01x12 - Junior's Story/Anniversary Surprise
Posted: 12/31/23 11:41
[♪♪♪] ♪ 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: "Junior's Story"
[♪♪♪]
ALMA: Whoa!
The bookstore is packed today!
Wow!
NEA: Ms. Etienne will be signing books over there...
ALMA: I better hurry and get Mami and Junior.
JUNIOR: Are we really going to meet the person
who made this book?
MAMI: Yeah!
Her name is Myriam Etienne.
She wrote and drew it herself.
JUNIOR: Wow...
ALMA: Vamos, Mami!
Let's get in line before it gets any longer.
ALMA: Hey André.
ANDRÉ: Hey Alma!
I have all of Myriam's books!
They're so good!
MS. ETIENNE: Okay, enjoy your book.
ALMA: I can't believe it.
NEA: Myriam, this is my son, André,
and his friends, Alma and Junior.
ANDRÉ: Wow!
Hi, Ms. Etienne.
MS. ETIENNE: Bonjour!
It's an honor to meet you, André,
Alma and Junior.
JUNIOR: Hi!
ALMA: Hi Ms. Etienne.
ANDRÉ: You're my favorite writer and artist in the whole world!
When I grow up, I want to draw books just like you!
MS. ETIENNE: Yes! You should!
ANDRÉ: What made you want to make books Ms. Etienne?
MS. ETIENNE: Well when I was little,
I tried to find stories about kids like me.
But I couldn't find any.
JUNIOR: Really?
So, what'd you do?
MS. ETIENNE: I wrote them myself!
ANDRÉ: Whoa!!! JUNIOR: Whoa!!! ALMA: Whoa!!!
ALMA: What'd you write about?
MS. ETIENNE: Well, I wrote stories about kids
who looked like me and who liked what I liked...
Magical manatees! [chuckles]
JUNIOR: Ooo! ALMA: Sweet!
ANDRÉ: It's your best one!!
MS. ETIENNE: Thanks André.
JUNIOR: Uh, excuse me...
do you write books about dinosaurs?
MS. ETIENNE: No. I haven't, but...
Hey, maybe that's something you should write about!
Enjoy your books.
KIDS: Thank you!
Wow... thanks.
ALMA: Sa-weet, right?
MS. ETIENNE: I look forward to reading
your book one day, Junior!
KIDS: Thanks! Thank you! Bye!
ANDRÉ: Look!
I met Ms. Etienne and she signed my book!
NEA: Oooh, niiice!
MAMI: Okay, you two.
Before we go, you can each pick one book to take home.
KIDS: Yessss!
ALMA: I know exactly which one I want.
C'mon!
ALMA: I'm going to get the new Carlotta Clues book!
ANDRÉ: What happens in this one?
ALMA: I don't know yet!
No one solves a mystery better than Carlotta.
JUNIOR: Hmm...
ANDRÉ: What about you, Junior?
What book are you gonna get?
JUNIOR: I don't know yet.
That's a hard question.
ALMA: Well, lucky for you, I'm really good at hard questions!
ALMA: How about this Carlotta Clues book?
It was my favorite!
ANDRÉ: Ohh yeah, that's a good one!
JUNIOR: Uhh... this book has a lot of words.
ALMA: I can read it to you?
JUNIOR: No, thanks.
I want a book that I can read by myself.
ANDRÉ: Ah!
Then I've got a book for you, Junior!
ANDRÉ: This is about one of my favorite artists!
It's all pictures.
JUNIOR: But it doesn't have a story.
I want one that I can read over and over and over again.
ALMA: I know we can find a book for Junior.
We gotta keep looking.
ANDRÉ: Yeah...
how 'bout you go that way, and I'll go this way.
ALMA: Okay sure!
Just like Carlotta Clues...
we won't give up until we solve the case...
of the Perfect Book!
ALMA: Ta-da!
You love dogs!
And this dog is sooo funny!
JUNIOR: [giggle]
No, thanks, I read this one at school.
ANDRÉ: You're gonna love this one, Junior.
JUNIOR: Wah!
That elephant is too close.
Too close!!!
ANDRÉ: Whoa! Too close!!
ALMA: How about these, Junior?
JUNIOR: Umm...
no, thanks.
ALMA: I don't think he's ever gonna find a book!
Who knew it would be this hard?
Oh, I have an idea.
Uh, excuse me, Junior?
I have a question.
Can you tell us what you're looking for?
Then, we can find it for you.
JUNIOR: Hmmm... well, I want a story about a boy...
who's Puerto Rican like me...
ALMA: Say no more...
I've got this!
ANDRÉ: Don't worry. She's got this!
ALMA: You're gonna love this one!
JUNIOR: Yeah... it's nice,
but it doesn't have a single dinosaur...
in the whole book!
ALMA: You didn't say you wanted to see a dinosaur in the book!
JUNIOR: Of course, I want to see a dinosaur in the book!
ANDRÉ: Okay. Dinosaur, got it.
ANDRÉ: These all have dinosaurs in them!
JUNIOR: I also want the story to be in the Bronx!
ALMA: Bronx books coming right up!
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
JUNIOR: Hmmm... I want a story with dinosaurs...
and a Puerto Rican boy...
and it has to be in the Bronx!
JUNIOR: None of these have all the things I want.
ALMA: We're on it Junior!
[♪♪♪]
ALMA: Sorry Junior.
ANDRÉ: We've looked at all the books here.
JUNIOR: Waitaminute!
Does that mean there's no book for me?
ALMA: There has to be a book for you, Junior.
We'll find it.
Hmm... I've gotta think about this...
JUNIOR: Hmm... I want a story with dinosaurs...
and a Puerto Rican boy... and it has to be in the Bronx!
ALMA: Okay...
so Junior knows everything that his book should have...
ANDRÉ: We've looked at all the books here.
ALMA: But Junior's book isn't here or...
[gasp] maybe the book he wants hasn't been written yet?
MS. ETIENNE: Well, I wrote stories about kids
who looked like me and who liked what I liked.
ALMA: That's it!
I know what to do!
ALMA: Junior, I know we couldn't find the book you want.
So, let's make the book you want!
JUNIOR: Make it?
ALMA: Yeah!
It can have a Puerto Rican boy who lives in the Bronx...
with his dinosaur friends!
JUNIOR: Yes! Um, how do we make a book?
ANDRÉ: I can help you draw the pictures.
ALMA: Sweet!
And I can help you write your story!
We're gonna need paper, pencils, and...
You!
[♪♪♪]
ANDRÉ: Ready!
Describe your main character.
What's his name?
JUNIOR: His name is Junior, just like me!
And he has a blue and yellow shirt,
brown skin, and curly hair.
ANDRÉ: Mhmm... Hmmm...
JUNIOR: That's me!
ALMA: Yep, sure does look like him.
ANDRÉ: Okay!
Now what do his dinosaur friends look like?
JUNIOR: That's easy.
His best friends are a diplodocus,
a stegosaurus, and a triceratops.
He's got three horns!
ANDRÉ: Gotcha!
ALMA: Now, what's the first thing that happens...
in your story?
JUNIOR: Junior and his dino friends want to have a race!
ANDRÉ: On it!
ALMA: And then what happens?
JUNIOR: Junior and his friends race through the Bronx!
ANDRÉ: Got it!
JUNIOR: But then...
Junior's bike gets a flat tire!
ALMA: Oooh really?
This story is getting exciting!
How does it end?
JUNIOR: Well...
the dinosaurs all pedal past Junior,
but then...
a pterodactyl swoops down, [kar-kar] and picks him up!
ANDRÉ: Ooo! That sounds scary!
JUNIOR: It's not. The pterodactyl is his friend!
He flies Junior all the way to the finish line
and he wins the race!
The end!
ALMA: That's a great story, Junior!
ANDRÉ: Yeah, I love it!
Here, Alma, your turn.
ALMA: Time to write Junior's story!
JUNIOR: [gasp] This is it!!
This is the perfect book for me!
I want to read this story over and over and over again!
Thank you!
ALMA: You're welcome, Junior!
Are we good or what?
JUNIOR: [groan]
ALMA: Junior, what's wrong?
JUNIOR: What if other kids want a book like this?
They won't be able to find it 'cause I have the only one!
ANDRÉ: Hmm...
I have an idea.
Follow me.
ANDRÉ: Mommy, can we use your copier...
to make copies of Junior's book?
ALMA: So that other kids can read his book, too?
NEA: You wrote a book?
JUNIOR: Mmmhm.
NEA: Wonderful!
MS. ETIENNE: Does it have dinosaurs in it?
JUNIOR: Oh, yeah!
Lots of them!
MS. ETIENNE: Then, I can't wait to read it!
NEA: Hey, Junior, how would you like to have a book signing
in my store like Ms. Etienne did?
JUNIOR: Yes, please!
JUNIOR: Here ya go!
And if you want to make a story, like I did...
JUNIOR: They can help you make one that's perfect for you!
[♪♪♪]
ALMA: I think we're going to need more paper!
[♪♪♪]
ALMA: "Anniversary Surprise"
ALMA: [whispers] Isn't that awesome!
EDDIE: Oh yeah. They're gonna be like...
ALMA: Oh yeah! And then...
TíA GLORIA: What are you two up to back there?
KIDS: Nothing! [giggles]
TíA GLORIA: Hmm... okay.
EDDIE: My parents are gonna love our surprise!
ALMA: It's Tía Gloria and Uncle Nestor's Anniversary...
And at dinner tonight,
we're gonna perform their favorite song.
[music playing on the radio]
UNCLE NESTOR: [gasp] TÍA GLORIA: [gasp]
ALMA: No way! That's their favorite song!
♪ Things start to move a little slow. ♪
♪ The world turns a golden hue. ♪
♪ Ev'ry moment I'm with you. ♪
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
ALMA: Yep, they always do that.
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: Ha hay! Mi amor!
I'll dance to this song with you anywhere...
TÍA GLORIA: ...Anytime!
♪ ...Siempre contigo. ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: [sigh]
ALMA: [giggles]
[music playing on speakers]
TÍA GLORIA: Oh!
UNCLE NESTOR: Whoa!
ALMA: Here we go again!
♪ Things start to move a little slow. ♪
TÍA GLORIA: Yes! UNCLE NESTOR: [chuckles]
♪ The world turns a golden hue. ♪
♪ Ev'ry moment I'm with you. ♪
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: Ah! This song always reminds me...
of the first time we met.
TÍA GLORIA: ...[sigh] Dancing under the stars,
at that backyard party!
ALMA: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
EDDIE: That it's kinda strange how this song is playing
everywhere we go?
ALMA: Well, that too.
But I was thinking we should do our surprise in your backyard!
EDDIE: Yeah yeah yeah!!
But we may be here awhile.
ALMA: Alma to Eddie, do you have the instruments?
EDDIE: Right here!
Got some lights too.
ABUELO: And we've got the decorations!
JUNIOR: This is going to be the looongest paper chain...
in the whole Bronx.
ALMA: Sa-weet!
Tía Gloria and Uncle Nestor are gonna be so surprised.
EDDIE: Yeah, especially my dad.
'Cause he loves surprises.
ALMA: This is the perfect plan, right?!
What could go wrong?!
UNCLE NESTOR: [galloping sounds]
ALMA: [sigh] EDDIE: [sigh]
UNCLE NESTOR: Hark, kind citizens of the Bronx!
I'm off to traverse the wild woodlands.
I'm heading to the park to get ready for the play.
ALMA: Ohhhh!! EDDIE: Ohhhh!!
UNCLE NESTOR: Adiós! [galloping sounds]
ALMA: Waitaminute!
Is he gonna be back in time for our surprise?!
EDDIE: [gasp] Maybe I should go with him?
ALMA: Good plan.
And let me know when you're coming back.
EDDIE: Espera, Papá! I'm coming!
Oh yeah, you maaay want to keep an eye on my mom.
She's always finding errands to run.
EDDIE: One time we went to the mailbox and came back
six hours later with groceries, haircuts and a new couch.
ALMA: Whoa.
Okay, I won't let her out of my sight!
Operation Anniversary Surprise is a go!
EDDIE: Over and out!
ALMA: Hmm... we need more lights.
Be right back!
ALMA: Uh oh!
We can't let her see our decorations.
[shouting] Hi, Tía Gloria,
Why are you going into the backyard?
TÍA GLORIA: [shouting] I'm fixing our broken blender.
I need my toolbox from the shed.
ALMA: I can get it for you!
Don't move.
TÍA GLORIA: Gracias, Alma!
But wait... [chuckles] Why are we shouting?
ALMA: Phew! That was close!
ABUELO: Are we good?
ALMA: We're good.
ALMA: I've gotta keep an eye on Tía Gloria.
Can you finish setting up?
ABUELO: No te preocupes, Almita.
Leave the rest to us.
JUNIOR: Yep, one faaancy anniversary surprise...
coming right up!
ALMA: Gracias!
ALMA: Tada!
TÍA GLORIA: Awww, gracias, Alma!
ALMA: Alma to Eddie.
Come in, Eddie...
UNCLE NESTOR: "A horse, a horse!
My kingdom for a horse!"
UNCLE NESTOR: [clears throat]
EDDIE: Oh! Uh... Whoops...
Uh... "Withdraw my lord, I shall help you to a horse!"
ALMA: [on the walkie-talkie] How's it going, Eddie?
Can you hear me?
EDDIE: Be right back, Papá!
NESTOR: My kingdom... ay... no... no...
EDDIE: Eddie to Alma.
We should be back soon.
ALMA: Great!
UNCLE NESTOR: Let's take it from the top!
EDDIE: [groans] Maybe not.
I'll make sure my dad is home in time.
Eddie over and out.
TÍA GLORIA: Chévere!
Now let's test this baby out with some fruit smoothies!
Pass me some bananas, por favor.
ALMA: All out. Sorry, Tía.
TÍA GLORIA: Guess I'm heading to the store!
TÍA GLORIA: While I'm out, I'll say hi to Fatima,
then pop into the nail salon ...I chipped my nail...
Then I can drop by the Community Center...
and then I can probably...
ALMA: [gasp] I can't let her leave!
Uh uhhmm...
Tía Gloria!
I've got bananas at my house.
TÍA GLORIA: Qué bien! I'll grab them.
JUNIOR: [gasp] ABUELO: [gasp]
ALMA: Wait!!
TÍA GLORIA: What's up, Alma?
ALMA: Ohh... uhmm... uuuh...
TÍA GLORIA: Huh? What was that?
TÍA GLORIA: Hmm. Must have been a bird.
I'll go grab the bananas.
ALMA: Oh nononono...no!
You wait inside, I'll get the bananas.
Really really yummy bananas!
JUNIOR: [gasp]
ALMA: Be right back!
TÍA GLORIA: Hoookay!
TÍA GLORIA: Oh, Alma.
ALMA: Here ya go!
TÍA GLORIA: Oh... Uh, great.
ABUELO: Pheww! JUNIOR: Pheww!
EDDIE: [on the walkie-talkie] Eddie to Alma.
ALMA: Alma to Eddie, over.
EDDIE: Be there soon. I repeat, be there soon!
ALMA: Hear ya loud and clear.
TÍA GLORIA: Time for a taste test.
ALMA: Gracias, Tía!
It's great Tía!
Mmm! I'm way way wayyy good at this!
Operation Anniversary Surprise is totally gonna work!
[phone vibrating]
TÍA GLORIA: Hello?
Uh-huh...
Oh.
Okay.
Be right there.
ALMA: Huh? Be right where?!
TÍA GLORIA: [sigh] One of the train conductors is sick,
so I've got to cover his shift...
ALMA: But it's your anniversary!
TÍA GLORIA: I know.
I wanted to be with Nestor tonight...
but I've got to go to work.
ALMA: Whaaat?!
She can't leave now!!
TÍA GLORIA: Alright, time to go.
ALMA: [groans]
EDDIE: Eddie to Alma.
Get ready, we're around the corner!
ALMA: [big gulp]
NESTOR: Buena noches, Alma!
ALMA: Hey...
NESTOR: We have returned from the field of rehearsal...
for the time of dinner.
EDDIE: What's up, Alma?
Where's my mom?!
ALMA: [sigh] I'm really sorry, Eddie.
She had to go to work.
EDDIE: Whaaat?!
But we can't do our surprise if she's not here!
Aww maaaan...
ALMA: This is way way wayyyyy bad!
There has to be a way to save our surprise.
I've gotta think about this...
NESTOR: This song always reminds me of the first time we met...
TÍA GLORIA: [sigh] ...Dancing under the stars,
at that backyard party!
ALMA: We want to surprise them...
by performing their favorite song...
NESTOR: Ah-hay, mi amor, I'll dance to this song with you
anywhere...
TÍA GLORIA: Anytime.
ALMA: Hmm, anywhere...
So, it doesn't matter where they hear their song.
ALMA: They just need to be together when they hear it.
[gasp] I know what to do!
ALMA: Don't worry, Eddie...
I've got a new plan...
UNCLE NESTOR: Ay! Tell me when I can look!
Oooo! I just love surprises!!
TÍA GLORIA: Manzano Avenue station.
TÍA GLORIA: [gasp] Qué quéééé?!
What are you all doing here?
UNCLE NESTOR: Huh?
ALL: Surprise!!!
JUNIOR: [giggles]
TÍA GLORIA: Wait? What is all this?
UNCLE NESTOR: What is going on?!
KIDS: [singing] ♪ You smile at me and I'm like whoa. ♪
♪ Things start to move a little slow. ♪
♪ The world turns a golden hue. ♪
♪ Ev'ry moment I'm with you. ♪
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
♪ Siempre contigo. ♪
TÍA GLORIA: Aw...
ALL: Happy Anniversary!!
UNCLE NESTOR: [sniff] Ay! That was beautiful!
TÍA GLORIA: Aw... Muchísimas gracias!
I loved it!
UNCLE NESTOR: Happy Anniversary, mi amor.
TÍA GLORIA: Te quiero, Nestor.
TRAIN PA: Stand clear of the closing doors, please.
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: [gasp] Our song!
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: Papara... Tatatataaa...
ALMA: Here we go again!
SINGER: Siempre contigo...
[♪♪♪]
♪ 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: "Junior's Story"
[♪♪♪]
ALMA: Whoa!
The bookstore is packed today!
Wow!
NEA: Ms. Etienne will be signing books over there...
ALMA: I better hurry and get Mami and Junior.
JUNIOR: Are we really going to meet the person
who made this book?
MAMI: Yeah!
Her name is Myriam Etienne.
She wrote and drew it herself.
JUNIOR: Wow...
ALMA: Vamos, Mami!
Let's get in line before it gets any longer.
ALMA: Hey André.
ANDRÉ: Hey Alma!
I have all of Myriam's books!
They're so good!
MS. ETIENNE: Okay, enjoy your book.
ALMA: I can't believe it.
NEA: Myriam, this is my son, André,
and his friends, Alma and Junior.
ANDRÉ: Wow!
Hi, Ms. Etienne.
MS. ETIENNE: Bonjour!
It's an honor to meet you, André,
Alma and Junior.
JUNIOR: Hi!
ALMA: Hi Ms. Etienne.
ANDRÉ: You're my favorite writer and artist in the whole world!
When I grow up, I want to draw books just like you!
MS. ETIENNE: Yes! You should!
ANDRÉ: What made you want to make books Ms. Etienne?
MS. ETIENNE: Well when I was little,
I tried to find stories about kids like me.
But I couldn't find any.
JUNIOR: Really?
So, what'd you do?
MS. ETIENNE: I wrote them myself!
ANDRÉ: Whoa!!! JUNIOR: Whoa!!! ALMA: Whoa!!!
ALMA: What'd you write about?
MS. ETIENNE: Well, I wrote stories about kids
who looked like me and who liked what I liked...
Magical manatees! [chuckles]
JUNIOR: Ooo! ALMA: Sweet!
ANDRÉ: It's your best one!!
MS. ETIENNE: Thanks André.
JUNIOR: Uh, excuse me...
do you write books about dinosaurs?
MS. ETIENNE: No. I haven't, but...
Hey, maybe that's something you should write about!
Enjoy your books.
KIDS: Thank you!
Wow... thanks.
ALMA: Sa-weet, right?
MS. ETIENNE: I look forward to reading
your book one day, Junior!
KIDS: Thanks! Thank you! Bye!
ANDRÉ: Look!
I met Ms. Etienne and she signed my book!
NEA: Oooh, niiice!
MAMI: Okay, you two.
Before we go, you can each pick one book to take home.
KIDS: Yessss!
ALMA: I know exactly which one I want.
C'mon!
ALMA: I'm going to get the new Carlotta Clues book!
ANDRÉ: What happens in this one?
ALMA: I don't know yet!
No one solves a mystery better than Carlotta.
JUNIOR: Hmm...
ANDRÉ: What about you, Junior?
What book are you gonna get?
JUNIOR: I don't know yet.
That's a hard question.
ALMA: Well, lucky for you, I'm really good at hard questions!
ALMA: How about this Carlotta Clues book?
It was my favorite!
ANDRÉ: Ohh yeah, that's a good one!
JUNIOR: Uhh... this book has a lot of words.
ALMA: I can read it to you?
JUNIOR: No, thanks.
I want a book that I can read by myself.
ANDRÉ: Ah!
Then I've got a book for you, Junior!
ANDRÉ: This is about one of my favorite artists!
It's all pictures.
JUNIOR: But it doesn't have a story.
I want one that I can read over and over and over again.
ALMA: I know we can find a book for Junior.
We gotta keep looking.
ANDRÉ: Yeah...
how 'bout you go that way, and I'll go this way.
ALMA: Okay sure!
Just like Carlotta Clues...
we won't give up until we solve the case...
of the Perfect Book!
ALMA: Ta-da!
You love dogs!
And this dog is sooo funny!
JUNIOR: [giggle]
No, thanks, I read this one at school.
ANDRÉ: You're gonna love this one, Junior.
JUNIOR: Wah!
That elephant is too close.
Too close!!!
ANDRÉ: Whoa! Too close!!
ALMA: How about these, Junior?
JUNIOR: Umm...
no, thanks.
ALMA: I don't think he's ever gonna find a book!
Who knew it would be this hard?
Oh, I have an idea.
Uh, excuse me, Junior?
I have a question.
Can you tell us what you're looking for?
Then, we can find it for you.
JUNIOR: Hmmm... well, I want a story about a boy...
who's Puerto Rican like me...
ALMA: Say no more...
I've got this!
ANDRÉ: Don't worry. She's got this!
ALMA: You're gonna love this one!
JUNIOR: Yeah... it's nice,
but it doesn't have a single dinosaur...
in the whole book!
ALMA: You didn't say you wanted to see a dinosaur in the book!
JUNIOR: Of course, I want to see a dinosaur in the book!
ANDRÉ: Okay. Dinosaur, got it.
ANDRÉ: These all have dinosaurs in them!
JUNIOR: I also want the story to be in the Bronx!
ALMA: Bronx books coming right up!
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
JUNIOR: Hmmm... I want a story with dinosaurs...
and a Puerto Rican boy...
and it has to be in the Bronx!
JUNIOR: None of these have all the things I want.
ALMA: We're on it Junior!
[♪♪♪]
ALMA: Sorry Junior.
ANDRÉ: We've looked at all the books here.
JUNIOR: Waitaminute!
Does that mean there's no book for me?
ALMA: There has to be a book for you, Junior.
We'll find it.
Hmm... I've gotta think about this...
JUNIOR: Hmm... I want a story with dinosaurs...
and a Puerto Rican boy... and it has to be in the Bronx!
ALMA: Okay...
so Junior knows everything that his book should have...
ANDRÉ: We've looked at all the books here.
ALMA: But Junior's book isn't here or...
[gasp] maybe the book he wants hasn't been written yet?
MS. ETIENNE: Well, I wrote stories about kids
who looked like me and who liked what I liked.
ALMA: That's it!
I know what to do!
ALMA: Junior, I know we couldn't find the book you want.
So, let's make the book you want!
JUNIOR: Make it?
ALMA: Yeah!
It can have a Puerto Rican boy who lives in the Bronx...
with his dinosaur friends!
JUNIOR: Yes! Um, how do we make a book?
ANDRÉ: I can help you draw the pictures.
ALMA: Sweet!
And I can help you write your story!
We're gonna need paper, pencils, and...
You!
[♪♪♪]
ANDRÉ: Ready!
Describe your main character.
What's his name?
JUNIOR: His name is Junior, just like me!
And he has a blue and yellow shirt,
brown skin, and curly hair.
ANDRÉ: Mhmm... Hmmm...
JUNIOR: That's me!
ALMA: Yep, sure does look like him.
ANDRÉ: Okay!
Now what do his dinosaur friends look like?
JUNIOR: That's easy.
His best friends are a diplodocus,
a stegosaurus, and a triceratops.
He's got three horns!
ANDRÉ: Gotcha!
ALMA: Now, what's the first thing that happens...
in your story?
JUNIOR: Junior and his dino friends want to have a race!
ANDRÉ: On it!
ALMA: And then what happens?
JUNIOR: Junior and his friends race through the Bronx!
ANDRÉ: Got it!
JUNIOR: But then...
Junior's bike gets a flat tire!
ALMA: Oooh really?
This story is getting exciting!
How does it end?
JUNIOR: Well...
the dinosaurs all pedal past Junior,
but then...
a pterodactyl swoops down, [kar-kar] and picks him up!
ANDRÉ: Ooo! That sounds scary!
JUNIOR: It's not. The pterodactyl is his friend!
He flies Junior all the way to the finish line
and he wins the race!
The end!
ALMA: That's a great story, Junior!
ANDRÉ: Yeah, I love it!
Here, Alma, your turn.
ALMA: Time to write Junior's story!
JUNIOR: [gasp] This is it!!
This is the perfect book for me!
I want to read this story over and over and over again!
Thank you!
ALMA: You're welcome, Junior!
Are we good or what?
JUNIOR: [groan]
ALMA: Junior, what's wrong?
JUNIOR: What if other kids want a book like this?
They won't be able to find it 'cause I have the only one!
ANDRÉ: Hmm...
I have an idea.
Follow me.
ANDRÉ: Mommy, can we use your copier...
to make copies of Junior's book?
ALMA: So that other kids can read his book, too?
NEA: You wrote a book?
JUNIOR: Mmmhm.
NEA: Wonderful!
MS. ETIENNE: Does it have dinosaurs in it?
JUNIOR: Oh, yeah!
Lots of them!
MS. ETIENNE: Then, I can't wait to read it!
NEA: Hey, Junior, how would you like to have a book signing
in my store like Ms. Etienne did?
JUNIOR: Yes, please!
JUNIOR: Here ya go!
And if you want to make a story, like I did...
JUNIOR: They can help you make one that's perfect for you!
[♪♪♪]
ALMA: I think we're going to need more paper!
[♪♪♪]
ALMA: "Anniversary Surprise"
ALMA: [whispers] Isn't that awesome!
EDDIE: Oh yeah. They're gonna be like...
ALMA: Oh yeah! And then...
TíA GLORIA: What are you two up to back there?
KIDS: Nothing! [giggles]
TíA GLORIA: Hmm... okay.
EDDIE: My parents are gonna love our surprise!
ALMA: It's Tía Gloria and Uncle Nestor's Anniversary...
And at dinner tonight,
we're gonna perform their favorite song.
[music playing on the radio]
UNCLE NESTOR: [gasp] TÍA GLORIA: [gasp]
ALMA: No way! That's their favorite song!
♪ Things start to move a little slow. ♪
♪ The world turns a golden hue. ♪
♪ Ev'ry moment I'm with you. ♪
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
ALMA: Yep, they always do that.
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: Ha hay! Mi amor!
I'll dance to this song with you anywhere...
TÍA GLORIA: ...Anytime!
♪ ...Siempre contigo. ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: [sigh]
ALMA: [giggles]
[music playing on speakers]
TÍA GLORIA: Oh!
UNCLE NESTOR: Whoa!
ALMA: Here we go again!
♪ Things start to move a little slow. ♪
TÍA GLORIA: Yes! UNCLE NESTOR: [chuckles]
♪ The world turns a golden hue. ♪
♪ Ev'ry moment I'm with you. ♪
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: Ah! This song always reminds me...
of the first time we met.
TÍA GLORIA: ...[sigh] Dancing under the stars,
at that backyard party!
ALMA: Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
EDDIE: That it's kinda strange how this song is playing
everywhere we go?
ALMA: Well, that too.
But I was thinking we should do our surprise in your backyard!
EDDIE: Yeah yeah yeah!!
But we may be here awhile.
ALMA: Alma to Eddie, do you have the instruments?
EDDIE: Right here!
Got some lights too.
ABUELO: And we've got the decorations!
JUNIOR: This is going to be the looongest paper chain...
in the whole Bronx.
ALMA: Sa-weet!
Tía Gloria and Uncle Nestor are gonna be so surprised.
EDDIE: Yeah, especially my dad.
'Cause he loves surprises.
ALMA: This is the perfect plan, right?!
What could go wrong?!
UNCLE NESTOR: [galloping sounds]
ALMA: [sigh] EDDIE: [sigh]
UNCLE NESTOR: Hark, kind citizens of the Bronx!
I'm off to traverse the wild woodlands.
I'm heading to the park to get ready for the play.
ALMA: Ohhhh!! EDDIE: Ohhhh!!
UNCLE NESTOR: Adiós! [galloping sounds]
ALMA: Waitaminute!
Is he gonna be back in time for our surprise?!
EDDIE: [gasp] Maybe I should go with him?
ALMA: Good plan.
And let me know when you're coming back.
EDDIE: Espera, Papá! I'm coming!
Oh yeah, you maaay want to keep an eye on my mom.
She's always finding errands to run.
EDDIE: One time we went to the mailbox and came back
six hours later with groceries, haircuts and a new couch.
ALMA: Whoa.
Okay, I won't let her out of my sight!
Operation Anniversary Surprise is a go!
EDDIE: Over and out!
ALMA: Hmm... we need more lights.
Be right back!
ALMA: Uh oh!
We can't let her see our decorations.
[shouting] Hi, Tía Gloria,
Why are you going into the backyard?
TÍA GLORIA: [shouting] I'm fixing our broken blender.
I need my toolbox from the shed.
ALMA: I can get it for you!
Don't move.
TÍA GLORIA: Gracias, Alma!
But wait... [chuckles] Why are we shouting?
ALMA: Phew! That was close!
ABUELO: Are we good?
ALMA: We're good.
ALMA: I've gotta keep an eye on Tía Gloria.
Can you finish setting up?
ABUELO: No te preocupes, Almita.
Leave the rest to us.
JUNIOR: Yep, one faaancy anniversary surprise...
coming right up!
ALMA: Gracias!
ALMA: Tada!
TÍA GLORIA: Awww, gracias, Alma!
ALMA: Alma to Eddie.
Come in, Eddie...
UNCLE NESTOR: "A horse, a horse!
My kingdom for a horse!"
UNCLE NESTOR: [clears throat]
EDDIE: Oh! Uh... Whoops...
Uh... "Withdraw my lord, I shall help you to a horse!"
ALMA: [on the walkie-talkie] How's it going, Eddie?
Can you hear me?
EDDIE: Be right back, Papá!
NESTOR: My kingdom... ay... no... no...
EDDIE: Eddie to Alma.
We should be back soon.
ALMA: Great!
UNCLE NESTOR: Let's take it from the top!
EDDIE: [groans] Maybe not.
I'll make sure my dad is home in time.
Eddie over and out.
TÍA GLORIA: Chévere!
Now let's test this baby out with some fruit smoothies!
Pass me some bananas, por favor.
ALMA: All out. Sorry, Tía.
TÍA GLORIA: Guess I'm heading to the store!
TÍA GLORIA: While I'm out, I'll say hi to Fatima,
then pop into the nail salon ...I chipped my nail...
Then I can drop by the Community Center...
and then I can probably...
ALMA: [gasp] I can't let her leave!
Uh uhhmm...
Tía Gloria!
I've got bananas at my house.
TÍA GLORIA: Qué bien! I'll grab them.
JUNIOR: [gasp] ABUELO: [gasp]
ALMA: Wait!!
TÍA GLORIA: What's up, Alma?
ALMA: Ohh... uhmm... uuuh...
TÍA GLORIA: Huh? What was that?
TÍA GLORIA: Hmm. Must have been a bird.
I'll go grab the bananas.
ALMA: Oh nononono...no!
You wait inside, I'll get the bananas.
Really really yummy bananas!
JUNIOR: [gasp]
ALMA: Be right back!
TÍA GLORIA: Hoookay!
TÍA GLORIA: Oh, Alma.
ALMA: Here ya go!
TÍA GLORIA: Oh... Uh, great.
ABUELO: Pheww! JUNIOR: Pheww!
EDDIE: [on the walkie-talkie] Eddie to Alma.
ALMA: Alma to Eddie, over.
EDDIE: Be there soon. I repeat, be there soon!
ALMA: Hear ya loud and clear.
TÍA GLORIA: Time for a taste test.
ALMA: Gracias, Tía!
It's great Tía!
Mmm! I'm way way wayyy good at this!
Operation Anniversary Surprise is totally gonna work!
[phone vibrating]
TÍA GLORIA: Hello?
Uh-huh...
Oh.
Okay.
Be right there.
ALMA: Huh? Be right where?!
TÍA GLORIA: [sigh] One of the train conductors is sick,
so I've got to cover his shift...
ALMA: But it's your anniversary!
TÍA GLORIA: I know.
I wanted to be with Nestor tonight...
but I've got to go to work.
ALMA: Whaaat?!
She can't leave now!!
TÍA GLORIA: Alright, time to go.
ALMA: [groans]
EDDIE: Eddie to Alma.
Get ready, we're around the corner!
ALMA: [big gulp]
NESTOR: Buena noches, Alma!
ALMA: Hey...
NESTOR: We have returned from the field of rehearsal...
for the time of dinner.
EDDIE: What's up, Alma?
Where's my mom?!
ALMA: [sigh] I'm really sorry, Eddie.
She had to go to work.
EDDIE: Whaaat?!
But we can't do our surprise if she's not here!
Aww maaaan...
ALMA: This is way way wayyyyy bad!
There has to be a way to save our surprise.
I've gotta think about this...
NESTOR: This song always reminds me of the first time we met...
TÍA GLORIA: [sigh] ...Dancing under the stars,
at that backyard party!
ALMA: We want to surprise them...
by performing their favorite song...
NESTOR: Ah-hay, mi amor, I'll dance to this song with you
anywhere...
TÍA GLORIA: Anytime.
ALMA: Hmm, anywhere...
So, it doesn't matter where they hear their song.
ALMA: They just need to be together when they hear it.
[gasp] I know what to do!
ALMA: Don't worry, Eddie...
I've got a new plan...
UNCLE NESTOR: Ay! Tell me when I can look!
Oooo! I just love surprises!!
TÍA GLORIA: Manzano Avenue station.
TÍA GLORIA: [gasp] Qué quéééé?!
What are you all doing here?
UNCLE NESTOR: Huh?
ALL: Surprise!!!
JUNIOR: [giggles]
TÍA GLORIA: Wait? What is all this?
UNCLE NESTOR: What is going on?!
KIDS: [singing] ♪ You smile at me and I'm like whoa. ♪
♪ Things start to move a little slow. ♪
♪ The world turns a golden hue. ♪
♪ Ev'ry moment I'm with you. ♪
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
♪ Siempre contigo. ♪
TÍA GLORIA: Aw...
ALL: Happy Anniversary!!
UNCLE NESTOR: [sniff] Ay! That was beautiful!
TÍA GLORIA: Aw... Muchísimas gracias!
I loved it!
UNCLE NESTOR: Happy Anniversary, mi amor.
TÍA GLORIA: Te quiero, Nestor.
TRAIN PA: Stand clear of the closing doors, please.
♪ Wherever you dance, I'll be contigo. ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: [gasp] Our song!
♪ Contigo, mi amor! ♪
UNCLE NESTOR: Papara... Tatatataaa...
ALMA: Here we go again!
SINGER: Siempre contigo...
[♪♪♪]