Stories involving Thanksgiving traditionally end up with a turkey on the table, but as more families are celebrating Thanksgiving by seeking more mindful and compassionate choices, they’re also looking for children’s stories where the turkey has a happy ending. Here are 6 turkey-friendly picture books. Happy Thanksgiving reading with family and friends!
Over the River: A Turkey’s Tale by Derek Anderson
Provides some new twists to the traditional song, as a turkey family is traveling to Grandma’s and must outsmart a young hunter on the way.
Turkey Surprise by Peggy Archer
A turkey being hunted for Thanksgiving dinner tries to hide from two brothers. When one of the brothers decides he’d rather not eat a turkey, he convinces the other that pumpkin pie would be so much tastier.
A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting
Mrs. Moose asks her husband to bring home a turkey for Thanksgiving, but what the turkey doesn’t understand is that they want him to join.
Run, Turkey, Run! by Diane Mayr
Turkey manages to camouflage himself from the farmer until he gives up and spares the turkey from being dinner.
The Best Thanksgiving Ever! by Teddy Slater
A rhyming tale of a turkey family who comes together to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Turk and Runt by Lisa Wheeler
“Runt” has figured out why people come to the turkey farm in November, but no one believes him at first.
Are your kids wondering why their favorite toy commercials have been replaced by talking heads? Picture Books are a great way to introduce complex topics like elections. Here are some great books that examine our democracy in action and to get them even more interested in the 2016 election process.
Duck for President by Doreen Cronin
Who doesn’t love Duck, that hero from Click, Clack, Moo, another favorite? He returns here, and he’s running for President.
Grace For President by Kelly S. DiPucchio
“Where are the girls?” When Grace’s teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate the school’s mock election! This is a good book for all genders and especially inspiring for girls with a subtle message about equity.
Woodrow for President: A Tail of Voting, Campaigns, and Elections by Peter Barnes and Cheryl Barnes
Kids will enjoy this rhyming story of Woodrow the mouse as he runs for President of the United Mice of America. He goes from volunteer to local offices to his race to be the “Big Cheese”. Interactive illustrations add even more fun.
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