
Product Overview
Turkey in Disguise! is a rhyming picture book that follows Turkey as she tries on different costume ideas for the November Ball, from unicorn to ninja to witch, before discovering that being herself is the best choice. Inspired by the classic classroom Turkey in Disguise project, the book includes a tear-out turkey template ready for readers to create their own original disguise. The story comes from author Adam Wallace and pairs a humorous narrative with a hands-on craft activity.
- Rhyming picture book about Turkey's costume chaos as she prepares for the November Ball
- Includes a tear-out turkey template for creating an original disguise
- Combines a read-aloud story with a hands-on craft project
- Designed for fall storytime and classroom Thanksgiving activities
Full Details
Use Cases
- Fall season read-aloud at home
- Thanksgiving-themed classroom activity
- Creative crafting project with the included turkey template
- Gift for families who enjoy seasonal picture books
Skills Developed
- primary skill: Creative expression through craft design
- fine motor: Cutting and decorating the tear-out turkey template
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 3 years
- ideal age range: 4-8 years
- developmental fit: 3-4 years: Listening to the rhyming story and simple coloring or decorating of the turkey template 5-7 years: Following the story independently and creating more detailed disguise designs with the template
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Reading and crafting
- play structure: Story read-aloud followed by open-ended craft activity with the turkey template
- social context: Shared reading with an adult or group, followed by individual or collaborative crafting
- adult involvement: Adult reads the story aloud and assists with cutting out the template and gathering craft supplies
- session length: 15-20 minutes for reading, additional time for crafting the disguise
Why It Works
- primary benefit: Combines a rhyming picture book with a hands-on turkey disguise craft project
What Makes It Fun
- A picture book paired with a hands-on turkey disguise project brings the classic classroom activity home.
Why They'll Love It
- * Picture book with tear-out turkey template included. * Inspired by the classic Turkey in Disguise project. * Fall seasonal read with hands-on craft activity.
Customer Q&A
What project is included with the book?
The book includes a tear-out turkey template for creating an original disguise.
What is the story about?
Turkey is getting ready for the November Ball and must decide what costume to wear, considering options like a unicorn, ninja, or witch.
Who wrote this book?
Adam Wallace wrote this picture book.
Does the story rhyme?
Yes, the story is written in rhyme.
What classroom project inspired this book?
The classic classroom project Turkey in Disguise inspired this picture book.