Gracias, the Thanksgiving Turkey

By:
Joy Cowley
Illustrated by:
Joe Cepeda
Boy sitting on stoop with a turkey

In this warm holiday story, a young Puerto Rican boy saves the life of his pet turkey on Thanksgiving with help from his close-knit New York City family and neighborhood. Spanish vocabulary is woven into the text. Spanish version available.

Culture/Community: Puerto Rican
Heritage & History: Caribbean Heritage and History Hispanic Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Family and Friends Holidays and Celebrations I Can Help! My Home, Food, and Clothes My Neighborhood Animals and Pets
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 3-6
Publisher: Scholastic Trade
Tags: New York
Book Series: Stories from the Barrio: Hispanic Heritage Thanksgiving Tales Life in the City: Books for Young Children Puerto Rican Stories: Books for Children
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