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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100439769876
ISBN-139780439769877
eBay Product ID (ePID)46580954
Product Key Features
Book TitleGracias the Thanksgiving Turkey
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Holidays & Celebrations / Thanksgiving, People & Places / Middle East
Publication Year2005
IllustratorCepeda, Joe, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJoy Cowley
Book SeriesScholastic Bookshelf Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight4 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"[An] entirely satisfying story. [The artist] has a wonderful knack for making Miguel's multicultural urban neighborhood friendly and cheery." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Praise for Gracias the Thanksgiving Turkey "[An] entirely satisfying story. [The artist] has a wonderful knack for making Miguel's multicultural urban neighborhood friendly and cheery." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToKindergarten
SynopsisWhen young Miguel is sent a turkey to fatten up for the holidays, the trotter soon becomes too good a friend to serve up for supper. Beginning Spanish vocabulary is woven into the text., When Papa sends a turkey to be fattened up for Thanksgiving, Miguel takes a liking to the friendly bird. Soon, Miguel and Gracias are going everywhere together. But Gracias isn't a pet-he's supposed to be a meal! With a little help from Abuelito, Abuelita, and Tia Rosa ((implement accents)), will Miguel be able to keep Gracias off the Thanksgiving table? This heartwarming tale will inspire readers to give thanks for family, community, and friendship., Let the Scholastic Bookshelf be your uide through the whole range of your child's experiences--laugh with them, learn with them, read with them Category: Holiday When Papa sends a turkey to be fattened up for Thanksgiving, Miguel takes a liking to the friendly bird. Soon, Miguel and Gracias are going everywhere together. But Gracias isn't a pet-he's supposed to be a meal With a little help from Abuelito, Abuelita, and Tia Rosa ((implement accents)), will Miguel be able to keep Gracias off the Thanksgiving table?This heartwarming tale will inspire readers to give thanks for family, community, and friendship., In this warm holiday story, a young Puerto Rican boy saves the life of his per turkey with help from his close-knit New York City family and neighborhood. Beginning Spanish vocabulary is woven into the text.