Customer Reviews

Thelonius Turkey Lives!

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4 star:		(1)
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Like TAPPLETONS THANKSGIVING, this one should be a read-aloud every year before the meal begins. The artwork is an appropriately goofy mix of realia, typography, paints with lively movement on the page, but best of all there are TWO recipes at the end of the book--Sweet Potato Casserole and Thelonius' Feather Cookies (plus lots of inspiration for feather-based art, not to mention making hats with Thelonius Feathers. Keep this one in your turkey roasting pan so you remember to read it every year! Teachers will love it as an alternative to pilgrims and parades. Best of all, kids will like knowing that they are NOT munching on Thelonius.

We gave the book to a niece and everyone thought it was a beautifully done, creative spin on Turkey day. The kids loved the real pictures combined with the drawings. Very clever.

This book really relates to the little people interested in the subject of Thanksgiving. It's PERFECT for a fall read-aloud to children or by children. The art work looks like some very creative little hands helped to design the book. Words are all over the pages in many different sizes to add interest and appeal to young audiences.

Thelonius the turkey's countdown to Thanksgiving and all his antics will entertain and delight your children year after year.

The book was in good condition, and my students really enjoyed it, but next time I would not buy books unless it's from Amzon per se not independent sellers because it took a lot to get here.

I was exceptionally pleased with the price and condition of the book and could'nt believe how quickly I received it.

The story itself was cute. (Please note that parents and teachers who disapprove of naughty or "fresh" behavior in books may not be a fan of the tricks the animals play on the farmer.). For me, the design of the book, with words cascading across the page, sentences seemingly hidden behind colorful artwork, etc., took away from the story itself. The bright pictures might be quite appealing to younger (i.e. Toddlers) though.