Duck for Turkey Day

Written by Jacqueline Jules · Illustrated by Kathryn Mitter

Tuyet worries about her family's Thanksgiving duck, but school reveals unexpected surprises.

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32 pages· 708 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

Tuyet dreads Thanksgiving when her Vietnamese family plans to serve duck instead of turkey. Fearing judgment from her classmates, she braces for Monday's school stories. But as her peers share their own unique holiday meals, Tuyet discovers a heartwarming truth about family traditions. Will she learn that Thanksgiving is more about togetherness than turkey? Join Tuyet on a journey of cultural discovery and acceptance.

From the publisher

When Tuyet finds out that her Vietnamese family is having duck rather than turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, she is upset until she finds out that other children in her class did not eat turkey either.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 708
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about diversity Books about being different Books about Thanksgiving Books about school Books about social themes

What readers & critics say

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“Tuyet's struggle with her emotions as she feels like her family doesn't fit in and is doing Thanksgiving wrong is powerful through her child's eyes. This glimpse of the way that different cultures celebrate Thanksgiving by focusing on the essence of the holiday rather than specific American foods is a beautiful reminder of what matters most on Thanksgiving—family and friends, not the Turkey. This book is a reminder to be inclusive and accepting!”

Marmee

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