01x13 - Windy Night/So Long Planty

[bunniefuu]

Oh.

Nngh! Uh!

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[ groaning]

[ snoring]

[ yells]

[ grunts]

[ yawns]

Hmm?

Huh?

A banyan leaf?

I wonder where that came from?

Oh, hey there.

Did you see that banyan leaf?

Whoa.

Who turned out the lights?

Oh, hey.

There you are.

And here I am.

Bye, leaf.

[ chuckles]: Boy...

it sure is windy today.

I wonder what's going on up there,

in the sky and the clouds?

Let's go up to the top of the tree

and take a look at the weather.

Come on.

[ wind blowing]

Whoa, will you look at those gray storm clouds.

Mm, when you see clouds like that

you can be pretty sure a storm is coming.

Hey, ever wonder what makes clouds gray?

Well, see, clouds are made up of teeny tiny water droplets

or bits of ice, and if a cloud gets really thick,

the light from the sun can't make it through,

so it looks gray or dark.

[ wind blowing]

Come on, let's go.

Hey, do you worry about storms?

Sometimes kids can get afraid in storms,

but storms never last very long,

and things always eventually get back to normal.

Hmm?

Aha! Gotcha.

Huh, what a pretty leaf.

There's a lot of those flying around today.

Oh, hey, Burdette.

Hi, Snook. You're up early.

Did the wind wake you?

No, actually it was a leaf.

Oh, but the wind was blowing the leaf around.

This one in fact.

Ah, a banyan leaf.

That's right, Burdette.

You know your leaves.

You know, Snook,

I have a feeling there's a storm coming.

I think you're right, Burdette.

Birds like Burdette are very sensitive

to changes in weather and the air, since they fly so much.

Whoa!

Okay, little leaf.

I can see you have things to do,

places to blow.

You know, Snook,

usually I love the wind.

Its breeze keeps you cool and the air smelling nice.

Makes it easier for birds to fly, too.

Well, I am going to go fly up

and see what the clouds look like.

Okay, but be careful, Burdette.

When the wind blows really hard, you have to be cautious.

Oh, Snook,

I'm always careful.

I know you are, Burdette.

Ta, ta, ta!

Hey, how are you doing flowers?

Do you mind the wind?

WARTZ: I don't like it at all.

Whoa.

Did you hear that?

I didn't know flowers could talk.

Hey, flower, say something else.

Like, what did you want me to say?

Oh, Wartz! It's you.

Oh, so my flowers don't talk.

Hmm, too bad.

What are you doing in my flowers?

I'm hiding.

Really? From what?

Should I be hiding, too?

From the storm.

Frogs are very sensitive to storms, you know.

We feel changes in the air, even teeny tiny ones.

Oh, that's true, Wartz.

And frogs are pretty good

at telling when the air gets dirty, like pollution.

Pollution?

Yeah, that's when the air

gets dirty and unhealthy.

Oh, I know what you mean.

Pollution.

Yeah, dirty air makes me cough and my eyes all red.

Uh, Wartz,

your eyes are already red.

I mean even redder, and sore, too.

Don't forget sore.

Well, the good thing is this storm will clean the air.

I know, Snook, but I'm worried about getting blown away.

Aw... Well, Wartz, you don't have to worry.

The storm's...

BURDETTE: The storm's coming!

That's for sure.

Oh, no.

What will I do?

I think we all ought to get prepared.

This is a big one.

Did you see the gray clouds Snook? Yep.

Well, no need to worry.

To be safe, I think we should gather everyone up

and go stay with Madge until the storm passes.

You know, have a little sleep over.

I like that idea.Okay!

Wartz, you go tell Madge she's gonna have some company.

Burdette, you gather up Bob

and I'll find Smooch and Winslow.

Okay!

I'm off to see Bob.

Bye, Snook!

Is! Is not!

So is.

So is not.

[ groans]

Hey, guys.

What are you up to?

Hi, Snook.

Hey, Snook.

Okay, smarty monkey.

Then you explain the wind.

Uh... uh... Hmm?

It's windy.

It's, uh, air that's windy.

So there.

Oh, it so is not.

Everyone knows that the wind is just a bunch

of giant bees somewhere flapping their wings.

SNOOK:Whoa.

That's a very creative idea, Winslow.

But it isn't true, right, Snook?

Right, Smooch.

That's not where the wind comes from.

Then what is it?

Oh! I know!

It's someone, somewhere,

blowing real hard-- or sneezing!

That's it!

The wind is a giant sneeze!

Yuck.

I don't think so.

Those are all interesting and imaginative ideas

about the wind, but actually, Smooch, in a way, was right.

In the simplest way-- wind is just the air moving fast.

See? I told you.

Boy, I hate when she's right and I'm not.

And wind happens when the air in one place in the big, big world

is very hot and the air in another place is cold.

Because the hot air rises,

the cold air flows in to take it's place.

And that's wind.

So it's got nothing to do with sneezing or blowing or bees?

[ chuckling]:Nope.

I don't think so.

Speaking of the wind...

Uh, Snook, is there going to be a storm?

Oh, yeah, that's why I'm here.

There is a storm coming,

and I thought we all might feel better if we stayed with Madge.

That sounds like a really good idea.

I like to be around grown ups

when there'sa storm.

Well, come on. Let's head down to Madge's.

Oh, Bob?

Bob?

I wonder where that anteater has gone.

BOB: Oh, hi, Burdette.

I'm over here.

Oh... Bob?

How... are... you...doing?

Oh, just fine.

The good news is that I won't be going anywhere for a while.

The bad news is that my nose itches.

[ both humming]

Bob?

Yes, Burdette?

Why are you all tied up like that?

Well, didn't you hear?

A storm is coming.

Wartz told me.

Frogs know about that kind of thing.

Well, that's true, Bob.

Birds know, too.

In fact, I was the first one

that realized a storm was coming.

Well, not that I like to brag, but...

Bob.

I don't think tying yourself to the tree

is such a great idea, even if there is a storm.

But how am I going to keep myself from getting blown away?

And don't ask me about the ants.

I'm sure they'll be safe in their little ant nests.

I hope.

I'm just worried about me.

Well, actually that's why I'm here, Bob.

Snook sent me.

He thought we should all go down to Madge's

and have a nice sleepover until the storm leaves.

Oh.

Well, uh... ah, that's a good idea, Burdette.

Okay then, let's go.

Okay.

Uh, Burdette, one thing.

Yes, Bob?

Could you help untie me?

Oh, my, of course, Bob.

[ giggling]: Oh! Excellent.

Ah, yes, your frog senses are all in order, Wartz, my dear.

Yes, yes, it does seem like there will be a storm.

But what will happen to us when it storms?

Will we be okay?

Oh, yes, we will.

Storms only last for a little while.

Ah, then things get back to normal again.

Hey, Madge.

[ laughing]: Come on in!

Now, where are Bob and Burdette?

They'll be here any minute.

Well, come settle in, settle in.

Well, it's getting dark early.

I think the storm is here.

It's nice to be inside when it's storming.

Yep, it's great to be with your friends.

Come on, everyone, let's snuggle up.

[ chorus of snoring]

[ both whimpering softly]

[ bird singing crisply]

Oh, my.

I can't believe how long it took them to go to sleep.

[ chuckling]: Well, that's what sleepovers

are all about-- not sleeping.

And Winslow, with his imaginative stories

about giant bees.

Really quite interesting.

Mm. It smells so fresh out here now.

I guess storms have to be good for something.

Yes, they clean up the air and wash the dirt away,

blow down new leaves and twigs for bedding,

blow fruit and nuts off the trees,

and there's nice, fresh rain water to drink again.

Oh, hey, little leaf.

Did you get through the storm okay? Hmm?

Now you finally get some rest.

WINSLOW: The sun is back!

Hey, everyone, time to get up and play!

Oh, my, they have so much energy.

I don't think I ever had that much energy

even when I was a little turtle.

WINSLOW:Hey, Snook, did I ever tell you the one

about how the sun is really just a giant flashlight?

[ laughs]

Nope, but I'm sure I'm going to hear it.

[ laughs]

♪ 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 ]

One more... ah.

The perfect pyramid.

[ chuckles] Hey, Smooch, take a look at...

[ Smooch grunts]

Whoa!

Hey, Smooch, watch what you're...

[ muffled]: Hey. Smooch.

[ groaning]

Winslow, what are you doing with my blanket?

You're always taking my stuff.

Am not.

You threw it at me.

No way.

You walked into it on purpose.

Huh?

What are you doing anyway, Smooch?

[ sighs] Trying to find Planty.

Or have you taken Planty, too?

Why would I take your plant?

A banana maybe.

[ dreamily]: I'd take a banana,

But not a... Planty?

Have you lost it?

Yes.

I remember putting Planty somewhere for safekeeping,

and now I can't remember the safe place I was keeping it.

And why do you need to find Planty

right this minute?

I was just wondering.

I was going to show it to Snook.

He was asking me how Planty was growing,

and then I realized I hadn't seen Planty in a little while.

Can you lend me a hand?

You've got two hands.

Why do you need one of mine?

No, Winslow.

"Lend me a hand" is an expression,

a way of saying things, meaning "Will you help me?"

Well, that's confusing.

Who did you learn that expression from?

No, let me guess... Madge.

She says a lot of funny things

I don't always understand.

Actually, I've been learning all sorts of expressions from her.

"Lend me a hand" is just one of them.

So will you lend me a hand?!

Oh, sure.

Why didn't you just say so?

[ humming]

Aha! I got it.

[ gasps] Planty!

Oh, thank goodness I've found you.

[ clears throat]

Mm.

Something's wrong with Planty.

Its flowers are all gone,

and its leaves are all dry and shriveled up.

Is that an expression?

No, that's-- look at it!

It's true.

Maybe Planty needs us to "lend it a hand."

Huh?

You might be right.

Let's go see Snook and see what he thinks.

Hey, come on, you.

Go ahead, tell me your feelings.

I really want to know.

Anty?

Ant?

Oh, darn.

And I felt like we were about to get somewhere.

What's he talking about?

I have no clue.

Hi, Smooch, Winslow.

Where are you going?

We're taking Planty to Snook.

Yeah, I don't think Planty's

feeling too well.

Hmm.

It sure doesn't look like it's feeling well, Smooch.

I, um...

[ gasps] Little ant!

You came back.

Um, excuse me, guys.

Oh, I knew something was on your mind.

Now, tell me all about it.

What was that about?

Wait a second, don't say it, I know.

I have no clue.I have no clue.

[ sighs]

[ slurping]

[ gulps]:Ah...

Hey, Snook, thank goodness you're here.

Oh, hey, guys.

What's up?

Uh... nice plant,Smooch.

Yep, it's Planty.

Oh. Hmm.

[ slurps]

[ gulps]

Hey, Snook, how come you're drinking water?

I thought sloths got all the liquid they need

from the juicy plants they eat.

Oh, that's true,Winslow,

but I always drink water so I won't get too dry.

It's good for you to drink plenty of water.

I think Planty might need some water.

Uh, Smooch, it looks

like Planty has needed some water for some time.

Hopefully, it's not too late.

Too late?!

But it can't be too late.

I'll just water it, and...

Well, sometimes plants don't survive

if they go without water for too long.

No, no, Snook, don't worry.

I'll give Planty some water now.

Yeah, Planty will be just fine.

[ chuckles lightly]: Okay, well, you can give it a try

and see how it goes.

And I'll come see you later

and find out if Planty's looking any better.

Great, Snook.

Come on, Winslow-- we better get to work!

Bye, Snook.

Okay, bye, guys... uh...

They're gone. Huh.

[ slurps]

Aw, Planty, you look thirsty.

Here, have a drink.

Hmm.

Here, Planty.

This should make you comfortable.

[ humming]

[ birds singing, Smooch humming]

Oh. Hmm, hmm...

Psst. How's Planty?

Any better?

Maybe a bit.

I'm not sure.

I think we need an expert to help us.

Hmm.

BOTH: Madge!

Something's wrong with Planty!

Do you know what it is?

It's quite clear, Smooch.

Planty is--

well, I don't know how to break this to you--

not... doing well.

I know that, but what can I do to make her better?

Well, I don't think there is anything, dear.

I don't think Planty is going to make it.

[ teary]: But why?

Planty used to be so healthy.

I'm sure it was, my dear Smooch,

but Planty's no different from you or me,

or even the tree we all live in.

It needs to be taken care of.

Really?

A plant needs water and sunlight

to grow and thrive.

Hmm.

That stuff's not really that important, is it?

Well, look around you.

What do you see?

Lots of books.

[ laughs ]

Yes, very observant, Winslow.

But I meant in the world around us.

Where do we all live?

In the World Tree.

Yes, and a tree is a...?

Um...

A... A...

Is this a trick question?

Um...

[ gasps]: A tree!

Yes, it's a very, very large plant, isn't it?

It has roots and leaves and branches,

just like Planty did.

But our tree isn't falling apart.

Precisely! And why not?

What keeps it alive?

Um, sunlight on its leaves.

And water in its roots.

Hmm.

I guess maybe

I didn't give Planty enough water and sun.

Everything just grows around here.

I never thought I'd have to do something special.

And you put it in a box!

That was just to protect it from bugs!

I guess it's a lot of responsibility

to have a plant.

Oh!

I'm sorry, Planty.

Yes, dear, they sure are fun

when they grow, but they don't grow for long

if you don't take care of them.

I think Snook was trying to tell me that, too.

But what can I do now?

I really liked Planty,

and I don't want to just forget all about it.

But what canyou do?

Maybe we could celebrate together all the things

about Planty that we all loved.

Oh!

I like that idea.

Yeah.

We are gathered here to celebrate Planty.

I, Winslow, have composed a short poem

for our friend Planty.

[ clears throat]

It starts as a seed, and then it grows.

How it happens, no one knows.

Why flowers bloom, just to fall,

I have no clue, no clue at all.

But I do know this, and I couldn't be righter--

Planty's flowers made each day brighter.

Thank you.

ALL: Ah!

Planty,

I promise I'll take care of any new plant I get.

Hey, Smooch,

I have a funny feeling about this.

Let's come back in a few weeks

and see how Planty and that seed pod of hers is doing.

Okay, Snook.

But why?

Well, you might be surprised.

You never know with plants.

Winslow! Snook!

Come look, come look!

Oh, look.

I can't believe it.

Tiny new Planties.

[ laughing]

How did this happen?

Well, there was a seed pod

on Planty, wasn't there?

Yeah. that's all that was left of Planty last I saw.

Whoa, and all the rain and sunshine

out here in the open must have made

these little ones grow from the seed.

That's right.

I'm going to give the first baby plant

to you, Winslow,

because you're such a great brother.

Gee, thanks, Smooch.

Uh-oh. I guess I better remember to water it.

Don't worry, Winslow.

I'll remind you.

[ birds singing ]

♪ The world goes spinning round and round, it's true ♪

♪ 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.

One of the coolest animals I know is my friend

Bob, the Anteater.

Anteaters are great!

Did you know they sleep as much as hours every day?

I mean, I love to nap myself, but that's a lot of sleep.

Oh, and they have a great sense of smell.

Hmm, I wonder what smells Bob likes best.

Huh. Next time you see him, ask him for me, okay?

Madge is one of the oldest and most interesting animals

here in the World Tree.

Did you know that turtles have been around

for millions and millions of years?

It's true.

The first turtles were around even before the dinosaurs.

Now, Madge isn't quite that old,

but she has been around a long time,

and that's one reason she knows so much

about so many things.