Tercules is a wild turkey chick who is abnormally strong…Herculean strong. In the midst of ridicule, Tercules must find the beauty of his uniqueness and discover that he can be different and complete. His strength comes to great use, revealing the treasure of his difference, and proving to all that he is an integral member of his flock family. "I LOVE the message in this book! It is SO important for little ones to hear. They need to know that they are perfect the way they are and to nurture all that they naturally are, to not ever feel ashamed of it, no matter what "authority" tells them so. I also loved the ending: to the point and happy." --Danny Blitz "My son asks me to read this book to him time after time. The characters are precious and relatable and Momma Gobbler is a good role model to us all. There are great vocab words for my 5-year-old as well." --Havilah Salyer "'Terculese' is a brilliant title for a kids book. I suppose not every child will get the contraction of turkey and Hercules, but that's almost part of the fun. One day it will dawn on them - perhaps when they're much older - and they will suddenly start laughing, like me. If they're also like me they'll keep chuckling through the day and saying 'Terculese' to themselves. They might also say. 'Too wild', or 'Too strong' before saying 'Just right!' It's amazing how the repeated catchphrases in this book stick in the mind and popout when you least expect them. I think the message to kids that its okay to be a little different slips into the consciousness without being heavy-handed or overt. A great, positive book for children of all ages that leaves you feeling happy and a little bit better about yourself. Don't be surprised if you find yourself repeating the catchphrases with other family members. 'Too strong?' 'Just right!'" --Benjamin Kline Marcy is the mother of four humans and two pups, but she's also tossed pizzas for a pizzeria, acted and sang in a musical, advocated for families with special needs, made appearances in a few movies, and mimed with balloon animals at the Halifax Busker Festival. Marcy is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner, international speaker, Story Coach, and the best-selling author of books for adults and for children. She does her best writing on retreats with a nearby hot tub, in any castle, and within view of the sea. Marcy loves the smiles and giggles of kids who see themselves in her pages and the tearful nods of adults who realize they're not alone by her words. You can watch and share her TEDx Talks: "How Story Empowers Kids to Shape our World" & "You Are More Than Your Traumatic Experiences." Megan Frank is an illustrator originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin but currently working out of Randolph, New Jersey. After brief adventures in sculpture and ceramics, she became an illustration major and graduated with a BFA from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She specializes in children's book work featuring animal characters in natural environments but you can expect to see some toy/packaging design, recipe illustrations, and video game themes in the mix.