The Story of the Pilgrims by Katharine Ross

Smoothly written and easy to read aloud, this picture book covers the historical facts leading up to the first Thanksgiving. While it doesn't delve deeply into the reasons the pilgrims set sail from England (other than mentioning that the king of England wouldn't let them worship God in their own way) and while it also doesn't elaborate on their direct thankfulness to God at the end, it's straightforward and less abstract than some others I've seen for the targeted age group. It makes an excellent first nonfiction read, neatly encapsulating their ocean journey and the ups and downs of the first year leading up to the great feast. Nice illustrations. Short and succinct, it's our standby, making a great introduction to the topic!

Recommend for ages 4-5 & up