
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with impulse control or finding it hard to stay on their best behavior during the high-energy holiday season. It is an ideal choice for a toddler or preschooler who experiences 'big wants' and needs a humorous way to see that even when we try to take more than our share, things don't always go as planned. The story follows Kitty, whose intense love for turkey leads her to devise a sneaky plan to steal the feast. Through slapstick humor and expressive illustrations, children see the consequences of Kitty's naughtiness: a literal turkey-on-the-head mess. It is a gentle, funny way to introduce the concept of self-regulation and the idea that greed often leads to silly mishaps rather than satisfaction.
None. This is a secular holiday book focused on food and behavior. The tone is light and farcical.
A preschooler who is currently in a 'mine' phase or who has a history of trying to sneak snacks from the counter. It is for the child who enjoys physical comedy and 'naughty' characters who mirror their own impulses.
Read this cold. The layout is very visual with minimal text per page, making it a fast read. You might want to practice your 'mischievous cat' voice for the planning segments. A parent might reach for this after their child has had a meltdown over wanting a specific treat or after a particularly chaotic family meal where the child couldn't sit still or follow table rules.
A 2-year-old will enjoy the visual slapstick and the repetition of Kitty's name. A 4 or 5-year-old will better understand the irony of Kitty saying she doesn't like the holiday while clearly being obsessed with the food.
Unlike many sentimental Thanksgiving books about being thankful, this one acknowledges the realistic 'gimme' impulses children feel during holidays, using a beloved, grumpy character to make the lesson about self-control funny rather than preachy.
Kitty is a high-energy feline who claims to dislike Thanksgiving, but in reality, she is obsessed with the turkey. She spends the book plotting how to bypass the rules and capture the bird for herself. Her plan backfires spectacularly, resulting in her being covered in the feast she tried to steal. It is a simple, visual gag-driven narrative perfect for the 2 to 5 age bracket.
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