and thanks, why not take those lessons home in both English and Spanish?
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These Thanksgiving books in Spanish are a small selection of solid titles that blend classics with witty modern tales and heartwarming award winners. I’m sure you’ll find the Spanish thanksgiving book you need for your classroom or home library.
must have thanksgiving books in spanish to read to your children
#1 the turkey that forgot how to goo-goo
by alexis h. purcell, illustrated by allison keeme
joey the turkey has lost his appetite. can’t remember what it’s supposed to sound like. Is it woof, meow, mu or quiquiriquí? With the help of his friends on the farm, Joey figures out how to get his appetite back.
What this story lacks in its basic illustrations, it makes up for in its cute story and repetitive text. Students can act out the different animal sounds as Joey discovers how to gobble again.
the turkey that forgot how to glug-glug is also available in Spanish as the turkey that forgot how to gobble.
#2 turkey for thanksgiving? no thanks!
by alma flor ada, illustrated by viví escrivá
you can’t go wrong with alma flor ada. With over 200 titles under her belt, Ada does not disappoint with this Thanksgiving-ready title, which just so happens to be a web companion to Charlotte.
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a little spider (his grandmother’s great-grandmother was charlotte) helps a turkey avoid becoming thanksgiving dinner; after all, his ancestor saved a pig once.
A cute ode to the classic middle grade book, giving readers a taste of thanksgiving mixed with a lesson on taking care of yourself.
Turkey for thanksgiving? no, thanks! is it also available in spanish as turkey for thanksgiving dinner? no thanks!
#3 thank you
by pat mora, illustrated by john parra
a simplistic, bilingual version of giving thanks. a boy shows readers how to be thankful for the little things as he recounts some snapshots of his very normal everyday life.
The illustrations alone make this title worth reading, let alone the lyrical text. While it’s not a Thanksgiving-specific book, it’s a great story for kids to talk about gratitude.
#4 one day a lady swallowed a turkey!
by lucille colandro, illustrated by jared lee
a whimsical, thanksgiving version of i know an old lady who swallowed a fly. Kids familiar with the story will love watching this lady eat anything unusual, starting with a whole turkey. one day a lady swallowed a turkey! is a very entertaining walkthrough that can be used to discuss sequencing and make predictions.
#5 thanks: the thanksgiving turkey
by joy cowley, illustrated by joe cepeda
In this upcoming Spanish Thanksgiving book, young Miguel becomes close friends with a turkey named Gracias. you’ll love watching the bond between the two characters grow, as well as the sweet, funny, heartwarming (and even action-packed) moments found throughout the book. Will thanks end up being thanksgiving dinner or the guy’s best friend?
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gracias, the thanksgiving turkey, is also available in English, with Spanish vocabulary and a Spanish/English dictionary at the end of the story.
#6 thanks omu!
by oge mora
I’ve seen this book appear everywhere, and for good reason, thanks omu! is crafted by experts.
has beautiful images and a heartwarming message about sharing and giving. kids will be able to jump into action with the repetitive text and will want to predict what will happen next.
no, this book isn’t about thanksgiving, but it embodies the spirit of the holiday in a way that all children can understand and explore.
also available in spanish as thanks omu!
Which Thanksgiving books in Spanish will you read this year?
look, thanksgiving will definitely look different this year. But that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to teach our children about gratitude and kindness. These thanksgiving books in Spanish are perfect for all of you bilingual teachers and families.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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