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In this heartwarming children’s tale, the Berenstain family sets off on a quest to win the town’s Thanksgiving Pumpkin contest. While the bears compete, Papa Bear and the cubs learn that the true spirit of the holiday lies in sharing and gratitude, not in trophies.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Stan Berenstain
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