The Perfect Thanksgiving by Eileen Spinelli reminds the students of the true meaning of Thanksgiving. In this story, Abigail Archer's family is "practically perfect in every way". The narrator's household is a little more hectic, especially on Thanksgiving Day. In the end the narrator realizes that they are both perfect families because they love each other. I know all of the turkey activities are fun, as my second book is a silly turkey book, but I think it is important that the students learn to appreciate the things in life that we take for granted, like our families and those that care about us.
A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman, is a story of the town of Squawk Valley. They were having trouble finding a turkey to eat for Thanksgiving dinner. They decided they would trick the wild turkeys by asking for turkeys to act as models for an art show. Pete the Perky Turkey ends up tricking the people, getting his payment, and heading to the beach! It is a lighthearted story of a clever turkey!
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