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Description
In "How to Catch a Turkey" by Adam Wallace, a group of elementary-school children and their teacher attempt to capture a turkey that has wandered onto the school grounds. The story follows their successive attempts to set traps, each of which the clever turkey manages to evade. The book is set in a school environment and focuses on the children's teamwork and problem-solving as they try to catch the elusive bird.
Quick Summary
Kids will giggle at the ridiculous traps and cheer for the turkey's clever escapes in this hilariously chaotic schoolyard showdown. The book bursts with silly contraptions, close calls, and a turkey who's way smarter than the kids expect, making every page feel like a game of cat and mouse your little ones won't want to put down. If your kid loves the slapstick humor of "Captain Underpants" or "The Bad Seed," they'll gobble up this turkey tale in one sitting. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who enjoy quick, funny reads with big illustrations and even bigger laughs, especially around Thanksgiving.