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Junkyard Tales
The Junkyard Feast: A Story of Thanksgiving
It is time for the annual Junkyard Feast. In this autumn celebration, the Junkyard animals cook special dishes in gratitude for all they have given each other throughout the year. All of the Junkyard animals enjoy this feast except one: Sergeant. He is always away for this special event, celebrating Thanksgiving with the Junkyard Warden and his family. When Ben, clever cat, learns this, he insists they do something special for the steadfast watchdog who keeps the Junkyard safe … all year long.
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Sparkle Kitchen
Sparkle Kitchen: Fromage Forte
Fromage forte (“strong cheese”) is a French cheese spread that is made from odd bits and pieces of cheese. (Odd bits and pieces of any cheese, like, whatever you have in your fridge right this second.) The cheese is broken up and mixed in a food processor with chicken stock until it's a spreadable consistency.
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DIY Family Thanksgiving Book
Our Thanksgiving Book provides a quick, easy-to-keep-up glimpse of our blessings from year to year. If you want to start your own Thanksgiving Book tradition, here's how.
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Junkyard Tales
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Junkyard Tales
Introduction Part One: The Cat’s New Home
A cat named Benjamin Thompson accidentally discovers his new home - a most unusual place.
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20 MINUTES
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Junkyard Tales
Introduction Part Two: The Rowlands
Ben Thompson meets a family of raccoons and they are tickled by this new and curious cat!
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17 MINUTES
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Junkyard Tales
Introduction Part Three: Mr. Flinch
Ben Thompson learns that things can change quickly in the Junkyard.
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23 MINUTES