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Junkyard Tales

The Train

One morning the junkyard begins to shake, and all the animals are alarmed — is it an earthquake? A hurricane? A dragon? Sally the chipmunk is the only one who actually sees the source of the shaking and noise: a big, long, metal truck-like creature that rides along the iron tracks outside the junkyard fence. What could it be? And will everyone have a chance to see the creature for themselves?

20 MINUTES

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Sparkle Kitchen Sparkle Kitchen: Train Car French Toast
I’ll admit, I find the mechanical information of trains a little boring, but I love the history. Especially, that of the glamorous era of train travel, when you slept in Pullman cars and awoke to a special breakfast in the dining car. This French toast recipe is one of those historic breakfast options.
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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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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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Introduction Part Three: Mr. Flinch

Ben Thompson learns that things can change quickly in the Junkyard.

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