Friday, October 18, 2024

Turkey vs Santa by Todd Tarpley and Giovanni Abeille - NO

Turkey vs Santa by Todd Tarpley, illustrated by Giovanni Abeille. PICTURE BOOK. Little Brown, 2024. $11. 9780316574556

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - NOT RECOMMENDED

APPEALS TO: FEW

Thanksgiving is incensed - just as his big parade is getting ready to go, all of the stores are already decorating for Christmas.  Santa, however, thinks it is funny and just what that turkey deserves. 

I did not like the fight between Santa and Turkey - it felt much too petty and violent - spiteful, instead of light-hearted.  While Mrs. Claus swoops in and makes everyone see reason and behave, I felt too raw by the wickedness to enjoy the happy ending. 

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, ML


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