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The Library's new StoryWalk title is now on display at the French Art Colony.
Our title for November is Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy written by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Frank Ansley.
Turk, his parents and his little brother Runt all live at Wishbone Farm.
Turk's parents consider him to be the biggest, strongest, and most graceful bird on the farm. As Thanksgiving approaches, people start arriving at the farm to pick out the turkey that they want.
Turk's parents are sure that he will be chosen first and go on to become famous as a dancer or football player. Little brother Runt tries to warn them that the biggest and plumpest turkeys on the farm are being chosen for the dinner table rather than for their dancing or athletic ability. But -- no one ever listens to Runt.
Time and time again, Runt comes to the rescue when someone picks Turk as the turkey that they want to take home. On Thanksgiving morning, a little old lady stops by and decides that Runt is just the perfect size for her to take home! Now, Runt is the one who is in trouble! Will Turk and his parents be able to save Runt from the dinner table?
Read the book to find out!
To learn more about author Lisa Wheeler, visit her website.
To learn more about illustrator Frank Ansley, visit this website.
Enjoy Turk and Runt activities.
Listen to a read-aloud version of Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy. (YouTube)
Our next StoryWalk will be available the beginning of December.
StoryWalk is a way for children and adults to enjoy both the great outdoors and great children's books. Follow the pages of the story as you walk from frame to frame along the path. StoryWalk promotes literacy, physical activity, and parent/caregiver involvement.
The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg Hubbard Library. StoryWalk is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.