Talking Turkey here!
On this page you will find a list of fun, easy readers for young children that can read at the 2nd Grade level.
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Thanks for Thanksgiving
by Julie Markes
Doris Barrette (Illus.)
3.92 avg rating — 223 ratings
Everyone
knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks - the question
is, where to begin? From the turkey on the table to warm, cozy
cuddles, life is full of small things and bigger pleasures. But what
is most important is being able to share them with family!
Julie Markes reminds kids and adults alike about the little details that make each day enjoyable.
Reading Information:
Page Count: 32
Lexile: AD570L
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Dora's Thanksgiving
by Sarah Willson
Robert Roper (Illustrator)
3.61 avg rating — 36 ratings
In
this book Dora tells us all about the things she is thankful for. I
love the format for this. Dora asks a question, giving children clues
like: "There is another person in my family who I am thankful for. She
is older and she tells me stories about my mami when she was a little girl". Answer: mi abuela.
Word Count: 456
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader:
2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 101079
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Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit
by Norman Bridwell
3.89 avg rating — 377 ratings
Emily Elizabeth has gone to grandmothers, and in her absence Clifford gets lonely and decides to visit his mom in the city.
His
adventures in getting there are pretty funny. He gets snarled in
traffic and is surprised by the Macy's Day parade (or something like
it.) The focus of the book though is his adventures and not on being
thankful.
A cute entertaining book.
Word Count: 433
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading Level:
2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 7259
Lexile: 350L
--in Spanish:
Clifford y el Día de Acción de Gracias
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Thanksgiving
(Wonder Books Level 2 Holidays)
by Cynthia Fitterer Klingel
Simple text how the Thanksgiving holiday began and how it is celebrated. Definitely a book to locate at the library.
Word Count: 160
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 61972
A Turkey for Thanksgiving
by Eve Bunting
Diane deGroat (Illustrator)
4.03 avg rating — 506 ratings
Mr.
and Mrs. Moose are having a dinner party. They invite everyone and
everyone shows up except Mr. Turkey. Why do you suppose he's hiding and
quaking in fear?
Word Count: 835
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level:
2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 6096
Lexile: 410L
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by Eileen Spinelli
JoAnn Adinolfi (Illustrations)
3.52 avg rating — 97 ratings
Here
are two families that don't seem to have much in common. One has a
Thanksgiving dinner that is coming out perfect. For the other family
it's mostly smoke from things that are burning.
What do they have in common?
(They are thankful.)
"Our smoke alarm is wailing.
Our turkey, burnt as toast.
Dad spills the gravy down his shirt-
a less-than-perfect host".
Word Count: 332
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level:
2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 73457
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Duck for Turkey Day
by Jacqueline Jules
Kathryn Mitter (Illustrator)
3.87 avg rating — 93 ratings
This delightful book starts out with Tuyet's concern that her schoolmates will think her family is
weird for having duck for Thanksgiving dinner and not Turkey.
Then
she discovers that there are all sorts of traditions and that some of
her classmates ate yummy enchiladas for dinner, while others had ham,
lamb, or roast beef. (No veggie alternatives mentioned.)
Word Count: 710
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz:131317
Lexile: AD450L
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(Silly Tilly)
by Lillian Hoban
3.71 avg rating — 63 ratings
Silly
Tilly Mole is planning Thanksgiving dinner. But where are those
invitations? And what happened to her recipes? And why is her house so
full of frog?
A goofy and fun story about that silly, forgetful Mole lady.
Word Count: 870
Page Count: 64
Accelerated Reading level:
2.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 58146
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by Joy Cowley
Joe Cepeda (Illustrations)
3.47 avg rating — 90 ratings
Beginning
Spanish vocabulary is mixed into the text of this story about a turkey
and boy who saves him from being the center attraction at Thanksgiving
supper. (Really, Papa should have known that Miguel would get
attached to the cute little guy.)
Note that this book has a lot of text.
Word Count: 1,282
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level:
2.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 30017
Lexile: 470L
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TURK AND RUNT: A Thanksgiving Comedy by Lisa Wheeler
Frank Ansley (Illustrator)
4.29 avg rating — 136 ratings
Turk's parents are really proud of him.
"He's a dancer," says his mother.
"He's an athlete," says his father.
"He's a goner," says his little brother, Runt.
What will it take for Runt to get his family's attention?
"Chosen for what?" Turk asks as the people at the Wishbone Farm start showing up with stuffing and roasting pans.
A warm hearted story that lots of fun.
This book got rave reviews from moms at GoodReads and Amazon. Top Pick.
Word Count: 890
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level:
2.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 65709
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by Debby Atwell
4.06 avg rating — 101 ratings
A delightful story which starts off with a burnt dinner.
Ann
and Ed are an elderly couple who are celebrating Thanksgiving all
alone. When dinner is ruined Ed drags Ann off to a cafe. Thing is
though, that the tables at the restaurant are all set up for a private
family dinner.
From
the kitchen the immigrant family wonders what to do. Grandma knows,
and they end up inviting the Ed and Ann to their very different
celebration. And a fabulous time is had by all.
Word Count: 598
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 2.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 72957
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compiled by Pam
updated November 2014
