Syd Blue, Jeff Wilcox

Turkey Trot

The Race of Their Lives, Children's Rhyming Picture Book on a Thanksgiving Tale About Gratitude, Read Aloud Thanksgiving Book
Illustrator: Patino, Jose Angel

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Produktbeschreibung

Turkey Trot: The Race of Their Lives by Syd Blue and Jeff Wilcox is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates gratitude, family, and the joy of togetherness during the Thanksgiving season. This picture story book for kids about love and friendship follows the delightful adventure of Gibby the turkey, who dreams of finding the perfect gift for her Grammy. When she spots a dazzling heart-shaped rock on Gem Mountain, she sets out with determination to win it, hoping it will make the Harvest Meal shine. Our Thanksgiving children's books introduce a mischievous raccoon named Stinky Brix and his brother Chibber, eager to claim the rock, and Gibby's own self-doubt makes the task seem impossible. As the story of our read aloud books unfolds, children are introduced to meaningful themes of perseverance, kindness, and the value of true friendship. Gibby discovers that even when hopes are dashed and treasures break apart, love and gratitude bring greater light than any prize. Her Grammy reminds her that Thanksgiving is not about winning or losing but about sharing blessings with the people we love. From that moment on, the picture books for toddlers take a positive turn where the town embraces a new tradition, the Turkey Trot, where friends and families of every kind run together to celebrate community. Beautifully written in playful rhyme and filled with colorful illustrations, these rhyming books are perfect for holiday read alouds, classrooms, and bedtime storytelling. These children's picture books invite children to reflect on what they are thankful for, while also teaching gentle lessons about resilience, generosity, and the meaning of family traditions. With fun back matter that shares fascinating turkey facts, these books for children combine joy, adventure, and education, making it an ideal choice for parents, grandparents, and teachers who wish to inspire young readers to treasure the simple gifts of love and togetherness.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Syd Blue Productions
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Altersempfehlung: 3 bis 8 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. September 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 279mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 404g
• ISBN-13: 9798999624420
• Artikelnr.: 75505565

Autorenporträt

Syd Blue's two best-selling tween novels made Amazon's top 1% and are read in middle schools along with STEM curriculum. She also has had over 40 articles published and two scripts optioned by producers with over 1.2B at the BO. She produced an award-winning short film and an award-winning documentary.As a commercial pilot, Syd wrote ops playbooks for her aerial surveillance corporation while flying low-altitude missions protecting national security assets.She roosts in the mountains outside LA, where she races her hubby up Goat Mountain to find heart rocks. SydBlue.com.