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Market Fun
Life
May 20, 2023
I had a lot of fun, even though I didn't get to buy everything I wanted.
In My Tum
Life
May 20, 2023
I lost the eating contest to Tim because I ate too much in practice and couldn't eat any more when the contest started.
Lots of Pots
Life
May 20, 2023
Pip and Tom help some men paint their house and end up painting the gate in stripes. Mum likes it and decides to keep it.
In Mum's Pouch
Animals
May 20, 2023
I am a tree kangaroo and I live in Papua with my mum. I like to play in the bush and eat kapok flowers. I am a big kid now so I can help take care of the bub in Mum's pouch.
Lost!
Animals
May 20, 2023
The ray is safe and sound, thanks to the big storm. He is back home with his pals, and he is helping them out too.
In the Sky
Life
May 20, 2023
We saw a man in the clouds and he brought a friend with him. They sang and danced in the clouds. A storm came and we ran into the house. We told our parents about the cloud men in the sky.
In My Garden
Science
May 20, 2023
There are a lot of butterflies and bees in my garden, and the birds seem to like it too. There are big banks of flowers all around, and the bugs are always flitting from one to the next. I think my garden is the best!
Market Fun
Life
May 20, 2023
It's a fun day, and there are lots of things to do and see. Yum!
In My Garden
Science
May 20, 2023
I see a lot of different things in my garden, including butterflies, bees, birds, and flowers of various colors.
Leg It!
Animals
May 20, 2023
The rooster sees a mouse and jumps over a pen with hens in it to try to get it. The mouse escapes into the hay and the rooster is safe.
Leg It!
Animals
May 20, 2023
The rooster and the mouse both escape. The dog is injured.
Lost!
Animals
May 20, 2023
A big storm hurts a ray, and he has to find his way back with the help of the fish.
In the Sky
Life
May 20, 2023
A man is in the sky, surrounded by clouds. He is having a great time, dancing and singing. Suddenly, he notices a group of people on the ground below him, and he joins them in their fun.
In My Life
Life
May 20, 2023
I love all the people and things in my life that make it special to me.
In My Garden
Science
May 20, 2023
I love spending time in my garden because it is such a special place. There is a lot of life and activity there, and I enjoy taking care of it.
Is This the Sea?
Science
May 20, 2023
We are raindrops. We fall from the sky and end up in the sea. Then the heat from the sun makes us evaporate and we go back up into the sky.
Little Ghost Wants to Play!
Adventure
May 20, 2023
Gad is a ghost, but he is a friendly ghost. All he wants to do is make friends with the local kids, but will they be too scared of him?
Is This the Sea?
Science
May 20, 2023
The speaker and their companion are disappointed that they only found a fish when they dropped into the sea, and not the vast expanse of water they were hoping for. However, they are contented when they realize that the sun is setting and they will be able to return to the sky.
Kip Jumps
Animals
May 20, 2023
Kancil helps the crocodiles count so that they can share the food equally, and then leaves for the party.
If You Lived...
Science
May 20, 2023
You would need to adapt to your environment if you want to live on the moon, as a bird, as a goat, as a butterfly, as a mole, as a fish, in the cold, or in this forest.