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Arthur Timothy Read is the main character from Marc Brown's classic book series, Arthur, and the PBS Kids animated television series based on them. He is an eight year old male aardvark who loves Bionic Bunny (a parody of Superman), hanging with his best friends, playing the piano, and reading books. Some of his dislikes include the antics of his little sister D.W. and getting homework often. Like most book characters, Arthur often learns a life lesson such as how to handle being teased, responsibility, and honesty. The animated series expanded his other interests including Dark Bunny (a parody of Batman).
Appearances in Thanksgiving specials[]
While the 1983 book Arthur's Thanksgiving never got adapted into an episode of the show, Arthur did get to have two original Thanksgiving productions during its initial run.
In the episode "Francine's Pilfered Paper", Arthur was one of the students assigned by Mr. Ratburn to write a five page report on a Thanksgiving topic they were given.
In the special An Arthur Thanksgiving, he and his friends and Mr. Ratburn participate in the Elwood City Thanksgiving Day Parade and at the same time look for his dog Pal who supposedly ran away.