Monday, November 9, 2009

Turkeys












Turkey Surprise
by Peggy Archer and illustrated by Thor Wickstrom

Two pilgrim brothers are on a hunt for a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner. A turkey is terrified that they will find them and tries to hide. Unfortunately, he is not very good at hiding, but his is lucky that the younger little pilgrim does not want to eat turkey for dinner. Every time the little brother sees the turkey, he directs his brother in another direction. Will the turkey’s luck continue, and he will avoid the two pilgrims. Will the little pilgrim brother continue to pretend not to see him? What if the pilgrims are unable to catch a turkey for dinner?


















I’m a Turkey
by Jim Arnosky

This book is also a song that was written and performed by Jim Arnosky. Tom the Wild Turkey introduces us to his family and flock of 102 other turkeys. He also talks about talking to other turkeys, flying, strutting, and avoiding the animals that would like to eat them. Tom even says to gobble at him if you see him, and he’ll “answer back with a gobble or two.”
















Gracias The Thanksgiving Turkey
by Joy Cowley and illustrated by Joe Cepeda

Miguel’s dad drives an eighteen wheeler all over the country, and sometimes, he sends packages to Miguel. One day, Miguel’s dad sends him a turkey that his wants him to feed and get ready for Thanksgiving dinner. Miguel decides to call the turkey, Gracias. He and his grandfather build a cage for Gracias for the backyard. Miguel also learns how to take care of his turkey from a book at the library, and he even takes Gracias out for walks. Miguel decides that he does not want Gracias to become Thanksgiving dinner. He wants to keep her as a pet. One day, though, someone steals Gracias from the backyard. Will Miguel get Gracias back? Will his family let him keep her if he does?

















Turk and Runt
by Lisa Wheeler and pictures by Frank Ansley

Turk was the biggest, strongest, and most graceful turkey on the farm, and his parents were very proud of him. His brother, Runt, knew that this could lead him to become someone’s Thanksgiving dinner, but no one would listen to him. In November, people would come to pick out a turkey, and Turk would practice every day by dancing and practicing his football moves. One day a ballet instructor showed up at the farm to pick a turkey. Turk did a beautiful dance routine for her, but Runt threw himself on th
e ground a had a fit, then chased the lady out of the yard. Then a football coach came to pick out a turkey. Turk showed off his football moves, but Runt pretended to be sick and the coach left. Then an old lady comes to the farm and picks out Runt. Will Turk be able to save his brother like Runt had saved him?

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