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The Willowbee Tree

Sacred Snack Time

Sometimes Little Ty gets so excited about playing that he forgets to eat. He would rather do so many other things than eat — especially play tag or hide and seek. Then the willow tree takes them to Mexico and he learns a valuable lesson from thousands of Monarch butterflies on why to eat peacefully before a big event.
23 MINUTES

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Sparkle Kitchen Sparkle Kitchen: Monarch Smoothie
Inspired by the bright orange color of Ty's Monarch butterflies, the following smoothie uses citrus-y clementines as a fruit base, but feel free to sub in whatever fruit will tempt your children long enough to sit at the table.
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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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