Turkey's Gift to the People

by Ani Rucki

1992 Turkey's Gift to the People (P) by Ani Rucki ***RL1 For Ages 4-7 *** 9780590481229

Genres: Picture Books, Thanksgiving, Childrens, Native American, Animals

Paperback

Published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a traditional Navajo folktale of many animals coming together to help one another survive the flood.

This is a beautiful story of community, care, helping one another, and working together. The text-to-text connection would be to the story of the great flood in the Bible.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

My students love this book. They return to the illustrations again and again. The story is great for teaching main idea.

[Beverly Kennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Native American folklore that teaches a lesson about cooperation and how everyone is needed.

[Amy Ballard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated story that shows the animals working together in special ways.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Based on a Navajo folktale, this story is very similar to Noah and the flood. Without any humans in the story, it is a very interesting example of traditional folktales. The illustrations are great, using interesting techniques and design features. This book would be of particular interest in November when our thoughts go to turkey.

[Lu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was kind of funny honestly.

the artistic style is very interesting. It’s almost like it’s done with charcoals and pastels and I know I like the artistic style even though it is very dark for a children’s book with very muted colors. It is still very nicely done very nicely done.

this book is about working together for the common good.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that this was a very cleverly written book. The illustrations were wonderful, and the tale kept the students wondering until the very end. This would be a great book to use to teach about folk tales, and to use for making predictions.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

best book ever!!!!

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was 90% sure the Turkey was going to die in this but it didn't. Phew! I needed a quality Turkey Hero - not Turkey sandwich book.