In “You Name It, Grammy Made It: A Thanksgiving Story of Family and Love,” young Trey experiences the warmth, joy, and delicious traditions of Thanksgiving with his family. On Thanksgiving morning, Trey wakes up to the comforting sounds of his parents bustling in the kitchen and his dad making his famous pancakes, a recipe passed down from Trey’s great-grandmother. As the family sets off on a three-hour drive to Gram’s house, Trey wonders what makes this family gathering so special. Upon arriving, he is welcomed by the lively chatter of relatives and the mouthwatering smells of a feast prepared with love by Gram and the other women in the family. As Trey explores the long dining table laden with turkey, ham, greens, and more, he begins to understand the true meaning of soul food and family tradition.

As the day unfolds, Trey learns that Gram’s cooking isn’t just for the family—it’s also shared with those who can’t be with their loved ones for Thanksgiving. This act of generosity leaves a deep impression on Trey, and he realizes that Thanksgiving is about more than just the food. It’s a time to be thankful, to share, and to come together as a family. The day ends on a high note with the entire family singing and dancing to Gram’s Thanksgiving song, a joyful celebration of their love, traditions, and the blessings they share.

In a quiet little glade in the middle of the wood,
Lived a quirky little turkey who was up to no good!

Bound and determined to outshine the other turkeys, Quirky lands himself in dangerous situation…again and again. Will he listen to his friends as they use kindness and courage to show him that true beauty is not found in how we look on the outside but from what is in our hearts? Or, will his pride be the end of him?

Author Toni Wilson, drawing on her teaching expertise, has crafted Quirky the Turkey with all the essentials educators love in classroom books: vibrant illustrations, engaging read-alouds that invite student participation, and key academic concepts like rhyme, rhythm, prediction, and color recognition. Teachers and parents can also expand the learning with free resources available on the His Arrowsmith website.

Inspired by the character lessons found in beloved classics like The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister and Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena, Quirky the Turkey combines whimsical rhymes with playful humor reminiscent of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. This lively, colorful story will have children laughing while they learn the timeless truth that true beauty shines from within.

Grab your copy today and help your children discover that it’s what’s inside that truly counts!