Broken Shelf Apple Tree House

# Way-oh, way-oh

# Way-oh, way-oh

# No matter if you're young or old

# With good friends you'll never be alone

# Shining light on our joyful world

# Ain't nothing going to beat that place we call home

# First day, new days are the very best days

# New things to discover

# New people to meet

# Fun days always playing with your friend days

# Life is for the living down at Apple Tree House. #

-Mum?

-Yes.

-I love toast.

-Good.

And I love Sunday mornings too.

Well, today will be extra special for you.

-Why?

-I've arranged for you to spend the day playing with Mali.

Yes!

And that means your dad can get on with his chores.

LAUGHTER

I'll get to my chores and I'll fix that broken light.

I've just got a few jobs to do around the estate first.

OK, just make sure it doesn't turn out like last time.

Don't worry, Patience, I'll be back before you know it.

Come on, eat up and we'll go and find out what Mali is up to.

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How are we doing, Mali?

-Nearly done?

-Not quite.

DOOR BELL RINGS

-Hey, Mali.

-Uh-uh!

-You continue your drawing.

-Mali!

-I'll get it.

Mali, I'm here.

-Oh, Sam.

-Hi.

-Come in.

-Hey, Mali, are you ready for...

-What are you doing?

-I'm drawing a picture.

It doesn't look like you're drawing.

It's for school. He says he's been working on it all week

but still the page is blank.

I can't think of any ideas.

He was supposed to have finished it by now so he could help me

with my Sunday chores.

Your teapot chores?

My teapot what?

Teapot chores.

Teapot chores?

TEAPOT HUMS

I don't have a teapot that can do chores.

What are teapot chores?

Haven't I ever told you about the day of the broken teapot?

No, tell me.

Well, it was a dark and rainy afternoon.

How dark?

Really dark and there was thunder.

I remember because I could barely see out of the window.

After the storm, Dad was busy searching for his keys

which I think he really enjoys, because he's always dances and hums

when he's looking for them.

He looked under cushions, on top of the telly.

He looked everywhere.

All around the flat.

Even in one of Mum's flowerpots.

But still he couldn't find his keys.

Sam, have you seen my keys?

When I've lost something, you always say I should try and

-remember where I last had it.

-Ah!

RATTLING SOUND

Magic.

-Where are you going?

-I've got so much to do today.

But what about your chores?

You said that you were going to fix the shelf.

Mum had been asking Dad for ages to fix the shelf, but he had loads

to do around Apple Tree House.

Bye.

The storm had caused so much mayhem

and Dad had to get to work on some repairs.

And first up was a broken window.

Oh, thanks for coming so quickly, Kobi.

Everything got soaked.

No problem. Now that's good thinking, Katie.

Putting that tape on that makes this window much less dangerous.

Oh, good.

Oh, look, we're going to have to sweep all this up.

As Kobi likes to say, "When glass shatters, safety matters."

# Oh, we haven't got much time to get our work done

# Let's work, let's work

# So let's not hang around

# Let's make it done

# Let's work, let's work... #

There we are.

That should do it till we get a new pane of glass fitted.

Brilliant, thanks Kobi.

-Why don't you come in for a cup of tea?

-Oh.

Is this where the teapot comes in?

Not yet. Besides, Dad didn't have time for tea.

He had to tend to a stuffed-up gutter.

You really shouldn't be up so high, Kobi.

Alf, if there's one thing Kobi knows,

this height is just right for some super-clean gutter delight.

-I brought you a nice cup of tea.

-Oh, that looks wonderful.

Perhaps some other time.

I think I'd better get on with the rest of my jobs,

but thank you anyway.

# Oh, we haven't got much time to get our work done

# Let's work, let's work

# So let's not hang around

# Let's make it fun

# Let's work, let's work

# Take it slow, though cos you should know

# That if a job's worth doing it's worth doing right

# Hammer time and screw and fix

# Place to go, pick up that ladder

# Put up shelves, lay down some bricks

# Let's do the work and make things better

# Work, work, work, work, work

# Let's work, let's work. #

-There you are.

-Hello, sweetie.

Dad, Flo says the boiler in her cafe is heaving.

Can you go take a look?

Sure. I'll pop over in a jiffy.

Oh! Thank you.

Tea, just what I've been waiting for.

# Work, work, work, work, work

-# Let's work, let's work.

-#

But what about this teapot and Kobi's chores?

Yes, and how did the boiler heave?

The boiler wasn't out of breath, Mali.

It was just making funny noises.

Oh.

How is it looking?

All fixed. Pilot light must have gone out.

Anyway, all sorted now.

Oh, that's amazing, Kobi.

I'll get you a cup of tea to celebrate.

Actually, that would be wonderful.

Hi, Flo. There you are.

I've been looking everywhere for you.

You promised you'd fix the shelf today.

-I don't think it'll last much longer.

-I'll come and fix it now.

I'll have to pass on that, Flo, thanks.

I'll get my tool box.

Now, this is where the teapot comes in.

Mum has a giant teapot collection.

But how did your mum fit giant teapots into your flat?

I didn't mean giant in size, I meant she has loads of teapots.

They're her prized possessions and that shelf is where she likes

to display them.

Did your dad fix the shelf?

Oh, yes...

..but it didn't quite go to plan.

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Here's that tea you were after.

LOUD CRASH

And Dad admitted that he rushed the job

and should have done it weeks before.

You see? Procrastination.

Putting things off until the last minute, like your drawing.

And ever since that day, whenever Dad had some chores,

he would call it his teapot chores

so that it will remind him to do it in good time and with care.

I still don't have any ideas.

Don't worry, I can help.

My dad always says that many minds make for good times.

Maybe you can take a break from staring at that blank page

and we can start doing some chores.

-Go quicker.

-OK.

# Let's work, let's work

# So, let's not hang around

# Let's make it fun

# Let's work, let's work. #

Make sure you don't get yourself wet.

# Take it slow, though cos you should know that

# If a job's worth doing it's worth doing right

# Dry those dishes, wash those pots

# Don't take forever

# Look out for jobs there's always lots

# Let's do the work and make things better

# Let's work, let's work

# Work, work, work, work, work

# Let's work, let's work

# Let's work

# Work, work, work, work, work

# Let's make things better

# Let's work, let's work

# If the job's worth doing

# It's worth doing right. #

Ah, a teapot.

# Let's work, let's work

# Come on, come on let's work

# Work, work, work, work, work

# Come on, come on, let's work

# Let's make things better

# Come on, come on, let's work

# Work, work, work, work, work

# Let's work, let's work. #

Wow, this looks great.

Thanks for all your help, Sam.

And for teaching us about teapot chores.

-You're welcome.

-Hey, I have an idea.

Why don't you come over and see my mum's teapot collection?

Brilliant.

Right, Patience. Got my tools.

Let's turn off the power and mend this light.

I was in such a hurry, I almost forgot.

Mum, guess who's come over for tea.

Hello.

I can only make tea for those who have done their chores.

-We've done it all.

-Yes, Sam was a big help.

Yes, and me too.

-Brilliant. Let's get the kettle on, then.

-Yes.

At last. A cup of tea, eh?

I've been waiting for one of these all day.

-Well, you've had things to do.

-Well done, Dad.

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Your mum has some amazing teapots.

She sure does and I was a bit nervous sitting under that shelf.

You did a great job on your drawing.

I couldn't have done it without you or Kobi's teapot chores.

What other chores are there?

Let's see. Butter knife chores, dustbin chores.

LAUGHTER

-You're a good friend, Mali.

-And you are a great friend, Sam.

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