Turkeys in Disguise

Description: "It's Thanksgiving Day and Farmer Byrd's Turkey & Vegetable Farm is expecting business, but a surprisingly empty pen has the farmer declaring, "No turkeys for sale!" Follow along as a group of kids get crafty and decide to save some turkeys by coming up with a cornucopia of creative and silly disguises for their feathered friends."--Provided by publisher.

Brief description:

Cynthia Platt is the author of the novels Postcards from Summer and Parker Bell and the Science of Friendship and picture books including Grow, Easter Starring Egg!, Panda-Monium!, A Little Bit of Love, and Turkeys in Disguise. She lives in Massachusetts in a little yellow house a stone's throw from the ocean.

Review Quotes:

"Jaunty rhymes chronicle a group of kids' efforts to save a local flock of turkeys from becoming dinner in this message-forward Thanksgiving book. Crayon-like detailing gives Cleland's over-the-top digital renderings a grade-school vibe as expressive children of various skin tones gleefully pull off their ruse. Luckily, all seem to agree: "Vegetarian-style meal?/ Think that has some great appeal!" - Publishers Weekly

"Turkeys in Disguise is an adorable tale of budding vegetarianism. The illustrations are vibrant and colorful while still nodding toward a seasonally appropriate fall palette. Kids moved by the themes in the classic Charlotte's Web might appreciate this sillier take. A charming choice for a holiday read."

"The well-matched text and art are lighthearted throughout, and the warmhearted ending does not disappoint. Fun for vegetarians and omnivores alike." - Kirkus Reviews