A Turkey for Thanksgiving
by Eve Bunting
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young boy named Tom learns the true meaning of Thanksgiving when his family decides to raise a turkey instead of eating one.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this children's book.
Violence is absent from this gentle story.
Profanity is not found in this book.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this story.
Substance abuse is not discussed in this book.
Suicide or self-harm are not topics here.
This book is not scary for young readers.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this book.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
This book promotes a wholesome family value.
No specific groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom shows courage in caring for the turkey.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Love for animals and family is central.
Kindness and empathy are shown.
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