Grumpy Droopy-Eyed Turkey in a Pilgrim Hat

A turkey stands in a three-quarter view wearing a tall pilgrim hat with a wide brim and a dark band with a square buckle. The bird has heavy-lidded, droopy eyes, a curved beak, and a long wattle hanging under its chin. Its round belly is lined with small scalloped feathers, and a large tail fans out behind it in big, separate sections. A few shorter feathers stick out on the left side, and two thin legs end in long, spread toes. The thick outlines and roomy shapes make this a good fit for crayons and markers. Try coloring each tail feather in a different fall shade, like red, orange, gold, and brown, and let kids pick a bold color for the hat band. It also works well for a quick talk about why pilgrim hats show up at Thanksgiving. Print a few copies for a classroom table or a holiday afternoon at home.