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Description
This book presents twelve Thanksgiving Day poems about carving the turkey, watching a parade, and eating leftovers.
Quick Summary
Jack Prelutsky's Thanksgiving poetry collection captures all the fun (and sometimes chaotic) parts of the holiday, from the excitement of watching the parade to the aftermath of too much turkey. If your kid loves silly, bouncy poems, this is right up their alley Prelutsky has a way of making words feel like they're practically jumping off the page. It's perfect for reading aloud together around the dinner table or as a cozy bedtime story leading up to Thanksgiving, and those short poem formats make it a great choice for early readers building confidence. Kids who normally shy away from poetry often find these verses much less intimidating than a long picture book, especially with Prelutsky's trademark playful wordplay. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome and celebratory without being preachy, and the quick 0.5 AR point value means it's a satisfying, manageable read for kids just starting to tackle longer books. If your child devours this one and wants more holiday-themed fun, "The Night Before Christmas" illustrated by Anna Quayle would be a natural next pick, or for year-round silly poems, "The New Kid on the Block" is a kid-favorite.