Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble
where it's almost Thanksgiving . . . and you're the main
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Nov 05, 2010
Doreen
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I'm still laughing! This is just the sweetest story about poor Turkey, who tries to conceal himself from Farmer Jake, hoping to not be selected for Thanksgiving dinner. He employs many disguises....a paintbrush, a saddle, a pair of funky eyeglasses, and other items....all to help him look like other farmyard animals. The story is adorable, but the illustrations are what truly cause the belly laughs! Poor Turkey! The different expressions on his face are priceless. I read it aloud to my hus
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Nov 16, 2011
Kathryn
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This is a really fun Thanksgiving story. The premise is the one you've probably seen many times before--the poor turkey realizes he is going to be on the menu for Thanksgiving dinner and he has to try to save himself. What sets this apart are the funny disguises the turkey takes, trying to blend in with other farm animals, and the clever word play. I think kids will really enjoy this.
As a vegan, I am personally not very fond of the turkey-in-trouble scenario but in this case, it w More...
As a vegan, I am personally not very fond of the turkey-in-trouble scenario but in this case, it w More...
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Mar 28, 2011
Sarah
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"Turkey Trouble" is a cute story that will have students using their prediction skills the whole way through! Turkey is trying to survive the Thanksgiving season, in order to do this, he tries to disguise himself as different animals. I would ask students to predict which animal Turkey is going to try and disguise himself as next. Repetition would also be a concept to teach using this story. And of course, this would be a cute story to read during Thanksgiving time.
Nov 22, 2010
babyhippoface
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Turkey is in trouble. Big trouble. It's almost Thanksgiving, and HE'S on the menu. But what if he didn't look like a turkey? What if he looked like a horse? Surely Farmer Jake wouldn't eat a horse for Thanksgiving! And so Turkey proceeds to disguise himself as a horse. And a pig. And a sheep. And more. His disguises are the best part of the book. (Love the brush attached to the back of his head for a horse's mane.) Funny and cute stuff for younger elementary.
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Nov 20, 2009
Sarah
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The turkey is getting worried when it comes time for Thanksgiving. He goes around trying to disguise himself as different animals, but it never quite works. His final disguise is looking like a rooster, which works well, but when the farmer can't find the turkey, he decides to eat rooster. Panicking, the turkey comes up with a plan to be a pizza deliverer, and brings them pizza to eat instead for dinner. It works, and turkey has his best Thanksgiving ever. Very funny.
Aug 18, 2010
Jackie
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Turkey is troubled and worried that he will be a tasty meal on Thanksgiving Day. He comes up with a plan to confuse Farmer Jake...dressing up as other animals will take attention away from himself. But what will Farmer Jake and his family have for Thanksgiving dinner? Turkey Trouble is full of humorous situations and clever costume changes. Kids will surely giggle.
Used for "We Are Thankful" Storytime-November, 2010.
Used for "We Are Thankful" Storytime-November, 2010.
Nov 05, 2009
Green Bean
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This book offers the familiar Thanksgiving story about a turkey that doesn't want to be served for Thanksgiving dinner. Throughout the story Turkey dons various disguises to avoid the platter. Though the story is not original, the lively and hillarious illustratons set this tale apart from it's peers. The clever ending also offers a modern Thanksgiving twist!
Oct 18, 2010
Turkey Trouble was another of the books on CD that we purchased. This one again we read as a family once, and then the little ones listened to it once or twice again. My daughter liked laughing at all the costumes that turkey tried on. My son liked the book, but did not like the page with the horse. He liked the end of the book best!
Nov 19, 2011
MistyinCLE
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This is by far my favorite Thanksgiving book to read aloud for storytime at work. Perfect for the 3 and up crowd. Turkey is in trouble, the kind of trouble where it is Thanksgiving and you are the main course. Turkey tries to disguise himself as other animals in an effort to avoid being served. The illustrations are hilarious.
Nov 11, 2010
Marcie
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Fun thanksgiving, or even halloween read aloud about a turkey trying to disguise herself before Thanksgiving. The lee Harper illustrations are a kick and the end makes it fun to read before eating pizza. Pairs lovely with Sometimes It's Turkey, Sometimes It's Feathers, or Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving.
Jan 14, 2010
Cindy
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So funny! Awesome for school visits. Funny illustrations, hilarious text, I love it. Great for elementary school visits K-4.
It is almost Thanksgiving and Turkey doesn't want to be eaten, so he decides to disguise himself by dressing up like other animals on the farm. Only...his disguises don't quite work!
It is almost Thanksgiving and Turkey doesn't want to be eaten, so he decides to disguise himself by dressing up like other animals on the farm. Only...his disguises don't quite work!
Nov 21, 2011
Dorothy
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Sensing he was in trouble - bad trouble - Turkey finds creative ways to disguise himself from becoming the main course on Thanksgiving Day. All ends well in this preschool storytime perfect book, when turkey has his best idea yet and develops a new Thanksgiving meal menu. Great for laughs and discussions!
Dec 22, 2010
Christine
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The turkey disguises himself as every possible farm animal in order to avoid being eaten for Thanksgiving dinner!! The illustrations/costumes are great? So, what does the farmer have for Thanksgiving Dinner? You have to read and find out for yourself.
Nov 05, 2011
Bridget
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Fun book about a turkey trying to disguise himself as other farm animals to not be caught by the farmer. he ends up with the best disguise ever...a pizza delivery person with pizza in hand for Thanksgiving dinner.
Nov 18, 2010
Kimberly
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We heard this at story time yesterday. It's a clever version of the familiar story of a turkey trying to avoid being the main course for Thanksgiving dinner. Fun wordplay and darling illustrations.
Nov 13, 2010
Amalia
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Hysterically funny story of a turkey trying to dodge the knife at Thanksgiving time by dressing up as other barnyard animals (and anything else he can think of!)
Mar 02, 2010
Kris
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Cute story - Turkey tries dressing up like other farm animals to avoid being eaten for Thanksgiving. Nice repetition for a read-aloud, and nice twist at the end.
Nov 28, 2011
jacky
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A silly Thanksgiving book about a turkey who keeps desguising himself as other farm animals. The pictures are fun, as are the comments from the other animals when they call the turkey out. A cute twist ending.
Sep 23, 2009
Laura
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Turkey tries out several disguises to thwart the farmer's plan to eat him for Thanksgiving. His ultimate solution is creative and might start a new trend.
Dec 14, 2011
Jenilyn
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I really liked this book. It made me laugh a lot, and the kindergarten students it was read to laughed a lot too. It's about a turkey that tries to dress up as different animals because he doesn't want to be eaten for Thanksgiving. It's also really good for having the kids make predictions because they can guess what animal the turkey is going to dress up as next.
May 03, 2011
Amy
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My nephew *loved* this book! He thought it was hilarious, and we must have read it ten times. Very cute book.
Dec 06, 2010
Brittany
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I really enjoyed this story and I am planning on purchasing it for the libraries for read-aloud with the kids.
Nov 20, 2010
Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)
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Turkey tries to find ways to avoid ending up as dinner for Thanksgiving. Can he hide out in a disguise? Or will an alternate dinner work? Really enjoyed this one.
Nov 06, 2010
Kareen
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When a picture book makes me laugh when I am just browsing the pictures, I know it's good.
Nov 06, 2009
Joella
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What a fun Thanksgiving picture book! You should all read this before the big holiday weekend!
Dec 01, 2011
Amanda
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Kids absolutely love this book! I had a wonderful time reading it to them!
Jul 29, 2011
First graders loved this new Thanksgiving book I borrowed from the Book Fair.
Oct 09, 2010
Brenda
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This book was hilarious! Turkey and Pigeon ( Mo Willems) should get together!
