Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)
by Barbara Park
2018
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- gratitude
- friendship
- school life
- teamwork
- competition
- empathy
- holidays
About this book
Junie B. and her first-grade class are gearing up for Thanksgiving with a classroom feast and a contest to write the best list of things to be thankful for. But deciding what to be grateful for isn’t as simple as it sounds—especially when competition (and pumpkin pie) is on the line. Packed with Junie B.’s trademark humor, school shenanigans, and big feelings, this early chapter book keeps new readers laughing and turning pages. Perfect for kids in grades K–3 who enjoy funny, relatable school stories.
Setting: a first-grade classroom and elementary school, present day, around Thanksgiving
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) right for my child?
Yes — Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include gratitude, friendship, school life.
How long does it take to read Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) takes around 59m to finish. The book has 8,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)?
Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff) has an AR reading level of 3, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.