Sophie's Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller

Sophie's Squash is probably my favorite fall book of 2013. It is fresh, original, and right up Ivy's alley. Young Sophie falls in love with a squash at the local farmer's market. She takes Bernice with her everywhere - on errands, to school, to visit other squash, and even to bed. Despite her mother's warnings that Bernice will rot, Sophie continues to bring Bernice with her. When others start to complain, Bernice is forced to listen to the advice of a squash farmer. Bernice is covered with the snow while she is restoring herself in dirt. Will she survive the winter? Find out in this heartwarming tale of a girl and her squash.

P.S. Ivy is getting a squash this weekend.

'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving by Dave Pilkey

"Twas the day before Thanksgiving
and all through the trees
the fall leaves were spinning
aloft in the breeze...

Dave Pilkey has spun an adorable tale about young children out on a field trip to a farm. Upon arriving the turkeys and children form an immediate bond. The beauty of the day is marred when the farmer is seen sharpening his knife. The children are horrified to learn what will happen to the turkeys. Hilarity ensues as the children hatch a plan to save their poultry pals.

Turkey Claus by Wendi Silvano

Let's start off the holiday season with some turkey! Poor Turkey is worried. He had just survived Thanksgiving when he overheard that turkey was on the menu for Christmas. Hilarity ensues as Turkey tries to gain an audience with Santa Claus so he can grant his wish to live through Christmas. The elves, however, will not let Turkey into Santa's home. Turkey tries numerous disguises, including a candy cane, tree, and a present. When he finally meets with Santa, Santa has the perfect plan and disguise for turkey.

PIZZA BE WITH YOU and happy holidays,
      Love, Turkey

A Turkey for Thanksgiving

Working full time and having two young children has slowed down my blogging! Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and Ivy has begun her holiday reading. We discovered Eve Bunting's A Turkey for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Moose are having a grand Thanksgiving dinner, but they do not have a turkey. Mr. Moose asks all of his friends if they have seen a turkey. Spoiler Alert: When the turkey is finally found, the reader discovers that they want the turkey at the table - not on it. Ivy loved the pictures and found the ending amusing. A must read!