Episode 2 Green Balloon Scrapbook

I'm Ant from the Green Balloon Club. Today isn't a club day,

so I'm not in the Green Balloon.

I'm in my garden. Come and join me.

# Gather round, one and all

# You gotta answer the call

# Listen up, look around you There's a magical world

# To explore

# There's a nature adventure

# Coming your way soon

# So come and join us

# In this green balloon

# And when we fly we're

# Higher than the moon

# So join us

# In our green balloon. #

I've got the laptop so I can find out

what Green Balloon Club members are doing.

Before that, why don't we do the Green Balloon Club chant?

Let's join in with our two members, Anya and Toby.

We love animals, bugs and birds

We love snails and slugs

Large and small, we love them all

And we never, ever step on bugs

Cos we are the Green Balloon Club!

Thanks, Anya and Toby, that was great!

Now, let's see if we have any messages from our members.

Wow! There's loads!

Which one shall we choose first?

How about this one?

It's Betty and Stanley. They're watching blue tits in their garden.

How's it going?

Hello, we're going to see the birdies today - come on!

I wonder what the birdies have been up to since we were last here.

Let's have a look.

Oh! I think I just saw one hatching.

Now she's not letting us see.

The mummy blue tit helps to remove the eggshell.

Then she eats the shells.

Maybe she likes having some of the goodness.

Now she's jumped on them.

They've hatched! They've hatched! You see? They've hatched!

Did you see that?

All their mouths are open now, I think the mummy's coming.

Look, she just went - uh, uh, uh,

and the mother just flied in.

She's feeding her babies some worms.

They're so hungry.

Now she's jumped off to go and get some more worms.

Look, they've all hatched.

They haven't got any feathers yet and their eyes are still shut.

Let's come back soon to see if the birds have grown big and strong.

We really enjoyed seeing the birdies, I hope you have too. Bye.

Bye. Do let us know how they get on.

I love the way they put the camera in the bird box.

It was so cool.

Let's see what other messages we've got.

Look, here's Lily Rose. I wonder what she's up to.

Hi!

Hello, this is my garden. Do you want me to show you around?

OK, then, let's go.

Shall I tell you a secret?

OK, then.

This isn't really my garden, it's my friend's. She's over there.

Hello.

I come and help her because there's so much to do.

Come on, I'll show you.

Mmm, this rose smells lovely.

Though it's white, you can get all different types and colours of roses.

I'm going to find Woody the wood pigeon.

These are the bird feeders.

I'm just going to get some bread from over here.

First I'm going to put some onto this surface.

If we're careful, Woody the wood pigeon

might be able to come down from the tree and eat some.

I don't know if he will, but he might.

This is Maddy, she lives here.

She's eating some of the crumbs off the ground - she is a monkey.

Look! There's Woody the wood pigeon.

Look at him, he's so greedy!

A bit like Maddy.

This is my favourite bit.

It's all from the Green Balloon Club.

Let's have a look and see what we've left.

This is the wormery, if you're wondering what it is.

Inside we've got lots of worms.

Let's just tip this food in so the worms can have some more food.

Oh, I found some!

In there, secretly hiding.

And now I'm just going to pop the lid back on

so they can have a nice little snooze.

This is another thing from the Green Balloon Club.

It's our seed plants, they're doing really well.

These are carrots, these are beetroot

and this is the lettuce - it's got really red!

Oh, my gosh!

The butternut squash has grown!

And look at my tomatoes!

We've planted so much.

Mm! They smell lovely! I hope they grow into big, red cherry tomatoes.

Or, I should say, delicious tomatoes. Yum, yum, yum.

# Did you ever consider the miracle outside your window?

# Out in the fresh air Some rain water

# A little sun will make your garden grow

# One magical tiny seed

# Will one day be fit to eat

# Dig it! Plant it!

# Watering the seeds we sow

# Then we'll dig it! Eat it!

# Loving all the food we grow

# We've got beetroot

# Red lettuce

-# Carrots, butternut and

-Tomato

# From the earth to the table

# Full of vitamins, we love them so

# If you don't have a patch near you

# A window box or a pot will do

# So dig it! Plant it!

# Watering the seeds we sow

# Then we'll dig it! Eat it!

# Loving all the food we grow

# Dig it! Plant it!

# Watering the seeds we sow

# Then we'll dig it! Eat it!

# Loving all the food we grow

# Put down, the roots will grow

# And pretty soon the shoots will show

# Dig it! Plant it!

# Watering the seeds we sow

# Then we'll dig it! Eat it!

# Loving all the food we'll grow

# Then we'll dig it! Plant it!

# Watering the seeds we sow

# Then we'll dig it! Eat it!

# Loving all the food we grow. #

When snails and slugs and baby bugs Wake up in the morning

They come alive and jerk and jive Without a word of warning

When snails and slugs and baby bugs

Start their basic training

They jump for joy and shout, "Ahoy!"

Cos they're allowed out when it's raining

When snails and slugs and baby bugs Are called in for their supper

They sing and shout and just stay out

And drink a dewdrop cuppa

When snails and slugs and baby bugs Are told it's past their bedtime

They stretch and yawn as they cross the lawn

And they curl up in their bed-slime.

I'm going to make some animals from my fingerprints.

There.

Now, let's see if you can guess what I'm going to make.

There.

Drawing a nice big swirl...

And here is the body...

There - I've drawn a snail.

And next...

Hmmm... What can I draw?

Ah-ha! I think I'm going to draw a ladybird.

There.

Let's see if you can guess what I'm making this fingerprint look like.

It's got eight legs...

And some big googly eyes...

And hangs off a string.

That's right, it's a spider!

Now I'm going to wash my hands,

cos I want to find out what the next message is.

Wow! It's Charlotte and Maddy! I wonder what they've got to show us.

Hello!

I'm Charlotte.

I'm Maddy.

We live on a farm where we help to look after small, cuddly animals.

Come on, let's go see them.

These animals are called miniature Mediterranean donkeys.

They don't normally live in this country.

This is Poppy, look how small she is.

They come in lots of different colours.

Grey, brown, black and red.

They are so friendly. They love to play games and chase each other.

They even like to chase us when we've got food.

This is their favourite snack.

We have to make sure our donkeys are well-groomed.

We have to brush out their thick coats in the winter

to make room for their short coats in the summer.

We have to check their teeth regularly.

The bottom and top teeth need to be straight, like this.

We have to pick out mud and stones from their hooves.

This one's called Benson.

He's only one week old.

Look at Benson run.

Benson's really cheeky.

Look! Benson! He's feeding from his mum!

When he's older, he'll have a special donkey mix.

We've had a great time showing you our donkeys.

Thanks for coming to see them with us.

-Bye!

-Bye!

Bye! And thanks!

How cute were those little donkeys?

I'm sure Cat would have liked to have seen one.

Let's see if Cat and Skipper have sent in a message.

Here they are.

I wonder what they're up to.

Hello! Me and Skipper are going doggy dancing today. Come on!

That's cheating! Look at you! Oh, hello, Cat.

Hello, Sue, hello, Chester.

-We've been practising some doggy dance moves.

-Good!

Show me what you've been doing.

Sure. Skipper!

Sit.

Paw.

Both.

Bow.

Down.

Down.

Good girl. can we learn some new doggy dance moves now?

Of course we can.

First we're going to learn how to use the food. Did you bring some?

Yep.

Good girl.

I'm just going to put Chester out of the way.

Sit. Sit.

Good boy.

Stay there.

What food have you brought?

Sausage - her favourite.

Good, we need something really tasty for her to do a new trick.

We want her, for this, to follow your hand.

So hide the food in that part of your hand.

And all you need to do is move forward.

Good girl, well done. Come back.

All the way back. Lovely.

That's it, and turn your hand to feed her.

That's brilliant, Cat, that was really well done.

I think you're ready to do your first move. What would you like?

The one where she goes between my legs.

-The weave?

-Yeah.

-Very good.

I'd like you to bring your left leg forward a bit...

-Left leg.

-Oh, sorry.

-That's it.

Put the treat in your other hand

and show her the treat through your legs.

Ask her to come through.

Feed her when she gets right round to the front.

Good! It's just so easy, she's a natural!

Shall we go with another treat?

Start again, other leg forward,

keep her attention on one hand. Good.

-Say "through" as she goes through.

-I forgot...

-Yeah, really difficult.

You've got to keep her attention on your hand.

OK, brilliant. Good.

Change hands.

You see how you've moved her round the leg.

You told her to do that! It's not easy,

but once you get your hand in the right place. Try again.

Watch where your hand's going... Good!

Good! She is such a natural. I think you've done this before.

She's really, really good.

But you see how your coordination's got to be there?

Get that hand through to stop her going round.

Show her the treat, bring your hand in,

and then the other one. Fantastic. Brilliant.

Absolutely brilliant. Good girls.

Well done, Skipper. Thank you for teaching us the first new move.

We loved it, didn't we, Skipper?

Curled in her basket Skipper is dreaming

She's dreaming of bright-coloured feathers today

Then in a twinkle With a wag of her tail

She's off on adventures And lands far, far away.

Way-hey! I'm in the rainforest!

BIRDS SCREECH

Barking bones! What was that?

A flying rainbow?

Oh! It's a parrot!

And what beautiful feathers!

Skip has discovered the rainforest parrots of South America.

What are they talking about?

It's all squawks to me,

but I think they're having a parrot party. Hurrah!

Move up, make room for me.

Here I come, I want to be a parrot too.

I love parties.

First, we must get dressed into our smartest feathers.

Don't take too long!

Give them a good preen, but chop-chop, it's party time soon!

How do I look?

It's time for the flying rainbow dance.

Come on, everybody!

Wait for me, here I come!

This is fantastic!

How am I doing?

Show us your best moves.

Lift your foot and flap your wings.

And put your beaks together.

Join in, everybody!

Come on down, it's the parrot party!

Now for a graceful landing.

Wheeee!

All the parrots have gathered

at their favourite place on the riverbank.

So what do we do now? Any ideas?

Oh, so that's it?

The party's over?

I was just starting to enjoy being a parrot-dog! Caw! Woof!

The adventure is over Skipper's back in her bed

With visions of feathers Flying round in her head.

They'll never believe the things I have seen

Did it really happen Or was it a dream?

Skipper's got back just in time because it's nearly time to go.

Before we do, do you know what we always say?

Time for a song!

# Oh, what fun it is to be

# A friendly, stripy honey bee

# Look down there, those lovely flowers

# Mm! That smell! The beautiful colours

# This is how I tell my friends

# I just do the waggle dance

# Wiggle to the left Waggle to the right

# Busy to the front And we're buzzing in flight

# On the petals of the flowers On the leaves of the plants

# Let's do the waggle dance

-# Bluebell, buttercup

-Daffodil, geranium

-# Red rose, primrose

-The beautiful nasturtium

-# Foxglove, fuchsia

-Tulip and the snowdrop

# Don't forget forget-me-nots

# Flowers give us nectar sweet

# So we can make honey that you eat

# It's so good to be alive

# Got to get back to my hive

# Gonna tell my bee buddies where it is

# Do a little dance so they can't miss

# Wiggle to the left Waggle to the right

# Busy to the front And we're buzzing in flight

# On the petals of the flowers On the leaves of the plants

# Let's do the waggle dance

-# Bluebell, buttercup

-Daffodil, geranium

-# Red rose, primrose

-The beautiful nasturtium

-# Foxglove, fuchsia

-Tulip and the snowdrop

# Don't forget forget-me-nots

-# Wiggle to the left

-To the left, to the left

-# Waggle to the right

-To the right, to the right

# Wiggle to the left To the left, to the left

# Waggle to the right To the right, to the right

# Wiggle to the left Waggle to the right

# Busy to the front And we're buzzing in flight

# On the petals of the flowers On the leaves of the plants

# Let's do the waggle dance

-# Bluebell, buttercup

-Daffodil, geranium

-# Red rose, primrose

-The beautiful nasturtium

-# Foxglove, fuchsia

-Tulip and the snowdrop

# Don't forget forget-me-nots!

# Wiggle to the left Waggle to the right

# Busy to the front and we're buzzing in flight

# On the petals of the flowers On the leaves of the plants

# Let's do the waggle dance

# Let's do the waggle dance! #

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