Author: Michael Delphy Hunt
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595295623
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Perfect Turkeys is the second in a series of books, that examines (through short stories) the often hilarious, and always funny life and times of Michael Devin Hughes. Whether searching for the Perfect Turkey for Thanksgiving, or trying to locate the Fig Queen's House in Brewster Hollow, or reserving a hotel room with a chain hotel, Michael Devin Hughes complicates the most simple of tasks. Though quadruple-divorced, Hughes maintains relations with his ex-wives and children, as the short stories, "Dancing With My Daughter," "A Walk at Sunset With My Son," and "Chief of Personal Appearance" reveal. Michael Devin Hughes' obsessive nature is deliciously illustrated in "Lemon Bars." His humorous bond with his father is wonderfully amplified in "The Buffet Line." And Hughes incredibly bad timing is hilariously detailed in "Dinner and Railroad Crossings."
Perfect Turkeys and Other Amusing Tales
Author: Michael Delphy Hunt
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595295623
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Perfect Turkeys is the second in a series of books, that examines (through short stories) the often hilarious, and always funny life and times of Michael Devin Hughes. Whether searching for the Perfect Turkey for Thanksgiving, or trying to locate the Fig Queen's House in Brewster Hollow, or reserving a hotel room with a chain hotel, Michael Devin Hughes complicates the most simple of tasks. Though quadruple-divorced, Hughes maintains relations with his ex-wives and children, as the short stories, "Dancing With My Daughter," "A Walk at Sunset With My Son," and "Chief of Personal Appearance" reveal. Michael Devin Hughes' obsessive nature is deliciously illustrated in "Lemon Bars." His humorous bond with his father is wonderfully amplified in "The Buffet Line." And Hughes incredibly bad timing is hilariously detailed in "Dinner and Railroad Crossings."
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595295623
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Perfect Turkeys is the second in a series of books, that examines (through short stories) the often hilarious, and always funny life and times of Michael Devin Hughes. Whether searching for the Perfect Turkey for Thanksgiving, or trying to locate the Fig Queen's House in Brewster Hollow, or reserving a hotel room with a chain hotel, Michael Devin Hughes complicates the most simple of tasks. Though quadruple-divorced, Hughes maintains relations with his ex-wives and children, as the short stories, "Dancing With My Daughter," "A Walk at Sunset With My Son," and "Chief of Personal Appearance" reveal. Michael Devin Hughes' obsessive nature is deliciously illustrated in "Lemon Bars." His humorous bond with his father is wonderfully amplified in "The Buffet Line." And Hughes incredibly bad timing is hilariously detailed in "Dinner and Railroad Crossings."
The Amazing Turkey Rescue
Author: Steve Metzger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545014205
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Even though it is almost Thanksgiving, turkeys Ollie, Cassie, and Wing return to Farmer Joe's farm to save the hens from a prowling fox.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545014205
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Even though it is almost Thanksgiving, turkeys Ollie, Cassie, and Wing return to Farmer Joe's farm to save the hens from a prowling fox.
Chicken Foots Stew
Author: Michael D. Hunt
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595260195
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Chicken Foots Stew is centered around the life and times of quadrupled-divorced Michael Devin Hughes. The stories are Hughes' observations on family, life, and love, though not necessarily in that order. Fast-paced and genuinely funny, Chicken Foots Stew provides entertaining family reading. Among the short stories included in Chicken Foots Stew are the following: "Birthday Parties"—as Hughes and his son Malcolm attend the ultimate children's birthday party, Hughes attempts to go one better, but he is out of his league as he finds out; "Hotels"—Hughes prepares the perfect weekend for daughter Millicent only to discover that his choice of hotels does not meet his daughter's exacting standards; and "My Ex-Wife and Plants"—Hughes' first wife Marcia discovers she has been banned from buying plants at all area nurseries. Hughes adds to her misery, by playing a practical joke that backfires tremendously.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595260195
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Chicken Foots Stew is centered around the life and times of quadrupled-divorced Michael Devin Hughes. The stories are Hughes' observations on family, life, and love, though not necessarily in that order. Fast-paced and genuinely funny, Chicken Foots Stew provides entertaining family reading. Among the short stories included in Chicken Foots Stew are the following: "Birthday Parties"—as Hughes and his son Malcolm attend the ultimate children's birthday party, Hughes attempts to go one better, but he is out of his league as he finds out; "Hotels"—Hughes prepares the perfect weekend for daughter Millicent only to discover that his choice of hotels does not meet his daughter's exacting standards; and "My Ex-Wife and Plants"—Hughes' first wife Marcia discovers she has been banned from buying plants at all area nurseries. Hughes adds to her misery, by playing a practical joke that backfires tremendously.
Turkey Trouble
Author: Wendi J. Silvano
Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9780761455295
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Turkey nervously makes a series of costumes, disguising himself as other farm animals in hopes that he can avoid being served as Thanksgiving dinner.
Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9780761455295
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Turkey nervously makes a series of costumes, disguising himself as other farm animals in hopes that he can avoid being served as Thanksgiving dinner.
How to Catch a Turkey
Author: Adam Wallace
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492695378
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling How to Catch series comes a festive turkey tale and Thanksgiving book for kids! A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the show can go on? Follow along as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten!). This hilariously zany children's picture book combines STEAM concepts and traps with a silly story and fun illustrations, perfect for starting a new fall family tradition this autumn or giving as a Thanksgiving gift for kids ages 4 and up! Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run! Can you catch this tricky bird before the school play has begun? Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch the Easter Bunny How to Catch an Elf How to Catch a Monster How to Catch a Leprechaun and more!
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492695378
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling How to Catch series comes a festive turkey tale and Thanksgiving book for kids! A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the show can go on? Follow along as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten!). This hilariously zany children's picture book combines STEAM concepts and traps with a silly story and fun illustrations, perfect for starting a new fall family tradition this autumn or giving as a Thanksgiving gift for kids ages 4 and up! Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run! Can you catch this tricky bird before the school play has begun? Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch the Easter Bunny How to Catch an Elf How to Catch a Monster How to Catch a Leprechaun and more!
All about Turkeys
Author: Jim Arnosky
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780590697804
Category : Turkeys
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This information-packed book details the life and habits of the wild turkey, including what it eats, how it raises its young, and where it is found. Inserts of text and pictures provide detail on each topic. Many illustrations are actual-size representations, so readers can get a precise idea of just how big a turkey's egg or footprint really is. Ideal for Grades 2-4.
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780590697804
Category : Turkeys
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This information-packed book details the life and habits of the wild turkey, including what it eats, how it raises its young, and where it is found. Inserts of text and pictures provide detail on each topic. Many illustrations are actual-size representations, so readers can get a precise idea of just how big a turkey's egg or footprint really is. Ideal for Grades 2-4.
Taylor the Thankful Turkey
Author: Sonica Ellis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737264736
Category : Gratitude
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Taylor the Thankful Turkey is an easy-to-read children's book about giving thanks and being grateful. The goal of this book is to teach kids that being thankful is more than just being grateful for you have, but also showing others your appreciation. This helps to build self-esteem and confidence, and makes you a positive and uplifting person. After all, gratitude is the best attitude, and there is always something to be thankful for. Taylor The Thankful Turkey is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten age groups.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737264736
Category : Gratitude
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Taylor the Thankful Turkey is an easy-to-read children's book about giving thanks and being grateful. The goal of this book is to teach kids that being thankful is more than just being grateful for you have, but also showing others your appreciation. This helps to build self-esteem and confidence, and makes you a positive and uplifting person. After all, gratitude is the best attitude, and there is always something to be thankful for. Taylor The Thankful Turkey is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten age groups.
A Plump and Perky Turkey
Author: Teresa Bateman
Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9780761451884
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The townspeople of Squawk Valley try to trick a turkey into being their Thanksgiving dinner, but are frustrated in their efforts when the turkey tricks them instead.
Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9780761451884
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The townspeople of Squawk Valley try to trick a turkey into being their Thanksgiving dinner, but are frustrated in their efforts when the turkey tricks them instead.
Highpocket's War Stories and Other Tall Tales
Author: Peter “Highpockets” Hilgartner
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453533893
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
"Winner of the United States Marine Corps Gazette 2005 Francis Fox Parry Combat Initiative Award." Highpocket's War Stories is an eloquent account of combat leadership in Korea and Vietnam. Colonel Peter L. Hilgartner is widely recognized in the Marine Corps as a successful combat leader, first as a junior officer in Korea and later commanding the First Battalion, Fifth Marines fighting the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army. Hilgartner tells of leading troops in counter-guerilla action, and major battles with North Vietnamese troops -- Union I, Union II and Swift -- to control the strategic Que Son Valley. His story gives never-before-told, vivid descriptions of Marines in hand-to-hand combat with North Vietnamese troops from the perspective of Marines who were there. Every grunt will appreciate this gripping account.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453533893
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
"Winner of the United States Marine Corps Gazette 2005 Francis Fox Parry Combat Initiative Award." Highpocket's War Stories is an eloquent account of combat leadership in Korea and Vietnam. Colonel Peter L. Hilgartner is widely recognized in the Marine Corps as a successful combat leader, first as a junior officer in Korea and later commanding the First Battalion, Fifth Marines fighting the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army. Hilgartner tells of leading troops in counter-guerilla action, and major battles with North Vietnamese troops -- Union I, Union II and Swift -- to control the strategic Que Son Valley. His story gives never-before-told, vivid descriptions of Marines in hand-to-hand combat with North Vietnamese troops from the perspective of Marines who were there. Every grunt will appreciate this gripping account.
The Great Turkey Race
Author: Steve Metzger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439859301
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Kit contains 2 books and a CD.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439859301
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Kit contains 2 books and a CD.