Books like Thanks a lot, Robo-Turkey by Steven Banks


Miss Fowl gathers her class for a traditional Thanksgiving parade, but excitement is low when Jimmy and Cindy are slated as pilgrims and Carl as a turkey. Determined to spice things up, Jimmy creates a robotic turkey float to lead the procession. The parade starts smoothly, but as Robo‑Turkey malfunctions, chaos erupts—testing the students’ resolve and teamwork in a humorous, high‑energy adventure.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Steven Banks
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