♪ Hello there and welcome ♪ ♪ It's great to see you drop by ♪ ♪ We're so glad ♪ ♪ Fun times have arrived ♪ ♪ We know that smiles make us come alive ♪ ♪ Come alive ♪ ♪ It's time for fun and imagination ♪ ♪Let's see what's going on ♪ ♪ Down at the park ♪ ♪ Play with friends in a celebration ♪ ♪ Something's always happening down at Pollywog Pond ♪ ♪ Meet Derb and Waddle ♪ ♪ Weep and Berb live here too ♪ ♪ And they've got lots of fun things do.

♪ ♪ They're so blessed to have chance to share ♪ ♪ with you here at Pollywog Pond.

♪ ♪ Come on and try something new ♪ ♪ Here at Pollywog Pond.

♪ - Oh, it looks like Weep is coming our way.

Right to us.

- Hi Derb, what are you doing?

Ouch.

- What happened?

Are you all right?

- I stepped on something.

It hurt the bottom of my foot.

Here it is.

- What is it?

Is it a little rock?

Is it a pebble?

- It looks like a seed.

It's the only one around here.

I don't see any others.

- A seed.

What kind of seed?

- I don't know.

It could be a seed from a flower or a plant.

- It could grow up to be a big giant tree.

The biggest tree for miles around.

- Or it could grow up to be a small, tiny flower.

What kind of a seed are you, little one?

- Hi guys.

- Hi Waddle.

We found a seed.

We're trying to figure out what kind of a seed it is.

- That's a seed all right.

Maybe Pollytop could help search on the internet to find out what kind of seed it is.

There must be a web page showing pictures of different seeds.

If you find a picture that looks like it, you'll know what kind of seed it is.

- Or I could plant it in a flower pot to see if it will sprout and grow.

- I like that plan.

You can take care of it.

Give it water and protect it.

- That's what I'm going to do.

I'm going to take good care of it.

- Such fun.

I wonder what the seed will grow into.

What a surprise for Weep.

He was not expecting to find a seed.

Just goes to show you something new can happen when you least expect it.

You never know.

You never know.

- [Narrator] Weep went back to his log to plant the seed he found.

A little while later, Derb dropped by to see how Weep was making out with his new project.

- Wow.

That's a nice flower pot.

Where did you get it, Weep?

- I found this old flower pot a few days ago when I was picking up litter along the stream.

It looked like it might be useful, so I kept it.

I decided to clean the pot and painted designs on the side to make it a little fancy.

- Well, it looks like it's brand new.

You did a great job.

The seed you plant should be very happy.

- Whoa.

Oh sorry.

I was on my way somewhere, but now I'm here.

Hi Weep.

That's a cool hat you have there.

Did you make it?

- It's not a hat, it's a flower pot.

It's a home for plants.

- Weep cleaned up an old flower pot.

He found it and decorated it.

Don't you think it looks great?

- Absolutely.

It looks wonderful.

Are you sure it's not a hat though?

I would wear it.

- It's a flower pot.

I added some clean dirt to it and planted the seed so it can grow.

- Looks like it would make a great flower pot too.

I better get going.

I think I was on my way somewhere.

I'll check back later.

Bye.

- Wait, did you say you were going to put clean dirt in the flower pot?

Isn't dirt dirty?

- I used clean dirt.

I picked out all the roots, rocks and weeds.

Clean dirt will help the seed grow strong.

- I guess that makes sense.

How did you plant the seed?

- I filled the flower pot with dirt and then I got to do the fun part.

I made a hole in the dirt for the seed to go into.

- How did you make the hole?

- I just pushed my thumb into the dirt.

A perfect hole.

- You stuck your thumb in the dirt to make the hole?

- Yep.

After I made a hole, I put a seed in it and covered the seed with some dirt.

- What if it went in upside down?

Will it grow out the bottom of the pot?

- No.

It should grow up to the surface of the dirt.

That's how it works.

- Are you sure?

- Pretty sure.

- Is that all you have to do to plant the seed?

- No.

One last thing.

We lightly water it.

(playful music) All done.

That will help wake up the seed to make it grow.

Now we wait.

- So how long does it take for the seed to sprout?

You know, pop up through the dirt?

How long do we need to wait?

- Two or three days, maybe a week.

It depends on what kind of a seed it is.

- A week, that's seven days.

That's forever.

- These things take time.

- Patience.

- Just think of all the work the little seed must be doing to open its shell and grow to the surface of the soil.

That little seed will be busy the whole time.

- We just need to wait for it to push up through the dirt.

- Well, this has been fun week, but I have to go take care of a few things, so I'm going to leave for now.

I'll check back later, okay?

Okay?

- What?

Oh, okay.

I'll keep watch over my little buddy here.

I'll keep it warm and make sure the soil doesn't dry out.

Thanks for helping, friend.

You'll be safe with me.

I'll keep you warm with the sunlight.

Don't worry, you won't get too dry.

I'll check on you every day.

I can tell you stories.

Do you know the story about the three pigs?

It goes something like this.

Once upon a time there were three pigs.

I don't know their names.

I don't know your name little seed.

Do you have a name?

I don't think I introduced myself.

I'm Weep.

I'm a tree hugger.

(whistle sounds) - Hey kids, what time is it?

- It's puzzle time.

(whistle sounds) (he crashes) - Hi Pollytop.

- Greetings to you, Waddle.

Hello, Berb.

I see you are here too.

- Well, hello to you too, Polly.

I didn't know you could see me see you.

See?

Hello?

- Can I help you with some information, show you a video or play a game?

- Ooh, a game would be nice.

- Mm yes.

A game.

That would be fun.

- Very well.

Let me think for a second.

I have prepared a discovery game for you to play.

- A discovery game.

- [Polly] On my screen, I will reveal the lines of a drawing one line at a time.

The object of the game is to correctly guess what the complete drawing is before I reveal the last line.

Are you ready to play?

- I understand how to play.

Are you ready, Berb?

- Okay.

Ready?

Play - [Polly] 3, 2, 1.

Start.

- Look Berb, can you guess what the drawing is?

I'm having trouble.

There's not enough lines yet.

- Hmm?

Is it a tree?

Is a rock, a big rock?

- It looks like fur or hair, don't you think?

- Is it a furry rock?

A rock covered with hair?

- [Polly] Would you like a hint?

- [{Waddle] I see two eyes.

It must be a drawing of someone.

- Yes.

A hint, please.

- [Polly] Here's your hint.

This is a drawing of someone you know.

- [Waddle] Wait, I think I see Derb on the left side.

- Derb, which one?

- [Waddle] The one on the left.

- I see him.

The one on the right looks like Weep.

It's Derb and Weep.

Ha ha.

- [Polly] You are correct.

It is a drawing of Derb and Weep.

Would you like me to print out a copy of the drawing to color in with crayons?

- Yes, please.

I'll color Derb a bright yellow - But Berb, Derb is purple, not yellow.

- I know.

I'd like to see what Derb would look like if he were yellow.

(laughs) - You're silly Berb.

(they plop in water) - Hey Weep, you sure are taking good care of the seed you found and planted.

- This little seed is like a new friend.

I want it to feel welcome here when it's sprouts just like you made me feel welcome when I first came to live at Pollywog Pond.

- I remember how you and Derb made me feel when I came to live here too.

You made me feel like I fit right in with both of you.

- Aw, thank you, Waddle.

We knew you would make a great friend.

You had the right stuff.

You were kind, considerate, and cared about others.

- When I came to Pollywog Pond, I was really down and sad.

I didn't think anyone would like me or be my friend.

- Really?

This is hard to believe.

You and Derb are best friends.

- We are best friends.

But Weep's right.

He was really sad when he found Pollywog Pond.

He came here to be alone all by himself.

I remember the first time we met.

I was watching some birds flying when I heard the biggest saddest moan ever.

(birds chirp) Do you hear that?

I hear birds singing.

Sometimes I like to just sit and listen to the songs the birds sing.

(Weep moans) What was that?

That wasn't a little bird.

It sounded like it came from over there.

Let's go look.

Excuse me.

- Ouch.

My head.

Who are you?

- I'm Derb.

I didn't mean to surprise you.

Is your head okay?

- It's been better.

- What you doing?

- If you must know I'm moving into this log to hide from everyone.

- Hide, why do you wanna hide from everyone?

Are you playing hide and seek, or are you in trouble?

Won't your friends miss you?

No, I'm not in trouble and I don't have any friends except for the flowers, plants and trees.

They are my real friends.

- You don't have any friends?

What about at home?

- No.

No friends, no home.

I don't seem to fit in anywhere so I decided to just hide from everyone.

I'm not like you.

You seem nice and happy.

You must have lots of friends.

- Not really.

I'm the only one here that I know of.

I just moved into that tree over there.

Looks like we'll be neighbors.

- Neighbors.

Why would you want me as a neighbor?

Maybe I should find somewhere else to hide from everyone.

- Too late.

You can't hide from me now.

We're friends.

♪ You might think you don't fit in ♪ ♪ and it seems nobody wants you around ♪ ♪ Don't try to find a place to crawl under ♪ ♪ to hide your head in the ground ♪ ♪ I'd like to spend a little time with you ♪ ♪ and see how good things can be, ♪ ♪ So stay with me ♪ ♪ Together we'll be ♪ ♪ Friends it's you and me ♪ ♪ You've got the right stuff ♪ ♪ to do what you do to me ♪ ♪ so happy to be with you ♪ ♪ You're wonderful.

♪ ♪ Wonder what I'd do without a friend like you.

♪ ♪ You've got the right stuff ♪ ♪ to do what you do ♪ ♪ So we can always agree ♪ ♪ Together we'll be good friends ♪ ♪ You and me ♪ ♪ Every step you take in the right direction ♪ ♪ makes you feel better than before ♪ ♪ Every time you do it right ♪ ♪ I see you've got a smile so bright ♪ ♪ It's shining more and more ♪ ♪ It's the little things I like about you ♪ ♪ Don't change the way that you are ♪ ♪ Walk with your chin up, ♪ ♪ Reach for the sky ♪ ♪ and soon you'll be touching the stars ♪ ♪ You've got the right stuff ♪ ♪ to do what you do to me ♪ ♪ so happy to be with you, you're wonderful ♪ ♪ Wonder what I'd do without a friend like you ♪ ♪ You've got the right stuff to do what you do ♪ ♪ So we can always agree together we'll be good friends ♪ ♪ You and me ♪ - We're friends?

You want to be friends?

- What?

You don't like me?

Did I do something wrong?

- No, I didn't think anyone could ever like me.

- Well, I guess you were wrong.

Now you're stuck with me as a friend.

We'll be good neighbors.

We can do things together every day.

We're going to be busy, busy, busy.

- Well, you two seem like you've been friends forever.

I feel really lucky to know you two.

- Whoa.

Whoa, huh?

Did I hear someone say friends?

I was just on my way to somewhere, but it can wait.

I always have time for friends.

- Hi Berb.

We were just talking about how lucky we all are to be such good friends and that includes you too.

- Aw, you all are the best, the very best, the right stuff and all that stuff.

You know what I mean?

No, I should get going.

I probably need to be somewhere.

Bye friends.

See you somewhere soon.

- I'd say I have some very interesting friends and soon I'll have a new friend.

- [Narrator] Welcome to Words of Wisdom with Waddle.

- Hats.

- If you wear a very large hat someone might mistake you for a mushroom.

- [Narrator] This has been Words of Wisdom with Waddle.

Thank you.

Along the road that goes past Pollywog Pond.

A little more towards here than to there is a small red house where our friends Dave and Red live.

You might really like Red.

He's a Rhode Island Red rooster who always clucks whatever is on his mind.

(chicken clucks) - Oh, hi, Miss Sandy.

- Hi Dave.

Hi Red.

Are you enjoying this beautiful day?

- It's an awesome day.

What's on your hand?

- Oh this?

It's a book I was going to read about Pollywog Pond.

- That sounds interesting.

(chicken clucks) - Would you like me to read it for you?

(chicken clucks) - Sure.

That sounds like fun.

- "Who Lives at Pollywog Pond" by Bill Culbertson?

Let's meet some new friends.

Look, who do you see in the picture?

(chicken clucks) - That's Derb and Weep.

- It sure is.

Isn't it neat to see them as a picture in the book?

Derb.

Say hello to Derb.

He is a happy, easygoing, warm-hearted friend.

Dur likes to hop, hop hop.

(chicken clucks) - Oh, look at Derb up in the air.

He is hopping.

Derb always tries to look at the sunny side of things.

He sure does.

He always has something positive to say.

Even when things are not looking good he will say, well, you never know.

You never know.

- He always seems happy.

- I love that about Derb.

Always looking for the sunny side.

Hop, hop hop.

Derb is a great hopper.

But did you know he can fly by flapping his feet?

Way cool.

I didn't know he could fly and he does it by flapping his feet.

(chicken clucks) - I saw him fly one time and he was just flapping his feet just like wings.

- Well, I hope I can see him fly like that someday too.

Derb lives in a tree at Pollywog Pond.

He loves visiting with his friends.

There's his tree.

I see the door and there's the window right up there.

Berb.

This is Berb.

He is bigger than his friends.

Berb can be very loud and very silly.

Look at a colorful picture of Berb.

There's another picture of Berb.

I like this picture.

Berb is fun to be with and a good friend.

He can be very, very silly.

He sure can be silly.

He laughs all the time.

He makes me laugh.

(chicken clucks) - He's the best kind of goofy.

He's a good friend.

- I agree.

Berb lives in a nest that hangs from a branch in the tree.

Look, there's his nest.

I haven't seen his nest in person.

I'll have to to visit sometime.

(chicken clucks) - It's a great big nest.

Well, pretty big.

I'd like to see him sitting in his nest.

That would be a good picture in the book.

- I'd like to see that picture too.

Let's see who's next.

Waddle.

This is Waddle.

She's very smart and she's very kind.

Waddle likes to have fun.

Oh, I like this picture of Waddle.

She looks so happy.

She likes all kinds of things from ribbons and curls to dressing up.

Look at that nice handbag.

It has a W on it - That stands for Waddle.

- You're right Dave .

Waddle is very sweet and super cute.

Sometimes she can get really scared when frightened.

Oh, I've never seen her scared.

She always seems so confident to me and I agree.

She is really smart at solving problems.

- One time I watched Waddle figure out how to get Berb's stuck head out of a hole in a tree.

The tree didn't get hurt at all.

(chicken clucks) No, Berb didn't get hurt either.

- That sounds like it would make a very interesting story.

Waddle lives in a big picnic basket at Pollywog Pond.

Look at that picnic basket.

There's the door that comes down and a soft pillow on the floor.

(chicken clucks) - No, I think it was empty.

Someone ate all the food that was in the basket before she made it her home.

- Weep.

The next picture's a picture of Weep.

Weep is a green tree hugger.

Weep cares about every plant, snail and bug.

I like that Weep cares about nature.

It's a nice way to be.

(chicken clucks) Sometimes Weep just likes to sit and listen to the wind blow through the trees.

Besides collecting trash in the woods to recycle, he likes to stack things.

Look at that big rock pile.

It's really high.

Weep lives in the hollow log near the edge of the pond.

His best friend is Derb and here's a picture of Weep's log.

I peeked in one time.

He made a nice room under the log where he sleeps on a big soft bed.

- He lives underground?

- Yes he does.

He likes it down there.

Berb likes to hang in his nest.

Waddle likes her basket and Derb likes his tree and Weep likes his hole in the ground.

Everyone likes something different.

It seems to work for them.

To each his own.

Oh, look at the picture on the next page.

Weep and two pollywogs.

Of course there are pollywogs at Pollywog Pond.

Here's the last page.

We would really like to meet you.

Come join the fun.

We'll be looking for you.

Look at, there's Weep and Derb.

Look at all the beautiful flowers.

(chicken clucks) - Thank you Miss Sandy for reading the book to us.

- You're welcome, Dave.

- I can't wait for our next visit to see our friends at Pollywog Pond.

- Me too.

I'm heading there now.

I'll see you later.

- Goodbye.

Have a great day.

(chicken clucks) That's a great idea Red, let's go look for the butterflies.

It's a nice day to be outside.

(chicken clucks) Red, Red?

- Hmm.

- What a fun day, don't you think?

- Well, it was an interesting day.

- I thought I was going to sit and watch the birds all day.

Everything changed when you accidentally stepped on that seed.

- Right, I was going to collect some stones down at the stream for stacking, but when I found that little seed, that changed my plans.

- Well, sometimes we need to be flexible.

Go with the flow.

- Go with the flow.

- Just go where the stream takes you.

- Oh, I get it.

Go with the flow.

I think that's what I'll name the little seed we planted in the flower pot, Flo.

- That's a great name.

Now all you need to do is wait for Flo to pop out of the soil.

- Flo.

It's Flo..

The seed sprouted.

It's here.

Flo, my new friend.

- Wow.

Right on cue.

Great timing, Flo.

- Welcome to Pollywog Pond.

I can't wait to introduce you to all my friends.

You're going to like it here.

I'll take care of you.

Would you like some water?

Which way would you like your pot facing?

Do you want to see Derb's Tree.

(playful music)