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In "Sometimes it’s Turkey, Sometimes it’s Feathers," Mrs. Gumm stumbles upon a turkey egg and, inspired, chooses to hatch it herself. The book follows her preparations and the unfolding adventure as she plans to serve the freshly hatched turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. A gentle, child‑friendly story that brings the holiday’s traditions to life through the adventure of one family’s backyard quest.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lorna Balian
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