Tiny Turtle's Thanksgiving

by Dave Ross

Unhappy at Thanksgiving, Tiny Turtle wants to be an eagle, soars into a lofty adventure on a set of specially made wings, and discovers that there is no place like home

Genres: Picture Books, Thanksgiving

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1986

About the author

Dave Ross is an artist, author and educator whose every career move has involved kids. First published in 1975, his bibliography includes 39 titles. Dave's most recent book, T'Bugs, is a science fiction chapter book for young readers. [Tom Lemery is co-author]. It was released in 2017.
In 1981, Dave and his wife Kathleen founded Helping Hands School in Clifton Park, NY. They ran this preschool for special needs children for 30 years, retiring in 2010. The school is still open and serves hundreds of children and their families in Saratoga County.

Reviews

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit of an odd little story about being thankful for who you are and learning that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence. The illustrations are colorful and detailed, and the turtles' expressions are a highlight.

[Rick Christiansen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Strange idea for a thanksgiving related book lol

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Preschooler loves the funny facial expressions and antics of Tiny Turtle as he tries out being an eagle instead of a turtle. Theme of being thankful for who you are and not someone else.