A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting, Diane de Groat (Illustrator), Diane derogate (Illustrator)
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- Age Range: 5 to 8
- Pub. Date: September 1995
- 32pp
- Sales Rank: 4,177
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- ISBN-13: 9780395742129
- ISBN: 0395742129
Synopsis
Mr. and Mrs. Moose invite all their animal friends for Thanksgiving dinner and the only one missing is Turkey. When they set out to find him, Turkey is quaking with fear because he doesn't realize that his hosts want him at their table, not on it.
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Mr. and Mrs. Moose try to invite a turkey to their Thanksgiving feast.
Publishers Weekly
Although a paper turkey decorates Mrs. Moose's Thanksgiving table, she longs for the real thing--so her obliging husband sets out to find her one. He is joined by his soon-to-be dinner guests: Rabbit, in his quilted down vest; poky Porcupine, in his furry earmuffs; and ravenous Mr. Goat, who devours everything in sight, including Sheep's plaid hat. They find Turkey hiding in his nest, surrounded by signs that discourage visitors. Trying to console the terrified bird, Mr. Moose explains: ``We just want you for Thanksgiving dinner,'' which only confirms Turkey's fears. Young readers will be as thrilled as Turkey to hear that Mrs. Moose wants him at her table, not on it. Together, Bunting's ( In the Haunted House ; The Wednesday Surprise ) good-natured tale and de Groat's ( Hi Bears, Bye Bears ) autumn-hued, richly detailed watercolors convey the animals' warm friendship and the humor resulting from the misunderstanding. This ideal family read-aloud will awaken the holiday spirit in all. Ages 3-6. (Sept.)
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Diane de Groat has illustrated many novels and picture books for children; among them ANNA ALL YEAR ROUND. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.
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An excellent book for veggie kids too!by Anonymous
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December 10, 2003: This story is not only adorable in itself, it particularly addresses the needs of vegetarian kids and families to have holiday books they can share also. Thanksgiving is especially tough because it seems to be all about 'the turkey dinner', and most literature surrounding it is no different. While this book does promote a vegetarian-themed holiday, it does so whimsically - just plain sweet with beautiful illustrations - very fun.
A Heart Warming Bookby Anonymous
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November 27, 2003: My students loved this story. It was enjoyed by all.
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