Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’
Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ by Eileen Spinelli is a delightful children’s book published by HarperCollins in August 1992. This 32-page story unfolds the humorous chaos of a Thanksgiving celebration as Mrs. Tappleton prepares the turkey, Mr. Tappleton heads out for pies, and the children contribute with salad and mashed potatoes. However, the day takes unexpected turns, leading to a series of mishaps that threaten to dampen the holiday spirit.
Readers will find a lighthearted narrative that emphasizes family and the essence of Thanksgiving. As the turkey takes an unexpected plunge into a pond and the bakery runs out of pies, the Tappleton family learns from Grandmother that the holiday is about more than just food. This engaging tale captures the themes of family and celebration, making it a charming addition to any collection focused on holidays and humorous stories.
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Mrs. Tappleton gets up early to prepare the turkey. Mr. Tappleton sets off to buy the pies. Kenny makes the salad, and Jenny mashes the potatoes. Then all the relatives arrive for an enormous Thanksgiving dinner.
But this year nothing seems to go right. First the turkey slides down the icy hill and into the pond — plop! splash! Then the bakery sells out of pies. It looks like it’s going to be a pretty bleak holiday…until Grandmother reminds everyone that there’s more to Thanksgiving than a turkey and trimmings.
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