Run, Turkey, Run!
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

Run, Turkey, Run!

Written by Diane Mayr · Illustrated by Laura Rader

Turkey must outsmart the farmer to avoid becoming Thanksgiving dinner. Can he find the perfect hiding spot in time?

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With Thanksgiving looming, Turkey faces a frantic race against time to avoid becoming the main course. As the farmer searches for a plump bird, Turkey must cleverly navigate the barnyard, seeking refuge among pigs, ducks, and horses. Each hiding spot presents a new challenge, and the farmer is never far behind. Will Turkey's quick thinking and daring escapes be enough to save him from the dinner table? Join Turkey on this hilarious and heart-pounding adventure to find out if he can outwit the farmer and survive the holiday feast.

From the publisher

The perfect picture book for the holiday, this hilarious twist on the traditional Thanksgiving feast features Turkey as he hops from hiding place to hiding place to avoid ending up as the main course. With Thanksgiving only one day away, can Turkey find a place to hide from the farmer who’s looking for a plump bird for his family feast?Maybe he can hide with the pigs . . . or the ducks . . . or the horses . . .Uh-oh! Here comes the farmer!Run, Turkey, run!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about ThanksgivingBooks about farm animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
November 1, 2009
First published
September 18, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802784810

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