Tommy the Turkey’s Thanksgiving Story (4kids)

Hey kids, gather ‘round, it’s Tommy the Turkey,

I’ve got a story to tell, so listen carefully!

A tale of courage, travel, and cheer—

About why Thanksgiving comes each year.

Flap your wings and settle in tight,

We’re taking a trip through time tonight.

Long, long ago, before anyone here was born,

A brave group of travelers set sail one stormy morn.

The Pilgrims left their homes behind,

Searching for a place where they could live in peace and be kind.

The ocean roared, the winds blew strong,

The Mayflower journey was harsh and long.

But they held their hope, day by day,

Dreaming of freedom far away.

When they landed at last, winter hit like stone—

Snow piled high, and they felt alone.

Food was scarce, sickness spread fast,

And they wondered how long they could last.

But in their struggle, help appeared—

Kindness arrived when danger neared.

The Wamp-ah-no-agh tribe, patient and wise,

Saw the Pilgrims struggling under gray cold skies.

They taught them to plant and fish in the bay,

And how to grow strong crops in a brand-new way.

Corn, beans, squash—each helping the other,

Growing together like sister and brother.

With steady guidance through each long day,

The Wamp-ah-no-agh helped in every way.

That’s Thanksgiving, the story true,

Sharing food like friends still do.

Helping hands and grateful hearts,

A celebration where kindness starts.

From Tommy the Turkey, hear me say—

Thankfulness grows every day!

When autumn arrived with crisp gold leaves,

The Pilgrims harvested all they achieved.

Tables filled with colors bright—

A sign their future would be alright.

They didn’t forget who helped them grow,

So they invited their friends to let gratitude show.

The Wamp-ah-no-agh joined the feast with pride,

Sitting with families side by side.

They cooked, they laughed, they shared the day,

Learning together in their own special way.

Two different groups with different lives,

Finding friendship as hope arrived.

That first big feast, warm and true,

Still lives on in me and you.

And kids, even though I’m a turkey—don’t panic or run—

I’m here to teach history and make learning fun.

Thanksgiving isn’t just cranberries and pie—

It’s helping each other when spirits run dry.

When we lend a hand, forgive, or try,

We honor the story of years gone by.

That’s Thanksgiving, the story true,

Sharing food like friends still do.

Helping hands and grateful hearts,

A celebration where kindness starts.

From Tommy the Turkey, hear me say—

Thankfulness grows every day!

So when you sit with your family and pass the plate,

Take a moment to appreciate.

Remember the kindness that started it all—

The bravery, the teamwork, both big and small.

And as you laugh and as you grin,

Let that thankful spirit shine within.

Because Thanksgiving isn’t just a day—

It’s a way to live and share every day.