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Taylor the Thankful Turkey

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This Blog is designed for the parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children.  Each post will highlight a great book that all children should hear, with tips to enrich beginning reading skills.  You will also find fun recipes that go along with each story.  Enjoy reading and cooking with the children in your life.

*Read to the children in your life every day.  You are giving them a gift that will last a lifetime!

Taylor the Thankful Turkey            By:  Sonica Ellis            Illustrated by:  Nejla Shojaie

Ages:  Pre-school through First Grade

 

This is the perfect book to express the meaning of Thanksgiving.  In our story, Taylor, the turkey, delivered thoughtful gifts to his friends to let them know how thankful he was for having them in his life.  That sweet idea spread, and others began doing the same.   What a wonderful message to give to our children.  Please put this wonderful book on your Thanksgiving reading list.

 

 

 

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10 Fat Turkeys

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This Blog is designed for the parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children.  Each post will highlight a great book that all children should hear, with tips to enrich beginning reading skills.  You will also find fun recipes that go along with each story.  Enjoy reading and cooking with the children in your life.

*Read to the children in your life every day.  You are giving them a gift that will last a lifetime!

10 Fat Turkeys           By:  Tony Johnston               Illustrated by:  Rich Deas

Ages:  Toddlers through First Grade

 

This is a fun counting book for young children.  It starts with ten turkeys on a fence and counts down until all of the turkeys are gone.  The turkeys in our story are hilarious and children will enjoy the descriptive language and matching illustrations.  Just enjoy the rhythm of the story.

 

 

 

 

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How to Catch a Turkey

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This Blog is designed for the parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children.  Each post will highlight a great book that all children should hear, with tips to enrich beginning reading skills.  You will also find fun recipes that go along with each story.  Enjoy reading and cooking with the children in your life.

*Read to the children in your life every day.  You are giving them a gift that will last a lifetime!

How to Catch a Turkey            By:  Adam Wallace            Illustrated by:  Andy Elkerton

Ages:  Preschool through Second Grade

 

This fun book is perfect to begin the Thanksgiving season.  The turkey in our story is part of the school’s Thanksgiving program, but he gets stage fright and tries to escape.  After being chased throughout the school, he returns to the stage and becomes the star.  The book is done in rhyming verse and the illustrations are amazing.

 

 

 

 

 

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