Arthur Lost in the Museum

Arthur's Thanksgiving

ARTHUR ADVENTURE SERIES • BY MARC BROWN

Written and illustrated by Marc Brown, Arthur’s Thanksgiving is a humorous and relatable holiday adventure featuring everyone's favorite aardvark.

During a school field trip to the museum, Arthur desperately needs to make a quick pit stop to the boys' restroom. But a wrong turn down a quiet hallway leads him straight into a life-size museum diorama depicting the Pilgrims celebrating the first Thanksgiving! To make matters worse, Mr. Ratburn and the rest of the class arrive right on cue to study the exhibit. Trapped in costume among motionless mannequins, Arthur faces the ultimate test of staying completely still while trying to avoid getting into big trouble.

"A wrong turn leads him into a diorama of life-size models of Pilgrims celebrating the first Thanksgiving... just as Mr. Ratburn and his class are about to study it."

Core Narrative & Holiday Highlights:

• The Museum Mix-Up: A classic comedy-of-errors scenario where an innocent bathroom break spirals into a hilarious hiding act inside a historical display.

• Mr. Ratburn's Classroom: Features Arthur's famously strict yet caring teacher leading a delightfully awkward lesson right in front of where Arthur is hiding.

• Marc Brown's Signature Humor: Blends gentle suspense with warm family and school dynamics, capturing the anxiety of school field trip mishaps.

Key Story Elements:

Perfect For:

• Early Readers & Young Fans (Ages 4–8): Children who love funny school adventures and familiar characters from the Arthur series.

• Fans of Marc Brown: Readers collecting classic Arthur picture books and holiday specials.

• Classroom & Holiday Storytime: A festive, entertaining read-aloud ideal for the autumn season and Thanksgiving week.