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The Willowbee Tree
Meeting New Friends
Clancy is feeling nervous about the school's "Winter Festival" and is worried that he might get lost in a group of people he doesn't know very well. When the willow tree takes him to Catahoula Lake in Louisiana, he meets a shy duck from Manitoba and helps her find new friends — and finds his own courage in the process.
22 MINUTES
Projects, Crafts and Recipes for this Story
Sparkle Kitchen
Sparkle Kitchen: Shrimp and Grits
This week's recipe, shrimp and grits, is inspired by Clancy's trip to cajun country. This simple version of the classic dish is great for kiddos, who might be adverse to spicer flavors.
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Storybox Playlist
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Making New Friends
Good friends are the best. They can make us laugh, they can inspire us, they can bring play into our lives, they can make us feel at home in the world. Sometimes it takes a little effort to find and make good friends, but it's worth it! Let these stories inspire you.
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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
