Little tots will learn to count, problem solve, and root for the plucky, animated characters who do everything possible to escape the hot oven. Story time around Thanksgiving would not be the same without plucky birds in the starring role. These children's books about turkeys may make you think twice about Thanksgiving Day's main attraction. Their personalities are brought to life in these colorful tales about friendship, adventure, farm life, and escape plans.
Brrr! It’s a chilly day on the farm, and one little turkey is feeling the freeze! Luckily, he has a cozy collection of clothes to keep him warm—until he notices his barnyard buddies need help staying toasty, too. With a big heart and a generous spirit, Turkey shares his warm layers with Cow, Sheep, and Chicken until he’s left shivering in his birthday suit! Can his friends come up with a way to return his kindness and warm him back up? This sweet, rhyming tale is a heartwarming reminder that friendship, caring, and helping others are always in season.
Gobble Up the Giggles WIth Funny Turkey Books for Kids!
Turkeys are some pretty fascinating feathered friends! While many birds get to soar through sunny skies without a care in the world, storybook turkeys often have a much trickier mission: avoiding becoming the main course at Thanksgiving dinner!🦃🍂🦃🍁🦃🍂🦃 Luckily, these clever birds are full of big ideas and hilarious escape plans. From sneaky disguises to silly schemes, funny turkey picture books show just how far these determined little gobblers will go to save the day. Every November, turkeys take center stage—and these laugh-out-loud stories give them a chance to flap their wings, show off their smarts, and (hopefully!) dodge the dinner table.
Get ready for a turkey-filled counting adventure! Little readers will giggle as a lively bunch of turkeys takes them on a silly countdown from 10 all the way to none. Watch as these goofy gobblers disappear one by one—one swings away on a vine, another rides off on a boar, and every turkey finds a delightfully funny way to go. With playful surprises and plenty of preschool-friendly fun, this charming picture book makes learning to count backwards a feather-filled adventure!
Gobble, gobble—dinner is almost ready! This sturdy board book puts a playful turkey twist on the classic “This Little Piggy” rhyme. Follow a fun-loving turkey family as they bustle around getting ready for their big feast, from tidying up and shopping for goodies to setting the table for a delicious celebration. With cheerful rhymes and charming illustrations, this interactive story is a perfect Thanksgiving read for little hands!
Being a turkey isn’t easy when everyone knows exactly what you look like! Follow one clever, extra-plump gobbler on a hilarious hide-and-seek adventure as he tries to outsmart a hungry farmer. First, he attempts to blend in with the pigs, then sneaks over to the ducks, and even gives the horses a try—but hiding isn’t as simple as it seems when you’re a turkey! Kids will giggle as they follow this feathered escape artist on his wild chase and discover whether he can find the perfect hiding spot in time.
Get ready for a flock of fun! This bright and cheerful turkey-shaped board book is sure to delight little readers with its crinkly gold tail feathers and playful design. Toddlers can practice counting while meeting five silly birds who love to dance, relax in the sunshine, and enjoy their day in the most unexpected ways. With hands-on features and plenty of colorful charm, this adorable book is a perfect pick for curious little explorers!
Where could that sneaky stuffed turkey be hiding? Preschoolers will love joining this adorable little search adventure filled with bold illustrations and exciting lift-the-flap surprises. As baby searches high and low for a favorite turkey toy, each flap reveals a fun surprise along the way. With plenty of interactive moments to explore, this charming book is sure to keep little readers giggling, guessing, and turning pages again and again!
Vroom, vroom—here comes a turkey with a need for speed! This colorful, turkey-shaped board book brings Thanksgiving fun to life with one cool feathered friend and his speedy motorcycle adventure. Little readers will love exploring the bright pages and pressing the fun sound button to hear the motorcycle roar. Packed with action, excitement, and interactive surprises, this zippy book is sure to keep toddlers entertained all holiday long!
A plush turkey finger puppet is built into a sturdy board book just right for little ones. The star of the show dances, spins, and wobbles around, showing off his colorful feather for all to enjoy. Fosters hand-eye coordination in babies who will love to touch and feel soft bird with each turn of the page.
You already know about the old lady who swallowed a fly. Well, she's continued her strange habit of ingesting the most strange objects. Along with swallowing a turkey (well, she's always been quirky!), this lady gobbles down a ball, a hat, a balloon, and even a boat. On this last page of this humorous turkey book, readers will find out exactly why.
The folks who live in Squawk Valley have to work harder than most to enjoy a delicious dinners. The turkeys who live in this town are smart birds and have zero interest in being the main course. So, the people decide to hold an arts-and-crafts fair with a turkey theme. This may sound a little suspicious to most, but Peter the Turkey is intrigued. A vain bird who is proud of his plum physique, Peter volunteers as an artist's model. Will this trap work or will the people once again be outsmarted by a feathered gobbler? A classic turkey book that delivers lots of laughs!
Turkey has enjoyed a pleasant life on the farm, but it's November and he knows what that means. Determined to avoid becoming the main dish, he tries out all kinds of disguises in an effort to avoid this fate. Bold, humorous pictures capture the poor turkey's anxious state of mind. Fortunately, the ending has a satisfying twist that will relieve readers who are rooting for him.
Mel moved to America with his family several years ago. And while they always celebrate their Jewish holidays, his family has never participated in Thanksgiving. All of that changes when Mel's father wins a live turkey and plans to cook it for the big celebration. Their extended family joins them in their Brooklyn home, but things don't go according to plan when Mel decides this turkey doesn't deserve to be eaten. A great turkey book for children to read about an immigrant family adapting to American customs
Everyone deserves the right to go to school! Turkey and his animal friends board the school bus, but they are not allowed to enter the building. This clever bird is determined to show the teachers, principal and classmates that he and his friends belong in the classroom. It takes some creative thinking along with some funny disguises to get what they want. A funny book that shows readers the intelligent side of birds.
A unique historical fiction book about a 15 year old boy with an abundance of grit and determination. The year is 1860 and Simon Green just finished fourth grade for the fifth time. He may not be book-smart, but that does not deter Simon from dreaming big. He hatches a plan to make a lot of money by herding a flock of turkeys from Missouri to Denver, where they will fetch a nice price. Children will love this crazy adventure about a boy who has some pretty amazing problem solving skills.
What a antsy turkey to do when she gets a little bored on the farm? None of the other animals has any time or interest in being her friend. The rooster is busy crowing and the hen is distracted by her chicks. So turkey explores beyond the safety of her farm and meets up with a (hungry) fox who is very friendly. Will turkey's farm companions save her from her sly new friend? This picture book about a turkey, full of humor and suspense, highlights the importance of friends who show up when they are really needed.
Clever Turkey thought he had outsmarted everyone after escaping Thanksgiving, and he was ready to enjoy a long, worry-free year. But his victory is short-lived when he discovers that turkey is also on the Christmas dinner menu! With time running out, he knows there's only one person who might be able to save him—Santa Claus. The only problem? It's Christmas, and Santa is busier than ever! Will Clever Turkey find a way to get the big guy's attention before it's too late? Packed with laughs, clever disguises, and holiday hijinks, this festive adventure is sure to delight kids who love rooting for one resourceful turkey.
Another action packed book from the best-selling "How to Catch" series about a feathery friend on the loose. A big school play is about to be ruined when a great turkey escape creates a chaos. Readers will love following this bird's adventures through the hallways in this fun read aloud perfect for Thanksgiving.
This adorable turkey has a very good problem to solve! He simply has too many invitations for Thanksgiving dinner. Horse, Pig, Mouse, Cow, Goat and many others have extended offers for him to join them for their feasts. For any child who has to muster up the energy and appetite for multiple dinners, this little turkey will show them how it's done.
Thanksgiving is a time for kindness, gratitude, and lending a helping hand—so why shouldn't those values extend to a lonely turkey? When a group of caring kids discovers a turkey separated from his flock, they can't bear the thought of what might happen next. Armed with creativity, craft supplies, and a big dose of compassion, they come up with a hilarious disguise to keep their feathered friend safe while they search for his family. Filled with heart, humor, and plenty of turkey-themed fun, this charming holiday story reminds readers that a little kindness can go a long way.
Grab your magnifying glass—Nate the Great is back on the case! This time, the famous young detective has one puzzling mystery to crack: a giant turkey has vanished without a trace! Teaming up with Olivia, Claude, and his trusty dog, Sludge, Nate follows a trail of clues to track down the feathered fugitive. Packed with mystery, humor, and just the right amount of suspense, this fast-paced adventure is a perfect pick for readers making the leap from picture books to chapter books. Best of all, the fun continues after the story with Thanksgiving-themed activities included in the back!
Under normal circumstances, the offspring who has won the gene lottery experiences a lot of inherent benefits in life. But not if you're a turkey! Turk is the most athletic, graceful, plump, and talented turkey on the farm. He's the apple of his parents' eye. There is only one smart bird, who happens to be the younger brother, sees the very obvious problem with Turk's noticable physical advantages. No matter how often Runt, the aptly named little sibling, tries to alert everyone about the imminent danger, they dismiss him. Fearful of his big brother's outlook, Runt has to get creative. Cue the curtain!
Fair warning: If potty humor is off-limits in your house, you'll probably want to skip this one! But if your family can't resist silly, gross-out jokes, get ready for plenty of giggles. Quirky Turkey has finally had enough of Little Baa Baa's endless pranks and decides it's time for a little payback. Unfortunately for Quirky, his not-so-brilliant revenge plan goes hilariously wrong at every turn! Between suspicious "lemonade," mysterious brown cookies, and one messy mishap after another, kids will be laughing as they discover that revenge isn't always as sweet as it sounds.
When ten turkey friends receive a dinner invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Bryd, they're thrilled! After all, who could say no to a feast with good food, great company, and plenty of fun? Dressed in their finest feathers, the excited flock waddles off toward their hosts' home. But as they get closer, a few nervous birds begin to wonder...why are they the guests at a feast this close to Thanksgiving? One by one, turkeys quietly slip out of line, leaving readers guessing who will make it to the front door! Filled with clever counting, feather-ruffling humor, and gobble-worthy puns, this original story is sure to leave readers smiling.
Timmy Turkey is always first in line when it's feeding time—and he makes sure there's barely a crumb left for anyone else! While Timmy gobbles and gobbles, the other turkeys are left with empty tummies. Before long, Timmy is bigger than ever, but he doesn't see a problem with his greedy behavior...until Thanksgiving Day arrives! Suddenly, standing out isn't such a great idea. Will Timmy hatch a clever escape plan, or will he learn that what goes around really does come around? Packed with humor and an important lesson about sharing, fairness, and kindness, this entertaining story is sure to keep readers laughing right up to the surprising ending.
Get ready to gobble up some amazing facts! This exciting nonfiction book introduces readers to wild turkeys—the clever, free-roaming cousins of the turkeys that live on farms. Discover what these fascinating birds love to eat, how they outsmart hungry predators, and who rules the roost in a turkey flock. Along the way, you'll uncover plenty of surprising facts that make wild turkeys even more impressive. Stunning, full-color photographs bring these remarkable birds to life, highlighting their shimmering feathers, colorful features, and unique beauty.
Get ready to meet turkeys like you've never seen them before! This engaging nonfiction book takes young readers on a colorful journey into the world of these fascinating birds. Packed with up-close photographs, surprising facts, and fun trivia, it's a perfect first look at what makes turkeys so special. Curious kids will love turning the pages and discovering all the amazing things these feathered friends can do!
Gobble up fascinating facts about one of nature's most interesting birds! This in-depth nonfiction book takes curious readers on a closer look at the wild turkey, exploring everything from their unique anatomy to their surprising skills. Kids will discover amazing facts, like how these powerful birds can fly up to 50 miles per hour and stay strong through winter without migrating south. Perfect for older animal lovers, this detailed and engaging book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about these remarkable feathered creatures!
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