ISBN 0-375-83126-6

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

The following review was contributed by: Lily Azerad-Goldman &CLICK TO VIEW Lily Azerad-Goldman's Reviews

Just when you thought you saw it all, here comes marching in Thelonius Turkey Lives!(On Felicia Ferguson’s Farm) written and illustrated by Lynn Rowe Reed.

It is an adorable book and the surprise comes not in the eating of the Turkey but into something else. No, I won’t divulge its secret, however, it is resolved in a satisfying conclusion.

Without giving too much away, the story revolves around Thelonius the turkey, who believes one week prior to Thanksgiving that he is going to die. The countdown begins and Thelonius becomes jittery and nervous before discovering that he is a famous hat designer, triggering in him hardy laughter.

The tale, with its zany characters flying off the pages, is effective in building tension, while adding in a good dose of fun and humor. And if you are a vegetarian, the plot even seems plausible, provided you are petrified of the Avian Flue. Reed is super in her rendering of simplicity in her bright and energetic illustrations, which at times, may be silly, are nonetheless good for a chuckle.

This title is a great addition to Thanksgiving literature and it will surely linger on in the minds of young listeners and readers. One last comment-you even have vegetarian recipes added at the end of the book.

Highly recommended for the little and BIG people. Believe Thelonius!