November Reading Log Printable

Make reading a little more fun this fall with our free November reading log printable. This one-page turkey reading tracker gives preschoolers and kindergarteners a simple way to celebrate every book they finish.

There are 12 turkeys to color, one for each book read or enjoyed together. No writing or complicated tracking needed, making it ideal for young children who are just starting to develop a love of books.

Use it at home, in the classroom, or as a Thanksgiving reading challenge throughout November.

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What’s Included in the November Reading Log?

This free reading log template includes one black-and-white reading log with 12 turkeys to color.

Each time your child finishes a book, they color in another turkey. It’s an easy way to see how many books they’ve enjoyed during the month.

The reading tracker is particularly useful for:

• Preschool and kindergarten reading activities
• Thanksgiving classroom reading challenges
• Bedtime story routines
• Library reading programs
• Encouraging children to enjoy more books at home

Because there’s no writing involved, children can participate even if they’re not reading independently yet.

How to Use the Turkey Reading Log

Getting started takes just a few minutes.

1. Print the November reading log and give your child some crayons or colored pencils.
2. Choose a book to read together or let your child practice reading independently.
3. After finishing the book, color one turkey on the worksheet.
4. Continue throughout November until all 12 turkeys are colored.

If your child reads more than 12 books, simply print another copy.

You can also use the tracker for a family or classroom reading challenge. Set a goal of 12 books before Thanksgiving, or let children work through the turkeys at their own pace.

Tip: Read-alouds count too! Young children benefit from listening to stories, so there’s no need to wait until they can read independently to start using the log.

Make It a November Reading Challenge

One of my favorite things about a coloring reading log is that children can see their progress without needing stickers, charts, or complicated rewards.

Here are a few ways to make the challenge more interesting:

• Try different books: Mix Thanksgiving stories, fall picture books, and your child’s everyday favorites.
• Visit the library: Let your child choose a few books to help fill their turkey tracker.
• Talk about the stories: Ask which character they liked best or what made them laugh.
• Celebrate the finished chart: Display the completed worksheet on the refrigerator or classroom bulletin board.

Thanksgiving Books to Read in November

If you’re looking for books to help fill up your November reading log, these three are a great place to start. When my son was little, we always enjoyed funny picture books, especially ones that encouraged him to join in rather than just sit and listen.

• Turkey Trouble – This is such a fun one for Thanksgiving! Turkey comes up with increasingly ridiculous disguises to avoid becoming dinner. Before turning each page, ask your child what they think Turkey will dress up as next. It’s a simple way to practice prediction skills without making storytime feel like a lesson.
• 10 Fat Turkeys – Perfect for preschoolers who love silly stories. The rhyming text makes it easy for little ones to join in, and you can count backward together as the turkeys disappear. Try using your fingers to show how many turkeys are left, especially if your child is still learning numbers.
• Bear Says Thanks – A lovely change of pace after the silly turkey books. Bear wants to thank his friends but worries he has nothing to share. It’s a gentle way to introduce gratitude. After reading, ask your child what they’re thankful for, or talk about something kind a friend has done for them.

A little tip: Don’t worry about reading 12 different books to complete the November reading log. Preschoolers often want to hear the same favorite story over and over, and that’s absolutely fine. Repeated reading helps them recognize words, remember story sequences, and build confidence.

For even more stories to enjoy throughout November, check out our favorite Thanksgiving books for preschoolers, with plenty of fun read-alouds to help fill up your reading log.

More Fall Printables for Preschoolers

Keep the seasonal activities going with these free November printables:

• Fall I spy worksheet – Practice counting and observation skills with autumn pictures.
• Fall color by number printables – Combine coloring with number recognition.
• November coloring pages – A relaxing activity featuring familiar fall designs.
• Fall handprint art – Make a seasonal keepsake using paint and little hands.

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Last Updated on 13 October 2026 by Clare Brown