01x26 - The Sting/Growing

[bunniefuu]

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NNGH! UH!

HEY, WELCOME BACK TO THE BIG, BIG WORLD.

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ It's a big world ♪ It's a big world

♪ Such a big, big world

♪ It's a big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ It's a big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ Don't you agree?

♪ Big enough for you and me ♪

♪ I'm a big old sloth

♪ I may be slow

♪ But see my friends swing high and low ♪

♪ Come to the big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ Come to the big world

♪ Such a big, big world

♪ It's a big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ It's a big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ Find your tree house, the tree's so tall ♪

♪ It's a big world after all.

What do you like for a snack?

An apple?

Peanut butter and jelly?

Interesting.

As long as it's good for you, it sounds good to me.

Hey, Snook. [ deep voice]: Hey, Snook.

Hey, guys.

You're just in time for a snack.

No, thanks.

We just snagged some flies by the water hole.

Yeah, Greenie almost snagged a dragonfly.

Yeah, I'm not afraid of anything.

Impressive.

Nice place you got here.

Uh, why, thank you, Greenie.

A nice home for a sloth.

I told Greenie all about your cool science books

and your stuff for knowing about the weather,

and your sleeping branch.

Yeah, us frogs, we don't need any of that stuff.

Just a log, that's all we need.

Oh, well, um, let me show you around.

Here are my science books.

See, I told you he had a lot of books.

Anything about frogs?

Oh, absolutely.

Frogs are one of my favorite subjects.

And, you know, some of my best friends are frogs.

Right, Wartz?

You said it, Snook.

Here's one of my books on amphibians.

That's us, Greenie. Mmm.

Now, let's see...

[ buzzing ] Oh, hey, Stripey.

Would you like to meet Greenie?

Aah! A bee!

Oh! Oh!

A bee! A bee!

WARTZ:Greenie.

What's wrong?

Oh, oh, oh, get it away! A bee...

SNOOK:Okay, I think we all need

to calm down. [ muttering ]

Uh, everyone?

Let's just take a deep breath.

[ Snook inhales deeply, exhales ]

Oh, it's going to sting us.

Get that thing away from me.

But I think you're scaring her, Greenie.

Yeah, I think if we all calm down,

Stripey will calm down, too.

Are you kidding?

It's a bee-- I'm out of here.

[ sighs ]

Okay, guys, let's just give everyone a chance

to think about this.

Phew.

Greenie, what's wrong?

Are you really scared of our friend Stripey?

You're friends with a bee?

Well, yeah, I am.

I guess.

Uh, is there anything wrong with that?

You're friends with a bee... who stings?

What's the matter with you?

Oh, but Stripey didn't sting anyone.

So you're taking the bee's side, huh?

Whose friend are you?

Um, um, well, I'm your friend,

and Stripey's and...

[ mutters ]: I'm afraid of bees.

What?

I didn't hear you.

[ groans]

I said, I'm afraid of bees.

Okay, are you happy I've said it?

Oh, oh, you are?

Oh, I see.

Um, how come?

I got stung once, and now I'm scared of bees.

They make me nervous.

Hey, Greenie, I heard you're scared of bees.

Huh? No, I'm not.

Who said that?

I'm not afraid of anything.

You just said so.

No, I did not.

Yeah, Greenie, I think you did.

Okay, okay, so I'm afraid of a bee.

What's the big deal?

There's only one thing you can do.

What's that?

Don't go near them

for the rest of your life,

and you've got nothing to worry about.

I-I don't know if that's an answer, Ick.

It's a good answer.

It's the answer.

I'll never go near those bees again.

Ick, why did you say that?

Glad I could help.

Greenie, you can't spend

the rest of your life avoiding bees.

Oh, yes, I can.

Well, yeah, if you never leave your log.

If you're going to stay away from bees,

it means you have to stay away from flowers, too,

because bees and flowers go together.

Bees get food from the flowers and help pollinate them.

Pollinate? Yeah.

Snook told me about pollination.

Bees spread pollen from one flower to the next.

All I know is bees sting, and it really hurts.

I never want to see another bee again,

and you can't make me.

[ buzzing ]

Uh-huh. Uh-huh.

So, you're saying Greenie is afraid of bees?

But he's so tough.

He's the toughest frog I've ever met.

[ buzzing ]

[ gasps ]: Oh, my!

That must have been very scary for you.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

[ buzzing ]

I know you wouldn't want to sting anybody.

You're just a hardworking bee--

pollinating, migrating, buzzing,

doing all those things a bee's got to do.

[ buzzing ]

Hey, Bob. Hey, Stripey.

I picked some guavas

and thought you might like some.

Thank you, Snook.

Stripey was just telling me

about what happened with Greenie.

He's afraid of bees.

[ Stripey buzzing ]

Mmm. Lots of creatures are.

And it's important to be careful around bees.

I'm sure you know

how to be careful around bees, too, right?

BOB: Stripey told me,

a long time ago, that the very best way

to act around bees is to leave them alone,

and they'll leave you alone.

Don't bother them, and they won't bother you. [ buzzing ]

[ buzzing ]

But I guess I understand

how someone could be afraid if they don't know.

Hey, Bob,

I have a great idea.

Maybe you could talk to Greenie

about not being so afraid of bees,

and give him some pointers

about how to act around them.

[ buzzing ]

Oh, oh, no, I couldn't.

Why not?

Because I'm afraid of Greenie!

He's scary.

He's got that deep, loud voice,

and he's so gruff.

But, then, I'm kind of afraid of everything.

I don't know how to help anyone, I don't think.

No, no.

But you're not afraid of bees.

Oh, my! You're right...

about bees, I mean.

Seems that way.

Maybe you should give it a try.

I suppose I could try.

If only I weren't afraid of Greenie.

Um, would you come with me, Snook?

No problem, Bob.

Let's go.

See you, Stripey.

[ buzzing ]

See ya. Oh!

Oh! , my! Not too fast!

Gee, Greenie.

Do you want to hop around in circles for no reason?

Wouldn't that be fun?

I don't think so.

This is just fine.

But it's no fun if we don't go anywhere or do anything.

Hey, no bees-- no problem.

[ deep buzzing]

[ buzzing continues ]

Huh? Wh-what was that?

What was that?

Where is it?

I can't see anything.

[ Ick buzzing ]

Ick, that's not nice.

[ Ick laughing]

Oh, that was too easy!

Oh, that was priceless!

[ laughing]

GREENIE: Oh, that fish.

WARTZ: Hey, Snook, Bob.

Ick's making fun of Greenie

because he's afraid of bees.

Hey, what are you saying?

Well, it's true; you said so.

You know, Greenie,

there are ways to be safe around bees,

so you don't have to worry.

Tell him, Bob.

Huh? M-m-m-me?

Sure, Bob, you're really good around bees.

What do you want to say to me, Bob?

Spit it out.

Go ahead.

[ stammering]: W-w-w...

W-well, uh...

uh, think how scared poor Stripey must be.

We're like giants compared to her.

Huh?Yeah.

She has to worry about getting squashed,

or swatted, or sat on.

What?

Hmm. I never thought about that.

And I always try

to speak in a quiet voice,

and move slowly around her.

And most of all, I never get too close to a hive,

so the bees won't think

I'm going to bother them.

Hmm.

I must have been near a hive when that bee stung me.

Well, just so you know, Greenie, it's not so great for a bee.

Some bees can only sting once, and then they die.

So bees really don't want to sting you

unless they think they have to.

[ Stripey buzzing ] Hmm?

Huh? Oh, she's back.

Oh, she's back!

Oh, I got to get out of here!

Oh, I got to get out of here!

Oh! Oh! Oh!

[ softly]: Speak softly, Greenie.

Loud voices scare bees.

And anteaters, too,

especially ones named Bob.

Huh?

Oh, sorry Bob.

I never knew, there was so much to knoabout bees.

Yup, that's the way of the bees.

[ buzzing ]

She was just looking for some food.

Which reminds me...

I never did get to eat my snack.

And we didn't get to see that book on frogs.

Come on, let's go back to my place.

BOTH: Let's go.

Hey! Hey, where did everyone go?

[ buzzing ]

Aah, a bee!

Aah!

[ laughing]

[ leaves rustle ]

[ simple melody plays ]

♪ The way of the Bob is a friendly ♪

♪ And soft, gentle way

♪ That's me!

♪ I even enjoy it in moments when I'm not afraid ♪

It's not very often, but...

BOTH: ♪ That's the way of the Bob

♪ That's the way of the Bob

SOLO: ♪ Nothing's quite like it

♪ The wonderful way of the Bob

♪ And I keep a watch over the ants. ♪

Those guys are just so cute!

♪ I sit down and just think about them ♪

♪ When I get the chance.

Everyday, I think.

BOTH: ♪ That's the way of the Bob

♪ That's the way of the Bob

♪ Nothing's quite like it

♪ The wonderful way of the Bob ♪

♪ The way of the Bob ♪ That's me!

That's me.

[ song ends ]

[ leaves rustle ]

[ upbeat percussion plays ]

♪ From a distance, I can see

♪ A world that is for everyone ♪

♪ I can hear a dawning that has just begun ♪

♪ And everywhere I go

♪ I see creatures that are big and small ♪

♪ All within the curve of the world ♪

♪ Everybody sing it, yeah!

ALL: ♪ The curve of the world♪

♪ Is blue and green and green and blue♪

BOTH: ♪ Green and blue

♪ The curve of the world is for you and me and me and you ♪

BOTH: ♪ Me and you, hey!

♪ We can see a world that is for everyone♪

♪ And we can hear a dawning that has just begun ♪

♪ And everywhere we go♪ ♪ Yes!

♪ We see creatures that are big and small♪

♪ Big and small, yeah!

♪ All within the curve of the world♪

♪ All within the curve of the world♪

♪ Everybody sing it now! ♪

♪ You and me and the curve of the world. ♪

[ laughter]

[ song ends ]

[ leaves rustle ]

Hmm...

Do you, Snook, by any chance have a koala car

I'm afraid not, Madge.

Go fish.

Well, then, I'll have to draw a card.

Oh, my!

[ laughing]

I won Snook, I'm out! [ spits out drink ]

Wha... Again?

That's the third time.

Actually, it's the fourth, my dear.

Fourth?

[ exasperated sigh]

You're so good at this game, Madge.

Well, us reptiles

certainly know how to play "fish."

[ laughs]

It comes naturally to us.

Oh, hey...

Do you like to play "Go Fish"?

Boy, I do-- and I know I can win at least one.

So, Madge, can I interest you in playing again?

Why certainly, Snook, deal them up.

[ sighs ]

You know, Snook, I have been thinking...

what a wonderful year it has been

in the Big Big World.

It sure has, Madge.

Isn't it just wonderful

how everyone and everything around us

is growing and changing every day?

Oh, yeah.

Hey, Madge, what are some of the things

you remember most about this year?

Oh, my! There are so many.

I don't know if I can choose.

Well, I remember when Wartz was

going through his metamorphosis.

That was pretty amazing. Yes.

It's so interesting that each and every one of us

grow and change in a very particular way.

Yeah. And there's nothing more special to a frog

than going through a metamorphosis.

Oh, quite right, quite right, my dear Snook.

I remember that quite well.

Does this look familiar?

Now, that's the Wartz we know.

Knew.

See, Wartz started out

as a little egg,

and grew to be a little tadpole.

He gradually grew legs,

and turned into a frog, hopping and swimming about.

Oh, he's such a cute little dear.

Look at him go.

Hop, hop.

You're so... different.

I'm still me.

I still like singing, and playing tag,

and my favorite color's still blue.

Do you still like me?

Do you? Do you?

Of course.

SMOOCH:Yeah, your metamorphosis

is cool.

Yeah, I wish I could have one.

Welcome to the World Tree, Wartz.

It sure was surprising when Wartz grew

from a tadpole to a frog.

He got a little bit older right away.

And we're all getting older,

including you and me, my dear sloth.

Yeah.

But it's nice to grow older together, Madge.

Yes, it is.

Um, any pandas?

Oh!

How did you know I had a panda card?

Well, Snook, I've been playing this game

for a long, long time.

I bet you have, Madge.

You know, Snook,

throughout our lives our bodies develop

and go through so many changes,

and sometimes they are a bit scary,

but it's normal and healthy to go through changes.

Hey, Madge, that reminds me

of when Burdette was losing her feathers.

That change was pretty scary for her.

Oh, my! How could I forget that?

Burdette was so worried.

[ humming ]

Ah. So, dear, I heard you've lost a few feathers.

Does everybody know?

Well, everyone goes through changes.

That's what growing up is all about.

But, Madge, why would

Burdette lose her feathers?

Oh, my! Good question, Snook.

Why do birds lose their feathers?

Well, when their old feathers wear out,

new feathers grow in; it's called "molting."

My feathers are... molting?

It may surprise you, but lots of animals molt.

Lobsters, insects, snakes, and of course birds.

Well, I never knew I had anything in common

with those animals.

Just goes to show you,

we all have more in common

than you would think.

So as new feathers grow,

do they just push the old feathers out?

Exactly-- you've got it!

Now, why don't we take that coat of leaves off

and take a look at you.

What do you see?

[ Snook gasps ]

[ gasps ]

Feathers!

Bright, beautiful new feathers.

Mm-hmm!

You see?

[ laughs]

Your body was just making room

for some new feathers.

Wow!

They're so much better than the old ones.

And brighter and cozier, too!

Congratulations, my dear.

You look lovely.

And how!

Well, thank you, Madge and Snook.

Snook, you were so nice to take care of me while I was molting.

[ chuckling ]: I love that word.

No problem, Burdette, any time.

Well, I got to run--

places to fly, feathers to fluff.

You know, growing up is not so scary after all, Madge.

In fact, it's kind of nice to have new feathers.

Ta-ta-ta.

Bye, Madge.

Bye-bye.

You know, Snook, it isn't just Burdette who molts.

Most birds molt.

I know.

It's funny, when things happen to you,

you think you're the only one going through them,

but growing up and changing happens to all of us.

And while we get oer,

deep down inside, we're the same.

Yeah.

How have you grown?

Are you getting taller?

Faster? Hmm.

Seems like you're a little taller to me.

Oh, Snook, dear, do you have a porcupine?

A porcupine.

Uh... I do.

How did you know, Madge?

Well, thank you.

Well, my dear, I won again.

But you...

Uh, I...

[ groans]

How did I lose again?

It was very close, Snook, really it was.

It was?

But, I still have all these cards.

[ sighs ]

Okay, one more game, Madge?

Just one more?

Oh, well... if we must.

You know, Snook, although we all grow and change,

what matters most is who we are inside.

That is so true, Madge.

No matter how old and slow I get, I'm still me,

the same old sloth.

Yes. And whether Smooch is getting taller

or Ick is getting bigger, or Winslow is getting older,

we keep our likes and dislikes, regardless.

We are always our true selves on the insides.

Yeah.

I remember when Wartz was so worried

that Smooch and Winslow wouldn't like him

after he went through his metamorphosis.

Come on, Wartz, try to find me!

SMOOCH: Wartz, look!

He's over there.

Gee, thanks, Smooch.

But, Wartz, you can't look over here.

Now, that isn't fair.

Smooch told you.

[ grunts]

You were more fun when you were a tadpole.

Huh? I-I was?

Don't listen to what that monkey says.

Listen to me.

Aren't you a monkey, too?

Yeah, but I'm the right monkey, and he's the wrong one.

Right monkey?

Wrong monkey?

Oh, I don't know what to do.

Hey, Wartz.

What are you doing here?

Wartz is wondering how he can turn himself

back into a tadpole.

Why would you want to do that?

It's just like you said.

When I was a tadpole, I was more fun.

But-but I didn't mean it thatway.

I mean, Wartz, if you were still a tadpole,

think of all the things you couldn't do.

Yeah, like exploring all over together

and finding new and exciting places to play.

That's true.

It's just that this morning,

Smooch really wanted me to meet Harry.

[ gasps ] Harry!

And that's why we're here.

Harry's about to have

a metamorphosis, just like you did.

Like when Wartz changed from a tadpole into a frog.

Really?

Well, what is Harry going to become?

Harry's going into his chrysalis as a caterpillar,

but when he comes out, he'll be a butterfly.

No way.Really?

Come on, we'll show you!

Okay, Madge, now what I want to know is

do you have... a turtle?

[ chuckles] A turtle?

Why, I am a turtle, Snook.

[ laughing]: No. I mean a ture card.

Oh, of course, a turtle card.

Now, let me see.

I know I'm going to win this time.

I just know it.

Don't you think? Oh.

Did you say

a turtle card, my deaSnook?

Yes, I did.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

You'll just have to go fish.

Oh.

[ chuckling ]: I guess we'll have to keep playing.

[ laughs] Now, let me see.

What do I want next?

[ laughs] Now, let me see.

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♪ Watching every tree and lake and stone ♪

♪ Giving back for the love of this land ♪

♪ Living and growing together

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Reaching for the highest heights ♪

♪ When we're living and growing together ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Everything will be all right, yeah ♪

♪ Mother Earth has a lot to give ♪

♪ You can help yourself

♪ But please, don't take to much ♪

♪ Tomorrow, someone's gonna grow and live ♪

♪ In the same circle of life that we touch ♪

♪ Living and growing together

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Reaching for the highest heights ♪

♪ When we're living and growing together ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

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♪ Yeah, yeah!

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♪ We've had our time, and now we're through ♪

♪ But you and I forever will be friends ♪

♪ We'll try to touch the sky where clouds never end ♪

♪ And we'll search for wonder all around ♪

♪ And you'll find me hanging upside down ♪

♪ And you and I together in a big, big world ♪

♪ We'll try to touch the sky in a big, big world ♪

♪ You have to go, I know it's time ♪

♪ So give me five

♪ This whole world is yours and mine. ♪

♪ La, la-la, la, la, la, la-la, la, la ♪

♪ La, la-la, la, la, la, la-la, la, la... ♪

Oh, hey.

There are so many cool animals in the big, big world

and so many great facts to know about them.

One way to find out more is to read.

Go to your local library and get a book

about your favorite animal.

As far as animals go,

we sloths are about abo as slow as they get.al.

We won't ever win any races, that's for sure.

Unless it's a race to see who's slowest.

We're the slowest-moving mammals in the world.

We even digest our food slowly, really slowly.

It sometimes takes us sloths a month to digest a meal.

That sure is a long time

for food to travel through your body.

Don't you think?

Fish are wonderful animals.

Very different from mammals like you and me.

One thing about fish is that they breathe through gills,

not like the lungs you and I breathe with.

Water goes in and out of their gills,

and the gills get the oxygen out of the water.

That's the air that fish breathe.

Did you know that there's air in water?

Well, that's right, there is.

Yup, Ick is one interesting animal.