Books like Franklin's Thanksgiving by Paulette Bourgeois
Franklin the turtle is excited for Thanksgiving, a holiday he loves dearly. When Grandpa and Grandma arrive, they risk upsetting the family’s longstanding traditions and the festivities that Franklin holds so dear.
First publish date: February 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Paulette Bourgeois
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