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The Willowbee Tree

Welcoming New Friends

When the Willowbee children visit the local park and see new children on the swings, they are at first frustrated because they wanted to swing. When the new children continue to swing and don't give the Willowbees a turn, Piper, Clancy and Little Ty leave in a huff. Only when the Willow tree takes them to Southeast Australia where a group of Wombats hatch an unfair plot to scare a group of traveling Kangaroos, do the children realize why it is important to be welcoming to new faces rather than be judgmental.
20 MINUTES

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Sparkle Kitchen Sparkle Kitchen: Australian Sausage Rolls
Since we're talking about Australia and being friendly, this would be a perfect time to make up a batch of sausage rolls. Similar to American “pigs in a blanket” sausage rolls are often served up as an appetizer or easy picnic food when Aussies are welcoming a big group of friends.
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The Willowbee Tree

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The Willowbee Tree

Introduction Part One: The Lion’s Eye

Clancy discovers a magical willow tree in his new back yard that transports him to a magical land with talking animals and lots…

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29 MINUTES
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The Willowbee Tree

Introduction Part Two: Running As One

Piper learns how to deal with the frustration of not coming in first when the magical willow tree introduces her to a King…

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28 MINUTES
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The Willowbee Tree

Introduction Part Three: Throwing Stones

Brothers Clancy and Ty are hot and crabby, so crabby they feel like throwing things. Then the willow tree introduces them to to…

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28 MINUTES
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