ReviewsThe little piggies in Geisert's latest porcine paean try to go to market, but are temporarily derailed in this clever caper of a picture book. Geisert combines history, unique Midwestern colour, and fun in his simple yet snappy text...And his lush turkey topiaries would be a boon to any landscape.
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey DecimalE
SynopsisJambo and Marva emigrated from France to Iowa and opened a small tree nursery.They and their piglets were skilled topiarists. Every autumn, they sculpted giant turkey topiaries, for which there was a big demand. One morning, Jambo awoke to discover all of their turkeys stolen! Things looked grim, but Marva had a plan. Glowing etchings fill the pages with dramatic images of giant turkey topiaries., Jambo and Marva emigrate from France to Iowa, where they become famous for their giant turkey topiaries. One morning they awake to discover that all of their turkeys have been stolen! Was it Voler, the notorious topiary thief? Full color.