About This Book
Dav Pilkey's 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving is a delightful and humorous picture book that reimagines the classic Christmas poem with a Thanksgiving twist. A group of school children visits Mack Nugget's farm for a field trip, only to realize the turkeys they've befriended are destined for the holiday table. Driven by empathy, the children devise a plan to save the eight turkeys, leading to a heartwarming and comical escape. This book is perfect for ages 4-8, offering a gentle introduction to themes of kindness and animal welfare without being preachy. It's a fantastic read-aloud with its lively rhymes and engaging illustrations, sure to spark giggles and thoughtful conversations about holiday traditions and compassion.
School children on a field trip to Mack Nugget's farm save the lives of eight turkeys in this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas."
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Discussion Prompts
1
How did the children feel when they realized what would happen to the turkeys?
2
What are some ways we can show kindness to animals?
3
What are your favorite Thanksgiving traditions? How do they make you feel?
4
If you were on the farm, what would you have done to help the turkeys?
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