Reviews for Turkey riddles
Publishers Weekly
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"What happened when Tom Turkey stepped up to the plate? He hit a fowl ball." Turkey Riddles by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg, illus. by Kristin Sorra, gather more than 30 jokes for youngsters to dish out. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Horn Book
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Thirty-four riddles about turkeys range from funny (""What costume did the little turkey wear every Halloween? He was always a-gobblin'"") to lame (""What happened to the turkey who ate too much corn? He got an ear-ache""). Bordered cartoon-style illustrations suitably realize the text of an intentionally silly book that most children will enjoy. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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Gr. 1-3. Riddles are always a great way to have fun and encourage reluctant readers to pick up a book. In this holiday-themed roundup, there are more than 30 groaners, one per page, each accompanied by a painting that gives a few clues, and the answer. Some of the riddles are too obscure for the audience: "What do you call a gobbler in a flowered shirt, plaid shorts, and a beanie? (A real turkey!)." But the majority are right on target: "What did the sweet potato say to the turkey? ("Here I yam)." The art, with cross-hatched details, is bright and appealing. Not a must purchase, but still great for a good time alone, with friends, or even in a classroom. --Stephanie Zvirin
