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On this page you will find a list of fun, easy readers for young children that are at the more advanced Accelerated Reading 2 Levels. These books can still be read aloud as well as used as practice readers, and you can mix and match from various groupings.
(We will be adding books for older children this week. See EASIER Readers here.)
Thanks for Thanksgiving
by Julie Markes, Doris Barrette (Illus.)
Description: Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks - the question is, where to begin? From the turkey on the table to warm, cozy cuddles, life is full of small things and bigger pleasures. But what is most important is being able to share them with family!
Julie Markes reminds kids and adults alike about the little details that make each day enjoyable.
Julie Markes reminds kids and adults alike about the little details that make each day enjoyable.
Technical Stuff:
Reading Level: generic 2
- 32 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- ISBN-10: 0060510986
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Dora's Thanksgiving
by Sarah Willson
Description: Dora describes all the things for which she is most thankful.
Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 456
24 pages
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 101079
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon
- ISBN-10: 0689858426
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Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit
by Norman Bridwell
Description: Clifford discovers how fortunate he is on Thanksgiving Day.
Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 433
32 pages
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 7259
- Publisher: Cartwheel Books
- ISBN-10: 0545215811
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Thanksgiving (Wonder Books Level 2 Holidays)
by Cynthia Fitterer Klingel
Description: Simple text describes the Thanksgiving holiday, how it began, and how it is celebrated.
Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 160
24 pages
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 61972
- Publisher: Child's World
- ISBN-10: 1567669565
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A Turkey for Thanksgiving
by Eve Bunting
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Moose try to invite a turkey to their Thanksgiving feast.
Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 835
32 pages
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.5 / points: 0.532 pages
AR quiz: 6096
- Publisher: Sandpiper (September 18, 1995)
- ISBN-10: 0395742129
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The Perfect Thanksgiving
by Eileen Spinelli
Description: Two families--one that is perfect and one that is far from it--celebrate Thanksgiving in their own loving ways.
Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 332
32 pages
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.5 / points: 0.5AR quiz: 73457
- Publisher: Square Fish (October 2, 2007)
- ISBN-10: 0312375050
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Duck for Turkey Day
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Description: When Tuyet finds out that her Vietnamese family is having duck rather than turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, she is upset until she finds out that other children in her class did not eat turkey either. 
- This book got rave reviews from moms at GoodReads and Amazon. Top Pick.
- This book got rave reviews from moms at GoodReads and Amazon. Top Pick.Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 710
32 pages
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.6 / points: 0.5AR quiz: 131317
- Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
- ISBN-10: 0807517348
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Silly Tilly's Thanksgiving
by Lillian Hoban
Description: Forgetful Silly Tilly Mole nearly succeeds in ruining her Thanksgiving dinner, but her animal friends come to the rescue with tasty treats.
Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 870
64 pages
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.6 / points: 0.5AR quiz: 58146
- Publisher: HarperCollins (2005)
- ISBN-10: 0064441547
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Gracias, The Thanksgiving Turkey
by Joy Cowley
Description: Trouble ensues when Papa gets Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving and Miguel develops an attachment to it.
Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 1,282
32 pages
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.8 / points: 0.5AR quiz: 30017
- Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (2005)
- ISBN-10: 0439769876
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Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy
by Lisa Wheeler
Description: Runt the turkey is much smaller than his brother, but his intelligence keeps his family from becoming Thanksgiving Day dinner. - This book got rave reviews from moms at GoodReads and Amazon. Top Pick.
- This book got rave reviews from moms at GoodReads and Amazon. Top Pick.Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 890
32 pages
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.8 / points: 0.5AR quiz: 65709
- Publisher: Atheneum
- ISBN-10: 1416907149
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The Thanksgiving Door
by Debby Atwell
Description: After burning their Thanksgiving dinner, Ann and Ed head for the local cafe, where they are welcomed by an immigrant family into an unusual celebration that gives everyone cause to be thankful. - This book got rave reviews from moms at GoodReads and Amazon. Top Pick.
- This book got rave reviews from moms at GoodReads and Amazon. Top Pick.Technical Stuff:
Word Count: 598
32 pages
Accelerated Reading level: 2.9 / points: 0.532 pages
AR quiz: 72957
- Publisher: Sandpiper
- ISBN-10: 0618771247
- Look-Inside
See also:
- Thanksgiving Books for Beginning Readers - a list of fun books at the AR 1 level (also called 1st Grade level)
- Funny Thanksgiving Books -- a list of humorous 'Turkey Day' books. Practice readers and boardbooks.
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