“Would you like to make a colorful turkey for our Thanksgiving decoration?” the mom asks.

“Yes!” her young daughter responds. She rushes to fetch paper and crayons and gets busy.

“It’s done!” She proudly holds up her drawing of a beautiful golden-brown turkey—with a fork embedded in its drumstick.

Cindy Harum’s publications include winning six Hallmark greeting card competitions, in which her cards were sold in stores and online, an honorable mention in a Writer’s Digest magazine contest, and an appearance in 50-Word Stories.