Turkeys Together (Holiday House Reader: Level 2)
Kindergarten-Grade 2–A sweet tale about cooperation and friendship, with a satisfying conclusion. Two mother turkeys are afraid to leave their nests because their eggs are being stolen, and a pointer puppy offers them a solution. This gentle dog, despite knowing about hunting, apparently lacks the instinct and befriends various birds and animals. Soft watercolor illustrations add meaning to the text and provide clues for some of the more difficult words (opossum, hummingbird, crouched). The expressive animal faces are charming and realistic. This beginning reader will hold particular appeal for children who love books about animals.–Mary Hazelton, Elementary Schools in Warren & Waldoboro, MECopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.