Turkey's sandtastic beach day

Wendi Silvano, 1962-

Book - 2023

"Turkey is visiting the ocean for the very first time! But when he arrives, he has to stay in Farmer Jake's petting zoo on the boardwalk. If only he could get to the beach for some splashing and surfing.... Luckily, his friends are determined to help him have an utterly crab-ulous beach day, offi-shell duties or not--and they get to have some fun along the way." -- Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Genres
Animal fiction
Humorous fiction
Picture books
Published
New York, NY : Two Lions [2023]
Language
English
Main Author
Wendi Silvano, 1962- (author)
Other Authors
Lee Harper, 1960- (illustrator)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN
9781662508356
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

Will Turkey ever be able to enjoy the beach? Farmer Jake has set up a petting zoo on the beach boardwalk for the Summer Children's Festival. All the animals are "happy to be there….Mostly." But Turkey wants to leave the enclosure and explore. "I've never even had a chance to walk on a beach!" he exclaims. "So…long time, no sea?" chuckles Rooster. "Baaaad joke!" says Sheep. More delightfully groanworthy puns are sprinkled throughout the story as Turkey, helped by his farm friends, attempts to sneak onto the beach. First, Turkey disguises himself as a crab with beach ball eyes, a life-preserver body, and toy shovel claws. "Turkey looked just like a crab…almost." Turkey scuttles to the water but is soon discovered by the lifeguard and guided back to the petting zoo. Turkey also becomes a seashell, a surfer, and a shark. Unfortunately, his costumes don't fool the lifeguard or Farmer Jake. When Farmer Jake falls asleep, Rooster has the "gobbledy-great idea" of entering the sand-sculpture contest. Turkey's dream comes true when the animals' "Turkey Town" sculpture wins the grand prize--a free stay at a house on their own private beach. Cartoon illustrations featuring sandy beiges and ocean blues add humor through exaggerated facial expressions and the details of Turkey's costumes. Farmer Jake and the lifeguard present White; other humans are diverse. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Beachgoers will appreciate this funny, punny day by the shore. (Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.