Tom Hardy - Odd Dog Out CBeebies Bedtime Stories

CBeebies Bedtime Story.

Hello, I'm Tom,

and look who's joined us for tonight's bedtime story.

It's a sausage dog.

Do you like dogs?

Hmm?

Me too, and tonight's story is about a colourful sausage dog

just like our friend here.

The story is called Odd Dog Out

and is written and illustrated by Rob Biddulph.

For busy dogs a busy day.

Busy work and busy play.

Swimmer.

Sailor.

Soldier.

Scout.

They all blend in, no dog stands out.

But wait, look closer, can you see one dog behaving differently?

Someone on this busy street is dancing to a different beat.

POP MUSIC PLAYS

When they fly high, this dog flies low.

When they say, "Kick," this dog says, "Throw."

-Woof.

-It's very sad,

cue violin...

that this small dog does not fit in.

-"It's true,"

-she sniffs.

"I've tried my best, but I'm not made like all the rest and

"that's why I've made up my mind to leave this town, my home, behind."

On her own and out of place, she sighs a sigh and packs her case.

Through winter, springtime, summer, fall.

From ocean deep to mountain tall, she walks till she can walk no more.

Is this the place she's looking for?

ORCHESTRAL MUSIC PLAYS

"Well, bless my bow-wow, can it be a 100 others just like me?

"I play guitar, I ride a bike, I fit right in."

BIKE BELL RINGS

"We are all alike!"

But wait...

..look closer.

Can you see...

one dog behaving differently?

Somebody, this afternoon, is whistling a different tune.

Here's something she knows all about.

A classic case of odd dog out.

DOG WHISTLING

-"Poor thing,"

-she says.

-"I feel for you, I once was an outsider, too."

"Oh, no, not at all. You've got it wrong.

"I really feel like I belong, I love to stand out if I'm in a crowd.

"And so should you.

"Stand tall. Be proud."

Her tummy flips, her belly flops as finally the penny drops.

"That dog is right.

"It's plain to see, there's nothing wrong with being me."

Her little tail begins to wag, she smiles a smile and grabs her bag.

"I'm sorry, but I have to fly."

"Good luck, my friend."

They wave goodbye.

From night and moon, to light and sun,

her journey home has just begun.

For busy dogs a busy day,

but look who's back, "Hip hip hooray!"

They cheer, they clap, they whoop, and they shout.

"We've really missed our odd dog out.

"You've made us all appreciate that being different is really great."

It's true.

Look closer, can you see...

..more dogs behaving differently?

Each one a doggie superstar.

So blaze a trail...

..be who you are.

Phwoar! That's a brilliant story.

Our doggie friend learnt that she's perfect just the way she is

and helped other sausage dogs realise they're all doggie

superstars in their own way.

That's cool.

Now, it's time for you to go to sleep.

All right, dream away and be proud that you are exactly who you are.

Sleep tight, and I'll see you soon for another bedtime story.

Until then...

Night-night.