Luke Eats

Thanksgiving Dinner! (The Adventures of Ducky and Luke)

Children - Picture Book
27 Pages
Reviewed on 12/20/2024
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Author Biography

Ashley is an award-winning author who lives in Maine, with her husband Scott and their six children. They also have three parakeets, fish and a Newfoundland pup named Bella. Their house and hearts are full! As a family, they enjoy playing board games, hiking and snuggling in front of the fire for family movie and pizza night. Most nights you will find them at one sports complex or another cheering on the kids in hockey, soccer, wrestling, basketball, baseball and ballet! Ashley loves watching her kids in anything they do!

Things are always pretty busy; but in her not so spare time, Ashley loves to cook, bake, read, sew and crochet, as well as the occasional home improvement project.

Ashley started writing books for her children and they loved them so much that they wanted to share their books with the world.

Hopefully your children enjoy these stories as much as her children do.

    Book Review

Reviewed by Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers' Favorite

Luke Eats Thanksgiving Dinner! by Ashley Hohmann is a children’s picture book that follows Luke, an adorable boy with the cutest face. In this story, Luke embarks on an adventure of flavors as he enjoys a Thanksgiving feast filled with traditional dishes like turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, pumpkin pie, and much more. With each dish presented to him, Luke eagerly gobbles up the delicacies, savoring every bite while appreciating the joy and warmth of the holiday. After dinner and dessert, Luke changes into his sports outfit and enjoys watching a football game, embracing the festive spirit. Join Luke as he celebrates Thanksgiving and explores the various flavors of this cherished holiday.

Luke Eats Thanksgiving Dinner! is the second book in The Adventures of Ducky and Luke series. It highlights the magic of Thanksgiving and encourages young readers to appreciate the abundance of flavors as well as the joy of being with family and friends. Luke is a fun character that many children will be drawn to because of his lovely personality. This book teaches children to be open to new tastes and highlights the importance of gratitude and togetherness during the holidays. I appreciated that the feast presented to Luke included vegetables and fruit pies, promoting healthy eating among children. The book features vibrant illustrations depicting the various foods mentioned in the story. The consistent art style and the simple yet playful storyline make this an enjoyable read. I highly recommend adding this book to your holiday reading list, as it offers a delightful way to engage children in the spirit of Thanksgiving.