1 / 3A Plump and Perky Turkey — 32-Page Thanksgiving Picture Book
Picture: A Plump and Perky Turkey is a 32-page English children's book from Two Lions. Its comic Thanksgiving plot follows the people of Squawk Valley as their plan to lure a turkey for dinner runs into the clever Pete, making it a seasonal story option for reading aloud.
At a glance
- A Thanksgiving tale built around a scheme to recruit a turkey model for a town arts-and-crafts fair.
- Pete is described as a clever turkey who may outsmart the people hoping to serve him for dinner.
- Customer feedback highlights rhyming text, humor and illustrations, alongside mixed reactions to the text's readability.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unusual plot gives a seasonal read-aloud a playful conflict and a clear central character.
- Customer feedback reports enjoyable rhyme and illustrations, which may suit shared story time.
Cons
- Some customer feedback says the font can be difficult to read, particularly when sharing the book with a whole class.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Two Lions |
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| Publication date | September 6, 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | 2 - 7 years, from customers |
| Grade level | Preschool - 3 |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 1 x 7 inches |
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| Weight listed | 2.31 pounds |
| ISBN-10 | 0761451889 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0761451884 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families looking for a humorous Thanksgiving story to read together.
- Teachers or caregivers considering a seasonal read-aloud, especially if they can preview the text size for their group.
Less suited to
- Readers who need large, easily legible type for group reading without first checking a copy.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the humorous Thanksgiving story, illustrations and rhyming text, and describes it as enjoyable for read-aloud use, including in classrooms. Some customers report that the font is difficult to read, especially when reading to a whole class. For shared reading, that concern matters because the listing gives no text-size detail, so previewing a copy may help determine whether it is legible for the group.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the story, humor, illustrations and rhyming text.
- Feedback describes the book as fun to read aloud and notes a lesson about thankfulness.
Negative themes
- Some customer feedback says the font is difficult to read, particularly when reading to a whole class.
Mixed feedback
- Readability receives mixed feedback even as customers praise the humor and illustrations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story about?
The listing describes people in Squawk Valley advertising for a model turkey at an arts-and-crafts fair, hoping to make the bird their Thanksgiving dinner. Pete, a clever turkey, may foil their plan.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.
What age range is listed?
The listing gives a reading age of 2 - 7 years, from customers, and a grade level of Preschool - 3.
What do customers say about reading it aloud?
Customer feedback describes it as fun to read aloud and praises the rhyming text and illustrations. Readability feedback is mixed, with some finding the font difficult, particularly for a whole class.
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