For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present

For Better or For Worse: The Bestest Present

G 1985 · 30 min · ★ 5.0 · Animation, Family

The Patterson family learns the true meaning of Christmas when Lizzie loses her stuffed bunny.

Directed by Sebastian Grunstra · Written by Lynn Johnston

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