Join Bryson, Victoria, and their mommy while we read and discuss children’s books. We have vocabulary, reading comprehension, and tell kids when to turn to the next page for reading along. Music by Michael Wilson
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Presented by the The Business Journals of Texas and sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company, this series features in-depth conversations with Texas business leaders each week. We rotate through Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio to deliver insight from across the state.
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Born in the Bend is a podcast by Emily Scherer and Aimee Frederick, highlighting local gems, entrepreneurs, and awesome stories, originating in Fort Bend County, TX. The show arose out of a desire to foster community, create a sense of place, and instill pride in calling Fort Bend County home. Having grown up in Richmond, Emily brings the native Texan voice to the table, while Aimee, a South Louisiana transplant, brings the outsider's perspective. Their combined life experiences make for ent ...
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Pursuing excellence is already a scary proposition. Then add to the mix one (or more!) completely unpredictable animals (despite your best efforts to train them), and try to perform at your best in front of a crowd. Three-sport international competitor and mindset expert Kathy Keats has experienced it all, from blowing her knee out at the beginning of a promising basketball career to winning world and national championships. There are few things more humbling than sport, dog sport in particu ...
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San Antonio: Woolfolk Brothers Put Family First as DOCUmation Grows Statewide
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Only one in ten family businesses successfully transition to the third generation, so DOCUmation's success story is unique. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold welcomes brothers and Co-CEO's Hunter and Preston Woolfolk to share their story. The brothers trace their success to solid family values, hard work, and not getting too big for t…
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Houston: Levi Goode Cooks Up Exciting New Restaurant Concepts
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He's led his family's legendary Houston-area restaurants, and now Levi Goode is taking his culinary talents to another level. In this episode, he shares what's cooking, and why he's adding some flavor to what's already been a recipe for success.By The Business Journals
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Austin: Consumer Packaged Goods Entrepreneur Clayton Christopher Reads the Tea Leaves
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He started Sweet Leaf Tea with only $14,000 and his grandmother's recipe, and has either launched or invested in a string of successful beverage brands. In this episode, ABJ Staff Writer Sahar Chmais connects with Clayton Christopher to trace his success, and tap his advice for future entrepreneurs.By The Business Journals
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The Bravest Man in the World by Patricia Polacco
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Join Mommy, Bryson, and Victoria as we read the tragic and beautiful story inspired by Wallace Hartley—the musician who played with his band to calm the passengers of the Titanic as the ship sank.By Aimee McGee
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Join Mommy, Bryson, and Victoria as we explore messy rooms.. When Arthur's mother tells him to get rid of the junk in his room, his sister D.W. convinces him to have a garage sale. But things don't work out exactly as Arthur plans.By Aimee McGee
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Join Mommy, Victoria, and her cousin Catie as we read a classic about German fairy tale, first written down in the early 19th century. The Brothers Grimm published it in 1812 in the first edition of their collection Grimms' Fairy Tales, numbered as Tale 53. The original German title was Sneewittchen; the modern spelling is Schneewittchen Snow White…
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Join Mommy, Victoria, Bryson, and their cousin Catie as we read about Jack who climbs up an enormous beanstalk, he discovers a giant's castle high up in the clouds. But the giant likes to eat little boys...How ever will Jack escape?By Aimee McGee
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Dallas: Architect and Design Expert Allison Brooks Reveals Why the Dallas Market is Unique
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Back to the office may be a struggle in other markets, but Dallas is all about business, and people dress the part. That translates to the real estate market, where companies seek upscale amenities for their teams. In this download, DBJ Digital Reporter Alexa Reed connects with B2 Architecture + Design Founder Allison Brooks to learn more, and the …
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Join Bryson, Victoria, and their cousins Catie and guestreader Josh as we read the classic story about a mischievous marionette named Pinocchio and his poor, woodcarver father named Geppetto.By Aimee McGee
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San Antonio: The Alamo City Welcomes Philanthropy Leader Nadege Souvenir
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San Antonio's close knit community can count on giving, and the San Antonio Area Foundation makes a big impact. In this episode, SABJ Editor Ed Arnold invites the foundation's new leader, CEO Nadege Souvenir to share her impressions of the city and her plans to make a difference in the community.By The Business Journals
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Austin: Booming Cannabusiness Battles Legal Hurdles Amidst Growing Consumer Demand
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The cannabis industry in Texas is growing, pumping billions of dollars into the economy. But the industry faces potential bans on the use of psychoactive derivatives from hemp, Delta 8 and Delta 9. In this download, ABJ Staff Writer Sahar Chmais connects with Shayda Torabi, CEO of RESTART and President of the Texas Hemp Coalition to learn more.…
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Houston: Sixth Generation Texan Lizzy McGee Dreams Big with TexasLand Theme Park
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Devoid of a major theme park since Astroworld closed almost 20 years ago, Houston is in line to land what could be a game-changer for the entire state. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams chats with former Disney theme park analyst Lizzy McGee, who's hoping to make TexasLand a reality.…
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Dallas: Texas Capital Bank CEO Rob Holmes Leans Into Local Relationships to Grow Business
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After taking over in 2021 and engineering a turnaround at Texas Capital Bank, Rob Holmes is now focused on growing business relationships across North Texas. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed invites Holmes to share his vision, and what sets his bank apart from others in the region.By The Business Journals
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San Antonio: Nitro Logistics Founder Vikrant Asher Aims to Revolutionize the Trucking Industry
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The trucking industry is the backbone of the US economy, delivering $940.8 billion in goods and accounting for over 80% of the nation's freight cost (Source: American Trucking Association). In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites Nitro Founder Vikrant Asher to share his entrepreneurial journey to revolutionize this vital sector that…
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Austin: Texas Media Production Alliance Gears Up for Action in Central Texas
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Lacking the incentives most states offer, Texas is often overlooked when it comes to film and television production. In spite of that, studios are eyeing Austin and other locales for upcoming opportunities. In this download, ABJ Senior Staff Writer Justin Sayers connects with TXMPA Executive Director Paul Jensen and Deputy Director Fred Poston for …
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Houston: Higher Rates, Skyrocketing Insurance and Low Inventory Strangle the Housing Market
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Since taking over as President and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS in 1988, Bob Hale has seen it all. As he counts down to retirement in January of 2025, Hale reflects on the past, present and future of the industry, and how real estate professionals and prospective homeowners can navigate this challenging market.…
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Dallas: Eatzi's Market & Bakery CEO Adam Romo Has an Appetite for Expansion Across Texas
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The past three years have been the most challenging for restaurant owners across the country, but they've also been the three most profitable years for popular Dallas staple Eatzi's Market & Deli. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed sits down with CEO Adam Romo, who shares Eatzi's recipe for success, and future expansion plans.…
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Charm, Community, & Character: Building a Better Richmond with Terri Vela
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Terri Vela, City Manager at City of Richmond Texas, joins the pod to discuss the coordination behind the scenes of Richmond’s charming city. From infrastructure to events, development to volunteering, no single day looks the same for Terri as she and her team work to build a better and more beautiful Richmond. Talking points include coordinating ev…
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San Antonio: CPS Energy's Rudy Garza Prepares for the Next Heatwave and Red Hot Growth
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Energy demand is entering peak season across Texas, and CPS Energy CEO Rudy Garza and his team are prepared for another hot summer season. In addition to Mother Nature, the CPS Energy team is adding capacity for the Alamo City's continuing growth. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites Garza to provide an update.…
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Episode 192: Arthur Lost and Found Join Mommy, Bryson, Victoria, Daddy, and Mojo as we read about getting lost! When Arthur and Buster take the bus downtown together for the first time, they fall asleep, miss their stop, and wind up on the other side of town. Will Arthur and Buster be able to put their heads together and find their way home?…
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ch 18 Dobby’s Reward
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Join mommy and Bryson as we find out what happens to Dobby at the end of book 2!By Aimee McGee
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Join Mommy, Bryson, and Victoria as we travel Back to the 1950s and see the chores that Martha and Bobby help their mommy do around the house all day!By Aimee McGee
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Join Mommy, Bryson, and Victoria as we learn about 2 brother pigs. Fergus and his little brother, Dink, love collecting the things that wash up on the beach, especially if it means that Fergus doesn't actually have to go in the water. Then one day, they spy the greatest treasure of all-an abandoned surfboard. When no one comes to claim it, they mak…
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Mixed Media, Motherhood & Making Art Thrive with Sarah Beth Baca
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Sarah Beth Baca, local artist, author, community liaison and activist, talks about the seasons of her life and the impact art has had throughout. As a wife, mother, and full-time artist, Sarah has learned how to balance art with life and keep an open mind about the journey to making art a profitable and impactful career. From face-painting to expre…
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Episode 189: Pirate Stew Join mommy, Bryson, and Victoria as we read about Long John and his whole crew of wild pirates in tow, and—for one boy and his sister—he's about to transform a perfectly ordinary evening into a riotous adventureBy Aimee McGee
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ch 17 The Heir of Slytherin
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Join Mommy And Bryson as we learn about who the Heir of Slytherin really Is!!By Aimee McGee
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Join mommy and Victoria as we talk about Malcolm monster and his comfort Blankie: Malcolm Monster feels afraid when he loses his beloved security blanket, but after a couple of days, he forgets that it's missing.By Aimee McGee
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Houston: Kirksey Architecture's Wes Good on the Impact of AI in Design and Development
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The Houston Business Journal recently awarded Kirksey Architecture Founder & Chairman Emeritus John Kirksey with a 2024 Landmark Award for Lifetime Achievement. In this episode, Kirksey President Wes Good joins HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in building design, and how he views the office of the fu…
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The Froggies do NOT want to sleep! By Adam Gustavson
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Join Victoria and Mommy as we keep From going to sleep : Why go to bed when you can play the accordion, dance underwater ballet, and hold burping contests with strange alien lifeforms? For every kid who ever came up with an outlandish excuse for why it can't be bedtime yet, these froggies' antics will delight and entertain.…
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ch 16 The Chamber of Secrets
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Join Mommy and Bryson as we see what happens when we finally open the chamber…By Aimee McGee
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Animal Helpers: Aquariums read by guest reader Uncle Mike
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Join Victoria and her cousin Catie with guest reader Uncle Mike as they look at working at an Aquarium : Where else could you stay dry while visiting aquatic animals from around the world? Only in an aquarium can you visit and learn about all these different local and exotic animals. Aquarium staff care for and teach about these animals, as well as…
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From Snack Shack to Morton Street Icon, Meet Sandy McGee
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Sandy McGee, Restaurateur and Owner of Sandy McGee’s Restaurant & Bar, serves up tasty tales and delicious insights on what it’s like to feed Fort Bend. From in-home catering to a little house in Rosenberg to a remodeled restaurant mecca in Historic Downtown Richmond, Sandy has seen it all and still has more cooking up for us to look forward to. Ta…
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ch 15 Aragog
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Join mommy and Bryson as we learn about the monster in the forbidden forestBy Aimee McGee
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Bluey The Pool with guest reader: Uncle Dick!
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Join Bryson and Victoria with guests: Josh, Catie, Hannah AND Guest reader Uncle Dick as he reads about Bluey and Bingo heading to the pool with dad. What could go wrong? Let’s find out!!By Aimee McGee
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Austin: Is 3D Printing Technology the Solution to Our Affordable Housing Crisis?
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Can we print our way out of a housing crunch? Alex Le Roux at Austin-based startup ICON3D thinks it's possible. In this episode, Austin Inno Editor Brent Wistrom invites Le Roux to share the technology he and his team have developed to print homes, with the goal of reducing housing costs by as much as 50 percent.…
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Nature Lovers Paradise at Long Acres Ranch with October Smith
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October Smith, Ranch Manager at Long Acres Ranch, comes inside from the great outdoors to talk about a beautiful private green space in the middle of the bustling suburbs and shops of Richmond. Located in the heart of Richmond, Long Acres Ranch provides a unique, natural environment for educational and recreational activities and promotes the appre…
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Dallas: DFW Attracts Major Sporting Events Thanks to the Leadership of Monica Paul
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With the FIFA World Cup coming to DFW in 2026, North Texas cements the region as one of the world's premier sports destinations. In this episode, DBJ Reporter Alexa Reed welcomes Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul, who shares why the big events are coming to DFW, and the commission's role in attracting major events.…
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Reining Strength: A Therapeutic Pillar of the Fort Bend Community with Noell Myska and Heather Hernandez
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Noell Myska and Heather Hernandez join the pod to talk about serving the Fort Bend community through equine-assisted learning and therapeutic horsemanship at Reining Strength. Founded in 2014, Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship provides equine-assisted services for people ages 2 and up, children and adults, with physical, cognitive, social, …
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San Antonio: From the Final Four to After School Activities, San Antonio Sports Celebrates 40 Years
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The countdown is officially underway for next year's men's Final Four, April 5-7, 2025 at the Alamodome. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold goes 1-on-1 with San Antonio Sports President & CEO Jenny Carnes. She shares how her team executes big events, while delivering year-round after school programs that promote healthy living.…
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Kayl McCann - Lessons from a Lifetime in the Dog World
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Get in touch with Kayl here Buy me a coffee Kayl McCann Bio Kayl McCann is a 21x World Champion at Dog Agility. She has represented Team Canada with 6 different dogs at various World Championships each year since 2004. When she's not training & competing with her own dogs, she & her team run the McCann Dogs Agility Coaching Program. They offer in-p…
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Twas the Morning of Easter by Glenys Nellist
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Join Mommy, Daddy, Bryson, and Victoria as we read about Jesus rising from the dead. Twas the Morning of Easter tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh way, with a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children will love, following the pattern of Clement Moore's iconic "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."…
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Join Bryson, Victoria, and Mommy as we see If Hoppi can make the best Easter egg, he will get to help the Easter Rabbit with his deliveries on Easter morning. But it is not so easy. Discouraged, he goes into the woods to think when a blue robin’s egg tumbles out of its nest. Hoppi keeps it safe and warm until the baby bird hatches, and when the Eas…
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Berenstain Bears the Very First Easter by Jan and Mike Berenstain
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Join Mommy and Victoria as we talk about the reason for the season: See the very first Easter from the heartwarming Berenstain Bear’s point of view—from Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the Last Supper to the risen Lord’s first appearance on Easter SundayBy Aimee McGee
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Pod Goes Prep: A How-to on Hurricane Safety with Greg Babst
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Greg Babst, Emergency Management Coordinator at Fort Bend Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, brings emergency prep to the pod and tackles the tips for hurricane safety. Hurricane season starts this May in Fort Bend, but the impacts of these natural disasters can be felt both before and after this time of heightened awareness. Greg …
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Marley and the Great Big Easter Egg hunt by John Grogan
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Join Victoria and mommy as we read about Marley: The day of the annual town Easter Egg Hunt has arrived, and Marley and his family are ready to find the biggest, most eggstravagant egg! Marley is great at spotting the eggs in trees and behind plants, but he just can't seem to get the eggs to Cassie or Baby Louie before someone else snatches them up…
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ch 14 Cornelius Fudge
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Join mommy and Bryson as we read about the Minister of Magic (179)By Aimee McGee
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Austin: Iconic Amy's Ice Creams Founder Shares Her Homegrown Success Story
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Austin's explosive growth has led to the extinction of numerous, iconic locales. But Amy's Ice Creams is growing right along with our surging population. In this download, ABJ Reporter Sahar Chmais gets the scoop from Founder Amy SimmonsBy The Business Journals
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Aquatic double header read by Bryson: Sea Turtles and I am a Killer Whale
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Join Mommy, Bryson, and Victoria as we prepare for our aquarium adventure: Sea turtles have roamed Earth’s oceans for millions of years. Yet the tale of the female sea turtle’s long journey to lay eggs on the beach where she was born still thrills us. Join the journey to meet these remarkable creatures in Sea Turtles. Followed by learning about Kil…
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Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale by Marcus Pfister
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Join Mommy, Bryson, and Victoria while we learn about misunderstandings.. It’s a whale of a tale in which a terrible misunderstanding escalates, putting Rainbow Fish and his friends in great danger. When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very…
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