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Transcript: Book Day! | That TVOKids Show
Lucas wears a bright orange tee shirt, blue jeans and sneakers. His brown hair is short.
LauraÕs dark shoulder-length bob and bangs bounce as she runs. She wears a bright purple tee shirt, blue jeans and sneakers.
Lucas and Laura sing an upbeat song as they run over a bridge. They carefully balance on a fallen log as they cross over a creek. They duck under a wooden bridge as someone walks over it. Laura and Lucas smile as they run down stairs.
[Happy music plays]
Lucas and Laura sing,
PACK UP YOUR BAGS
KISS YOUR TURTLE GOODBYE
COME UP AND CLIMB
WHERE WE CAN TOUCH THE SKY
SO MUCH TO SEE
SO MUCH TO DO
Lucas and Laura sing, IN OUR TREE FORT
WE GOT A SHOW FOR YOU
Lucas and Laura run on a street.
They sing, THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
[Geese honk]
Laura says, PASSWORD, PLEASE.
Lucas whispers in LauraÕs ear, ÒPaperÓ
[Slide whistle]
Lucas grabs a rope ladder.
Lucas and Laura sing, LA, LA, LA, LA
DO, DO, DO, DO
An animated map unfolds, showing a path from houses to the tree fort.
Lucas and Laura sing, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH
THAT TVO KIDS SHOW
[Upbeat music plays]
A poster reads ÒBook Launch. Venue: Tree Fort. Time: Four-Thirty.Ó
Matt says, OKAY WE JUST HAVE TO MAKE
SURE THIS PLACE LOOKS
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FOR SUSAN
TALENT'S BOOK LAUNCH.
THIS IS A VERY, VERY BIG DAY.
WE HAVE SUSAN TALENT HERE.
MattÕs curly black hair reaches his shoulders. He wears a pink shirt, blue hoodie, black jeans and white sneakers.
Laura opens the Tree Fort gate.
Laura says, I GOT ALL THE THINGS YOU ASKED ME TO GET.
[Bang of closing gate]
She apologizes, SORRY, I WAS GONE LONGER THAN I THOUGHT.
I GOT THE BALL AND YOU SAID --
Matt says, LAURA, THOSE ARE NONE OF THE THINGS
I ASKED YOU IT GET.
WHY DO WE NEED A TYRANNASAURUS REX, A MEGAPHONE, A SLINKY, A BALL AND A DICE FOR A BOOK LAUNCH?
Laura says, DID I GRAB THE WRONG LIST?
I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE LIST YOU GAVE ME.
Matt asks, WHAT LIST IS THAT? NO.
SUSAN TALENT IS HERE.
SHE IS PLUGGING HER BOOK
"LIVING TALENTED: SALADS AND SELF-HELP."
AND WE HAVE TO HAVE A PERFECT
SETUP FOR HER. SHEÕS A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON.
Laura says, PERFECT SET UP, SUSAN TALANT. TELL ME, WHAT DO YOU
NEED ME TO DO?
Matt asks, CAN WE MOVE THESE POUFS?
Laura says, YES WHERE? WHERE DO YOU WANT THEM?
Matt says, BLUE AND RED.
Laura says, OKAY, SO WEÕLL DO BLUE AND RED
Laura switches the position of two round poufs.
[Thump]
Matt says, ACTUALLY RED THEN BLUE.
Laura says, RED THEN BLUE. OKAY. SURE, NO PROBLEM. RED, THEN BLUE.
Matt says, NO, BLUE THEN RED, BLUE THEN RED.
BLUE THEN RED LOOKS BETTER.
Laura says, BLUE THEN RED? JUST MAKE A DECISION BECAUSE--
Matt says, LAURA, IÕM REALLY STRESSED OUT ABOUT THIS.
SUSAN TALENT HAS WORKED WITH
SYSTEM OF THE MOST FAMOUS
PEOPLE IN THE INDUSTRY AND SHE
HAS VERY HIGH STANDARD.
Laura says, I KNOW, I KNOW.
HIGH STANDARDS.
BUT SHOULD WE BE STRESSING
ABOUT SEATING?
Matt says, YES, SEATING IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Laura says, OKAY.
Matt says, WAIT, LAURA, DID YOU GET THE
INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD DEMONSTRATION?
Laura says, WHAT?
Matt says, THE INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD DRESSING?
Laura says, THE INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD?
Matt says, THE NATURE TRAIL-MIX SALAD.
Laura says, THE WHAT?
Matt says, SUSAN IS GOING
TO GIVE A DEMONSTRATION ON HOW
TO MAKE A SALAD FROM HER BOOK.
WE NEED TO GIVE THE INGREDIENTS
TO HER.
Laura says, I DON'T KNOW. I WAS OFF TO
GET THE BALL AND THE STUFFED DINOSAUR.
DID I GET SALAD INGREDIENTS?
Matt asks, YOU DIDN'T GET THE SALAD?
Laura shouts, I DON'T KNOW, DID I?
Matt says, OH, MY GOSH, THIS IS NOT
GOING WELL, TVOKIDS.
Laura says, NO, ITÕS FINE.
I'LL GO IT THE GROCERY STORE RIGHT
NOW AND I'LL GET THE SALAD STUFF.
Matt nods, OKAY.
Laura says, EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE.
BECAUSE I WILL NOT RUIN THIS
BOOK LAUNCH.
Matt says, YES.
Laura says, YES. I'M GOING NOW.
Matt says, CABBAGE, STRAWBERRIES, CHEESE
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CROUTONS ...
Laura says, STUFFED DINOSAUR.
Matt and Laura shout, NO STUFFED DINOSAURS.
Laura opens the Tree Fort gate.
She says, I'M GOING.
Matt says, OH MY GOSH, TVOKIDS. THIS IS
THIS IS, A MESS.
YOU KNOW WHAT? IT'S OKAY.
Matt shuts his eyes.
[Loud inhale and exhale]
Matt says, JUST BREATHE.
IT'S GOING TO BEING FINE.
I WILL SET UP THE SPACE.
HERE, I'LL JUST TAKE THIS STOOL
AND MOVE IT HERE.
[Frog horn rings]
Matt says, AND I WILL TAKE THIS CALL
FROM THE CALLER.
Matt hits a button and puts on headphones.
[Tap]
Matt says, HI, TREE FORT MATT SPEAKING.
WHO'S CALLING?
A boyÕs voice says, YATHURSHAN.
Matt says, YATHURSHAN. SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU
BUDDY. WHAT IS THE PASSWORD TODAY?
Yathurshan says, PAPER.
Matt says, PAPER.
YOU GOT IT.
PUTTING YOU IN THE SKY.
Yathurshan appears in the sky. He has short black hair and wears a blue tee-shirt. He smiles.
Matt says, HEY, YATHURSHAN, HOW ARE YOU?
Yathurshan answers, I'M GOOD.
Text reads ÒYathurshan, Age Eleven.Ó
Matt says, TODAY IS BOOK DAY IN THE
TREE FORT WHICH IS A REALLY BIG DAY.
WE HAVE A VIP COMING IN.
AND I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT IS
YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK.
Yathurshan says, IT'S SUMMERING OUTLAW.
Matt says, SUMMERING OUTLAW. COOL.
WHATÕS THAT ABOUT?
Yathurshan says, IT'S ABOUT A BOY WHO WANTS TO
BE AN EXPLORER BUT HIS
GRANDPA DIDN'T LET HIM.
Matt says, OH, THAT SOUNDS VERY, VERY
INTERESTING. SO TODAY, WE'VE GOT
TO DO A CUTE TIME OOT AND I NEED
YOUR HELP FINDING OUT WHICH IS
THE CUTER OF THESE TWO VIDEOS.
ARE YOU READY?
Yathurshan says, OKAY.
Matt says, OKAY. LETÕS SEE THE CHAMPION.
A male announcer says, CHAMPION!
Text reads ÒChampion.Ó
[Upbeat music plays]
A golden Labrador retriever eats watermelon.
Matt says, WE HAVE A GOLDEN LAB EATING
SOME WATERMELON.
THAT IS A TOUGH TOUGHCOMPETITOR.
HOW CUTE IS THAT TO YOU OUT OF TEN?
Yathurshan says, NINE POINT FIVE OUT OF TEN.
Matt says, NINE POINT FIVE! THAT IS A HIGH SCORE.
LET'S SEE IF THE CHALLENGER CAN
COMPETE. CHALLENGER, LETÕS SEE IT.
A male announcer says, CHALLENGER!
Text reads ÒChallenger.Ó
A kitten hits a rock on a wall.
Matt says, OKAY, KITTY IS HERE AND THEY ARE JUST, THEY ARE GOING OFF ON THAT LITTLE ROCK STUCK TO A WALL.
YATHURSHAN, HOW CUTE IS THIS TO YOU?
Yathurshan smiles.
Yathurshan says, TEN OUT OF TEN.
Matt says, TEN OUT OF TEN!
YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS,
TVOKIDS.
WE HAVE A NEW CHAMPION, KITTY
TAKES THE PRIZE.
YATHURSHAN, THANKS FOR HANGING
OUT TODAY.
Yathurshan says, AND I HAVE A QUESTION.
CAN I SHOW SOME ART?
[Laughing]
Matt says, YES, LET'S SEE YOUR ART.
Yathurshan smiles proudly as he holds up a picture of a palm tree silhouetted against an orange and yellow sky.
Matt says, OH, THAT IS REALLY REALLY BEAUTIFUL.
THAT IS A SUNSET WITH A PALM TREE.
IS THAT A PLACE YOU HAVE BEEN?
Yathurshan says, NO, I JUST DREW IT.
Matt says, JUST FROM MEMORY.
YATHURSHAN, THANK YOU FOR
SHOWING ME YOUR ART AND
TELLING ME YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK
AND CHOOSING THE CHAMPION.
ITÕS BEEN GREAT TO MEET YOU.
BYE.
Matt waves.
Yathurshan smiles and waves, BYE.
Yathurshan disappears from the sky.
[Upbeat music plays]
Matt says, TVOKIDS IF YOU WANT TO BE
THE NEXT ONE TO CHOOSE THE
CHAMPION IN THE TREE FORT YOU
CAN CALL THE NUMBER ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN OR GET A
GROWN UP TO, AND YOU CAN CHOOSE
THE CHAMPION NEXT TIME.
Text reads ÒCall us at 1-888-886-5437.Ó
Matt says, SPEAKING OF THINGS WE GOTTA
DO AROUND HERE, I HAVE GOTTA MAKE SUREÉ
Matt wheels a tray to the centre of the Tree Fort.
Matt exclaims, HEY LAURA, SHE DID GET ALL THE
INGREDIENTS.
SHE WAS SO FLUSTERED FROM ALL
THE PREP WE WERE DOING SHE
FORGOT SHE DID SET EVERYTHING UP.
I FEEL BAD FOR STRESSING HER
OUT.
YOU KNOW WHAT? I THINK THIS BOOK LAUNCH
IS GOING TO GO PRETTY OKAY NOW WEÕVE GOT EVERYTHING SET UP.
Laura wears glasses and has her long brown hair in pigtails.
She opens the Tree Fort gate.
Laura says, KNOCK, KNOCK. HELLO. HI.
[Giggling]
Matt says, HI, WHO ARE YOU?
She answers, WELCOME TO MY BOOK LAUNCH!
Laura holds a book titled ÒIs This a Book?Ó
Matt says, UH, THIS IS SUSAN TALENTÕS BOOK
LAUNCH.
Laura says, OH, YOU MUST BE MISTAKEN.
MY NAME IS UNSHIRLEY AND
WELCOME IT MY BOOK LAUNCH.
Matt says, UNSHIRLEY
[Giggling and laughing]
Matt continues, I THINK YOU MAY BE
THE ONE HAD IS MISTAKEN.
TODAY WEÕVE GOT SUSAN TALENT COMING, WHOA,
AND IÕM JUST THROWING HER BOOK AROUND.
[Thump]
[Sigh]
Matt says, TO DO LIVING TALENTED: SALADS AND SELF HELP.
Unshirley says, OH, I DID IT AGAIN, DIDNÕT I?
Matt says, I THINK YOU DID.
Unshirley says, I SAW POSTERS SAYING THERE WAS A BOOK
LAUNCH SO I JUST ASSUMED IT WAS MY BOOK.
Matt says, THAT'S OKAY.
YOU CAN BE AN AUDIENCE MEMBER
FOR SUSANÕS BOOK LAUNCH.
Unshirley says, A WHAT.
Matt says, AN AUDIENCE MEMBER.
Unshirley asks, WHOÕS THAT.
Matt says, ITÕS A PERSON WHO WATCHES SOMETHING HAPPEN.
Unshirley says, WHAT?
Matt says, TVO KIDS, I JUST REALIZED I FORGOT SUSAN TALENTÕS LATTE. SHE TAKES A VERY, VERY SPECIFIC ORDER AND I FORGOT IT.
Matt turns to Unshirley.
He asks, DO YOU MIND JUST WATCHING THIS STUFF AS I GO?
Unshirley asks, WHOÕS SUSAN TALENT?
Matt says, SHEÕS THE LADY ON THE BOOK. LISTEN,
JUST WATCH THE FOOD.
IÕLL GET THE LATTE,
IÕLL SEE YOU IN A BIT.
ALL RIGHT.
Matt walks out the gate.
Unshirley says, WATCH THE FOOD. I DONÕT UNDERSTAND.
Unshirley looks at the food.
Unshirley says, HELLO, FOOD.
Unshirley turns to SusanÕs book.
Unshirley whispers, HI, SUSAN.
[Cheerful music plays]
Monica sits on a bench in a park. A blue blanket rests on a wicker picnic basket beside her. Monica wears her long dark hair in two braids. She wears a yellow tee-shirt and blue overalls.
Monica says, TVOKIDS, I'M MONICA AND I
LOVE PICNICS.
SOME WOULD SAY I'M THE PERFECT
PICNIC PLANNER.
OR DO I JUST SAY THAT?
ANY WAY.
I HAVE A COUPLE OF TIPS TO SHOW
YOU HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT POSSIBLE PICNIC.
Monica stands in shade under tall trees.
Text reads ÒTip number one: Find the perfect picnic spot!Ó
She says, NUMBER ONE.
FIND A PERFECT PICNIC SPOT.
I LIKE A LITTLE BIT OF
SHADE AND A LITTLE BIT OF SUN.
THIS LOOKS LIKE THE PERFECT SPOT.
[Child yells]
Monica puts down her picnic basket and gives a thumbs up.
Text reads ÒTip number two: Bring the perfect picnic blanket.Ó
Monica says, TIP NUMBER TWO, BRING THE
PERFECT PICNIC BLANKET.
I LIKE BIG PICNIC BLANKETS LIKE
THIS ONE.
Monica spreads her blanket. She sits on it beside her open picnic basket.
Text reads ÒTip number three: Bring perfect picnic food.Ó
Monica says, TIP THREE, BRING PERFECT
PICNIC FOOD.
Monica unpacks her basket, holding up food and shaking packages.
[Shaking]
She says, MAKE SURE TO PACK YOUR FAVOURITE SANDWICH. BRING SOME APPLES AND VEGGIE STICKS.
AND ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS HAVE
LOTS OF SNACKS.
TODAY I BROUGHT PRETZELS, CHOCOLATE-COVERED
RAISINS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, STRAWBERRIES,
GRAPES, YOGURT, AND MINI
BLUEBERRY MUFFINS.
YOU CAN NEVER EVER HAVE TOO MANY SNACKS.
Monica lies on her stomach on the blanket and eats a pretzel. She throws a pretzel in the air and tries to catch it in her mouth. It falls on the blanket. She eats a strawberry.
Monica throws a blue Frisbee.
Text reads ÒTip number four: Pack up the perfect park activities!Ó
TIP NUMBER FOUR.
PACK UP THE PERFECT PARK
ACTIVITIES.
A kite with butterflies on it lays on the picnic blanket. Monica holds a finger in the air and tests the wind.
She says, IF IT'S A NICE WINDY DAY I LOVE
TRYING TO FLY A KITE.
Monica runs in a circle, holding her kite up in the air.
Monica says, I ALSO BROUGHT A BOOK.
PLAYING CARDS.
A SKETCH BOOK.
AND SOME PENCIL CRAYONS.
DON'T FOR GET IT GO TO
TVOkids.com AND CHECK OUT THE
HOW DO YOU FEEL METRE.
Text reads ÒTVOkids.comÓ
Monica says, LET US KNOW HOW MUCH TIME YOU
SPEND OUTSIDE AND HOW MANY
ANIMALS YOU SEE.
Monica quickly turns her head.
She says, I JUST SAW ANOTHER SQUIRREL.
OKAY, SO THAT MEANS IÕVE SEEN
TEN ANIMALS SO FAR. IÕVE SEEN
THREE SQUIRRELS, SIX
BIRDS, ONE RABBIT.
[Birds chirp]
OR WAS IT SEVEN SQUIRRELS, TWO RABBITS
AND ONE BIRD? OR WAS IT TWO SQUIRRELS,
SEVEN BIRDS AND ONE RABBIT?
Monica closes her journal.
[Smack]
[Upbeat music plays]
Unshirley sits at the cart. She holds an orange kitten stuffy as she picks up a strawberry.
Unshirley says, I WILL JUST HAVE ONE
BLUEBERRY. NO ONE WILL NOTICE.
Unshirley bites the strawberry as the gate opens behind her.
Matt wears a white hat and a black and white shirt. He poses.
Matt as Susan says, HELLO. HELLO.
IÕM SO HAPPY TO BE HERE.
I'VE ARRIVED.
[Harp music plays]
A male voice sings, SUSAN TALENT.
[Upbeat music plays]
Susan says, THAT'S ME.
SUSAN TALENT.
AND IÕVE ARRIVED FOR MY VERY
FIRST BOOK LAUNCH AND IÕM SO
EXCITED TO BE HERE.
Susan looks at Unshirley.
Susan asks, WHO ARE YOU?
Unshirley claps.
[Clapping]
Unshirley points to herself and asks, WHO ME?
Susan says, YES, YOU.
Unshirley says, HI, I'M UNSHIRLEY.
Unshirley and Susan shake hands.
Susan says, PLEASURE TO MEET YOU UNSHIRLEY.
AND WHO IS OUR FURRY FRIEND?
Unshirley looks down at her cat stuffy.
She says, OH, UMM, CATHERINE. YEAH.
Susan says, CATHERINE!
Unshirley says, SHE'S MY CAT.
Susan says, LIKE HEPBURN.
I USED TO REPRESENT HER. R.I.P.
WELL I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE.
A SMALL BUT MIGHTY CROWD.
IT'S TIME FOR ME TO TALK ABOUT
LIVING TALENTED,
SALADS AND SELF-HELP.
BY ME, SUSAN TALENT.
I REPRESENTED VERY VERY MANY PEOPLE OVER
THE YEARS AND THE ONE THING
THAT KEEPS THE TALENTED
TALENTED IS BY KEEPING THEIR
TALENT TALENTED.
HOW DO YOU DO THAT, YOU ASK?
YOU HAVE A VERY HEALTHY AND ROBUST
DIET FULL OF SALADS.
SO, I'M HERE TO SHOW YOU A NATURE
TRAIL MIX SALAD.
Unshirley says, WOW.
Susan asks, HOW DOES THAT SOUND TO YOU, MISS UNSHIRLEY?
Unshirley says, IT SOUNDSÉ
Unshirley whispers to Catherine, HOW DOES IT SOUND?
Unshirley says, IT SOUNDS REALLY GOOD.
Susan says, REALLY GOOD! GLOWING REVIEW.
SOUNDS LIKE THE REVIEWS I ALWAYS GET
IN THE NEW YORK TIMES.
WELL, FIRST THINGS FIRST.
Susan moves a bowl.
[Slam]
Susan says, WE WILL TAKE A CRUNCHY BASE.
PURPLE CABBAGE IS A WONDERFUL WAY
TO START YOUR NATURE TRAIL MIX SALAD.
I LOVE RED CABBAGE, IT IS FULL
OF ANTIOXIDANTS.
SMELL.
Unshirley says, Hmmm, smells good.
Unshirley looks skeptical.
Susan puts the bowl down.
[Tap]
Susan continues, A DEEP AND MUSKY AROMA.
WONDERFUL WAY TO START.
NOW TO CONTRAST THAT YOU TAKE A
SUGARY POP OF DRIED CRAISINS.
Susan offers a bowl of Craisins to Unshirley.
Susan says, HERE TASTE IT. YOUÕLL LOVE IT.
Unshirley asks, WHAT IS A CRAISIN?
Susan says, IÕM NOT QUITE SURE BUT I KNOW
IT TASTES FANTASTIC.
Unshirley tastes a Craisin. She looks uncertain.
Susan says, AND THEN SUNFLOWER SEEDS.
PROTEIN PACKED AND ABSOLUTELY
MARVELOUSLY WONDERFUL.
Susan shakes a bowl.
[Rattle]
Susan says, YOU SHAKE THEM UP
SO THEY GET IN THERE.
Unshirley raises her hand.
Unshirley says, WE HAVE A QUESTION.
Susan asks, WHAT'S YOUR QUESTION?
Unshirley asks, IF YOU
EAT A SUNFLOWER SEED, WILL A
SUNFLOWER GROW IN YOUR STOMACH?
[Laugh]
Susan says, SO DROLL.
YOU ARE SO REMARKABLY INEPT, MY LITTLE FRIEND.
Unshirley says, THANK YOU.
Susan puts down a bowl.
[Tap]
Susan says, OKAY, SO WEÕLL TAKE OUR
VITAMIN C-PACKED STRAWBERRIES
I LIKE TO SING A LITTLE
DITTY WHEN I DO IT.
[Sings]
Unshirley sings with Susan.
Susan says, KEEP GOING.
[Both sing]
Unshirley looks uncomfortable.
Susan sings, IÕM HERE AND
YOUÕRE HERE FOR HARMONY.
Susan says, STUNNING!
ABSOLUTELY GOOD.
AND THEN YOU TAKE
CHEDDAR CHEESE.
A WONDERFUL AND FANTASTIC
ADDITION. PROTEIN PACKED AS ALWAYS.
CRUNCHY, CHEESYÉ
[Sniff]
Susan continues,ÉCHEDDARY.
Susan puts down a bowl.
[Tap]
Susan says, AND TO FINISH OFF THE WHOLE SHEBLAM,
DUMP ALL OF YOUR CROUTONS
IN FOR CARBOHYDRATES.
Susan shakes her salad in the bowl.
[Rattle]
Unshirley says, WOW. THOSE LOOK LIKE
SMALL LOAVES OF BREAD!
Susan says, THEY ARE LIKE SMALL LOAVES OF
BREAD. YOU ARE A REMARKABLE PERSON.
Susan puts the lid on the bowl and lifts it in the air as she shakes it.
[Rattling sound]
Susan says, YOU JUST PUT THE LID ON AND YOU SHAKE
AND SHAKE. AND THERE IT IS.
WELL, THAT'S FOR YOU.
Susan places the bowl in front of Unshirley.
[Thump]
Susan says, IÕLL HAVE A SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK FOR
YOU.
Susan gives Unshirley a book.
Unshirley says, WOW.
Susan says, A NOTE TO GIVE TO THE HOSTS.
AND MY CARD.
Susan gives Unshirley a note and card.
Unshirley says, WOW.
Susan says, CALL ME, KID, YOU'VE
GOT MOXIE.
I'M OFF TO MY NEXT LAUNCH.
THAT'S ALL FOR ME.
[Harp music plays]
A male voice sings, SUSAN TALENT.
Susan says, GOOD-BYE.
Susan leaves the Tree Fort.
Unshirley says, GOOD-BYE SUSAN.
BOOK LADY.
OH, SNACKS.
Unshirley looks at the food.
[Giggling]
An animated sun appears from behind grey clouds.
Text reads ÒI Can.Ó
A male announcer says, I CAN.
[Bird chirps]
[Piano music plays]
A girl with long straight brown hair wears a pink hair band and shirt.
Text beside her reads ÒKatrina.Ó
Katrina says, MY NAME IS KATRINA.
I'M TEN YEARS OLD.
[Snap of camera]
Katrina smiles.
Text reads ÒWhat do you like to do?Ó
The announcer asks, WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?
Katrina says, I LIKE PLAYING PIANO.
[Scribbling]
Text reads ÒPianoÓ
Katrina plays an upright piano. Animated music notes fill the air.
[Piano music plays]
[Scribbling]
Text reads ÒRemote control car.Ó
Katrina says, I LIKE MY REMOTE CONTROL
CAR.
Katrina stands in a hallway and uses a remote to drive her toy car.
[Rock music plays]
She says, HERE'S MY FOOSBALL TABLE.
I LIKE PLAYING FUSE BALL.
[Scribbling]
Text reads ÒFuse ball.Ó
[Banging]
Katrina says, GOT IT.
I LIKE TO READ IN BED.
[Scribbling]
Text reads ÒReading.Ó
Katrina sits on her bed and reads.
Text reads Òwas it hard to learn how to read?Ó
The announcer asks, WAS IT HARD TO LEARN HOW TO READ?
Karina answers, LEARNING HOW IT READ
WAS HARD.
I FELT CONFUSED AND MAD.
THIS IS TOO HARD.
Text reads ÒI felt confused and mad.Ó
Katrina puts down a book and looks away.
[Slap]
She says, THE HARDEST PART WAS I HAD TO
PRACTICE EVERY DAY AND SOUND
OUT THE LONG WORDS
Text reads ÒSound out the long words.Ó
Katrina reads, PRETENDING.
The announcer asks, SO WHAT DID YOU DO?
Text reads, ÒSo what did you do?Ó
A drawing of a sun above clouds appears by KatrinaÕs head.
She says, I BROKE UP THE WORDS AND I
PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER.
I PRACTICED EVERY DAY.
I STARTED READING MORE AND
MY PARENTS REALLY HELPED ME.
KatrinaÕs mother points to a page in a book.
Katrina reads, ÒACCIDENTALLY.Ó
Her mother says, PERFECT. GOOD JOB.
Text reads ÒHow did learning how to read
make you feel?Ó
The announcer asks, HOW DID LEARNING HOW TO READ
MAKE YOU FEEL?
Katrina says, WHEN I LEARNED HOW TO READ
IT MADE ME FEEL HAPPY.
Katrina smiles and moves in a circle.
Katrina says, I LOVE TO READ BECAUSE IT MAKES
ME FEEL RELAXED.
Katrina looks at a book.
[Page turns]
She says, THIS IS A GOOD ONE.
I CAN AND YOU CAN TOO.
Matt opens the Tree Fort gate. He holds a latte in his hand.
Matt calls, SUSAN, SUSAN, I GOT YOUR LATTE.
Laura runs into the Tree Fort.
A note stands on the cart beside the food and two copies of SusanÕs book.
[Upbeat music plays]
Laura says, I GOT THE GROCERIES AND --
OH, WAIT.
I ALREADY DID GET THE
GROCERIES EARLIER TODAY.
I JUST TOTALLY FORGOT.
Matt says, I FORGOT IT TELL YOU.
I'M SORRY I FLUSTERED YOU
WITH ALL OUR PREP THIS MORNING.
Laura says, THATÕS OKAY. IT LOOKS LIKE THE BOOK
LAUNCH ALREADY HAPPENED.
Matt says, YOU'RE RIGHT.
YEAH, SUSANÕS GONE.
THE SALAD STUFF IS MADE.
Laura says, I WAS EXCITED TO WATCH
HER MAKE THAT SALAD.
Matt says, AND THIS LATTE WAS EIGHT BUCKS.
Matt slams the latte down on the cart.
[Slam]
Laura says, YEAH. HEY, WAIT A SECOND.
WAIT, I THINK SHE LEFT A NOTE.
FOR US.
Laura picks up the note.
Matt clasps his hands in front of him and jumps excitedly.
Laura says, SUSAN TALENT!
Matt says, COOL, READ IT, READ IT.
Laura reads, DEAR MARK AND LINDA,
Laura looks up from the note.
She says, SHE MUST HAVE MEANT MATT AND LAURA.
BUT THAT'S FINE.
Laura reads, THE BOOK LAUNCH WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
EVERYONE LOVED THE SALAD AND
I'M GOING TO MAKE UNSHIRLEY A STAR.
Matt and Laura read together, ALL THE BEST, SUSAN.
Matt says, WHOA. SO SUSAN CAME, SHE SIGNED
UNSHIRLEY, SHE MADE THE SALAD.
AND SHE HAD A GREAT TIME!
Matt laughs.
[Chuckle]
He says, SO WE DID THROW A SUCCESSFUL
BOOK LAUNCH.
Laura says, YES, IT WAS A SUCCESS!
Laura and Matt high five.
[Hands slapping]
Matt says, YES, AWESOME!
Laura says, WE DID IT! WOW,
THAT WAS A GOOD HIGH FIVE!
Matt and Laura laugh.
[Laughter]
Matt says, IT REVERTIBRATED.
HEY, TVOKIDS, NOW YOU KNOW THE
INGREDIENTS FOR A TRAIL MIX
SALAD AND SO YOU CAN MAKE IT AT HOME.
Laura says, THAT'S TRUE.
IF YOU WANT TO CATCH UP ON YOUR
FAVOURITE SHOWS OR PLAY SOME
AWESOME GAMES HEAD TO TVOkids.com.
Text reads ÒTvokids.comÓ
Laura says, YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE FULL
EPISODES OF THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
AS WELL.
Matt says, AWESOME. HEY, DO WE HAVE SOME NEW
EPISODES TODAY SOMEWHERE.
Matt smiles.
Laura says, YES, TVOKIDS, WE HAVE NEW
EPISODES OF ODD SQUAD MOBILE
UNIT HAPPENING TODAY.
SO MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THAT OUT.
I HAVE A FEELING THEY ARE GOING
TO BE A REALLY REALLY REALLY
REALLY GOOD.
Matt says, I'LL BE TUNING IN WITH A
SALAD JUST LIKE THIS, CRUNCHING
AWAY AND WATCHING AWAY.
Laura says, HEY! SHOULD WE TRY TO MAKE THE
SALAD OURSELVES NOW.
Matt picks up a bowl.
He says, YEAH, I THINK SHE SAID THE
BASE WAS STRAWBERRIES.
[Bowl tapping cart]
Laura says, AND THEN CABBAGE AND
ARE THESE SEEDS?
Matt says, I'M JUST GONNA EAT THE CHEESE
Matt eats cheese.
Laura says, OKAY. I'LL JUST MIX THEM ALL TOGETHER.
SEE YOU LATER TVOKIDS.
Matt waves as he chews.
Laura mixes ingredients in a bowl.
[Rattle]
[Upbeat music plays]
Text reads ÒThat TVO Kids Show.Ó
LauraÕs dark shoulder-length bob and bangs bounce as she runs. She wears a bright purple tee shirt, blue jeans and sneakers.
Lucas and Laura sing an upbeat song as they run over a bridge. They carefully balance on a fallen log as they cross over a creek. They duck under a wooden bridge as someone walks over it. Laura and Lucas smile as they run down stairs.
[Happy music plays]
Lucas and Laura sing,
PACK UP YOUR BAGS
KISS YOUR TURTLE GOODBYE
COME UP AND CLIMB
WHERE WE CAN TOUCH THE SKY
SO MUCH TO SEE
SO MUCH TO DO
Lucas and Laura sing, IN OUR TREE FORT
WE GOT A SHOW FOR YOU
Lucas and Laura run on a street.
They sing, THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
[Geese honk]
Laura says, PASSWORD, PLEASE.
Lucas whispers in LauraÕs ear, ÒPaperÓ
[Slide whistle]
Lucas grabs a rope ladder.
Lucas and Laura sing, LA, LA, LA, LA
DO, DO, DO, DO
An animated map unfolds, showing a path from houses to the tree fort.
Lucas and Laura sing, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH
THAT TVO KIDS SHOW
[Upbeat music plays]
A poster reads ÒBook Launch. Venue: Tree Fort. Time: Four-Thirty.Ó
Matt says, OKAY WE JUST HAVE TO MAKE
SURE THIS PLACE LOOKS
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FOR SUSAN
TALENT'S BOOK LAUNCH.
THIS IS A VERY, VERY BIG DAY.
WE HAVE SUSAN TALENT HERE.
MattÕs curly black hair reaches his shoulders. He wears a pink shirt, blue hoodie, black jeans and white sneakers.
Laura opens the Tree Fort gate.
Laura says, I GOT ALL THE THINGS YOU ASKED ME TO GET.
[Bang of closing gate]
She apologizes, SORRY, I WAS GONE LONGER THAN I THOUGHT.
I GOT THE BALL AND YOU SAID --
Matt says, LAURA, THOSE ARE NONE OF THE THINGS
I ASKED YOU IT GET.
WHY DO WE NEED A TYRANNASAURUS REX, A MEGAPHONE, A SLINKY, A BALL AND A DICE FOR A BOOK LAUNCH?
Laura says, DID I GRAB THE WRONG LIST?
I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE LIST YOU GAVE ME.
Matt asks, WHAT LIST IS THAT? NO.
SUSAN TALENT IS HERE.
SHE IS PLUGGING HER BOOK
"LIVING TALENTED: SALADS AND SELF-HELP."
AND WE HAVE TO HAVE A PERFECT
SETUP FOR HER. SHEÕS A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON.
Laura says, PERFECT SET UP, SUSAN TALANT. TELL ME, WHAT DO YOU
NEED ME TO DO?
Matt asks, CAN WE MOVE THESE POUFS?
Laura says, YES WHERE? WHERE DO YOU WANT THEM?
Matt says, BLUE AND RED.
Laura says, OKAY, SO WEÕLL DO BLUE AND RED
Laura switches the position of two round poufs.
[Thump]
Matt says, ACTUALLY RED THEN BLUE.
Laura says, RED THEN BLUE. OKAY. SURE, NO PROBLEM. RED, THEN BLUE.
Matt says, NO, BLUE THEN RED, BLUE THEN RED.
BLUE THEN RED LOOKS BETTER.
Laura says, BLUE THEN RED? JUST MAKE A DECISION BECAUSE--
Matt says, LAURA, IÕM REALLY STRESSED OUT ABOUT THIS.
SUSAN TALENT HAS WORKED WITH
SYSTEM OF THE MOST FAMOUS
PEOPLE IN THE INDUSTRY AND SHE
HAS VERY HIGH STANDARD.
Laura says, I KNOW, I KNOW.
HIGH STANDARDS.
BUT SHOULD WE BE STRESSING
ABOUT SEATING?
Matt says, YES, SEATING IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Laura says, OKAY.
Matt says, WAIT, LAURA, DID YOU GET THE
INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD DEMONSTRATION?
Laura says, WHAT?
Matt says, THE INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD DRESSING?
Laura says, THE INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD?
Matt says, THE NATURE TRAIL-MIX SALAD.
Laura says, THE WHAT?
Matt says, SUSAN IS GOING
TO GIVE A DEMONSTRATION ON HOW
TO MAKE A SALAD FROM HER BOOK.
WE NEED TO GIVE THE INGREDIENTS
TO HER.
Laura says, I DON'T KNOW. I WAS OFF TO
GET THE BALL AND THE STUFFED DINOSAUR.
DID I GET SALAD INGREDIENTS?
Matt asks, YOU DIDN'T GET THE SALAD?
Laura shouts, I DON'T KNOW, DID I?
Matt says, OH, MY GOSH, THIS IS NOT
GOING WELL, TVOKIDS.
Laura says, NO, ITÕS FINE.
I'LL GO IT THE GROCERY STORE RIGHT
NOW AND I'LL GET THE SALAD STUFF.
Matt nods, OKAY.
Laura says, EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE.
BECAUSE I WILL NOT RUIN THIS
BOOK LAUNCH.
Matt says, YES.
Laura says, YES. I'M GOING NOW.
Matt says, CABBAGE, STRAWBERRIES, CHEESE
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CROUTONS ...
Laura says, STUFFED DINOSAUR.
Matt and Laura shout, NO STUFFED DINOSAURS.
Laura opens the Tree Fort gate.
She says, I'M GOING.
Matt says, OH MY GOSH, TVOKIDS. THIS IS
THIS IS, A MESS.
YOU KNOW WHAT? IT'S OKAY.
Matt shuts his eyes.
[Loud inhale and exhale]
Matt says, JUST BREATHE.
IT'S GOING TO BEING FINE.
I WILL SET UP THE SPACE.
HERE, I'LL JUST TAKE THIS STOOL
AND MOVE IT HERE.
[Frog horn rings]
Matt says, AND I WILL TAKE THIS CALL
FROM THE CALLER.
Matt hits a button and puts on headphones.
[Tap]
Matt says, HI, TREE FORT MATT SPEAKING.
WHO'S CALLING?
A boyÕs voice says, YATHURSHAN.
Matt says, YATHURSHAN. SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU
BUDDY. WHAT IS THE PASSWORD TODAY?
Yathurshan says, PAPER.
Matt says, PAPER.
YOU GOT IT.
PUTTING YOU IN THE SKY.
Yathurshan appears in the sky. He has short black hair and wears a blue tee-shirt. He smiles.
Matt says, HEY, YATHURSHAN, HOW ARE YOU?
Yathurshan answers, I'M GOOD.
Text reads ÒYathurshan, Age Eleven.Ó
Matt says, TODAY IS BOOK DAY IN THE
TREE FORT WHICH IS A REALLY BIG DAY.
WE HAVE A VIP COMING IN.
AND I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT IS
YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK.
Yathurshan says, IT'S SUMMERING OUTLAW.
Matt says, SUMMERING OUTLAW. COOL.
WHATÕS THAT ABOUT?
Yathurshan says, IT'S ABOUT A BOY WHO WANTS TO
BE AN EXPLORER BUT HIS
GRANDPA DIDN'T LET HIM.
Matt says, OH, THAT SOUNDS VERY, VERY
INTERESTING. SO TODAY, WE'VE GOT
TO DO A CUTE TIME OOT AND I NEED
YOUR HELP FINDING OUT WHICH IS
THE CUTER OF THESE TWO VIDEOS.
ARE YOU READY?
Yathurshan says, OKAY.
Matt says, OKAY. LETÕS SEE THE CHAMPION.
A male announcer says, CHAMPION!
Text reads ÒChampion.Ó
[Upbeat music plays]
A golden Labrador retriever eats watermelon.
Matt says, WE HAVE A GOLDEN LAB EATING
SOME WATERMELON.
THAT IS A TOUGH TOUGHCOMPETITOR.
HOW CUTE IS THAT TO YOU OUT OF TEN?
Yathurshan says, NINE POINT FIVE OUT OF TEN.
Matt says, NINE POINT FIVE! THAT IS A HIGH SCORE.
LET'S SEE IF THE CHALLENGER CAN
COMPETE. CHALLENGER, LETÕS SEE IT.
A male announcer says, CHALLENGER!
Text reads ÒChallenger.Ó
A kitten hits a rock on a wall.
Matt says, OKAY, KITTY IS HERE AND THEY ARE JUST, THEY ARE GOING OFF ON THAT LITTLE ROCK STUCK TO A WALL.
YATHURSHAN, HOW CUTE IS THIS TO YOU?
Yathurshan smiles.
Yathurshan says, TEN OUT OF TEN.
Matt says, TEN OUT OF TEN!
YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS,
TVOKIDS.
WE HAVE A NEW CHAMPION, KITTY
TAKES THE PRIZE.
YATHURSHAN, THANKS FOR HANGING
OUT TODAY.
Yathurshan says, AND I HAVE A QUESTION.
CAN I SHOW SOME ART?
[Laughing]
Matt says, YES, LET'S SEE YOUR ART.
Yathurshan smiles proudly as he holds up a picture of a palm tree silhouetted against an orange and yellow sky.
Matt says, OH, THAT IS REALLY REALLY BEAUTIFUL.
THAT IS A SUNSET WITH A PALM TREE.
IS THAT A PLACE YOU HAVE BEEN?
Yathurshan says, NO, I JUST DREW IT.
Matt says, JUST FROM MEMORY.
YATHURSHAN, THANK YOU FOR
SHOWING ME YOUR ART AND
TELLING ME YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK
AND CHOOSING THE CHAMPION.
ITÕS BEEN GREAT TO MEET YOU.
BYE.
Matt waves.
Yathurshan smiles and waves, BYE.
Yathurshan disappears from the sky.
[Upbeat music plays]
Matt says, TVOKIDS IF YOU WANT TO BE
THE NEXT ONE TO CHOOSE THE
CHAMPION IN THE TREE FORT YOU
CAN CALL THE NUMBER ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN OR GET A
GROWN UP TO, AND YOU CAN CHOOSE
THE CHAMPION NEXT TIME.
Text reads ÒCall us at 1-888-886-5437.Ó
Matt says, SPEAKING OF THINGS WE GOTTA
DO AROUND HERE, I HAVE GOTTA MAKE SUREÉ
Matt wheels a tray to the centre of the Tree Fort.
Matt exclaims, HEY LAURA, SHE DID GET ALL THE
INGREDIENTS.
SHE WAS SO FLUSTERED FROM ALL
THE PREP WE WERE DOING SHE
FORGOT SHE DID SET EVERYTHING UP.
I FEEL BAD FOR STRESSING HER
OUT.
YOU KNOW WHAT? I THINK THIS BOOK LAUNCH
IS GOING TO GO PRETTY OKAY NOW WEÕVE GOT EVERYTHING SET UP.
Laura wears glasses and has her long brown hair in pigtails.
She opens the Tree Fort gate.
Laura says, KNOCK, KNOCK. HELLO. HI.
[Giggling]
Matt says, HI, WHO ARE YOU?
She answers, WELCOME TO MY BOOK LAUNCH!
Laura holds a book titled ÒIs This a Book?Ó
Matt says, UH, THIS IS SUSAN TALENTÕS BOOK
LAUNCH.
Laura says, OH, YOU MUST BE MISTAKEN.
MY NAME IS UNSHIRLEY AND
WELCOME IT MY BOOK LAUNCH.
Matt says, UNSHIRLEY
[Giggling and laughing]
Matt continues, I THINK YOU MAY BE
THE ONE HAD IS MISTAKEN.
TODAY WEÕVE GOT SUSAN TALENT COMING, WHOA,
AND IÕM JUST THROWING HER BOOK AROUND.
[Thump]
[Sigh]
Matt says, TO DO LIVING TALENTED: SALADS AND SELF HELP.
Unshirley says, OH, I DID IT AGAIN, DIDNÕT I?
Matt says, I THINK YOU DID.
Unshirley says, I SAW POSTERS SAYING THERE WAS A BOOK
LAUNCH SO I JUST ASSUMED IT WAS MY BOOK.
Matt says, THAT'S OKAY.
YOU CAN BE AN AUDIENCE MEMBER
FOR SUSANÕS BOOK LAUNCH.
Unshirley says, A WHAT.
Matt says, AN AUDIENCE MEMBER.
Unshirley asks, WHOÕS THAT.
Matt says, ITÕS A PERSON WHO WATCHES SOMETHING HAPPEN.
Unshirley says, WHAT?
Matt says, TVO KIDS, I JUST REALIZED I FORGOT SUSAN TALENTÕS LATTE. SHE TAKES A VERY, VERY SPECIFIC ORDER AND I FORGOT IT.
Matt turns to Unshirley.
He asks, DO YOU MIND JUST WATCHING THIS STUFF AS I GO?
Unshirley asks, WHOÕS SUSAN TALENT?
Matt says, SHEÕS THE LADY ON THE BOOK. LISTEN,
JUST WATCH THE FOOD.
IÕLL GET THE LATTE,
IÕLL SEE YOU IN A BIT.
ALL RIGHT.
Matt walks out the gate.
Unshirley says, WATCH THE FOOD. I DONÕT UNDERSTAND.
Unshirley looks at the food.
Unshirley says, HELLO, FOOD.
Unshirley turns to SusanÕs book.
Unshirley whispers, HI, SUSAN.
[Cheerful music plays]
Monica sits on a bench in a park. A blue blanket rests on a wicker picnic basket beside her. Monica wears her long dark hair in two braids. She wears a yellow tee-shirt and blue overalls.
Monica says, TVOKIDS, I'M MONICA AND I
LOVE PICNICS.
SOME WOULD SAY I'M THE PERFECT
PICNIC PLANNER.
OR DO I JUST SAY THAT?
ANY WAY.
I HAVE A COUPLE OF TIPS TO SHOW
YOU HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT POSSIBLE PICNIC.
Monica stands in shade under tall trees.
Text reads ÒTip number one: Find the perfect picnic spot!Ó
She says, NUMBER ONE.
FIND A PERFECT PICNIC SPOT.
I LIKE A LITTLE BIT OF
SHADE AND A LITTLE BIT OF SUN.
THIS LOOKS LIKE THE PERFECT SPOT.
[Child yells]
Monica puts down her picnic basket and gives a thumbs up.
Text reads ÒTip number two: Bring the perfect picnic blanket.Ó
Monica says, TIP NUMBER TWO, BRING THE
PERFECT PICNIC BLANKET.
I LIKE BIG PICNIC BLANKETS LIKE
THIS ONE.
Monica spreads her blanket. She sits on it beside her open picnic basket.
Text reads ÒTip number three: Bring perfect picnic food.Ó
Monica says, TIP THREE, BRING PERFECT
PICNIC FOOD.
Monica unpacks her basket, holding up food and shaking packages.
[Shaking]
She says, MAKE SURE TO PACK YOUR FAVOURITE SANDWICH. BRING SOME APPLES AND VEGGIE STICKS.
AND ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS HAVE
LOTS OF SNACKS.
TODAY I BROUGHT PRETZELS, CHOCOLATE-COVERED
RAISINS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, STRAWBERRIES,
GRAPES, YOGURT, AND MINI
BLUEBERRY MUFFINS.
YOU CAN NEVER EVER HAVE TOO MANY SNACKS.
Monica lies on her stomach on the blanket and eats a pretzel. She throws a pretzel in the air and tries to catch it in her mouth. It falls on the blanket. She eats a strawberry.
Monica throws a blue Frisbee.
Text reads ÒTip number four: Pack up the perfect park activities!Ó
TIP NUMBER FOUR.
PACK UP THE PERFECT PARK
ACTIVITIES.
A kite with butterflies on it lays on the picnic blanket. Monica holds a finger in the air and tests the wind.
She says, IF IT'S A NICE WINDY DAY I LOVE
TRYING TO FLY A KITE.
Monica runs in a circle, holding her kite up in the air.
Monica says, I ALSO BROUGHT A BOOK.
PLAYING CARDS.
A SKETCH BOOK.
AND SOME PENCIL CRAYONS.
DON'T FOR GET IT GO TO
TVOkids.com AND CHECK OUT THE
HOW DO YOU FEEL METRE.
Text reads ÒTVOkids.comÓ
Monica says, LET US KNOW HOW MUCH TIME YOU
SPEND OUTSIDE AND HOW MANY
ANIMALS YOU SEE.
Monica quickly turns her head.
She says, I JUST SAW ANOTHER SQUIRREL.
OKAY, SO THAT MEANS IÕVE SEEN
TEN ANIMALS SO FAR. IÕVE SEEN
THREE SQUIRRELS, SIX
BIRDS, ONE RABBIT.
[Birds chirp]
OR WAS IT SEVEN SQUIRRELS, TWO RABBITS
AND ONE BIRD? OR WAS IT TWO SQUIRRELS,
SEVEN BIRDS AND ONE RABBIT?
Monica closes her journal.
[Smack]
[Upbeat music plays]
Unshirley sits at the cart. She holds an orange kitten stuffy as she picks up a strawberry.
Unshirley says, I WILL JUST HAVE ONE
BLUEBERRY. NO ONE WILL NOTICE.
Unshirley bites the strawberry as the gate opens behind her.
Matt wears a white hat and a black and white shirt. He poses.
Matt as Susan says, HELLO. HELLO.
IÕM SO HAPPY TO BE HERE.
I'VE ARRIVED.
[Harp music plays]
A male voice sings, SUSAN TALENT.
[Upbeat music plays]
Susan says, THAT'S ME.
SUSAN TALENT.
AND IÕVE ARRIVED FOR MY VERY
FIRST BOOK LAUNCH AND IÕM SO
EXCITED TO BE HERE.
Susan looks at Unshirley.
Susan asks, WHO ARE YOU?
Unshirley claps.
[Clapping]
Unshirley points to herself and asks, WHO ME?
Susan says, YES, YOU.
Unshirley says, HI, I'M UNSHIRLEY.
Unshirley and Susan shake hands.
Susan says, PLEASURE TO MEET YOU UNSHIRLEY.
AND WHO IS OUR FURRY FRIEND?
Unshirley looks down at her cat stuffy.
She says, OH, UMM, CATHERINE. YEAH.
Susan says, CATHERINE!
Unshirley says, SHE'S MY CAT.
Susan says, LIKE HEPBURN.
I USED TO REPRESENT HER. R.I.P.
WELL I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE.
A SMALL BUT MIGHTY CROWD.
IT'S TIME FOR ME TO TALK ABOUT
LIVING TALENTED,
SALADS AND SELF-HELP.
BY ME, SUSAN TALENT.
I REPRESENTED VERY VERY MANY PEOPLE OVER
THE YEARS AND THE ONE THING
THAT KEEPS THE TALENTED
TALENTED IS BY KEEPING THEIR
TALENT TALENTED.
HOW DO YOU DO THAT, YOU ASK?
YOU HAVE A VERY HEALTHY AND ROBUST
DIET FULL OF SALADS.
SO, I'M HERE TO SHOW YOU A NATURE
TRAIL MIX SALAD.
Unshirley says, WOW.
Susan asks, HOW DOES THAT SOUND TO YOU, MISS UNSHIRLEY?
Unshirley says, IT SOUNDSÉ
Unshirley whispers to Catherine, HOW DOES IT SOUND?
Unshirley says, IT SOUNDS REALLY GOOD.
Susan says, REALLY GOOD! GLOWING REVIEW.
SOUNDS LIKE THE REVIEWS I ALWAYS GET
IN THE NEW YORK TIMES.
WELL, FIRST THINGS FIRST.
Susan moves a bowl.
[Slam]
Susan says, WE WILL TAKE A CRUNCHY BASE.
PURPLE CABBAGE IS A WONDERFUL WAY
TO START YOUR NATURE TRAIL MIX SALAD.
I LOVE RED CABBAGE, IT IS FULL
OF ANTIOXIDANTS.
SMELL.
Unshirley says, Hmmm, smells good.
Unshirley looks skeptical.
Susan puts the bowl down.
[Tap]
Susan continues, A DEEP AND MUSKY AROMA.
WONDERFUL WAY TO START.
NOW TO CONTRAST THAT YOU TAKE A
SUGARY POP OF DRIED CRAISINS.
Susan offers a bowl of Craisins to Unshirley.
Susan says, HERE TASTE IT. YOUÕLL LOVE IT.
Unshirley asks, WHAT IS A CRAISIN?
Susan says, IÕM NOT QUITE SURE BUT I KNOW
IT TASTES FANTASTIC.
Unshirley tastes a Craisin. She looks uncertain.
Susan says, AND THEN SUNFLOWER SEEDS.
PROTEIN PACKED AND ABSOLUTELY
MARVELOUSLY WONDERFUL.
Susan shakes a bowl.
[Rattle]
Susan says, YOU SHAKE THEM UP
SO THEY GET IN THERE.
Unshirley raises her hand.
Unshirley says, WE HAVE A QUESTION.
Susan asks, WHAT'S YOUR QUESTION?
Unshirley asks, IF YOU
EAT A SUNFLOWER SEED, WILL A
SUNFLOWER GROW IN YOUR STOMACH?
[Laugh]
Susan says, SO DROLL.
YOU ARE SO REMARKABLY INEPT, MY LITTLE FRIEND.
Unshirley says, THANK YOU.
Susan puts down a bowl.
[Tap]
Susan says, OKAY, SO WEÕLL TAKE OUR
VITAMIN C-PACKED STRAWBERRIES
I LIKE TO SING A LITTLE
DITTY WHEN I DO IT.
[Sings]
Unshirley sings with Susan.
Susan says, KEEP GOING.
[Both sing]
Unshirley looks uncomfortable.
Susan sings, IÕM HERE AND
YOUÕRE HERE FOR HARMONY.
Susan says, STUNNING!
ABSOLUTELY GOOD.
AND THEN YOU TAKE
CHEDDAR CHEESE.
A WONDERFUL AND FANTASTIC
ADDITION. PROTEIN PACKED AS ALWAYS.
CRUNCHY, CHEESYÉ
[Sniff]
Susan continues,ÉCHEDDARY.
Susan puts down a bowl.
[Tap]
Susan says, AND TO FINISH OFF THE WHOLE SHEBLAM,
DUMP ALL OF YOUR CROUTONS
IN FOR CARBOHYDRATES.
Susan shakes her salad in the bowl.
[Rattle]
Unshirley says, WOW. THOSE LOOK LIKE
SMALL LOAVES OF BREAD!
Susan says, THEY ARE LIKE SMALL LOAVES OF
BREAD. YOU ARE A REMARKABLE PERSON.
Susan puts the lid on the bowl and lifts it in the air as she shakes it.
[Rattling sound]
Susan says, YOU JUST PUT THE LID ON AND YOU SHAKE
AND SHAKE. AND THERE IT IS.
WELL, THAT'S FOR YOU.
Susan places the bowl in front of Unshirley.
[Thump]
Susan says, IÕLL HAVE A SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK FOR
YOU.
Susan gives Unshirley a book.
Unshirley says, WOW.
Susan says, A NOTE TO GIVE TO THE HOSTS.
AND MY CARD.
Susan gives Unshirley a note and card.
Unshirley says, WOW.
Susan says, CALL ME, KID, YOU'VE
GOT MOXIE.
I'M OFF TO MY NEXT LAUNCH.
THAT'S ALL FOR ME.
[Harp music plays]
A male voice sings, SUSAN TALENT.
Susan says, GOOD-BYE.
Susan leaves the Tree Fort.
Unshirley says, GOOD-BYE SUSAN.
BOOK LADY.
OH, SNACKS.
Unshirley looks at the food.
[Giggling]
An animated sun appears from behind grey clouds.
Text reads ÒI Can.Ó
A male announcer says, I CAN.
[Bird chirps]
[Piano music plays]
A girl with long straight brown hair wears a pink hair band and shirt.
Text beside her reads ÒKatrina.Ó
Katrina says, MY NAME IS KATRINA.
I'M TEN YEARS OLD.
[Snap of camera]
Katrina smiles.
Text reads ÒWhat do you like to do?Ó
The announcer asks, WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?
Katrina says, I LIKE PLAYING PIANO.
[Scribbling]
Text reads ÒPianoÓ
Katrina plays an upright piano. Animated music notes fill the air.
[Piano music plays]
[Scribbling]
Text reads ÒRemote control car.Ó
Katrina says, I LIKE MY REMOTE CONTROL
CAR.
Katrina stands in a hallway and uses a remote to drive her toy car.
[Rock music plays]
She says, HERE'S MY FOOSBALL TABLE.
I LIKE PLAYING FUSE BALL.
[Scribbling]
Text reads ÒFuse ball.Ó
[Banging]
Katrina says, GOT IT.
I LIKE TO READ IN BED.
[Scribbling]
Text reads ÒReading.Ó
Katrina sits on her bed and reads.
Text reads Òwas it hard to learn how to read?Ó
The announcer asks, WAS IT HARD TO LEARN HOW TO READ?
Karina answers, LEARNING HOW IT READ
WAS HARD.
I FELT CONFUSED AND MAD.
THIS IS TOO HARD.
Text reads ÒI felt confused and mad.Ó
Katrina puts down a book and looks away.
[Slap]
She says, THE HARDEST PART WAS I HAD TO
PRACTICE EVERY DAY AND SOUND
OUT THE LONG WORDS
Text reads ÒSound out the long words.Ó
Katrina reads, PRETENDING.
The announcer asks, SO WHAT DID YOU DO?
Text reads, ÒSo what did you do?Ó
A drawing of a sun above clouds appears by KatrinaÕs head.
She says, I BROKE UP THE WORDS AND I
PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER.
I PRACTICED EVERY DAY.
I STARTED READING MORE AND
MY PARENTS REALLY HELPED ME.
KatrinaÕs mother points to a page in a book.
Katrina reads, ÒACCIDENTALLY.Ó
Her mother says, PERFECT. GOOD JOB.
Text reads ÒHow did learning how to read
make you feel?Ó
The announcer asks, HOW DID LEARNING HOW TO READ
MAKE YOU FEEL?
Katrina says, WHEN I LEARNED HOW TO READ
IT MADE ME FEEL HAPPY.
Katrina smiles and moves in a circle.
Katrina says, I LOVE TO READ BECAUSE IT MAKES
ME FEEL RELAXED.
Katrina looks at a book.
[Page turns]
She says, THIS IS A GOOD ONE.
I CAN AND YOU CAN TOO.
Matt opens the Tree Fort gate. He holds a latte in his hand.
Matt calls, SUSAN, SUSAN, I GOT YOUR LATTE.
Laura runs into the Tree Fort.
A note stands on the cart beside the food and two copies of SusanÕs book.
[Upbeat music plays]
Laura says, I GOT THE GROCERIES AND --
OH, WAIT.
I ALREADY DID GET THE
GROCERIES EARLIER TODAY.
I JUST TOTALLY FORGOT.
Matt says, I FORGOT IT TELL YOU.
I'M SORRY I FLUSTERED YOU
WITH ALL OUR PREP THIS MORNING.
Laura says, THATÕS OKAY. IT LOOKS LIKE THE BOOK
LAUNCH ALREADY HAPPENED.
Matt says, YOU'RE RIGHT.
YEAH, SUSANÕS GONE.
THE SALAD STUFF IS MADE.
Laura says, I WAS EXCITED TO WATCH
HER MAKE THAT SALAD.
Matt says, AND THIS LATTE WAS EIGHT BUCKS.
Matt slams the latte down on the cart.
[Slam]
Laura says, YEAH. HEY, WAIT A SECOND.
WAIT, I THINK SHE LEFT A NOTE.
FOR US.
Laura picks up the note.
Matt clasps his hands in front of him and jumps excitedly.
Laura says, SUSAN TALENT!
Matt says, COOL, READ IT, READ IT.
Laura reads, DEAR MARK AND LINDA,
Laura looks up from the note.
She says, SHE MUST HAVE MEANT MATT AND LAURA.
BUT THAT'S FINE.
Laura reads, THE BOOK LAUNCH WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
EVERYONE LOVED THE SALAD AND
I'M GOING TO MAKE UNSHIRLEY A STAR.
Matt and Laura read together, ALL THE BEST, SUSAN.
Matt says, WHOA. SO SUSAN CAME, SHE SIGNED
UNSHIRLEY, SHE MADE THE SALAD.
AND SHE HAD A GREAT TIME!
Matt laughs.
[Chuckle]
He says, SO WE DID THROW A SUCCESSFUL
BOOK LAUNCH.
Laura says, YES, IT WAS A SUCCESS!
Laura and Matt high five.
[Hands slapping]
Matt says, YES, AWESOME!
Laura says, WE DID IT! WOW,
THAT WAS A GOOD HIGH FIVE!
Matt and Laura laugh.
[Laughter]
Matt says, IT REVERTIBRATED.
HEY, TVOKIDS, NOW YOU KNOW THE
INGREDIENTS FOR A TRAIL MIX
SALAD AND SO YOU CAN MAKE IT AT HOME.
Laura says, THAT'S TRUE.
IF YOU WANT TO CATCH UP ON YOUR
FAVOURITE SHOWS OR PLAY SOME
AWESOME GAMES HEAD TO TVOkids.com.
Text reads ÒTvokids.comÓ
Laura says, YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE FULL
EPISODES OF THAT TVOKIDS SHOW
AS WELL.
Matt says, AWESOME. HEY, DO WE HAVE SOME NEW
EPISODES TODAY SOMEWHERE.
Matt smiles.
Laura says, YES, TVOKIDS, WE HAVE NEW
EPISODES OF ODD SQUAD MOBILE
UNIT HAPPENING TODAY.
SO MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THAT OUT.
I HAVE A FEELING THEY ARE GOING
TO BE A REALLY REALLY REALLY
REALLY GOOD.
Matt says, I'LL BE TUNING IN WITH A
SALAD JUST LIKE THIS, CRUNCHING
AWAY AND WATCHING AWAY.
Laura says, HEY! SHOULD WE TRY TO MAKE THE
SALAD OURSELVES NOW.
Matt picks up a bowl.
He says, YEAH, I THINK SHE SAID THE
BASE WAS STRAWBERRIES.
[Bowl tapping cart]
Laura says, AND THEN CABBAGE AND
ARE THESE SEEDS?
Matt says, I'M JUST GONNA EAT THE CHEESE
Matt eats cheese.
Laura says, OKAY. I'LL JUST MIX THEM ALL TOGETHER.
SEE YOU LATER TVOKIDS.
Matt waves as he chews.
Laura mixes ingredients in a bowl.
[Rattle]
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