The Big Old Turkey
The Big Old Turkey is a warm, humorous, and heartfelt children's story that celebrates curiosity, courage, and the joy of discovering the unexpected. Inspired by a real moment shared between the author and her eight-year-old grandson at Parkway Garden, this story reminds young readers that life's best lessons often come from surprises.
Through colorful storytelling and gentle humor, children learn how surprises can spark imagination, build problem-solving skills, and make the world feel exciting instead of ordinary. With a fun twist ending and relatable emotions, this book offers kids a memorable reading experience they'll want to revisit again and again.
Perfect for early readers, classroom story time, and family read-alouds. Illustrated by Deri Joeliandri.
A real Parkway Garden turkey
Terry shared this short clip of one of the Parkway Garden turkeys that inspired The Big Old Turkey.
A short home video of a turkey at Parkway Garden, shared by Terry.
“Amazing book! It does a great job explaining everything in a way that kids can easily understand.”
“Easy to read and beautifully illustrated, the book clearly explains the path to salvation.”
“The print font is clear and easy to read, and the pictures are bright and appealing.”
