Turkey Claus
By Wendi Silvano
The Story
Facing the Christmas dinner table this time instead of the Thanksgiving one, a resourceful turkey treks to the North Pole and tries disguise after disguise to get past Santa's door and beg for help.
Why It's Special
For the kid who already loves Turkey's Thanksgiving escapes, watching him try to outwit an entirely new holiday menu is pure payoff.
- Big idea: Being clever and asking for help isn't giving up — it's the smart move when the stakes are high.
- Vibes: Silly, high-energy, holiday-bright, and full of costume-change comedy.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy funny animal stories with a clever hero
- like to spot and guess the disguises on each page
- are working on problem-solving under pressure
- love holiday stories that mix Thanksgiving and Christmas fun
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What are some of the disguises Turkey tries to get into Santa's house?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Turkey felt knowing he might end up on the Christmas menu?
- Imagination: If you had to disguise yourself to sneak in and see Santa, what would you dress up as?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to ask someone for help with a big problem, like Turkey asks Santa?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think it was so hard for Turkey to get in to see Santa at Christmastime?
