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The Best Plymouth Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about plymouth? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Mayflower

By Kate Messner, Dylan Meconis (Illustrator) · History Smashers series

Uncover the hidden truths behind the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving.

224 pages· 17,315 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,156 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015

The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune

An indentured servant's survival on the Mayflower leads to unexpected challenges in a new world.

64 pages· 6,615 words· Est. 51 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 559 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1992

Three Young Pilgrims

Three young Pilgrims face a harsh new world, relying on unexpected allies to survive and celebrate their first harvest.

40 pages· 1,782 words· Est. 15 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 381 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001

1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving

Uncover the true story behind the first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621.

48 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 588 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

Pilgrims

Uncover Thanksgiving's secrets with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.

128 pages· 5,181 words· Est. 44 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 712 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1969

If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620

Journey back to 1620 and experience life aboard the Mayflower.

80 pages· 6,428 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 665 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993

Samuel Eaton's Day

A boy faces the grueling challenge of his first rye harvest. Can he endure the test of manhood?

40 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 474 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

What Was the First Thanksgiving?

Discover the origins of a feast that became a national holiday.

112 pages· 7,322 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 596 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1973

The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

By Ann McGovern, Elroy Freem (Illustrator)

Discover the Pilgrims' journey to their first Thanksgiving feast.

32 pages· 1,465 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 345 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1995

The Story of the Pilgrims

Experience the Pilgrims' perilous journey and first year in America.

24 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 272 ratings
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Plymouth Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about plymouth for preschool and elementary-age readers.

On the Mayflower

Ages 6–9 · 1996

Two young travelers face a perilous voyage to the New World alone.

Tapenum's Day

Ages 7–9 · 1996

A young boy's journey to become a warrior tests his patience and skills.

The Thanksgiving Story

Ages 5–8 · 1950

Pilgrims face hunger and cold in a new world. Can they survive with unexpected help?

The Mayflower

Ages 6–9 · 2014

A perilous voyage leads to a harsh winter and a new beginning.

The First Thanksgiving

Ages 4–8 · 2001

Discover the Pilgrims' survival and alliance leading to a historic feast.

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Plymouth Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about plymouth for developing and independent readers.

The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World

Ages 8–+ · 2008

Peace shatters as Pilgrims and Natives face a devastating conflict after fifty years of fragile harmony.

Ghost Hawk

Ages 10–14 · 2013

A Native American and a settler's friendship risks everything amid rising tensions.

If You Were a Kid on the Mayflower

Ages 7–9 · 2018

Brave Pilgrims face perilous seas seeking freedom on the Mayflower.

If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving

Ages 6–8 · 2021

Discover the true story behind the first Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth.

Thunder from the Clear Sky

Ages 6–9 · 1995

Two cultures collide, revealing contrasting worldviews and unexpected alliances.

Stranded at Plimoth Plantation 1626

Ages 8–12 · 1994

A young servant's fate hangs in the balance after a shipwreck strands him with Pilgrims.

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