PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Turkey's Valentine Surprise by Wendi Silvano & Lee Harper
REVIEW
After receiving a valentine from a secret admirer, Turkey decides to deliver secret valentine's to his friends in disguise. But first, he needs some inspiration for his disguises. A candy heart dropped in the barnyard "PURR-FECT" inspires a cat costume. Unfortunately, his disguise doesn't fool Rooster, who then inspires Turkey to dress up as a dog to deliver a valentine to Horse. Horse then helps Turkey to make plans to surprise Cow and so it goes, with each disguise failing to fool anyone. While the valentines are appreciated by the receivers, Turkey is disappointed that he hasn't been able to surprise any of his friends. But one final candy heart might provide one last chance to surprise his friends. I smiled numerous times while reading this book. Turkey's efforts to surprise his friends with his wacky disguises even made me laugh. And Turkey's good intentions add a sweet flavor to the story, even if his plans tend to go awry. The detailed illustrations are delightful and match the tone of the story perfectly. Young readers will undoubtedly enjoy the humorously creative costumes that Turkey designs as well as the rather extreme attempts to be sneaky. An enjoyable read through and through, one I look forward to sharing on Valentine's Day.
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“A must-have for any size library: school, public, or home.” ―School Library Journal
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR
Wendi Silvano was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has lived in Oregon, Colorado, and Peru. The author of the Turkey Trouble series, she has a BA in early childhood education and taught preschool and elementary school for eleven years. She is the mother of five children and the owner of an assortment of odd pets that are not nearly as clever as Turkey. She now writes from her home in Colorado, where she enjoys hiking, reading, and playing the piano. Visit her online at wendisilvano.com.
Lee Harper is the author-illustrator of the books Coyote, The Emperor’s Cool Clothes, and Snow! Snow! Snow! Lee is also the illustrator of the Turkey Trouble series, by Wendi Silvano, as well as the Woolbur series, written by Leslie Helakoski. Lee has four children, a German shepherd, two barn cats, eleven chickens…but no turkeys. Yet. He lives with his wife in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Visit him online at leeharperart.com.
Lee Harper is the author-illustrator of the books Coyote, The Emperor’s Cool Clothes, and Snow! Snow! Snow! Lee is also the illustrator of the Turkey Trouble series, by Wendi Silvano, as well as the Woolbur series, written by Leslie Helakoski. Lee has four children, a German shepherd, two barn cats, eleven chickens…but no turkeys. Yet. He lives with his wife in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Visit him online at leeharperart.com.
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