02x22 - Rubberiest Rubber Bands/Donuts for Doggies

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♪ Waahoooa yay! [♪♪♪]

♪ Vamonos! ♪

♪ Lo le lo lai, lo lai lai lo le, ♪

♪ it's Alma's Way! ♪

♪ Here she comes,

♪ beaming with pride and something to say! ♪

♪ Hear those drums? ♪

♪ Playing Alma's Way. ♪

♪ From the Bronx, ♪

♪ singing a le lo lai, lai lo lei! ♪

♪ Our island songs, ♪

♪ saying Alma's Way! ♪

♪ So many questions, so much to explain. ♪

♪ Hoh! ♪ Figure it out as you hop on the train. ♪

♪ Hoo! ♪ ♪ With Mami, Papi, Junior and Abuelo, mi gente. ♪

♪ I'll think it through and share it with you, ♪

♪ come on vente! ♪

♪ There she goes! ♪

♪ Learning about her world every day. ♪

♪ The whole world knows, ♪

♪ it's Alma's Way... ♪

♪ Alma's Way!

♪¡Wepa! ♪

Alma: "Rubberiest Rubber Bands"

Rafia/Alma: Woo hoo, yes! [giggle]

Mrs. Huda: Come on in. Thank you.

Alma: That's the last box.

And that means...

Rafia: Woo-hoo! It's time for the Delivery Day Games!

Alma: Sa-weet!

Howard: Ummm. Who or what are Delivery Day Games?

Rafia: My most favorite day at the store.

It's when we play games while we unpack the delivery boxes.

Alma: Uh-huh, like who can balance the most apples in the display. Or hold the most cereal.

Rafia: Wanna play?

Howard: No thanks. I'm sorting my socks.

I'm thinking I'll organize them by color and length today.

See ya!

Alma: Bye Howard! Rafia: Later!

Ready?!

Alma: Ohhh yeahhhh.

Bye, Abuelo!

Mrs. Huda: Let the Delivery Day Games begin!

Alma/Rafia/Safina: Yeah! Oh yeah!

Safina: Okay, Rafia and Alma, time to play...

Everyone: ‘What's in the Box?'

Safina: Close your eyes.

Ready, set,

goooo!

Alma/Rafia: Uhmmm, hmmm...

Safina: Hands out!

So, what's in the box?

Alma: Notebooks?

Rafia: My guess is sticky notes.

Safina: Ding, ding, ding! You got it.

Rafia: Woo hoo!

Everyone: Yeah! Woohoo! Mr. Huda: Got it girl! [cat meows]

Rafia: World's greatest guesser!

Mr. Huda: Time to play ‘Fastest Stacker.'

Whoever stacks the most cans before the song ends is the winner.

Ready... set... go!

♪ [music playing]♪

Safina: Ah ha, got it!

Rafia: Woo, ooh ahh.

Alma: Uh huh, you go here, you go there. Rafia: Got it, got it, got it.

Alma: Umm hmm! Rafia: Yes!

[music ends]

Mr. Huda: Very good girls. Hmm.

Alma wins! [chuckle]

Alma: Yes! World's Greatest Stacker!

Safina: Go Alma! Rafia: Nice!

[cat purring]

Alma: [whispered voice] Shh! We're playing “Don't Wake Up Ladli.”

[cat purrs] Alma: [gasp]

[cat yawn, purrs, and snores]

Everyone: [sigh]

Mrs. Huda: Great work! We're all done!

The winner of the Delivery Day Games is...

Safina: Hold up!

There's one more box.

Alma/Rafia: Huh?!

Mr. Huda: Oh dear.

Hmmm.

Everyone: What's in the box?!

Rubber bands?

Rafia: Ooo, squishy...

Alma: And stretchy.

Mr. Huda: Mm hmm. And... They're perfect for holding things together. Heh!

Mrs. Huda: Mmmm, we didn't order any rubber bands...

Safina: And we already have a bunch.

Mrs. Huda: I'll call the delivery company.

Okay. Thank you.

The delivery company said it was a mistake.

And we should keep the rubber bands. No charge.

Mr. Huda: There are so many.

What should we do with all of them?

Safina: Since we didn't pay for them, maybe we could give them away?

Mrs. Huda: That's a nice idea, Safina!

Rafia: Oof. We're gonna be giving them away for a long time!

[bell rings]

Alma: [gasp] I just had a sa-weet idea!

Hey Rafia, you know how Mr. Piragua Man has a piragua cart?

I was thinking...

Rafia: We could have a rubber band cart!

Alma: Exactly! And go around giving rubber band boxes to everyone in the neighborhood!

Rafia: Yeah, yeah, yeah! Ma, Baba, can we?

Mr. Huda: Sounds okay to me!

Rafia: Yes!

We can be the World's Greatest Rubber Band... ummm...

Alma: Giver... Away-ers!

Alma/Rafia: Woo! Yes!

Alma: Who wants the Rubberiest Rubber Bands!? Rafia: Rubberiest Rubber Bands!

Come and get 'em!

Alma: Hey, Lucas!

Lucas: Ooh.

Alma: Want a box of rubber bands?

Lucas: No thanks. I've got enough to carry already.

Ohh. Mmm.

My rock box keeps opening.

Rafia: We can help with that!

Alma: Prepare to be amazed!

One here... and one here.

There!

[silly box voice] Now, I'll stay closed.

Lucas: Oh, wow, thanks!

I'll take one box, please!

Alma: Sure, here you go.

Lucas: Thanks!

Alma/Rafia: Rubberiest Rubber Bands!

André: Hi! Whatcha doing?

Alma: We're giving away rubber bands. Want some?

André: Nah, I don't need any.

Ah, my chalk!

Alma: I got it! Here you go.

André: Thanks!

Rafia: Maybe this will change your mind about rubber bands!

Okay! Now your chalk won't roll away.

André: Whoa! Where have rubber bands been all my life?

I'll take two boxes, please!

[Chacho barking]

Alma: ¡Papi!

Papi: ¡Hola, Almita!

Mmmm.

Hi, Rafia! Hey, Safina!

Safina/Rafia: Hi, Dr. Rivera.

Rafia: We're giving away rubber bands.

Alma: Yeah, do you want some? They're very handy!

Papi: In that case, I'll take a few boxes for the clinic, please.

I can use them for lots of things.

Alma: ¡Qué chévere!

Here you go.

Papi: Muchas gracias.

Alma: Are we good or what?

Rafia: Enjoy your rubber bands!

Alma: Bye! Rafia: See you later.

Alma/Rafia: Rubberiest Rubber Bands!

Alma: Everybody loves our rubber bands. See...

Are we good or what?!

[kids giggling and playing]

Rafia: Hey Alma, look.

Alma: [gasp] Sa-weet! We just have one box left!

Rafia: Nice!

Alma: Yolette! Lemme ask you a question.

Has this ever happened to you?

Rafia: Oof, I have too much stuff, how am I going to keep it all together?

I wish I had something to help.

Alma: Don't worry. I have just the thing for you.

Rafia: Oh, wow! These are the Rubberiest Rubber Bands in the whole Bronx!

Alma: Available in two ah-may-zing colors.

How about a box, Yolette?

Yolette: Yes, please!

I don't need to hold anything together...

Buuut, they would make great jewelry for my dolls!

Rafia: Uh, that's not what they're for.

Yolette: It's okay. That's what I'm gonna use them for.

Alma: Nice! Rafia: Cool! Yolette: [giggle]

Alma: Huh. Never thought of that.

Rafia: Yes! We gave away the last box.

Alma: Yeah! Woohoo!

Hey everyone...

Rafia: We gave away all the...

Alma/Rafia: Huh!?

Rubber bands?

Rafia: There are more?!

Mr. Huda: Yes, but thank you for your help giving away all those other boxes!

Alma: Oh, we're not done yet.

Rafia: Nope. The World's Greatest Rubber Band Giver Away-ers are back in action!

Are you sure you don't want more of the Rubberiest Rubber Bands?

Lucas: No thanks, my rock box is closed up nice and tight!

Alma/Rafia: Ohhhh-kay.

Alma: Hi Yolette!

Good news! We've got more rubber bands for you!

Yolette: That's amazing!

...For anyone who needs more.

But my dolls are all ready for the rubber band ball. Thanks anyways!

Alma/Rafia: [sigh]

André: I'm all good, thanks.

My art supplies are secure and won't be going anywhere.

Alma: Rubberiest Rubber Bands!

Ohhhh.

Rafia: [sigh] Nobody needs any more rubber bands.

Alma: Ugh, I know...

We really wanted to give all of the rubber bands away.

How can we do that if nobody needs any more?

I gotta think about this...

Mr. Huda: They're perfect for holding things together.

Alma: Mr. Huda's right. That's what's so great about rubber bands.

They're so useful. That's why everyone wanted them.

Yolette: It's okay, that's what I'm going to use them for.

Alma: Wait a minute...

Yolette did something totally different- and fun with her rubber bands.

[gasp] That's it!

I know what to do.

Hey Rafia, I got it!

Everyone is gonna want more rubber bands.

Rafia: They are?

Alma: Yep! ‘Cause we're gonna show them that they aren't just useful...

they're also fun and ah-may-zing!

Alma: Who wants the Rubberiest Rubber Bands!? Rafia: Rubberiest Rubber Bands!

Alma: Rubberiest Rubber Bands! Rafia: Come and get 'em!

Alma: Come and get the Rubberiest Rubber Bands.

They're fancy...

Rafia: And bouncy...

Alma: And you can make music with them too!

Introducing the first Rubber Band Band in the Boogie Down Bronx!

♪ [rubber band instruments playing]♪

Howard: Rubber bands, huh?

Alma: Want some?

Howard: Mmm. No thanks.

Alma: Wait! Can I use a few of your sponges, please?

Presenting the Super-Powered Howard Sponge! Tada!

Howard: [gasp] That is the best thing ever!

I'll take a ton of boxes!

Alma: Here you go, enjoy!

Rafia: Here, here you go.

We are totally the World's Greatest Rubber Band Giver Away-ers!

Alma: Uh-huh!

Who knew rubber bands were so ah-may-zing?!

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Alma: "Donuts For Doggies"

Alma: Weeeeeee!

Papi: Assistant Alma?

Alma: Yes?

Papi: One treat for Buck, por favor!

He was a great patient.

Alma: You got it, Papi.

Giving out doggie treats is my favorite part of this job.

Here you go, Buck.

[bell on door dings]

Rafia: Ugh!

[dog barks]

Safina: Oh, heeeey, doggooo!

Hi, Dr. Rivera! Hey, Alma!

Alma: Hi! Papi: Hey there!

Alma: Whatcha up to?

Rafia: Safina's looking for squeaky toys!

Safina: Yup. [dog toy squeak]

The Doggie Rescue Center gives a squeaky toy and a blanket to every dog waiting to be adopted.

Rafia: But they're running low on toys, so I'm helping Safina collect some.

Papi: Hmm, I think we have some extras.

[dog toy squeaks]

Safina: Thanks, Dr. Rivera.

[dog toy squeaks]

Rafia: I wish we could buy a whole bunch of these for the dogs.

Safina: Yeah, me too.

Alma: I just got a sa-weet idea!

What if you had a bake sale to raise money to buy dog toys?

Rafia: [gasp] Yes! Safina's a great baker!

Safina: Love it!

Oh, and I've been learning to make donuts. So I could sell those!

Alma: Yes! It could be a Donuts for Doggies bake sale.

Rafia: With donuts for people!

Safina: I could make cardamom glaze donuts!

And pistachio rose sprinkled ones, [gasp] and cinnamon donuts...

Alma: Yum! Papi: Delicious!

Rafia: I would eat all of those! [dog bark]

Papi: Hey, you can have your bake sale here in front of the clinic.

Lots of people pass by here.

Safina: Great idea, thank you.

I'm gonna see if my Ma can help me bake.

Rafia: Didi, can I stay here?

Safina: Yeah, if that's okay with Dr. Rivera?

Papi: Sure.

Safina: Great. I'll see you all later.

I've got a lot of work to do.

Papi: C'mon, Buck. It's showtime.

He's the special guest on my show today!

Alma: I bet Safina's gonna sell tons of donuts.

Rafia: I know, right!?

Alma: Wait a minute... but what if no one comes by?

Rafia: Then Safina won't sell any donuts...

Alma: And the dogs won't get any new toys...

Rafia: Just think of the sad doggies with no toys to play with!

Alma: We've gotta tell everyone to come to the bake sale!

Rafia: Totally!

Alma: Hold up... should we tell Safina we're gonna invite people?

Rafia: Nah. We'll surprise her!

[dog barks]

Alma: Oh, I know how we can tell lots of people to come.

Rafia: ...And all the money from the bake sale will go to buying squeaky toys for the doggies.

[dog toy squeaks]

Alma: Donuts for Doggies! Later today outside the Animal Clinic.

Papi: [nervous chuckle] The donuts are for humans, not dogs.

See you next week on Rubén al Rescate. ¡Hasta luego! [dog toy squeaks]

Nice work!

Now everyone who watches my show knows about the bake sale.

Alma/Rafia: Pssh! Wal wololo lo lo!

Rafia: Hmm, but if we want this to be the World's Greatest Bake Sale...

Alma: Then we need to tell even more people!

Alma/Rafia: Let's do it, let's do it!

Go, go, gooo!

Rafia/Alma: Lucas!

Alma: You gotta come to Safina's Donuts for Doggies bake sale!

Rafia: She'll have cardamom glaze, pistachio rose sprinkled, and cinnamon donuts.

Lucas: I love donuts!

And those sound sooo delicious.

Tell me the flavors again.

Rafia: It'll be outside the Animal Clinic this afternoon, come on by.

JaVon: Thanks for the invite! I'll text all my friends.

Alma/Rafia: Yes!

Alma/Rafia: Come to Donuts for Doggies! Donuts for Doggies!

Alma: Later today! Come on! Rafia: Outside the Animal Clinic!

Rafia: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

Alma/Rafia: We gotta tell more people! Go, go, gooo!

[panting]

Alma: Donuts... [panting]

Alma: [panting] for sale... Rafia: [panting]

Rafia: [panting] Woof, woof. Squeak, squeak.

André: Hmm. Are you selling donuts to raise money to buy squeaky toys for dogs?

Rafia: Exactly. Can you help us tell everyone?

André: Leave it to me!

I'll ask my mom if I can make flyers.

Alma: Are we good or what?

Papi: Rafia, it's your sister.

Be right back. Gotta talk to Jordan.

Safina: Hi friends, check this out! We're almost done making all the donuts.

Rafina: Whoa! Nice! And guess what?! We told sooo many people about the bake sale.

Alma: Uh-huh! Everyone's coming!

Safina: Uhhh, everyone?

Rafia: Yup! We told all the people we saw on the street.

Alma: And we went to the ice cream shop, music store, bookstore...

Safina: Ah, okaaaay. You may have told more people than I have donuts for...

Buuuuut... I'll figure it out.

See you later!

Alma: What if Safina doesn't have enough donuts for everyone?

Rafia: We invited too many people!

Alma: We gotta tell everyone not to come to the bake sale.

Rafia: Wait. Do you think we should call Safina back to tell her?

Alma: Nah, she'd want us to help. We'll just tell everyone...

Alma/Rafia: Not! To! Come!

Let's do it!

Go, go, gooo!

Don't come to Donuts for Doggies!

Don't come to Donuts for Doggies!

Don't come to Donuts for Doggies!

Lucas!

Alma: Don't come to the bake sale. I repeat, do not come!

Lucas: [giggle] Good one. You know I looove donuts.

Rafia: But you really don't have to come.

We can have donuts... together... tomorrow!

Alma: Yeah!

Lucas: Nah, you got me hungry for donuts today! See ya at the bake sale.

Alma/Rafia: JaVon!

JaVon: Oh hey! Guess what?! I invited my whole basketball team

and they invited our rival team and they told their rival team and...

Alma: Uhhh, can you un-invite them, please? They don't all have to come.

JaVon: No biggie! Everyone is excited to buy donuts. Anything to help out the doggies!

Howard: Hey! Have you heard the great news?

Donuts for Doggies!

Rafia: What? Why? How?!

Alma: Where'd you get that?!

Howard: Oh, I got it from Harper, who got one from Aaron,

who got one from Becka, who got one from...

Alma/Rafia: André!

André: Donuts for Doggies! Make sure you come to Donuts for Doggies!

Rafia: Maybe not everyone got a flyer?

Howard: Oh, don't worry. Everyone did.

♪♪♪

Howard: Donuts for Doggies! You heard it here first!

Rafia: [gulp] This is a disaster! Safina's not gonna have enough donuts!

What should we do?

Alma: Ahh! I gotta think about this...

Alma/Rafia: Let's do it! Let's do it!

Go, go, gooo!

Alma: Whoa! My brain is feeling all go, go, go!

[deep breath in and out]

Ahh, that's better.

Huh. We kind of ran off without thinking...

Alma/Rafia: Come to Donuts for Doggies!

Don't come to Donuts for Doggies!

Alma: We thought we were helping Safina by inviting and then un-inviting people.

But, I don't think we helped her.

Safina: Ahh okayyy, I'll figure it out.

Alma: Safina didn't seem worried at all.

Ohhhhh.

I know what to do.

Hey Rafia.

Rafia: This is terrible! The worst! What are we gonna do...

Alma: It's okay. Safina wasn't worried. And we shouldn't be either.

We made it a big deal but...

Rafia: It's not a big deal! You're totally right.

We got carried away, huh?

Alma/Rafia: [giggle]

Alma: Let's go ask Safina if we can help with anything else.

Alma/Rafia: Let's do it. [giggle]

Safina!

Safina: Hi, friends!

Alma: Did you figure out what to do about all the people coming to the bake sale?

Safina: Yup. Since I don't have time to make more donuts, I'll just put out a jar for donations.

People can still help the doggies, even if we run out of donuts.

Papi: Great idea!

Alma: Is she good or what?

Mrs. Huda: Taste test time!

Okay, here you go. For you and you.

Alma/Rafia: Mmmm!

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?!

Alma: That we can make more donuts?

Rafia: Yup! If we cut them in half.

Alma: What do you think, Safina?

Safina: I love it!

Mrs. Huda: Me too!

Papi: Me three.

Safina: Let's get to work!

Mrs. Huda: There you go.

Papi: Uh-huh!

Mrs. Huda: Chop chop.

♪♪♪

Papi: Mmm hmm.

Safina: It's time for...

Everyone: Donuts for Doggies!

Safina: Here you go.

Mrs. Huda: Thank you, thank you.

Alma: Great choice.

André: Mmm, thanks!

[dogs barking happily]

Safina: Here you go. Thanks for donating.

This is so great!

We're gonna be able to buy so many squeaky toys. The doggos will be so happy!

Alma: The people are pretty happy too.

Safina: I think next time I'll do a Cupcakes for Cats bake sale.

Rafia: Ooh! Or Brownies for Bugs!

Everyone: [giggle]

Lucas: One pistachio rose donut, please.

Mmmm!

Alma: Looks like Donuts for Doggies is a sa-weeeet success!

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[giggle]