The Turkey Prince

By Izzy Tooinsky

Book Overview

Based on a heart-stirring Hasidic tale, The Turkey Prince tells the story of a young prince who believes he is a turkey.One evening at a royal banquet, the flustered young prince is pushed forward to make a speech, but the pressure of it turns him into a turkey. People from miles around are called in to help ... but nothing works until one day a mysterious healer comes to the palace. Stunning and unique illustrations capture the spirit of this unusual story, making The Turkey Prince a precious gift to anyone who has ever felt like a turkey inside.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670888729
• ISBN13: 9780670888726
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.4" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Cute Child's Tale

I'd not heard this story growing up and was pleasantly surprised with it. However -- I had bought this to read to my 3 year old grandchild and I think the concepts are a bit beyond her. Even so, I'm not sure a 4 year old would get it either. The story is very short with only a few lines on each page. The illustrations are odd in a few cases, such as the "Par Avion" sticker on one page (seems out of place and/or wrong for a story that takes place in the past and not during the time of air mail letters).

The Turkey Prince

My children and I were so suprised to find a book that spoke to all of us. The characters were exotic and familiar at the same time. The storyline was unusual and touching. The illustrations were so detailed and fun that we spent hours scanning the pages. I highly recommend this book to any family that believes in the power of love.