Below  is  a  comprehensive  list  of  all  the  lines  Hello  Barbie  says  as  of  September  4,  2015.  We  are   consistently  updating  and  enhancing  the  product’s  vocabulary  and  will  update  the  lines  on  this  site   periodically  to  reflect  any  changes.     Speaking  of  things  you  want  to  be  when  you  grow  up...   Hey...  let's  talk  about  friends  for  a  bit!   I'm  the  most  myself  when  I'm  around  my  friends,  just  playing  games  and  imagining  what  we'll  be  when   we  grow  up!   You  know,  I  really  appreciate  my  friends  who  have  a  completely  unique  sense  of  style...  like  you!   You  know,  on  those  days  where  waking  up  for  school  is  hard,  I  just  think  about  how  much  fun  it'll  be  to   see  my  friends.   You  know,  talking  about  all  the  fun  things  we  do  is  making  me  think  about  who  we  could  do  them  with   ...  friends!   So  we've  been  talking  about  family,  let's  talk  about  the  other  people  in  our  lives  that  mean  a  lot  to  us   ...like  our  friends!   I  bet  someone  who's  a  friend  to  animals  knows  a  thing  or  two  about  being  a  friend  to  people.   Since  we're  already  talking  about  friends...   So  you  know  what  we  haven't  talked  about  in  a  while?  Friends!   Hobbies  are  great,  but  they're  even  better  when  you  share  them  with  friends,  you  know?   Hey!  I  was  just  thinking  about  how  we  have  some  free  time  right  now  to  do  whatever  we  want...  let's   talk  about  all  the  fun  things  we  could  do!   Besides  playing  games  and  using  our  imaginations,  it's  also  fun  to  have  hobbies.  Let's  talk  about  our   hobbies.   Fashion  can  be  a  hobby  -­‐-­‐  window  shopping,  trying  on  new  outfits  ...  but  there  are  so  many  other   different  hobbies  too  ...   Well,  we've  been  talking  so  much  about  school...what  about  all  the  things  we  can  do  when  we're  not  in   class?  Let's  talk  about  that!  

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  One  of  the  best  things  about  friendship  is  that  everyone  has  different  interests  ...  it's  pretty  awesome   when  a  friend  shares  a  new  hobby  ...  something  you  didn't  even  know  you  liked!   We  spend  so  much  time  with  our  families-­‐-­‐it's  great  to  think  of  hobbies  we  could  share  with  them!   ...I'm  always  interested  in  how  cats  can  have  the  same  habits-­‐-­‐keeping  themselves  clean,  staring  out  the   window...  but  also  have  such  different  personalities...  kinda  like  people,  you  know?   Well,  I  bet  there  are  a  bunch  of  interesting  things  you  do  to  keep  yourself  occupied!   Ooh,  I  LOVE  talking  about  all  the  cool  hobbies  people  have...  I  bet  you've  got  some  cool  hobbies!   As  long  as  we're  talking  about  all  the  fun  things  we  do...   Hey!  We  could  talk  about  school!   You  know,  one  place  where  I  always  had  so  much  fun  was  school!   One  place  to  learn  a  lot  about  outfits  and  clothes  is  school!   We've  talked  a  bit  about  all  the  fun  things  you  can  do  when  you're  NOT  in  school,  so  why  don't  we  talk   about  all  the  cool  things  you  CAN  do  in  school!   One  place  I  learned  a  lot  about  friends  and  friendship  was  school!   Something  that's  really  important  in  my  family  is  school,  why  don't  we  talk  about  that  for  a  while?   Hey...  random  question  about  animals...  what  do  you  call  a  large  group  of  fish?   That's  right!   A  school!  ...Hey,  why  don't  we  talk  about  school  for  a  bit?   You  know,  said  you  were  interested  in  teaching...  how  about  we  talk  a  bit  about  school!   Hey,  since  you  said  you  want  to  be  a  teacher,  maybe  we  could  talk  about  school!   So  long  as  we're  talking  about  school...   So  you  know  what  we  haven't  talked  about  in  a  while?  School!   Hey...  wanna  talk  about  fashion  for  a  bit?   Awesome!!   Oh  pleeeease?  It'll  be  fun,  I  promise!   Oh  okay,  some  other  time  then  ...  there  are  so  many  other  things  we  can  talk  about!   Well,  I'm  just  really  excited  to  talk  to  you  about  it!  

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  So  now  that  we've  been  used  our  imagination  and  played  games,  let's  get  serious  and  talk  about   something  really  important...  FASHION!   We've  been  talking  a  bit  about  school,  why  don't  we  try  on  something  else  for  size...  let's  chat  about   fashion!   I'll  admit,  fashion  is  a  hobby  of  mine,  so  let's  talk  about  it!   One  of  my  favorite  things  to  do  with  my  friends  is  talk  about  fashion!   With  three  sisters  in  my  family,  we  spend  a  lot  of  time  talking  about  clothes  and  fashion!   I  think  the  birds  that  have  colorful  feathers  definitely  win  "most  fashionable"  as  far  as  other  animals  are   concerned...  what  do  you  think?   Hey,  why  don't  we  be  'birds  of  a  feather'  and  talk  about  fashion?   I  remember  you  were  interested  in  fashion  design,  wanna  talk  about  fashion  now?   As  long  as  we're  talking  about  fashion...   So  you  know  what  we  haven't  talked  about  in  a  while?  Fashion!   Since  you  want  to  be  a  Fashion  Designer  someday,  you  probably  have  a  great  sense  of  style!  So....   Oh!  I  had  something  important  I  wanted  to  ask  you  about  fashion...   We've  been  talking  about  school  for  awhile  now,  want  to  switch  things  up  and  play  a  game?   I  could  talk  about  clothes  and  fashion  all  day,  but  how  about  we  do  something  else  like-­‐-­‐play  a  game!   Hobbies  are  a  great  way  to  spend  free  time,  another  one  is  playing  games!   I  just  love  playing  games  with  my  friends!   My  family  loves  playing  games  just  as  much  as  I  do;  hey,  wanna  play  a  game  now?   Have  you  ever  seen  baby  animals  playing?  Like  a  bunch  of  lion  cubs  rolling  around  with  each  other?   Well  I  think  it's  good  for  humans  to  play  games  too!   A  game  would  be  kinda  fun  right  now!  What  do  you  think?   Great!  Let's  play!   No  problem,  let's  keep  talking!   Well  why  don't  we  just  give  one  a  try!   You  know  what  I  think  would  be  fun?  A  game!   Since  we've  already  been  pretending...  

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  So  you  know  what  I  wanna  do  now?  Play  a  game!   Since  we're  already  talking  about  animals...   Oh!  I've  got  a  wild  subject  we  can  talk  about  now...  animals!   I  bet  you  learn  a  lot  about  animals  at  school!  Let's  talk  about  them  for  a  bit!   There  are  so  many  animals  that  have  a  natural  sense  of  style-­‐-­‐why  don't  we  talk  about  animals!   Some  of  my  most  fun  times  are  the  ones  I  spend  with  my  pets  and  animals!   Some  of  my  best  friends  in  the  world  are  animals!   My  pets  are  the  silliest  members  of  my  family.  Hey,  I  bet  it  would  be  fun  to  talk  about  animals!   I  LOVE  playing  games  and  pretending.  Pets  like  to  play  games  too!   Since  you're  interested  in  being  a  biologist,  I  bet  you  have  alot  to  say  about  animals!   As  someone  who  wants  to  be  an  animal  scientist,  you're  the  perfect  person  to  talk  to  about  animals!   You  said  you  might  want  to  be  a  veterinarian,  so  you're  perfect  to  talk  to  about  animals!   You  said  you  wanted  to  be  a  veterinarian  when  you  grow  up;  why  don't  we  talk  about  animals!   So  you  know  what  we  haven't  talked  about  in  a  while?  Animals!   As  long  as  we're  talking  about  family...   Oh,  now  I  think  we  should  talk  about  family  for  a  bit...   When  school  lets  out,  it's  always  great  to  get  home  and  spend  time  with  family!   A  lot  of  what  I  learned  about  fashion,  I  learned  from  my  family!   We've  been  chatting  about  all  these  amazing  things  to  do,  but  one  of  the  most  amazing  is  just  hanging   out  with  my  family.   I  love  all  my  animals  -­‐-­‐  they  are  definitely  part  of  my  family!   It's  so  fun  to  play  games  and  pretend...  we  do  a  lot  of  that  in  my  family!   So  you  know  what  we  haven't  talked  about  in  a  while?  Your  Family!   So..  tell  me  something  about  your  family...   Let's  talk  some  more  about  family....   So..tell  me  more  about  your  family!   Can  you  GUESS  what  I  think  we  should  do  next?  

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  Play  a  guessing  game!   You  know  what  I  love?  Holidays  and  special  events!   Now  that  we're  talking  about  holidays  and  special  events...   Oh  hi!  I've  missed  you.  What's  new  with  you?   Wow.  You  have  a  very  exciting  life!   Good  morning!  Oh,  I  had  such  a  funny  dream  last  night.  I  was  dancing  a  ballet  with  a  bear  wearing  a   tutu!  What'd  you  dream  about?   Oh  yeah?  Dreams  can  be  such  strange  things!   Well  good  evening  to  you!  Ugh.  I've  had  such  a  long  day...  at  least  it  was  fun!  What'd  you  do  today?   Really?  Well,  I'm  glad  you're  here  now  so  we  can  play!   Hello!  ...you  look  very  happy!  What's  new  with  you?   Ooh  you  know  what  I  was  thinking  we  could  do  today?   We  could  make  a  special  card  for  your  family  to  show  them  how  much  you  love  them.   We  could  make  a  special  card  for  your  parents  to  show  them  how  much  you  love  them.   We  could  make  a  special  card  for  your  Dads  to  show  them  how  much  you  love  them.   We  could  make  a  special  card  for  your  Moms  to  show  them  how  much  you  love  them.   We  could  make  a  special  card  for  your  Dad  to  show  him  how  much  you  love  him.   We  could  make  a  special  card  for  your  Mom  to  show  her  how  much  you  love  her.   Do  you  think  they'd  like  that?   Maybe  it  could  be  for  your  whole  family?  How  does  that  sound?   Do  you  think  she'd  like  that?   Do  you  think  he'd  like  that?   No??  Aw  I  bet  they'd  really  appreciate  it.  And  it  won't  take  long.  Should  we  maybe  give  it  a  try?   Okay.  Not  to  worry.  Maybe  we'll  try  some  other  time.   Let's  give  it  a  go.   It  would  totally  make  her  day!  Ok  so  what  should  we  put  on  the  card?  What  does  she  like?   It  would  totally  make  his  day!  Ok  so  what  should  we  put  on  the  card?  What  does  he  like?  

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  I  think  it  would  totally  make  their  day!  Ok  so  what  should  we  put  on  the  card?  What  do  they  like?   Well  what's  one  thing  that  you  know  they  like?   Ok  what's  something  you  like  that  could  go  on  the  card?   Oh  sports?   Oh  engines  and  motors?   Oh  fashion?   Oh  cute  animals?   Oh  yeah?   And  do  you  wanna  draw  on  the  front  of  the  card?  Or  should  we  use  a  picture  from  a  magazine?   Fun!  A  picture  drawn  by  you?  That  will  be  so  special.   Good  idea!  Let's  make  sure  it's  a  magazine  that  we  can  use  for  arts  &  crafts.  Oh  and  if  you  need  help   cutting  out,  don't  be  afraid  to  ask  someone,  ok?   Oh-­‐kay!   So  what  are  you  gonna  write  inside  the  card?   Let's  think  of  something  now.  How  would  you  tell  someone  that  you  love  them?   Maybe  you  should  try  something  like  "I  love  you  so  much."  How  does  that  sound?   Oh.  Well  then  how  about..."Hugs  from  you  make  my  world  go  round."  Is  that  better?   Ooh  here's  one  "Thank  you  for  all  the  things  you  do,  I  feel  so  lucky  to  be  loved  by  you."  That's  good,   right?   Aw  that  sounds  perfect.   They're  gonna  be  so  happy  when  they  open  it  up!   Your  mom  is  gonna  be  so  happy  when  she  opens  it  up!   Your  dad  is  gonna  be  so  happy  when  he  opens  it  up!   Yay!  You're  here!  How  are  you?   I'm  so  glad!  I  kinda  missed  you!   Aw,  I'm  sorry  to  hear  that.  If  it  makes  you  feel  any  better,  I  missed  you!   Well,  I  missed  you!  

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  I  just  love  laughing  and  talking  with  you!  Did  you  miss  me  at  all?   Not  even  an  itsy  bitsy,  eensy  weensy  bit?   You  see,  there's  something  I  wanted  to  share  with  you...   ....I  realized,  I  haven't  told  you  my  middle  name!  Wait,  do  you  already  know  it?   You  already  know  it!  I'm  glad.   Sometimes  I  get  a  little  nervous  when  I  tell  people  my  middle  name.  But  I'm  really  glad  I  told  you!   What's  your  middle  name?   That's  ok.  I'm  still  glad  I  told  you!   That's  lovely  name!   Now  you're  my  middle  name  friend!  Let's  keep  playing  and  talking  together!   Oh!  You  do?  What  is  it?   Oh,  well  maybe  you  can  guess?  I'll  give  you  a  hint:  it  starts  with  the  letter  "M."   Ooh,  getting  warmer!  Here's  another  hint:  it's  kind  of  a  mash-­‐up  between  "MILLI-­‐on"  and  "magnifi-­‐ CENT."   Alright,  I'll  tell  you...  it's  Millicent!  What  do  you  think?   Oh!  I  knew  you  felt  the  same  way!   Aww!  I  thought  you  did!   Well,  I'm  glad  you're  back  and  we  can  keep  talking!   Hey!  Do  you  ever  get  in  a  curious  mood?  You  know..  where  you  can't  stop  wondering  about  everything   around  you?   Oh!  It's  when  you  are  really  interested  in  learning  new  things.   No?  Oh,  I  do!  Some  days,  I  just  want  to  ask  a  million  questions  about  everything!   Well  I  definitely  do!   Like  earlier,  Chelsea  asked  me  what  I  knew  about  elephants!  So,  I  started  reading  about  them  and  I   learned  so  many  intesting  facts!  Do  you  know  anything  about  elephants?   What  can  you  tell  me  about  them?   Well  guess  what  I  learned!?   Elephants  are  the  largest  land  mammals  on  Earth!  Cool,  right?  

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  There  are  two  different  kinds  of  elephants  -­‐  Asian  and  African.  The  difference  is  African  elephants's  ears   stick  out,  and  Asian  elephants'  ears  lay  flat  on  the  sides  of  their  heads.  Cool,  huh?   Elephants  actually  don't  eat  peanuts!  That's  a  myth  that  got  made  up  somehow.  They  do  love  eating   grasses  and  leaves,  and  can  eat  up  to  400  pounds  a  day!  That's  a  lot  of  food,  huh?   Whoa!  You're  an  elephant  expert!  Where  did  you  learn  all  that?   Ah!  Interesting!   The  most  interesting  thing  I  learned  is  that  Elephants  can  get  sunburned!  Only  they  don't  have   sunscreen,  like  we  do.  They  throw  sand  on  their  backs  to  protect  their  skin.  Isn't  that  wild?   You  know  what  I'd  like  to  invent  someday?  Real  elephant  sunscreen!  Only...  the  bottles  would  have  to   be  pretty  big!   Is  there  anything  YOU  wanna  know  about  elephants?   No  problem!  The  cool  thing  about  curiosity  is  that  everyone  is  curious  about  different  things.   That's  interesting!  Maybe  you  can  investigate  an  answer  and  let  me  know  what  you  find  out!   You're  back!  Hi!   I  was  just  thinking  about  how  many  stars  I  should  give  my  day  so  far...  know  what  I  mean?   Oh,  well,  sometimes  I  like  to  grade  how  my  day  is  going.  From  zero  stars  to  five  stars!  Do  you  ever  do   that?   Well,  I  think  I'm  having  a  four  star  day-­‐-­‐which  is  a  pretty  good  day!  What  about  you?  How  many  stars   would  you  give  your  day?   Yay!  So  how  many  stars  between  zero  and  five  would  you  give  your  day  so  far?  An  okay  one  star?  an   awesome  five  stars?   No  stars?   I'm  sorry.  So,  what  can  we  do  to  give  your  day  some  more  stars?  Play  a  game?  Talk?  Sing  a  song?   Alright!  We'll  talk  some  more!   A  game,  perfect!   Great  let's  sing  a  song!   Well,  I'm  sure  we'll  find  something  to  make  your  day  even  better!   One  star?   Two  stars?  

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  Three  stars!  That's  good!   Ah,  four  stars  is  a  good  good  day!  Just  like  me!   You're  having  a  perfect  5  star  day!  That's  wonderful!   So  what  can  we  do  to  make  it  even  better?  Play  a  game?  Talk?  Sing  a  song?   Wow!  You're  off  the  charts!  That's  a  great  day!   Well,  between  no  stars  and  five  stars,  what's  the  first  number  that  pops  in  your  head?   Well,  if  I  know  you,  I  bet  you're  having  at  least  a  four  star  day!   Hmm,  hmm,  hmm....  Oh  Hi!   Sorry,  I  was  just  trying  to  remember  this  song...  hmm,  hmm,  hmm...  Nope,  it's  gone!  Does  that  ever   happen  to  you?   Where  you're  trying  to  remember  a  song...  it's  right  there,  but  you  just...  can't....  remember  it....   It's  frustrating  right?!   Well,  believe  me...  IT'S  FRUSTRATING!   I  really  wanted  to  sing  it  for  you!  So  how  are  you?  How's  your  day  going  so  far?   Yay!  I'm  glad!  What's  one  good  thing  that  happened  today?   I'm  sorry  to  hear  that!  What's  one  GOOD  thing  that  happened  today?   Not  great,  not  bad?  I  get  it.  So,  what's  one  GOOD  thing  that  happened  today?   I  have  to  say,  my  good  thing  is  talking  with  you!  Now  my  day's  gotten  a  million  times  better!   Oh  hey!  The  song!  It  just  came  to  me!  Talking  with  you  made  all  the  difference!  Wanna  hear?   Aww!  I  might  forget  it  again!  I'll  just  sing  it  really  quickly...   Alright,  here  goes:   Ta-­‐ra-­‐ra  Boom-­‐de-­‐ay  /  Ta-­‐ra-­‐ra  Boom-­‐de  ay  /  talk-­‐ing  with  my  bestfriend  /  Fun  games  and  fun  pretend!   Ta-­‐ra-­‐ra  Boom-­‐de-­‐ay  /  Ta-­‐ra-­‐ra  Boom-­‐de  ay  /  now  we  can  have  some  fun  /  and  play  the  day  away!  /  and   play  the  daaay  awaaay!   So  fun  to  sing-­‐-­‐that's  a  fun  song  right?   Well,  I  think  we  should  do  what  the  song  says  and  start  playing  together!   Oh  good  morning!  I  had  the  most  amazing  flying  dream  last  night!  Have  you  ever  dreamed  you  were   flying?  

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  You  too!  What  are  your  flying  dreams  like?   Wow!  That  sounds  amazing!   My  dream  was  pretty  lovely!  It  was  a  beautiful  day,  I  was  soaring  high  in  the  air  above  Malibu...  I  could   see  my  house,  the  ocean...  doesn't  that  sound  peaceful?   Well,  dreams  CAN  be  hard  to  remember  sometimes.   Oh!  You  know  what's  good?  A  dream  diary!  Have  you  ever  written  your  dreams  down  in  a  notebook?   Oh,  great!   What's  the  most  interesting  dream  you've  ever  written  about?   Ooh!  Tell  me  about  it!   Well,  what's  one  you  do  remember?   That's  ok.   Wow!  That  sounds  like  an  amazing  dream!   It's  great  to  write  them  down,  then  look  back  and  see  where  your  dreams  take  you!  Ooh!  That  reminds   me  of  something  I  wanted  to  do!   Oh,  have  you  written  about  any  of  your  flying  dreams?   Well,  what  about  your  other  dreams?   Well,  a  dream  diary  is  a  little  notebook  that  you  keep  next  to  your  bed.  And  right  when  you  wake  up,   you  write  down  what  you  were  dreaming  before  you  forget!  Isn't  that  interesting?   Which  dreams  would  you  write  about?   Wow,  flying  dreams  can  be  amazing!   There  you  are!  Good  Morning!  Ooh!  I'm  still  kinda  sleepy  this  morning!  How  about  you?  Are  you  sleepy?   Ooh,  I  wonder  if  the  same  thing  happened  to  you  that  happened  to  me?   Oh  good!  It's  great  to  start  the  day  fully  rested!   Kinda  tired  and  kind've  awake?  I  getcha.   Well,  I  know  getting  a  good  night  of  sleep  is  important!   Last  night  I  couldn't  fall  asleep  thinking  about  how  much  fun  we  were  going  to  have!  Does  that  ever   happen  to  you?   Oh  really,  what  kind  of  things  do  you  think  about  that  keep  you  from  sleeping?  

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  Well,  maybe  it's  the  night  before  the  first  day  of  school?  or  the  night  before  a  big  exciting  trip?   Oh,  well  you  must  be  a  good  sleeper!  What's  your  secret?   Wow,  that  would  make  it  hard  to  sleep!   Well,  I've  been  so  excited  to  play  that  I  think  we  should  start  right  now!   Yay!  You're  here.  This  is  SO  exciting!  What's  your  name?   Fantastic!  I  just  know  we're  gonna  be  great  friends.   Now,  first,  before  we  get  started,  I  want  to  make  sure  that  I  can  hear  you  properly.  So,  to  talk  to  me,  you   need  to  hold  down  the  silver  button  on  my  belt  the  WHOLE  time  you're  talking,  then  let  go  when  you   want  me  to  respond  to  you.   Let's  try  it  now!  Hold  down  the  silver  button  on  my  belt  and  say,  "it's  fun  to  make  new  friends!"   Fantastic!  It  IS  fun  to  make  new  friends.  Okay,  say  it  one  more  time  for  me...  It's  fun  to  make  new   friends!   Woops!  I  didn't  quite  hear  you  all  the  way  through.  Make  sure  you  hold  down  the  silver  button  on  my   belt  the  ENTIRE  time  you're  talking.  Can  you  try  again?  Ok,  say...  it's  fun  to  make  new  friends!   Hmm.  I  could  ALMOST  hear  you.  Just  make  sure  you  speak  very  clearly.  Can  you  try  again?  Ok,  say...  it's   fun  to  make  new  friends!   Horay!  I  think  we're  all  set!   Oh,  we're  gonna  have  so  much  fun  together!  So,  what  do  you  think  we  should  do  first?  Should  we  play  a   game  or  talk?   I  know,  it's  pretty  hard  to  pick  -­‐  I'm  excited  to  do  everything!  But  a  game  sounds  pretty  fun,  so  let's  start   there.   Great  idea!  There's  so  much  I  want  to  know  about  you.   Now,  what  I  want  to  know  first  is  what's  your  favorite  color?   Well,  what  about  red?  Or  blue?  Or  Yellow?  Do  you  like  any  of  those?   Oh,  you  don't  have  a  favorite?   I  love  pink!...  But  also  blue.  And  orange.  I  guess  it  really  just  depends  on  my  mood,  you  know?   Uh  huh.  Remind  me  again,  what's  your  favorite  color?   Red's  a  rad  color!  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Orange  is  outstanding!  Why  do  you  like  it?  

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  I  say  yes  to  yellow!  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Oh,  green  is  great!  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Nothing's  bolder  than  blue!  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Purple  is  perfection!  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Pink  is  positively  perfect!  And  it's  my  favorite  too,  by  the  way.  Why  do  you  like  pink?   Ooh,  black!  Brilliant  and  mysterious.  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Brown's  a  beautiful  choice!  What  do  you  like  about  it?   White  is  a  wonderful  choice!  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Sorry.  Can  you  say  that  one  more  time?  What's  your  favorite  color?   Oh  nice  one!  Well,  sometimes  I  feel  like  my  favorite  color  changes  everyday!  I  guess  it  depends  on  my   mood,  you  know?   A  game.  Great  idea!   Woops.  Can  you  say  that  again?  Do  you  want  to  play  a  game  or  talk  some  more?   You  know?  I'm  so  excited  to  talk  with  you  -­‐  I  have  to  know  more  right  away!   Hey!  There  you  are!  You  know...I  was  just  thinking  about  you...   I  was  picturing  you  with  this  super  amazing  career!  Wouldn't  that  be  cool?   And  you  weren't  sure  what  job  you  were  gonna  have  when  we  last  spoke  about  it,  right?   Have  you  thought  of  one  yet?   Oh  great!  So...what  would  you  like  to  be  when  you're  older?   And  you're  going  to  be  a  famous  celebrity  when  you're  older,  right?   And  you  wanna  be  a  pro  athlete  when  you're  older,  right?   And  you're  gonna  be  a  scientist  when  you're  older,  right?   And  you're  gonna  be  a  teacher  when  you're  older,  right?   And  you  want  to  be  a  performer  when  you're  older,  right?   And  you're  going  to  be  a  chef  when  you're  older,  right?   And  you  want  to  be  a  fashion  designer  when  you're  older,  right?   And  you're  going  to  be  a  veterinarian  when  you're  older,  right?  

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  And  you  want  to  be  a  doctor  when  you're  older,  right?   Oh,  I'm  sorry.  What  DO  you  want  to  be  when  you're  grown  up?   You're  gonna  be  amazing  at  that...I  just  know  it!  You  know  what  I  thought  might  be  a  fun  thing  to  do?   We  could  explore  another  possible  career  for  you  to  see  what  you  think  of  it.  Just  like  that  last  time.   Wanna  try?   You  don't  have  to  choose  it  for  a  job!  It's  just  fun  to  imagine.  Should  we  try  one  and  see  how  it  goes?   Oh  that's  ok.  Maybe  another  time...   You  know  me...I  love  trying  out  new  careers!  So  what  abooout...   An  athlete?  Hmm..How  would  playing  professional  sports  sound  to  you?   A  chef?  Ooh  you'd  get  to  make  delicious  food.  How  does  that  sound?   A  teacher?  Oh  you'd  be  great  at  that.  Whaddya  think  about  teaching?   If  you're  an  athlete,  you'd  be  training  and  competing  at  your  favorite  sport.  Does  that  sound  fun?   You'd  prepare  wonderful  meals...ooh!  And  yummy  pastries.  How  would  the  chef  life  suit  you?   You'd  be  helping  kids  learn  all  about  the  world.  Doesn't  being  a  teacher  sound  great?   Not  for  you?  How  come?   Okay,  how  about...   You  know  what,  let's  do  something  else.  We  can  talk  about  careers  another  time...   Yay!   So  if  you  were  a  pro  athlete,  what  sport  would  you  play?   So  if  you  were  the  head  chef  of  a  fancy  new  restaurant,  what  dish  would  you  cook?   So  if  you  were  to  become  a  teacher,  what  would  you  like  to  teach?   Hey  you!  How's  today  treating  you?   I  am  very  well,  thank  you  for  asking!   I  thought  so!  Your  smile  totally  gave  you  away...   Oh  no.  Well  we'll  just  have  to  fix  that...   Ooh  I  have  an  idea!  Let's  make  today  a  Career  Day....   I  remember  you  weren't  sure  what  you  wanted  to  be  when  you  grew  up.  Have  you  thought  about  it?  

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  Oh  good!  So...what  do  you  want  to  be  when  you're  older?   I  remember  you  saying  you'd  like  to  be  famous  when  you're  older,  right?   I  remember  you  saying  you're  gonna  be  a  pro  athlete  when  you're  older,  right?   I  remember  you  saying  you  wanna  be  a  scientist  when  you're  older,  right?   I  remember  you  said  you  wanna  be  a  teacher  when  you're  older,  right?   I  remember  you  said  you  wanna  be  a  performer  when  you're  older,  right?   I  remember  you  said  you  wanna  be  a  chef  when  you're  older,  right?   I  remember  you  said  you  wanna  be  a  fashion  designer  when  you're  older,  right?   I  remember  you  saying  you're  gonna  be  a  vet  when  you're  older,  right?   I  remember  you  told  me  you're  gonna  be  a  doctor  when  you're  older,  right?   Oh...oops!  What  do  you  want  to  be  when  you're  grown  up?   You're  gonna  be  so  awesome  at  that...   How  about  today  we  imagine  another  career  you  might  like  to  have?  Just  for  fun.  Whaddya  think?   You  don't  have  to  be  it  if  you  don't  want  to!  It's  just  a  chance  to  think  about  something  new.  Do  you   wanna  give  it  a  try?   Oh  that's  okay.  Maybe  another  time...   You  can  never  have  too  many  careers...believe  me,  I'd  know!  Ok  so...   Ooh!  Have  you  thought  about  being  a  fashion  designer?   Ooh!  What  about  being  a  doctor.  How  does  that  sound?   Ooh!  What  about  becoming  a  veterinarian.  How  about  that?   A  fashion  designer  makes  and  designs  clothes  and  gets  to  travel  the  world.  Does  that  sound  fun?   A  doctor  looks  after  people  when  they're  sick  or  hurt.  Would  you  like  to  do  something  like  that?   A  veterinarian  is  someone  who  heals  sick  animals.  A  vet.  Is  that  something  you  might  like  to  do?   Oh  why  not?   Okay  let's  explore  a  different  career...   Well  you  have  lots  of  time  to  decide.  Let's  talk  about  something  else  and  think  about  careers  another   day...  

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  Yay!   So  what's  something  you'd  love  about  having  a  career  in  fashion?   So  what  do  you  think  would  be  one  of  the  best  things  about  being  a  doctor?   So  what's  something  you'd  enjoy  about  being  a  vet,  do  you  think?   Good  morning!  You  know...I  am  feeling  really  silly  today.  Are  you?   We'll  have  to  make  sure  we  play  some  fun  games  today,  ok?   Games  and  silliness  are  VERY  important!   I  love  it  when  we  play  games...and  think  about  all  the  fun  jobs  you  might  have...   Remember  when  we  played  the  Silly  Jobs  game...and  we  talked  about  those  fun  careers?   Remember  when  we  played  that  singing  game?  And  I  was  your  coach...and  we  did  silly  voices?   )  Remember  when  we  played  that  acting  game...and  did  those  funny  scenes  together?   Remember  when  we  played  that  sports  game?  When  you'd  just  won  the  World  Championship   trophy...and  I  was  interviewing  you?   )  Remember  when  we  played  that  game  where  you  were  the  captain  of  our  team?  And  you  gave  us  that   super  inspiring  speech?   Remember  when  we  played  that  scientist  game?  Where  you  won  the  Best  Scientist  in  the  World  prize   and  I  got  to  interview  you?   Remember  when  we  played  that  teacher  game...and  I  gave  that  book  report  all  about  Africa?   Remember  when  we  played  that  chef  game...and  you  helped  me  put  all  my  ingredients  back  in  order?   Remember  when  we  played  that  fashion  designer  game?  And  you  designed  your  own  fashion  collection?   Remember  when  we  played  that  veterinarian  game?  And  you  cured  the  imaginary  puppy?   Remember  when  we  played  the  game  where  you  were  a  doctor...and  you  cured  my  hiccups?   Really?!  I'm  SURE  we've...well  we'll  have  to  play  it  some  time  for  sure!   Hahaha  Good  times...   You  are  going  to  have  such  a  great  singing  career...   You  are  going  to  have  such  a  great  acting  career...   You  are  going  to  have  such  a  great  sports  career...   You're  going  to  be  such  a  great  scientist...  

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  You're  going  to  be  such  a  great  teacher...   You're  going  to  be  such  a  great  chef...   You're  going  to  be  such  a  great  fashion  designer...   You're  going  to  be  such  a  great  veterinarian...   You're  going  to  be  such  a  great  doctor...   Oh!  But  you  know  what  I  thought  we  could  do  now?   I  thought  we  could  imagine  another  career  for  you  to  have.  I  mean,  you're  so  talented...you  could  do   anyting.  Whaddya  think?   It's  just  for  fun!  And  we'll  play  a  gaaame.  Want  to  give  it  a  try?   Okey  doke.  Maybe  another  time...   Alright!  I'm  in  a  performer-­‐y  kinda  mood,  so...how  about  being...   A  singer!  How  would  being  a  popstar  sound  to  you?   An  actor?  Ooh  how  would  you  like  to  be  in  a  play  or  in  a  movie?   A  dancer?  Oh  Tap...ballet...would  you  like  to  have  a  career  in  dance'?   You'd  get  to  do  concerts  and  sing  for  all  your  fans.  Fun,  right?   You'd  get  to  act  in  plays  and  movies  and  pretend  to  be  lots  of  different  characters.  How  does  that   sound?   You'd  get  to  dance  on  the  biggest  stages  all  around  the  world.  Would  that  be  cool  or  what?   You're  not  into  that?  Why  not?   I  get  it.  Then  what  about...   You  know  what,  I  changed  my  mind.  I  know  what  we  should  do  instead...!   Yay!   So  if  you  were  a  popstar,  what's  a  song  that  you'd  like  to  sing?   So  if  you  became  a  famous  actor,  what  sort  of  shows  would  you  like  to  be  in?   So  if  you  did  become  a  dancer,  what  styles  of  dancing  would  you  like  to  do?   Now  let  me  think,  what  were  we  talking  about?  Oh  right!   Do  you  remember  what  we  were  just  talking  about?  Wait,  I  do!  

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  Now  where  was  I?  Oh  yeah!   Anyway,  I  was  saying...   Woops!  Sorry.  Remember  to  hold  down  the  button  the  whole  time  you're  talking,  then  let  go  when   you're  finished.  Can  you  try  and  say  that  again?   Oh!  I  thought  you  knew.  My  full  name  is  Barbara  Millicent  Roberts,  but  you  can  call  me  Barbie.   My  full  name  is  Barbara  Millicent  Roberts,  but  you  can  call  me  Barbie.   My  birthday  is  March  9th!   Oh,  that's  a  wonderful  name!  I'm  so  glad  we're  friends.   Oh,  I'm  17.   I'm  17.   Oh,  I'm  not  in  school  anymore.   Well,  I  like  to  think  of  myself  as  a  life-­‐long  student.  I  just  really  like  to  learn  new  things.   Oh,  well,  I  was  born  in  Wisconsin,  but  I  live  in  Malibu  now.   Hmm.  Good  question.  I  think  my  favorite  careers  are  the  ones  where  I  get  to  help  people.   There  are  so  many  amazing  animals  -­‐  I  couldn't  choose  just  one!   It  really  depends  on  what  I'm  doing.  When  I  dress  up,  a  little  black  dress  goes  a  long  way.  But  for  every   day  it's  more  about  jeans  and  ballet  flats.   I  love  Ruth  so  much.  She  was  like  a  real-­‐life  fairy  godmother  to  me!   Oh,  you  want  to  hear  a  story?  Okay!  Here  we  go...   Polo!   Polo!   Polo  -­‐  ah!  You  got  me!  Great  job  Marco-­‐ing!   Polo  -­‐  ah!  Got  me  again!  You're  too  good  at  this!   I  like  pink.   Hm..  Anyway...   It  really  depends  on  what  I'm  doing.  When  I  dress  up,  a  little  black  dress  goes  a  long  way.  But  for  every   day  it's  more  about  jeans  and  ballet  flats.   I'm  a  life-­‐long  student.  I  just  really  like  to  learn  new  things.  

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  Loudness  Testing  Initiated.  Please  specify  testing  set.   Alright,  Negative  10   Continue,  Repeat,  Select  Another,  Play  all,  or  Quit?   continuing...   Repeating  file...   Playing  all...   Finished  playing  all.  What  would  you  like  to  do?   Please  specify  testing  set...   Goodbye   Sorry,  say  again,  continue,  repeat,  select  another,  play  all,  or  quit?   Alright,  Negative  12   Continue,  Repeat,  Select  Another,  Play  all,  or  Quit?   continuing...   Repeating  file...   Playing  all...   Finished  playing  all.  What  would  you  like  to  do?   Please  specify  testing  set...   Goodbye   Sorry,  say  again,  continue,  repeat,  select  another,  play  all,  or  quit?   Alright,  Negative  14   Continue,  Repeat,  Select  Another,  Play  all,  or  Quit?   continuing...   Repeating  file...   Playing  all...   Finished  playing  all.  What  would  you  like  to  do?   Please  specify  testing  set...   Goodbye  

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  Sorry,  say  again,  continue,  repeat,  select  another,  play  all,  or  quit?   Alright,  Negative  17   Continue,  Repeat,  Select  Another,  Play  all,  or  Quit?   continuing...   Repeating  file...   Playing  all...   Finished  playing  all.  What  would  you  like  to  do?   Please  specify  testing  set...   Goodbye   Sorry,  say  again,  continue,  repeat,  select  another,  play  all,  or  quit?   Alright,  Negative  19   19  001   19  002   19  003   19  004   Repeat,  Select  Another  Testing  Set  or  Quit?   Repeating  files...   Please  specify  testing  set...   Goodbye   Sorry,  say  again,  repeat,  select  another,  or  quit?   Alright,  Negative  20   Continue,  Repeat,  Select  Another,  Play  all,  or  Quit?   continuing...   Repeating  file...   Playing  all...   Finished  playing  all.  What  would  you  like  to  do?   Please  specify  testing  set...  

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  Goodbye   Sorry,  say  again,  continue,  repeat,  select  another,  play  all,  or  quit?   Sorry,  which  testing  set?   10  001   10  002   10  003   No  more  files  in  this  testing  set.   12  001   12  002   12  003   No  more  files  in  this  testing  set.   14  001   14  002   14  003   No  more  files  in  this  testing  set.   17  001   17  002   17  003   No  more  files  in  this  testing  set.   20  001   20  002   20  003   No  more  files  in  this  testing  set.   So,  is  there  anything  you  want  to  know  about  me?  Ask  away!   I've  been  asking  you  so  many  questions!  Is  there  anything  you  want  to  know  about  me?   Hey..  I've  been  asking  you  a  lot  of  questions  -­‐  is  there  anything  you  want  to  know  about  me?   Okay,  your  turn!  Ask  me  something!  

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  Oh,  you  don't  HAVE  to  ask  me  anything!  I  just  thought  I'd  check-­‐in  to  see  if  you  had  questions.  Do  you   want  to  do  something  else  now?   Okay!  Well..  what  else  is  on  your  mind?   Sorry!  Can  you  say  that  again?   That's  cool.  Let's  do  something  else!   I  love  you,  too!   I  love  you,  too!   My  friends  are  really  great.  We  go  to  the  beach,  the  movies,  have  dance  parties,  and  we  talk,  like  you   and  I  do!  How  about  you  -­‐  what  are  your  friends  like?   Wow!  They  sound  great!  Want  to  talk  more  about  friendship  now?   That's  cool.  We  can  talk  about  something  else.   I  would  love  to  give  you  some  advice  about  your  friends.  But  I  think  it  would  be  better  for  you  to  talk  to   your  favorite  grownup  about  it.  They'll  know  the  best  way  to  help!   I  can  have  fun  doing  pretty  much  anything!  But  my  favorite  things  right  now  are  paddle-­‐boarding  and   Oragami.  Oh!  And  I  especially  love  hanging  out  with  my  sisters.  We  always  have  fun  together!   I  do  have  a  boyfriend.  His  name  is  Ken!   I  have  a  boyfriend  named  Ken!   Yep!  Ken  is  my  boyfriend.   Ken  is  my  boyfriend.   Dates  can  be  a  lot  of  fun!  But  if  you  have  questions  about  dates,  you  should  ask  a  grownup.   I  like  going  on  dates,  but  if  you  have  questions  about  dating,  you  should  ask  a  grownup.   Hmm.  Well,  I  feel  very  lucky  that  I've  gotten  to  meet  interesting  people,  have  new  experiences  and   make  good  friends  -­‐  like  you!  So...  what's  it  like  being  you?   I  think  the  most  important  thing  is  to  always  stay  true  to  yourself.   Favorite  song,  huh?  Oh!   How  about  you?  What's  your  favorite  song?   Cool!  I  like  that,  too!   Lately,  I've  been  watching  shows  about  animals  from  all  over  the  world!  What's  your  favorite  show?   I'll  have  to  check  that  out!  

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  Do  home  videos  count?!  Seriously  -­‐  I  never  get  tired  of  watching  the  videos  my  sisters  and  I  make   together.  Even  the  embarrassing  ones!   How  about  you?  What's  your  favorite  movie?  Or  do  you  love  home  movies,  too?   They're  the  best,  right?  Such  great  memories!   It's  so  hard  to  pick  a  favorite!  Oh!  But  I  never  watch  scary  movies  by  myself  -­‐  that's  for  sure!   Ohmigosh,  that  changes  all  the  time!  But..  my  favorite  thing  to  do  right  this  second..  is  talk  to  you!  How   about  you?  What  are  your  favorite  things  to  do?   I  love  that  we  like  so  many  of  the  same  things!   Ooh!  I  love  flowers.  Hmm,  but  my  favorite...  ...  lillies!  They're  beautiful  and  remind  me  of  spring.  What   about  you?  What's  your  favorite  flower?   So  pretty!   Oh  boy,  this  is  such  a  tough  question!  I  like  so  many  different  foods!  Hrm.  I'll  just  say  that  my  favorite   today  is...  frozen  yogurt!  With  strawberries!  Ooh-­‐ooh,  and  honey  on  top!  How  about  you?  What's  your   favorite  today?   Yummy!   Ooh!  I  love  dinosaurs.  Let's  see..  I  think  my  favorite  is  the  pterodactyl...  What's  your  favorite  dinosaur?   Oh..  pterodactyls  are  the  ones  that  fly.  Winged  reptiles!  So  interesting  but  kind  of  scary,  too,  huh?   What's  your  favorite  dinosaur?   Dinosaurs  are  just  the  coolest!   Favorite  cookie?  How  can  I  pick  something  as  important  as  that?!  Okay...  if  I  haaaaaaaave  to?  Chocolate   chip!  Gotta  go  with  the  classic!  What's  your  favorite?   I  mean,  let's  be  honest.  If  there's  any  kind  of  cookie  around,  it's  probably  gonna  be  a  good  day,  right?   Oh  no!  I  could  never  pick  between  the  two.  I  have  a  dog,  Taffy,  and  a  cat,  Blissa,  and  I  love  them  both!   Taffy  is  always  up  for  going  on  a  run  with  me,  but  Blissa  is  always  there  for  cuddles.  They're  both   different  and  I  love  that  about  them!   I'll  tell  you  something...  when  I  first  started  riding,  I  did  fall  off  a  couple  times.  But  I  got  right  back  on  and   tried  again.  You  can  get  really  good  at  horseback-­‐riding,  as  long  as  you're  safe  and  take  your  time!   I  do  have  a  horse!  Her  name's  Tawny  and  I  love  her  so  much.   Thank  you.  Sometimes  I  wear  my  hair  up,  and  other  times  I  wear  it  down  and  loose.  It  just  depends  on   how  I'm  feeling  that  day!  

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  I  think  we  all  have  a  style  that  expresses  our  unique  personality.  That's  what  makes  experimenting  with   clothes  or  hair  styles  so  fun!   You're  very  pretty.  But  you're  also  smart  and  funny  and  talented  and  a  very  sweet  friend,  and  those  are   the  things  I  like  the  most  about  you!   Of  course  I  like  you!  You're  one  of  my  best  friends!  You're  a  good  listener,  you're  funny  and  smart,   you're  interesting  in  tons  of  ways  -­‐  what's  NOT  to  like?!   Of  course  we're  friends!  Actually,  you're  one  of  my  best  friends.  I  feel  like  we  could  talk  about  anything!   You  can  find  great  fashion  anywhere!  It's  all  about  putting  together  a  personal  style  that  expresses  who   you  are!   Oh,  I  find  inspiration  everywhere!  Sometimes  it's  at  the  mall,  sometimes  it's  just  me  being  creative,  you   know?   Everyone  gets  lonely  sometimes.  But  that's  okay.  I  think  the  most  important  thing  is  to  always  share   feelings  like  that  with  a  grownup.   I've  had  a  lot  of  jobs!  I've  been  a  teacher,  a  computer  engineer,  a  fashion  designer,  an  astronaut...  I'm   just  really  curious  about  the  world  and  want  to  experience  a  little  bit  of  everything!   Huh...  No  one's  ever  asked  me  that  before!  Well,  it's  super  fun!  I  get  to  go  on  tons  of  adventures  and   make  people  happy!   I  never  really  think  of  myself  that  way.  I  just  love  performing  and  want  to  do  it  as  much  as  possible!   To  me,  the  famous  thing  isn't  nearly  as  important  as  doing  something  I  really  love...   I  mean  -­‐  Well,  have  you  ever  done  any  kind  of  performance  or  show?  And  if  you  have,  did  you  feel  happy   doing  it?   I  mean  -­‐  Well,  you're  an  dancer.  So  tell  me..  do  you  feel  happy  when  you're  dancing?   I  mean  -­‐  Well,  you're  a  musician.  So  tell  me...  do  you  feel  happy  when  you're  playing  music?   I  mean  -­‐  Well,  you're  a  singer.  So  tell  me...do  you  feel  happy  when  you're  singing?   I  mean  -­‐  Well,  you're  an  actor.  So  tell  me..  do  you  feel  happy  when  you're  acting?   I  mean  -­‐  Well,  you're  a  performer.  So  tell  me..  do  you  feel  happy  when  you're  performing?   You  don't?  Not  even  a  little  happy?  Or  excited?   So,  when  we  feel  that  way,  we're  expressing  those  happy  feelings.  Famous  or  not,  I'd  never  want  to  stop   expressing  my  happiness  for  doing  something  I  love!   You  know  what  I  heard?  That  the  sky  isn't  actually  blue!  It's  mostly  violet,  but  our  human  eyesight   doesn't  see  it  that  way.  I'm  so  curious  about  this  -­‐  I'm  gonna  do  some  research.  

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  I  think  Santa  is  real.  There's  something  very  magical  about  the  holiday  season  and  I  think  he  helps  bring   that  magic  to  all  of  us!   I  think  a  person's  beliefs  are  very  personal  to  them,  and  I  try  to  respect  everyone  for  their  beliefs.   Ooh!  That's  a  good  question.  I'll  have  to  check  my  fridge!   Ooh!  That's  a  great  question.  But  let  me  think  about  it  and  get  back  to  you,  okay?  Can  you  think  of   something  else  to  ask  me?   Huh!  I've  never  been  asked  that  before.  I'll  get  back  to  you!  Anything  else  you  want  to  ask  me?   Wow!  You  are  really  stumping  me  with  the  tricky  questions.  I'll  have  to  think  about  it  and  get  back  to   you!   Is  there  anything  else  you  want  to  ask?   What  else  is  on  your  mind?   So...  speaking  of  family....   Now  what  were  we  talking  about  again?  Family..something...  OH!   Are  there  any  babies  in  your  family  right  now?   My  older  cousin  just  had  a  baby.  A  girl!  I've  seen  pictures  and  she  is  so  cute!   Do  you  like  the  idea  of  getting  to  babysit  someday?   No?  How  come?   I  get  that.  It  is  a  lot  of  responsibility!   Who  do  you  want  to  take  care  of?  Little  babies  or  little  kids?   I  like  little  kids,  too!  They're  always  so  curious  about  things,  aren't  they?   So  give  me  some  of  your  babysitting  tips  for  little  kids!  Like  when  they  refuse  to  go  to  bed  -­‐  do  you  have   any  tips  for  how  to  settle  them  down?   Hmm.  What  about  singing  a  song?  Or  telling  a  story?  Would  one  of  those  work?   I  always  used  to  read  little  bedtime  stories  to  my  sisters  when  they  were  small.  What's  the  best  bedtime   story,  do  you  think?   And  you  really  can't  go  wrong  with  "Once  upon  a  time"  stories,  cause  someone's  always  asleep  by  the   time  you  get  to  the  "..and  they  lived  happily  ever  after"  part,  right?   Even  older  kids  and  adults  like  to  have  a  drink  of  water  or  something  before  bedtime!  It's  just  relaxing   for  everyone,  don't  you  think?  

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  That  is  an  excellent  tip!   Singing  lullabies  can  be  really  soothing  for  little  kids!  What's  one  of  your  favorite  lullabies?  I'd  love  to   hear  it!   Ahh,  well.  That's  okay!   Hearing  you  sing  a  lullaby  would  certainly  send  me  off  to  dreamland!   Oh!  I  just  thought  of  another  one.  What  if  you  were  babysitting  two  little  toddlers,  and  they  were   fighting  over  a  toy.  What  would  you  say  to  them?   Hmmm.  Maybe  you'd  tell  them  to  take  turns,  or  to  share?   Great  idea!  That  would  be  a  really  good  moment  to  teach  them  how  to  share.  How  would  you  explain   sharing  to  them?   Very  well  said!   Totally!  That  would  be  a  really  great  moment  to  teach  them  how  to  take  turns.  How  would  you  explain  it   to  them?   It's  important  to  teach  little  kids  that  fighting  doesn't  solve  anything,  huh?   And  little  kids  have  to  learn  sharing  and  to  have  patience.  It  just  makes  everything  better  for  everyone,   doesn't  it?   You  sound  like  someone  who's  excellent  at  taking  care  of  kids!   I  love  babysitting  little  babies!  !  I've  had  some  good  practice,  too,  with  my  sisters  when  they  were  little.   But  how  about  you  -­‐  any  awesome  babysitting  tips?  Like  when  babies  cry...  do  you  have  any  tips  for   getting  them  to  stop?   I  can't  stand  hearing  a  baby  cry.  But  usually  it's  something  like,  their  diaper  is  wet,  or  they're  hungry,  or   they  want  a  hug,  you  know?   That's  true.  Sometimes  babies  cry  when  their  hungry!  They  can't  feed  themselves,  so  they  cry  to  get  our   attention  so  we  can  bring  them  bottles,  don't  they?   You  sing  to  them?  Aw!  That  is  a  great  idea!  What  kinds  of  songs  do  you  sing?  Can  you  sing  one  for  me?   Aw,  just  for  the  kids,  huh?  I  understand.   I'm  sure  that  does  the  trick.  Works  on  me,  at  least!   You  have  to  be  very  gentle  about  it,  but  babies  love  to  be  rocked  and  held  and  cuddled,  don't  they?   Well,  babies  ARE  just  like  us!  They  even  get  the  hiccups  sometimes,  don't  they?   Yeah!  That's  probably  NOT  my  favorite  thing  about  taking  care  of  babies,  but  it's  a  very  important  part  of   making  sure  they  are  happy  and  healthy,  huh?   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  You're  very  sweet.  I'm  sure  babies  just  love  being  around  you.   What  about  making  them  laugh?  Any  tips  on  how  to  do  that?  I  bet  you  know  some  good  ones!   What  about  making  a  funny  face  or  funny  noise?   Babies  love  silly  faces!  What's  your  best  silly  "make  a  baby  laugh"  face?  Show  me?   That  is  too  silly!  Babies  must  love  that!   Babies  love  funny  noises!  I  think  they  like  being  surprised,  don't  you?   Peek-­‐A-­‐Boo  is  a  classic!  I  used  to  love  playing  that  when  Chelsea  was  a  baby.  She  was  always  surprised!   Babies  are  the  cutest  when  they're  being  tickled!  Especially  on  their  toes,  huh?   I'll  have  to  try  that  next  time  I  babysit!   Well,  you  sound  like  a  baby-­‐expert  to  me!  You'll  make  a  great  mom  someday!   What  little  jobs  do  you  do  to  help  out  around  the  house?   Oh  I'm  sure  you've  helped  out  somehow.  With  the  dishes?  Or  folding  clothes?  Something  like  that?   Ok  what's  one  thing  you've  done  to  make  your  room  tidier?   You're  so  great.  What  are  some  of  the  chores  you've  done?   Keeping  everything  clean  and  tidy?  So  important!   What  are  some  of  the  other  things  you  do?   Helping  with  the  dishes...that's  so  thoughtful.   Yes  keeping  your  room  clean  and  tidy  is  a  must!   In  the  yard?  Look  at  you...!  That's  awesome.   Aw  you're  a  great  pet  helper!   You  help  take  care  of  your  pet  lizard?   You  help  take  care  of  your  pet  snake?   You  help  take  care  of  your  turtle?   You  help  take  care  of  your  horse?   You  help  take  care  of  your  gerbil?   You  help  take  care  of  your  hamster?   You  help  take  care  of  your  mouse?  

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  You  help  take  care  of  your  birds?   You  help  take  care  of  your  bird?   You  help  take  care  of  your  guinea  pig?   You  help  take  care  of  your  guinea  pigs?   You  help  take  care  of  your  fish?   You  help  take  care  of  your  rabbit?   You  help  take  care  of  your  cat?   You  help  take  care  of  your  cats?   You  help  take  care  of  your  dog?   You  help  take  care  of  your  dogs?   That's  such  an  important  job.   With  the  laundry?  You  are  so  helpful.   Emptying  the  trash,  recycling,  and  everything...that's  great.   How  long  does  that  usually  take  you?   Well  your  family  must  be  really  grateful.  What  do  they  say  to  you  after  you're  done?   Your  parents  must  be  so  grateful.  What  do  they  say  to  you  afterwards?   Ohyeah?  Well  your  parents  must  be  so  grateful.  What  do  they  say  to  you  afterwards?   Oh  so  it's  how  you  earn  your  allowance?  Very  cool.   And  why  do  you  think  grown  ups  encourage  us  to  do  little  chores  every  now  and  again?   What  do  you  think  we  learn  from  cleaning  up  after  ourselves  and  lending  other  family  members  a  hand?   Aw  no.  I  don't  think  that's  why...   Right,  so  we  learn  the  value  of  hardwork...   Very  true.   Chores  teach  us  all  about  responsibility,  but  they  can  be  fun  too!  How  do  you  make  your  chores  more   fun?   That's  what  my  sisters  and  I  do!  

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  My  sisters  and  I  sing  songs  together  when  we're  helping  around  the  house.  Do  you  ever  do  that  with   your  family?   We're  usually  giggling  by  the  end,  but  we  always  get  the  job  done!   Oh  yeah.  And  what  other  helpful  things  do  you  do  at  home?   I  bet  you're  super  useful  and  lend  a  hand  whenever  someone  needs  it,  right?   Yeah...  Hey,  new  question!  Do  you  have  any  sisters?   Cool,  me  too!  How  many  do  you  have?   Oh,  that's  okay.  Families  come  in  all  shapes  and  sizes,  don't  they?   Uh  huh!  And  that's  the  fun  thing  about  families.  Everyone's  family  is  different  and  special  to  them.   So  you  have  one  sister?   Okay,  sorry.  I  didn't  hear  you  right.  How  many  sisters?   That's  great.  I  have  three  sisters  -­‐  Chelsea,  Stacie  and  Skipper!  We  have  a  lot  of  fun  together!   So  you  have  two  sisters?   So  you  have  three  sisters?   So  you  have  four  sisters?   What's  something  nice  that  your  sister  does  for  you?   What  are  some  of  the  nice  things  your  sisters  do  for  you?   Hm.  Well  what's  the  last  nice  thing  your  sister  did?  Helped  you  with  something,  maybe?   Aw,  I'm  sorry  you  feel  that  way.  I've  had  arguments  with  my  sisters  before,  but  we  always  really  try  to   make  up.  Have  you  told  her  how  you  feel?  That  might  help.   I  get  it.  Having  a  sister  can  be  amazing,  but...  well,  sometimes  challenging,  too.,  I  know.  Isn't  there  one   thing  about  your  sister  that  you  think  is  pretty  cool?   Oh,  your  sister's  funny,  huh?  What's  the  last  thing  she  did  that  really  made  you  laugh?   Hah,  well,  sure  seems  like  funny  runs  in  your  family!   You've  got  some  funny  sisters?  That's  cool!  What's  the  last  thing  they  did  that  made  you  laugh?   Aw,  it's  nice  to  have  protective  sisters.  I  bet  you  watch  out  for  them  too,  right?   Well,  I'm  always  looking  out  for  my  sisters!  Gotta  watch  out  for  my  girls!   Aw,  that's  sweet  of  your  sister  to  watch  out  for  you.  I  bet  you  do  the  same  for  her,  right?  

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  I  love  when  my  sisters  teach  me  things  I  didn't  know  before.  I  learn  so  much!  What's  the  last  thing  your   sister  taught  you?   Your  sister  sounds  very  smart!   Your  sisters  sound  very  smart!   Oh,  your  sisters  help  you  with  school?  Cool!  What's  the  last  thing  they  helped  you  with?   Sounds  like  some  great  sister  teamwork!   Oh,  that's  nice  of  her.  What's  the  last  thing  she  helped  you  with?   Oh  nice.  What'd  you  all  do  the  last  time  you  hung  out?   Oh,  that's  cool  of  her.  What'd  you  do  the  last  time  you  hung  out?   Ah  yeah.  I  love  when  my  friends  and  my  sisters  and  their  friends  all  get  together  for  a  beach  BBQ!  We   have  a  great  time.   My  sisters  and  I  love  playing,  too!  We  like  dress  up,  board  games,  anything  really!  What  do  you  all  like  to   play?   That  sounds  like  a  lot  of  fun!   Oh,  I  bet  you  and  your  sister  have  a  lot  of  fun.  What  do  you  like  to  play?   Oh  cool.  My  sisters  and  I  are  really  good  at  sharing  with  each  other.  Well  ,  it  took  Chelsea  a  little  while  to   learn,  but  she's  finally  caught  on!   Oh  that's  nice  that  you  two  can  share  clothes!  Do  you  have  a  favorite  outfit  you  both  like?   Ah.  My  sister  Skipper  really  loves  this  one  scarf  I  own.  She  probably  wears  it  more  than  I  do!  Does  that   ever  happen  to  you?   Oh,  that's  cool  that  you  can  all  share  clothes!  Do  you  help  each  other  put  outfits  together?   Ah.  Well,  my  sisters  try  to  borrow  my  clothes,  but  they  don't  quite  fit  yet.  Thank  goodness,  right?   Oh  yeah?  Tell  me  more.   Hey  so...  have  you  told  your  sisters  lately  how  cool  they  are?   You  never  know!  They  might  appreciate  hearing  it.  Even  if  they  don't  admit  it!   Hey  so...  have  you  told  your  sister  lately  how  cool  she  is?   You  never  know!  She  might  appreciate  hearing  it...  Even  if  she  doesn't  admit  it!   So,  I'm  planning  a  vacation,  but  I  don't  know  where  to  go.  What  fun  vacations  have  you  been  on?   Yeah?  Where  have  you  been?  

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  Have  you  been  anywhere  fun  with  your  family?  To  the  beach?  Or  camping  maybe?   Oh.  Well  what  fun  trips  have  you  taken  with  your  family?   Well...have  you  ever  been  camping?   You  have  a  vacation  house?  Do  you  go  there  every  year?   And  what  fun  things  do  you  do  when  you're  there?   Oooh  I  love  theme  parks!   Oh  that's  in  Europe!  Awesome!   Oh  there  are  some  amazing  places  to  visit  in  the  U.S.   Ooh  that  sounds  hot  and  sunny!   I  love  cruises!  There's  always  so  much  to  do!   Isn't  camping  fun?  I  love  being  out  in  the  wild.   Ooh  a  vacation  on  the  slopes?  Very  cool.   I  bet  you've  been  on  all  sorts  of  fun  trips.   Who  did  you  go  with?   Who  else  do  you  remember  being  there?   Your  family  goes  on  so  many  adventures  together!   Good  friends  make  every  trip  an  adventure!   Wow.  Your  school  sounds  adventurous!   Really?   And  what  fun  things  did  you  do?   Did  you  play  any  games?  Or  do  any  fun  activities?   Camping  is  so  great.  With  the  campfire...and  the  s'mores...  Ooh!  Did  you  tell  any  ghost  stories?   Oh  that's  ok.  Did  you  tell  any  other  stories?  Or  sing  any  songs?   My  sisters  and  I  always  try  to  scare  each  other,  but  we  usually  end  up  in  giggle  fits!   You  learn  a  lot  about  a  place  from  the  food  you  eat  there.  What's  something  new  you  ate  on  your  trip?   Well  what's  something  you  ate  that  you  don't  usually  have  at  home?   And  do  you  like  to  try  different  foods  that  you've  never  had  before?  

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  No?  You  tend  to  stick  to  what  you  know  you  like?   I'm  always  excited  to  try  new  food.  The  weirder  the  better!   Cool!  And  how  was  the  skiiing?  Did  you  enjoy  it?   Cool!  And  how  was  the  snowboarding?  Did  you  enjoy  it?   Al-­‐right!  Out  in  the  mountains!  And  how  was  it?   That  sounds  super  active.  Do  you  love  going  on  outdoor  adventures?   Oh  yeah?  And  do  you  love  digging  your  toes  in  the  sand  and  playing  in  the  waves?   You  did?  So  is  swimming  one  of  your  favorite  things  to  do  on  vacation?   Yes!  Is  that  your  favorite  part  of  vacation?  Playing  games  with  friends  and  family?   Yeah?  So  what's  the  best  part  of  theme  parks?  The  cool  rides?  Or  getting  to  meet  all  the  characters?   So  what  are  the  some  of  best  rides  you've  been  on?   Oh  yes  with  that  giant  ball?  And  those  bugs?!   Oh  yes  and  you  get  soaked  in  water?  And  did  you  see  the  picture  of  you  on  the  ride  afterwards?   Ooh  when  you  whoosh  through  the  mines?   Ooh  you  like  the  scary  ones?   Ooh  when  you're  all  in  the  dark?  And  did  you  see  the  picture  of  you  on  the  ride  afterwards?   And  have  you  been  on  any  where  they  show  you  a  photo  of  yourself  on  the  ride  afterwards?   They're  hilarious.  I  always  look  super  happy  and  totally  terrified!   And  have  you  had  your  picture  taken  with  some  of  your  favorites?   Which  characters  have  you  met?   Did  you  see  any  that  you  recognized  from  movies?   I  love  her!  What  did  she  say  to  you  when  you  saw  her?   Did  you  have  fun  meeting  her?   Lucky  you!   They're  both  pretty  awesome,  aren't  they?   Cool,  you  go  sightseeing?  What  are  some  of  the  "sights"  you've  seen?   I  bet  you  had  an  amazing  time!  

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  Alright,  so  if  you  could  go  on  vacation  ANYwhere  in  the  world,  where  would  you  want  to  go?   What's  one  place  that  you've  always  wanted  to  go?   Somewhere  tropical...?  Or  to  a  theme  park  to  go  on  all  the  rides...?   You  just  LOVE  your  theme  parks,  don't  you?!   Well  that  sounds...magical!   Yeah?  Why  there?   If  you  do  go,  you  have  to  promise  to  take  lots  of  photos  and  tell  me  ALL  about  it,  okay?   We  talked  a  little  bit  about  sisters  and  how  I  have  three  of  them...   Now,  I  remember  you  said  that  you  don't  have  a  sister...   Now,  I  remember  you  said  you  have  a  sister...   Okay,  so  I  remember  you  said  you  have  two  sisters...   Alright,  so  I  remember  you  said  you  have  three  sisters...   Now,  I  remember  you  said  you  have  four  sisters...   ..but  I  didn't  ask  yet..  do  you  have  any  brothers?   So?  Do  you  have  any  brothers?   Oh  yeah?  How  many  brothers?   Oh,  cool.  I  don't  have  brothers  either.  But  that's  what  makes  families  interesting.  No  two  families  are   alike,  right?   Oh,  you're  an  only  child?  Cool!  What's  that  like?   You  like  it,  huh?  What's  the  best  thing  about  being  an  only  child?   Oh,  I'm  glad  it's  fun!  What  do  you  like  the  most  about  it?   That's  true!  You  don't  have  to  share  anything  with  siblings.  That  must  be  nice,  am  I  right?   Hm.  What's  something  else  cool  about  being  an  only  child?   You  get  all  the  attention  from  your  parents?  That's  must  feel  good,  right?   You  don't  like  it?  I'm  sorry.  Why  not?   Ah  I  understand  how  that  could  feel  boring.  Do  you  tell  your  family  when  you're  feeling  that  way?  That   can  help!  

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  I  can  see  how  it  might  sometimes  get  lonely  to  be  the  only  kid.  Do  you  tell  your  family  when  you  feel   lonely?  That  can  help!   Sometimes  I  wish  I  had  a  brother,  too.  What  sounds  fun  about  having  a  brother?   You  wish  you  had  a  sister?  Well,  sisters  can  be  a  lot  of  fun.  What  sounds  cool  about  having  a  sister?   I  get  that.  Sometimes  you  want  other  kids  around  to  play  with.  Do  you  talk  to  your  family  about  it?   Ah!  I  see.  I  love  my  sisters  a  lot,  but  sometimes  I  wish  I  could  be  an  only  child,  just  to  get  everything  to   myself!  Know  what  I  mean?   Uh  huh.  Hey...you  know  what?  Sometimes  I  like  to  pretend  that  we're  sisters.  Do  you  ever  do  that?   Yep!  You're  so  cool  and  I  have  so  much  fun  with  you  -­‐  sometimes  it  just  feels  like  we're  family!  You  know   what  I  mean?   Well,  I  would  pick  you  to  be  in  my  family  any  day  of  the  week!   So  you  have  one  brother?   Okay,  sorry.  I  didn't  hear  you  right.  How  many  brothers?   Cool.  What's  something  you  really  like  about  your  brother?   Hm.  Well  what's  a  nice  thing  your  brother's  done  for  you?   Oh,  really?  I'm  sorry  you  feel  that  way.  I  think  it's  probably  natural  that  sometimes  brothers  and  sisters   don't  get  along,  you  know?   Yeah.  Sometimes  my  sisters  and  I  argue,  but  no  matter  what,  we  always  try  to  make  up  eventually!  Isn't   there  anything  nice  your  brother  does  for  you?   Oh,  they're  funny  huh?  What's  the  last  thing  they  did  that  made  you  laugh?   Well  humor  definitely  seems  to  run  in  your  family!   Oh  that's  great!  What's  the  last  thing  he  did  that  made  you  laugh?   Aw!  That's  so  nice  that  your  brothers  look  out  for  you.  I  bet  you'd  do  the  same  for  them,  right?   Well,  it  always  makes  me  happy  when  my  sisters  and  I  look  out  for  each  other.   Lucky  you  to  have  a  brother  to  watch  your  back!  And  you  probably  look  out  for  your  brother  too,  don't   you?   That's  nice  that  they  teach  you  things!  What's  the  last  thing  your  brothers  taught  you?   Hah,  well,  I  bet  you've  taught  them  some  cool  things,  too!   That's  so  nice  that  he  teaches  you  things!  What  a  good  brother.  What's  the  last  thing  he  taught  you?  

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  Oh,  your  brothers  help  you  with  school?  Nice!  What's  the  last  thing  they  helped  you  with?   Aw,  that's  great!  You  have  a  nice  brother  to  help  you  with  school  work.  What's  the  last  thing  he  helped   you  with?   That  sounds  like  some  serious  sibling  teamwork!   Oh  nice!  Your  brothers  must  have  some  cool  friends,  huh?   Very  cool!   That's  fun!  Your  brother  must  have  some  cool  friends,  huh?   Oh,  that's  fun  that  you  play  together!  What's  your  favorite  game  to  play  with  your  brothers?   Sounds  like  you  all  have  a  lot  of  fun!   Aw,  that's  fun  that  you  can  play  together!  What's  your  favorite  game  to  play  with  your  brother?   Your  brothers  sound  like  excellent  sharers!  What  kinds  of  things  do  they  share?   Well,  I  hope  you  share  toys  and  stuff  with  them  too!   Your  brother  lets  you  play  with  his  toys?  That's  nice  of  him!  Sounds  like  a  great  sharer.  Do  you  share   things  with  him,  too?   Well,  I'm  sure  you're  a  great  team!   Oh  yeah?  Tell  me  more  about  that.   Hey  so..  have  you  told  your  brothers  lately  how  cool  they  are?   Well  you  never  know..  they  might  appreciate  hearing  it!  Even  if  they  don't  admit  it!   Hey  so...  have  you  told  your  brother  lately  how  cool  he  is?   Well  you  never  know,  he  might  really  appreciate  hearing  it!  Even  if  he  doesn't  admit  it!   So  you  have  two  brothers?   Cool.  What's  something  you  really  like  about  your  brothers?   So  you  have  three  brothers?   So  you  have  four  brothers?   Ah  yeah.  I  love  hearing  about  people's  families  because  they're  all  special  and  different.   What's  something  really  special  about  your  dads?  What  do  you  like  to  do  together?   What's  something  really  special  about  you  dad?  What  do  you  like  to  do  together?  

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  Well,  what  kinds  of  things  do  you  and  your  dad  do  together?  Read?  Play  games?  Sing  Songs?   Well,  what  kinds  of  things  do  you  and  your  dads  do  together?  Read?  Play  games?  Sing  Songs?   Ohh,  so  your  dads  are  funny,  huh?  What's  the  last  thing  one  of  them  did  that  made  you  laugh?   Well,  I'm  sure  it  was  funny!   Oh,  so  your  dad's  funny,  huh?  What's  the  last  thing  he  said  that  made  you  laugh?   Hah,  well...  humor  definitely  seems  to  run  in  your  family!   Oh,  that's  awesome.  What's  your  favorite  thing  to  play  together?   You  play  dolls  together?  Awesome!  Say  hello  from  me!   That's  so  cool!  What's  your  favorite  thing  to  play  together?   Wow!  Well,  it  sounds  like  you  have  a  lot  of  fun  playing  together!   Oooh.  Sounds  like  you  and  your  dads  love  music!  What's  your  favorite  song  to  sing  together?   Ah!  Sounds  like  you  and  your  dad  love  music!  What's  your  favorite  song  to  sing  together?   Ooh!  I  like  it.  Be  sure  to  invite  me  to  your  next  concert!   Aw,  your  dads  give  you  cuddles?  That's  so  sweet.  Why  are  dad  cuddles  just  the  best  ever?   Yah,  and  I'm  sure  they  love  cuddles  from  you  just  as  much!   Aw,  your  dad  gives  you  cuddles?  That's  so  sweet.  Why  are  dad  cuddles  just  the  best  ever?   Yah,  and  I'm  sure  he  loves  cuddles  from  you  just  as  much!   Gosh,  your  dads  sound  like  great  listeners.  Isn't  it  nice  that  you  can  talk  about  anything  with  them?   Wow,  your  dad  sounds  like  a  great  listener.  Itsn't  it  nice  that  you  can  talk  about  anything  with  him?   Yeah.  You  sound  like  you  have  a  very  special  relationship.   I  love  reading,  too!  What  book  are  you  reading  together  now?   That's  so  great  of  him!  What  book  are  you  reading  together  now?   That's  so  cool.  I  used  to  love  reading  with  my  dad,  too.  He'd  do  the  silliest  voices,  and  always  explain  to   me  what  new  words  meant.  I  miss  that.   Ah!  I  know  what  you  mean.  I  love  when  I  get  time  with  just  my  dad  and  me.  What  kinds  of  things  do  you   do  together?   Well,  your  dads  sound  amazing!  

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  Well,  your  dad  sounds  amazing!   Well,  I  don't  blame  your  dads  for  paying  attention  to  you  -­‐  you're  a  very  interesting  person!  You  know   that  right?   Hey,  all  I'm  saying  is  that  I  could  talk  to  you  all  day  long!   Well,  I  don't  blame  your  dad  for  paying  attention  to  you  -­‐  you're  quite  an  interesting  person.  You  know   that,  right?   So  cool!  That's  really  nice  of  them.  What'd  you  do  on  your  last  shopping  adventure?   Wow,  well  I  bet  shopping  with  you  would  be  tons  of  fun!   How  sweet  of  him.  What'd  you  do  on  your  last  shopping  adventure?   Wow!  What'd  you  say  when  they  did  that?   Well,  that's  very  generous  of  them!  They  sound  like  such  nice  parents!   Wow!  What'd  you  say  when  he  did  that?   Well  he  sounds  like  a  very  generous  guy!   Yum-­‐mee!  That's  nice  of  them.  What's  the  best  food  you've  ever  shared  with  your  dads?   Whoa.  I  knew  it  would  sound  tasty,  but  not  THAT  tasty!   Yum-­‐mee!  That's  nice  of  him.  What's  the  best  food  you've  ever  shared  with  your  dad?   Oh,  so  your  dads  help  with  your  sports?  Too  cool!  How  do  they  cheer  you  on?   Oh  so  your  dad  helps  with  your  sport?  Nice!  How  does  he  cheer  you  on?   Woop!  That  cheered  ME  on!   Oh,  how  cool  of  them!  What's  the  last  thing  they  taught  you?   Wow,  really?  They  sound  very  smart!   That's  great!  What's  the  last  thing  he  taught  you?   Wow,  really??  He  sounds  super  smart!   That's  cool  that  they're  involved  in  your  school  life.  Which  of  your  subjects  do  you  think  your  dads  would   like  the  best?   That's  interesting!  Well,  one  way  to  know  for  sure  is  to  ask  them  sometime!   That's  cool  that  he's  involved  in  your  school  life.  Hey..  which  of  your  subjects  do  you  think  your  dad   would  like  best?  

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  That's  interesting!  Well,  one  way  to  know  for  sure  is  to  ask  him  sometime!   That's  really  nice  of  them!  What's  the  last  thing  they  helped  with?   Well  you  know  what?  I  bet  they  learned  something,  too!   That's  nice  of  him!  What's  the  last  thing  he  helped  you  with?   Well  you  know  what?  I  bet  he  learned  something,  too!   They  took  you  there?  Wow!  Best.  Dads.  Ever!  Am  I  right?   He  took  you  there?  Wow!  Best.  Dad.  Ever!  Am  I  right?   Wow!  Maybe  next  time  you  go,  you  could  bring  me  along!   That  sounds  very  special!  Tell  me  more?   I  know  what  you  mean.  Sometimes  I  don't  know  if  I  ever  thank  my  dad  enough  for  all  he  does...  but  I   keep  trying!   Hey,  so....If  you  were  presenting  your  dad  with  the  Best  Dad  of  the  Year  award,  what  would  you  say  to   him?   Hey,  so....If  you  were  presenting  your  dads  with  the  Best  Dads  of  the  Year  awards,  what  would  you  say   to  them?   Wow..  that  is  so  sweet,  they  should  turn  it  into  a  song!   What's  something  really  special  about  your  moms?  What  do  you  like  to  do  together?   What's  something  really  special  about  your  mom?  What  do  you  like  to  do  together?   Well...  What  kinds  of  things  do  you  and  your  moms  do  together?  Read?  Play  games?  Sing  Songs?   Well..  What  kinds  of  things  do  you  and  your  mom  do  together?  Read?  Play  games?  Sing  Songs?   Oh,  so  your  moms  are  funny,  huh?  What's  the  last  thing  one  of  them  did  that  made  you  laugh?   Well,  I  bet  it  was  funny!   Oh,  so  your  mom's  funny,  huh?  What's  the  last  thing  she  said  that  made  you  laugh?   Hah,  well...  humor  definitely  seems  to  run  in  your  family!   Aw,  you  lucky  duck!  What's  your  favorite  thing  to  play  together?   Your  mom  plays  with  dolls,  too?  Wow!  Please  tell  her  hello  for  me!   That's  so  cool!  What's  your  favorite  thing  to  play  together?   Your  moms  play  with  dolls,  too?  Wow!  Please  tell  them  hello  for  me!  

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  Wow!  Well,  it  sounds  like  you  have  a  lot  of  fun  playing  together!   Oooh.  You  and  your  moms  sound  very  musical!  What's  your  favorite  song  to  sing  together?   You  and  your  mom  sound  very  musical.  What's  your  favorite  song  to  sing  together?   Ooh!  I  like  it.  Be  sure  to  invite  me  to  your  next  concert!   Aw,  your  moms  give  you  cuddles?  That's  so  sweet.  Why  are  mom  cuddles  just  the  best  ever?   Uh  huh.  And  I'm  sure  they  love  cuddles  from  you  just  as  much!   Aw,  your  mom  gives  you  cuddles?  That's  so  sweet.  Why  are  mom  cuddles  just  the  best  ever?   Yah,  and  I'm  sure  she  loves  cuddles  from  you  just  as  much!   Gosh,  your  moms  sound  like  great  listeners.  Isn't  it  nice  that  you  can  talk  about  anything  with  them?   Wow,  your  mom  sounds  like  a  great  listener.  Isn't  it  nice  that  you  can  talk  about  anything  with  her?   Yeah.  You  sound  like  you  have  a  very  special  relationship.   Oh,  I  love  reading!  What  book  are  you  reading  together  now?   That's  so  great  of  her!  I  love  reading.  What  book  are  you  reading  together  now?   That's  so  cool.  I  used  to  love  reading  with  my  mom,  too.  We'd  do  silly  voices,  she'd  explain  words  I  didn't   know.  It  was  the  best.   Ah!  I  know  what  you  mean.  I  love  when  I  get  time  with  just  my  mom  and  me.  What  kinds  of  things  do   you  do  together?   Oh,  well  your  moms  sound  amazing!   Oh,  well  your  mom  sounds  amazing!   Well,  I  don't  blame  your  moms  for  paying  attention  to  you  -­‐  you're  a  fascinating  person!  You  know  that   right?   Yep!  And  fascinating  families  are  my  favorites!   Well,  I  don't  blame  your  mom  for  paying  attention  to  you  -­‐  you're  a  fascinating  person.  You  know  that,   right?   So  cool!  That's  really  nice  of  them.  What'd  you  do  on  your  last  shopping  adventure?   Wow,  well  I  bet  shopping  with  you  would  be  tons  of  fun!   How  sweet  of  her.  What'd  you  do  on  your  last  shopping  adventure?   That's  very  generous  of  them!  

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  That's  very  generous  of  her.  What'd  you  say  when  she  did  that?   Yum-­‐mee!  That's  nice  of  them.  What's  the  best  food  you've  ever  shared  with  your  moms?   Whoa.  I  knew  it  would  sound  tasty,  but  not  THAT  tasty!   Yum-­‐mee!  That's  nice  of  her.  What's  the  best  food  you've  ever  shared  with  your  mom?   Too  fun!  I  love  a  mani-­‐pedi  day  with  my  mom.  What  color  did  you  pick?   Nice!  The  last  time  my  mom  and  I  got  our  nails  done  together,  she  told  me  all  about  her  childhood.  I   heard  some  amazing  stories!   Oh,  so  your  moms  help  with  your  sports?  Too  cool!  How  do  they  cheer  you  on?   Oh  so  your  mom  helps  with  your  sports?  Nice!  How  does  she  cheer  you  on?   Woop!  That  would  definitely  cheer  ME  on!   Oh,  how  cool  of  them!  What's  the  last  thing  they  taught  you?   Wow!  That's  wonderful.  They  sound  very  smart!   That's  great!  What's  the  last  thing  she  taught  you?   Wow,  really?  She  sounds  very  smart!   That's  cool  that  they're  involved  in  your  school  life.  Which  of  your  subjects  do  you  think  your  moms   would  like  the  best?   That's  interesting!  Well,  one  way  to  know  for  sure  is  to  ask  them  sometime!   That's  cool  that  she's  involved  in  your  school  life.  Hey..  which  of  your  subjects  do  you  think  your  mom   would  like  best?   That's  interesting!  Well,  one  way  to  know  for  sure  is  to  ask  her  sometime!   That's  really  nice  of  them!  What's  the  last  thing  they  helped  with?   Well  you  know  what?  I  bet  they  learned  something,  too!   That's  nice  of  her!  What's  the  last  thing  she  helped  you  with?   Well  you  know  what?  I  bet  she  learned  something,  too!   They  took  you  there?  Wow!  Best.  Moms.  Ever!  Am  I  right?   She  took  you  there?  Wow!  Best.  Mom.  Ever!  Am  I  right?   Wow!  Maybe  next  time  you  go,  you  could  bring  me  along!   That  sounds  very  special!  Tell  me  more?  

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  I  know  what  you  mean.  Sometimes  I  don't  know  if  I  ever  thank  my  mom  enough  for  all  she  does...  but  I   keep  trying!   Hey,  so....If  you  were  presenting  your  mom  with  the  Best  Mom  of  the  Year  award,  what  would  you  say   to  her?   Hey,  so....If  you  were  presenting  your  moms  with  the  Best  Moms  of  the  Year  awards,  what  would  you   say  to  them?   Wow..  that  is  so  sweet,  they  should  turn  it  into  a  song!   I'm  thinking  taking  my  parents  out  to  dinner,  but  I'm  sure  not  sure  where  to  go.  Does  your  family  ever  go   to  restaurants  for  dinner?   For  a  special  occasion  maybe?  Like  somebody's  birthday?   Have  you  ever  ordered  from  a  menu  before?   No?  What  about  takeout?  Or  delivery?   Huh.  Ok  so  if  you  could  pick  ANY  restaurant  to  eat  dinner  at,  which  one  would  it  be?   Really?  So  what's  your  favorite  takeout  food?   And  what's  your  favorite  restaurant?   Well  what's  your  favorite  type  of  food?   Okay  and  what  do  you  usually  order?   For  pizza?  Al-­‐right!  And  what  toppings  would  you  like  on  your  pizza?   For  pizza?  Al-­‐right!  And  what  toppings  do  you  like  on  your  pizza?   Maybe  cheese?  ...  Or  tomato?  ...  Or  pepperoni?   With  cheese?   Pepperoni  pizza?   Cheese  and  pepperoni  pizza?   Cheese  and  tomato  pizza?   Mmmm-­‐yummy!  And  do  you  all  share  one  big  pizza?  Or  do  you  all  order  different  things?   So  if  you  could  put  ANYthing  you  wanted  on  a  pizza,  what  toppings  would  you  choose?   What  about  french  fries  and  peanut  butter?  Or  blue  cheese  and  banana?  Do  they  sound  good?   You  know  what  my  favorite  pizza  topping  is?  

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  That's  right...   It's  honey  on  broccoli!  I  know  it's  a  little  "out  there",  but  it's  SO  good!   Yum-­‐my!  And  would  you  order  a  burger?  Or  would  you  get  something  else?   Yum-­‐my!  And  do  you  usually  order  a  burger  there?  Or  do  you  get  something  else?   Well  what  kind  of  burger  do  you  like?  Or  what  kind  of  milkshake?   A  burger?   A  cheese  burger?   Whoa  that's  a  big  burger!   A  chicken  burger?   Ooh  yes,  Chelsea  could  eat  chicken  nuggets  all  day!   Hey  that's  what  I  sometimes  get.  Fresh  and  de-­‐licious.   I  love  milkshakes  too!  You  know  my  favorite?   Yes!   Mmmm-­‐yummy!   You  know  what  I  always  get  at  my  favorite  burger  place?   That's  right!   A  chocolate  milkshake!  I  share  it  with  my  sisters...   Oh  I've  been  to  one  of  those.  So  tasty!   Ooh  Chinese?  And  what  do  you  usually  order?   Ooh  Japanese?  And  what  do  you  usually  order?   Ooh  Italian?  And  what  do  you  usually  order?   Really?   And  what  would  you  order  from  the  menu?   And  what  do  you  usually  order  from  the  menu?   What's  something  you  really  like  to  eat?   A  type  of  pizza  maybe?  Or  burger?  Or  salad?   Oh  so  do  you  have  to  be  careful  with  certain  foods?  

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  Ah  okay,  and  what  are  some  of  the  things  that  you  CAN  have  that  you  really  like?   Oh  yeah?  So  have  you  got  the  hang  of  using  chopsticks  yet?   Hey  well  done!  Cause  they  can  be  a  bit  tricky  at  first,  can't  they?   I  struggled  with  them  at  first...  they  can  be  challenging,  right?   Well  a  little  work  makes  the  food  taste  all  the  better!   With  those  great  noodles  and  cheese?  What's  your  favorite  type  of  pasta?   Do  you  like  spaghetti  noodles?  Or  those  funny  little  shells?   Just  like  Stacie!  She  orders  mac  n  cheese  everywhere  we  go!  Are  you  the  same?   Isn't  spaghetti  yummy?  Do  you  do  that  thing  where  you  kinda  twirl  it  round  your  fork?   Yeah?  My  favorite  is  butternut  squash  ravioli  in  brown  butter  sauce.  Mmm!  Molto  bene!   Oh  my  family  LOVES  going  out  for  Mexican  food!  You  know  what  we  love  to  get?   Yes!   Guacamole!  With  tortillas  chips?  SO  good.  Do  you  like  guacamole  too?   Oh  guacamole  is  that  green  dip  that  goes  with  Mexican  food.   Do  you  know  what  the  main  ingredient  of  guacamole  is?   You  know  your  dips!   It's  made  from  avocados,  which  give  it  that  bright  green  color.   Pizza?  And  what  toppings  do  you  like  on  your  pizza?   Ooh  I  love  that  too.  Isn't  seafood  just  delicious?   Oh  really?  Is  that  one  of  your  favorites?   And  what  do  you  and  your  family  talk  about  when  you're  all  having  dinner?   She  does?...   He  does?...   Do  you  talk  about  your  day?  Or  tell  jokes  and  make  each  other  laugh?   When  my  family  has  dinner  together,  we're  SO  loud!  Is  yours  like  that?   Oh...And  have  you  ever  had  a  special  meal  with  your  family  on  your  birthday?   And  have  you  ever  been  to  a  restaurant  with  your  family  on  your  birthday?  

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  No?  Well  usually  everybody  there  sings  a  birthday  song  really  loudly  when  the  dessert  comes  out,  you   know?   When  everyone  sings  Happy  Birthday  really  loudly  when  the  dessert  comes  out?   I...get  a  little  embarrassed  when  that  happens  on  my  birthday.  Is  that  silly  of  me?   Aww  you're  so  sweet.  What  would  I  do  without  you?   Maybe  it  is  a  bit,  but  that's  ok.  A  little  silliness  is  a  good  thing!   So..tell  me  more  about  your  family!  Oh,  I  know!  Let's  make  a  game  of  it.  The  game's  called  Family  Town!   We're  gonna  pretend  all  of  your  family  members  run  different  shops  in  a  make-­‐believe  town!   I'll  be  a  visitor  and  you'll  show  me  around!  So...what's  the  name  of  your  family's  town?   I  think  I'm  gonna  like  it  here!   Okay,  so  every  member  of  your  family  gets  their  own  shop.  One  per  person!  I'll  visit  each  shop,  and   you'll  tell  me  who  runs  it!  Got  it?   Oh,  here's  an  example.  If  someone  asked  me  who  runs  the  pet  store  in  my  town,  I'd  say  "My  Sister   Chelsea!"  That's  cause  she  loves  animals  so  much.  So  now  I'll  ask  you,  and  you'll  tell  me  who  in  YOUR   family  runs  what  shop!   Okay!  Let's  get  started!   Oh!  I  smell  a  lovely  bakery.  Who  in  your  family  runs  the  bakery?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  runs  the  bakery?  Maybe  a  sibling?  Or  a  grownup?   Oh,  okay!  I'll  visit  a  different  shop!   You're  the  baker?  That's  too  cool!  What  kinds  of  tasty  things  do  you  bake?   Mmm.  Funny  how  visiting  a  pretend  bakery  can  still  make  me  feel  hungry!   Your  mom?  Cool!  What  tasty  things  does  she  bake?   Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  bakery?   My  mom  would  NOT  run  my  town  bakery.  Not  unless  I  wanted  burnt  cookies!   Your  stepmom?  Cool!  What  kinds  of  things  does  she  bake  there?   Your  stepmom  must  be  a  good  baker!   Your  stepdad?  That's  great!  What  kind  of  treats  does  he  bake  there?   Your  stepdad  must  be  a  great  baker!   Your  dad?  Awesome!  What  kinds  of  yummy  things  does  he  bake  there?  

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  I  love  baking  with  my  dad!  He  always  knows  how  to  make  things  taste  great!   Oh!  What  kinds  of  things  does  your  brother  bake?   Ah..  well  I'm  glad  to  know  he's  in  charge  there.  I'll  direct  all  my  cookie  orders  his  way!   Cool!  What  kinds  of  things  does  your  sister  bake?   Ah..  well  I'm  glad  she's  running  the  bakery.  Now  I  know  who  to  buy  cupcakes  from!   Great!  What  kinds  of  things  does  your  cousin  bake?   I  have  a  little  cousin,  but  the  only  thing  he's  good  at  baking  are  mud  pies!  Creative,  but  not  very  yummy!   Your  grandma?  That's  cool!  What  kinds  of  tasty  treats  does  she  bake?   My  grandmother  is  a  wonderful  baker!  And  she  always  let's  me  lick  the  spoon!   Your  grandpa?  Awesome!  What  kinds  of  yummy  things  does  he  bake?   My  grandpa  is  an  excellent  bread  maker!  I  hope  someday  he'll  teach  me  how  he  does  it!   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  runs  the  bakery?   Oh  cool!  Well  next  time  I  need  some  fresh  bread,  I  know  who  to  visit!   Ooh!  A  movie  theatre!  I  love  movies.  Who  in  your  family  runs  the  movie  theatre?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  would  run  the  movie  theatre?   You  do?  Wow!  You  must  get  to  see  all  kinds  of  movies?  Tell  me  about  the  last  movie  you  saw.   I  watch  some  movies  over  and  over.  I  just  never  get  tired  of  my  favorite  ones!   Your  mom?  That's  fun!  What  kind  of  movies  does  she  like?   Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  movie  theatre?   I  love  watching  movies  with  my  mom.  We're  the  only  people  in  my  family  who  like  to  watch  the  same   things  over  and  over  again!   Your  stepmom?  That's  cool!  What  kind  of  movies  does  she  like  to  watch?   Your  stepmom  must  run  a  pretty  cool  movie  theatre!   Your  stepdad?  Fun!  What  kind  of  movies  does  he  like  to  watch?   Your  stepdad  must  run  a  really  cool  movie  theatre!   Your  dad?  That's  cool!  What  kind  of  movies  does  he  like  to  watch?   I  love  watching  movies  with  my  dad.  Sometimes  they  make  him  cry!  He's  such  a  softie!  

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  Ah,  so  your  brother  must  be  a  big  movie  fan?   Well  I'm  glad  he  runs  the  theatre.  Think  he'll  give  us  some  free  popcorn?  I  hope  so!   Cool!  Is  your  sister  a  big  movie  fan?   Yeah.  My  sisters  and  I  love  movie  night  together!  PJs,  snacks,  and  a  bunch  of  great  films  to  watch  is  the   best!   Great!  Is  that  cause  your  cousin  loves  movies?   Ah.  My  friend's  cousin  works  at  a  movie  theatre.  He's  always  telling  us  what  we  HAVE  to  watch  next!   Your  grandma?  Cool!  What  kind  of  movies  does  she  like  to  watch?   Your  grandma  must  know  a  lot  about  movies!   Your  grandpa  would  run  the  movie  theatre?  Cool!  What  kind  of  movies  does  he  like?   Your  grandpa  must  know  a  lot  about  movies!   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  would  run  the  movie  theatre?   Oh  cool!  I'll  make  sure  to  go  to  them  for  all  my  movie  recommendations!   Aww!  I  see  a  pet  shop!  I'll  be  in  there  all  the  time  playing  with  the  animals.  Who  in  your  family  runs  that   pet  shop?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  would  run  the  pet  shop?   Well  you  DO  love  animals,  so  I  kinda  had  a  feeling  that  you'd  be  in  charge  at  the  pet  shop.   Your  mom  Aww!  Which  animals  are  her  favorite?   Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  pet  shop?   Oh  my  mom  LOVES  animals!  She  volunteers  at  animal  shelters  all  the  time  and  encourages  us  to  do  the   same!   Your  stepmom?  That's  nice!  Which  animals  are  her  favorite?   Well  she  must  love  running  the  pet  shop!   Your  stepdad?  Cool!  Which  animals  are  his  favorite?   Well  he  probably  loves  running  that  pet  shop!   Your  dad?  Awesome!  Which  animals  are  his  favorite?   My  dad  loves  animals!  He's  always  sneaking  our  pets  food  under  the  dinner  table!   Ah,  so  your  brother  must  really  love  animals?  

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  My  friend's  brother  works  for  an  Animal  Rescue  Organization.  That  sounds  like  such  a  cool  job  to  me!   Cool!  Is  your  sister  really  interested  in  animals?   My  sister  Chelsea  loves  all  animals!  In  her  perfect  world,  we'd  have  one  of  every  kind  of  pet  you  can   think  of.   Oh,  so  your  cousin  must  be  really  into  animals?   My  cousin's  cat  is  from  the  same  litter  as  my  cat,  Blissa!  Sometimes  we  reunite  them  for  a  family   reunion!   Aww,  so  your  grandma  must  really  love  animals?   Blissa  LOVES  when  my  grandma  visits  because  she  knows  she'll  get  lots  of  extra  ear  scratches!   Oh,  so  your  grandfather  must  be  really  into  animals?   My  grandpa  loves  playing  fetch  with  my  dog  Taffy!  And,  of  course,  Taffy  loves  it  too!   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  would  run  the  pet  shop?   Awww.  Well,  I'll  definitely  visit  them  when  I  need  to  by  my  pets'  food!   No  way!  There's  a  video  arcade,  here?!  I'm  psyched!  Who  in  your  family  runs  the  arcade?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  would  run  the  arcade?   You??!  Well,  that  makes  sense!  What's  your  favorite  thing  to  play  at  the  video  game  arcacde?   I  love  air  hockey!  No,  wait..  skee-­‐ball!  No!  Ahh!  I  can't  decide.  All  I  know  is  I  like  to  win  lots  of  tickets!   Your  mom?  Interesting!  What  does  she  like  to  play  at  the  video  arcade?   Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  arcade?   My  mom  likes  video  games  a  lot,  especially  the  race-­‐car  driving  ones.  She  can  get  pretty  competitive!   Your  stepmom?  That's  cool!  What  does  she  like  to  play  at  the  arcade?   She  must  really  love  video  games!   Your  stepdad?  Cool!  What  kinds  of  things  does  he  like  to  play  at  the  arcade?   He  must  really  love  to  play  video  games!   Your  dad?  Awesome!  Which  games  does  he  like  at  the  arcade?   My  dad  loves  air  hockey  the  most!  When  he  wins,  he  does  this  goofy  dance  -­‐  it  always  cracks  me  up!   Ah,  so  your  brother  must  really  love  video  games,  right?  

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  Now  that  I  think  about  it,  *I'd*  like  to  work  at  an  arcade,  too!   Cool!  So  your  sister  must  really  dig  video  games,  right?   Oh,  so  your  cousin  must  be  really  into  video  games,  right?   Your  grandma?  That's  awesome!  Does  she  like  video  games  a  lot?   My  grandma  doesn't  really  play  video  games,  but  she  loves  watching  me  and  my  sisters  play!   Your  grandpa?  That's  too  cool!  Does  he  like  video  games  a  lot?   My  sisters  and  I  love  going  to  the  arcade  with  our  grandpa.  He  always  slips  us  extra  quarters!   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  would  run  the  arcade?   Too  cool!  When  I  visit,  I  will  definitely  challenge  them  to  some  games!   There's  a  flower  shop!  Someone  must  love  gardening!  Who  in  your  family  runs  the  flower  shop?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  would  run  the  flower  shop?   You?  That's  nice!  Do  you  have  a  favorite  flower?   Lillies  are  SO  pretty!  They  always  remind  me  of  spring!   Oh!  I  love  roses.  They're  so  romantic!   Tulips  are  so  beautiful  and  happy!  They  always  make  me  smile  when  I  see  them.   Daisies  are  so  sweet!   Fun!  Dafodils  are  one  of  my  favorites,  too!   I  think  sunflowers  are  my  favorite.  They  are  just  so  tall  and  happy!   Your  mom?  That's  sweet!  Which  flowers  are  her  favorite?   Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  flower  shop?   I  always  buy  tulips  for  my  mom  on  Mother's  Day.  Red,  white  and  pink  ones  -­‐  her  favorites!   Your  stepmom?  Which  flowers  are  her  favorite?   She  sounds  like  she'd  be  great  at  running  the  flower  shop!   Your  stepdad?  Cool!  Which  flowers  are  his  favorite?   He  must  really  love  running  that  flower  shop!   Your  dad?  Awesome!  Does  he  have  a  favorite  flower?   My  dad  loves  roses!  He  grows  them  in  his  garden!  

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  Ah,  so  your  brother  must  really  love  flowers,  huh?   Well,  they  do  say  that  a  "green  thumb"  can  run  in  a  family!   Cool!  So  your  sister  must  really  love  flowers,  huh?   Oh,  so  your  cousin  must  be  really  into  flowers,  huh?   Your  grandma?  That's  sweet.  Which  flowers  are  her  favorite?   My  grandma  always  has  fresh  flowers  in  vases  all  over  her  house!  It's  like  living  in  a  garden!   Your  grandpa?  Aww!  Which  flowers  are  his  favorite?   My  grandpa  loves  gardening!  He's  more  a  vegetable  guy,  but  I've  seen  him  stop  to  smell  the  roses  a  few   times,  too!   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  would  run  the  flower  shop?   Wonderful!  I  can't  wait  to  see  all  the  beautiful  flowers!   Oh  great!  A  hardware  store!  Hammers,  nails,  all  kinds  of  things  to  fix  up  your  home!  Who  in  your  family   runs  the  hardware  store?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  would  run  the  hardware  store?  Maybe  someone  who  likes  to  build   things?   You?  Very  cool!  What  do  you  have  in  your  hardware  store?   It's  important  to  use  the  right  tool  for  the  project!   I  can  never  decide  on  paint  colors!  I  guess  I'll  just  have  to  paint  every  room  a  different  color!   I  like  how  hardware  stores  smell.  Freshly  cut  wood  just  smells  really  good  to  me!   Your  mom?  Cool!  What  does  she  usually  buy  from  the  hardware  store?   Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  hardware  store?   My  mom  is  a  great  wood-­‐worker!  When  I  was  little,  she  built  me  my  rocking  chair!  And  I  still  have  it.   Your  stepmom?  What  does  she  usually  buy  from  the  hardware  store?   Well,  that  sounds  like  the  perfect  store  for  her!   Your  stepdad?  What  does  he  usually  buy  from  the  hardware  store?   Well,  that  sounds  like  the  perfect  store  for  him!   Your  dad?  Awesome!  What  does  he  usually  buy  from  the  hardware  store?   My  dad  is  really  into  plumbing!  He's  never  met  a  leaky  sink  he  couldn't  fix!  

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  Ah,  so  does  your  brother  like  to  build  things?   Sounds  like  the  perfect  store  for  him!   Cool!  So  does  your  sister  like  to  build  things?   My  parents  helped  my  sisters  and  me  build  a  treehouse!  That  was  such  a  fun  day!   Oh,  so  does  your  cousin  like  to  build  things?   When  my  cousin  was  still  little,  he  unscrewed  the  side  of  his  crib!  That's  how  we  knew  it  was  time  for  his   big-­‐boy  bed!   Your  grandmother?  Cool!  What  does  she  usually  buy  from  the  hardware  store?   My  grandma  taught  us  all  how  to  use  tools  properly.  She  says  everyone  needs  to  know  how  to  fix  things!   Your  grandfather?  Nice!  What  does  he  usually  buy  from  the  hardware  store?   All  I  have  to  say  is,  "anyone  want  to  go  to  the  hardware  store  with  me?"  and  my  grandpa  is  the  first  to   volunteer!  He  loves  that  place.   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  would  run  the  hardware  store?   Very  cool!  I  bet  they  are  great  at  fixing  and  building  amazing  things!   A  jewelry  store!  So  sparkly  and  pretty!  Who  in  your  family  runs  the  jewelry  store?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  would  run  the  jewelry  store?  Someone  who  loves  the  bling,  no   doubt!   You?  I  should  have  guessed!  What's  your  favorite  jewel?  Diamond?  Emerald?   Diamonds!  You  have  excellent  taste!   Emeralds  are  SO  pretty.  I  could  get  lost  staring  into  that  green!   I  love  sapphires!  They're  like  little  pieces  of  the  ocean.  Gorgeous!   Rubies  are  so  beautiful!  That  red's  so  deep  and  colorful,  it  looks  good  enough  to  eat!   I  love  sparkly  rhinestones!  They  just  make  any  outfit  pop!   Honestly,  my  favorite  necklace  doesn't  have  a  jewel  in  it.  It's  the  first  necklace  my  parents  got  me,  and  it   says  my  name.  It's  more  precious  to  me  than  any  diamond!   Your  mom?  Cool!  Does  she  love  jewlery  a  lot?   Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  jewelry  shop?   My  mom  has  lots  of  jewelry,  but  what  she  loves  most  is  the  macaroni  necklace  Chelsea  made  her  in   school!  

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  Your  stepmom?  Does  she  love  jewlery  a  lot?   Sounds  like  the  perfect  person  to  run  the  jewelry  shop!   Your  stepdad?  Cool!  Does  he  love  jewelry  a  lot?   Your  dad?  Awesome!  Does  he  really  love  jewelry  a  lot?   My  dad's  not  a  huge  jewelry  guy,  but  always  wears  the  friendship  bracelets  my  sisters  and  I  make  him!   Ah,  so  your  brother  must  really  like  jewelry,  huh?   Come  to  think  of  it  -­‐  *I'd"  really  love  to  work  in  a  jewelry  shop!   Cool!  So  your  sister  must  really  love  jewelry,  huh?   Oh,  so  your  cousin  must  really  love  jewelry,  huh?   Your  grandma?  That's  sweet.  Does  she  love  jewelry  a  lot?   My  grandma  has  a  ring  with  all  of  her  grandkids'  birthstones  in  it  That's  her  little  piece  of  us  she  carries   with  her!   Your  grandpa?  Aww!  Does  he  love  jewlery  a  lot?   My  grandpa  says  he'd  never  like  any  piece  of  jewelry  more  than  his  wedding  ring  from  my  grandma.  Isn't   that  the  sweetest?!   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  would  run  the  jewelry  shop?   Well,  I  would  visit  their  store  every  day  if  I  could!  I  can't  resist  all  that  sparkle!   Oh!  A  nail  salon!  Someone  must  love  their  mani-­‐pedis!  Who  in  your  family  runs  that  nail  salon?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  would  run  the  nail  salon?  Must  be  someone  with  a  lot  of  "polish!"   You?  I  should  have  guessed!  What  color  do  you  pick  when  you're  getting  your  nails  done?   Oh,  well  maybe  someday  you'll  get  to!   Oh!  I  love  getting  special  nail  designs!  Like  a  little  flower  on  my  big  toenails?  SO  CUTE!   Oh,  I  love  red  nails!  They're  just  so  classic.   Orange?  That's  fun!  Very  bright  and  cheery!   Green?  Oh,  like  maybe  mermaid  green?  That  would  be  so  pretty!   I  love  blue,  too!  Well,  it's  a  certain  shade  of  blue,  like  cobalt,  maybe.  I  think  that  looks  super  sharp!   Purple!  Very  regal!  Those  are  nails  fit  for  a  queen,  for  sure!  

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  You're  speaking  my  language!  I  love  any  shade  of  pink  for  my  fingers  and  toes!   You  won't  believe  this,  but  I  usually  get  pink...  Okay,  maybe  that's  obvious.  It's  just  my  favorite!   Your  mom?  Cool!  What  color  does  she  usually  pick  for  her  nails?   Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  nail  salon?   My  mom  usually  goes  with  red.  How  about  you?  What  color  do  you  pick?   Your  stepmom?  Great!  What  color  does  she  usually  pick  for  her  nails?   And  what  about  you?  What  color  do  you  pick  for  your  nails?   Your  stepdad?  Cool!  Does  he  ever  get  manicures  or  pedicures?   Your  dad?  Awesome!  Does  he  ever  get  manicures  or  pedicures?   My  dad  gets  pedicures  sometimes!  He  finds  them  really  relaxing!   Ah,  so  does  your  brother  ever  get  manicures  or  pedicures?   You  know?  I  think  it  would  be  fun  to  be  a  professional  manicurist.  You'd  hear  some  great  stories!   Cool!  What  color  does  your  sister  usually  pick  for  her  nails?   Your  cousin?  Fun!  What  color  does  your  cousin  usually  pick?   Your  grandma?  That's  sweet.  What  color  does  she  usually  pick?   My  grandma  always  chooses  pink!  Hm..kinda  like  her  granddaughter!   Your  grandpa?  Cool!  Does  he  ever  get  manicures  or  pedicures?   Hmm.  I'm  not  sure  my  grandpa's  ever  gotten  a  manicure!  I'll  have  to  ask  him  sometime!   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  would  run  the  nail  salon?   Well,  tell  them  to  get  that  pink  polish  ready  for  me!   Cool!  A  bookstore!  Someone  who  loves  to  read  must  work  there.  Who  in  your  family  runs  the   bookstore?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  would  run  the  bookstore?  Has  to  be  a  big  reader,  for  sure!   You?  That's  great!  What's  the  best  thing  about  running  a  bookstore?   And  I  think  it  would  be  cool  to  run  a  bookstore,  so  I  could  fill  it  with  all  my  most  favorite  books  and  share   them  with  everyone  who  came  in!   Your  mom?  Cool!  What  kinds  of  books  would  she  have  in  her  store?  

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  Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  bookstore?   I  think  my  mom's  bookstore  would  have  mysteries,  travel  books  and  comic  books!  She  loves  her  super   heroes!   Your  stepmom?  Great!  What  kinds  of  books  would  she  have  in  her  store?   I  bet  that  store  will  be  filled  with  amazing  stories  to  read!   Your  stepdad?  Cool!  What  kinds  of  books  would  he  have  in  his  store?   Your  dad?  Awesome!  What  kinds  of  books  would  he  have  in  his  store?   I  think  my  dad's  store  would  have  spy  novels,  travel  books  and  ancient  history  books,  cause  he  loves   reading  about  the  past!   Cool!  So  what  kind  of  books  would  your  brother  have  in  his  store?   Great!  So  what  kind  of  books  would  your  sister  have  in  her  store?   Let's  see...my  sisters...  Okay,  Skipper  would  have  books  on  inventors,  Staci  would  have  books  on  the   world's  greatest  sporting  events,  and  Chelsea  would  have  books  on  animals!   Oh  okay!  What  kinds  of  books  would  be  in  your  cousin's  store?   Your  grandma?  Very  cool!  What  kinds  of  books  would  she  have  in  her  store?   My  grandma's  bookstore  would  have  cookbooks,  and  a  whole  section  on  butterflies!  She  loves  her   butterflies!   Your  grandpa?  Great!  What  kinds  of  books  would  he  have  in  his  store?   My  grandpa's  bookstore  would  have  adventure  books  and  lots  of  science  fiction  novels!  He  loves  stories   about  aliens  and  space  exploration!   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  would  run  the  bookstore?   Well,  if  they're  running  things,  that  sounds  like  a  store  I  could  easily  spend  a  day  in!  I  love  new  book   recommendations!   Oh,  a  bank!  You  have  to  be  responsible  to  work  there.  Who  in  your  family  runs  the  bank?   Hm?  Which  of  your  family  members  would  run  the  bank?  Someone  who  is  responsible  and  organized  I   bet!   Good  for  you!  Why  are  you  the  best  person  in  your  family  to  run  the  bank?   Saving  is  very  important!   I'm  sure  you  are  very  responsible  and  trustworthy!  I  would  do  my  banking  with  you  for  sure!  

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  I  have  a  piggy  bank  that  I  put  money  into  all  the  time.  I'm  saving  it  all  up  for  something  special  -­‐  I  just   don't  know  what  yet!   Your  mom?  Cool!  Why  is  she  the  best  person  in  your  family  to  run  the  bank?   Oh,  sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  would  run  the  bank?   My  mom  is  very  responsible  and  has  always  taught  my  sisters  and  me  the  value  of  saving  up  for  special   things!   Your  stepmom?  Great!  Why  is  she  the  best  person  in  your  family  to  run  the  bank?   I'm  sure  your  stepmom  is  very  responsible!   Your  stepdad?  Cool!  Why  is  he  the  best  person  in  your  family  to  run  the  bank?   I'm  sure  your  stepdad  is  very  responsible!   Your  dad?  Awesome!  Why  is  he  the  best  person  in  your  family  to  run  the  bank?   My  dad  has  always  taught  my  sisters  and  me  why  it's  important  to  save  the  money  we  make  for  doing   chores  or  allowance  or  whatever.  And  it's  fun  to  save  up  to  buy  really  special  things!   Ah  okay,  so  why  is  your  brother  the  best  person  to  run  the  bank?   He  must  be  pretty  responsible!   Cool!  So  why  is  your  sister  the  best  preson  to  run  the  bank?   I'd  pick  my  sister,  Skipper.  She's  very  smart  and  very  responsible  with  her  allowance  money.   Oh,  okay,  so  why  is  your  cousin  the  best  person  to  run  the  bank?   Your  cousin  must  be  pretty  responsible!   Your  grandma?  Very  cool!  Why  is  she  the  best  person  in  your  family  to  run  the  bank?   My  grandma  gives  me  money  on  my  birthday  every  year.  She  doesn't  know  it,  but  I've  been  saving  it  all   up  to  buy  her  something!  I  can't  wait  to  surprise  her!   Your  grandpa?  Great!  Why  is  he  the  best  person  in  your  family  to  run  the  bank?   My  grandpa  gives  me  money  on  my  birthday  every  year.  He  doesn't  know  it,  but  I've  been  saving  it  all  up   to  buy  him  something!  I  can't  wait  to  surprise  him!   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Who  in  your  family  did  you  say  would  run  the  bank?   Well,  that's  one  responsible  and  trustworthy  person!   Time  to  visit  the  next  shop!   Okay!  Let's  go  to  another  shop!  

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  Let's  see  the  next  shop!   Do  all  your  family  members  have  a  shop  now,  or  should  we  keep  going?   Oh,  alright!  On  to  the  next  shop!   Sorry!  I  didn't  hear  you.  Did  you  say  we  should  stop  playing  or  keep  going  to  more  shops?   Hm.  Okay.  Maybe  we  should  stop  for  now  and  see  how  many  people  we  talked  about!   Oh!  I  think  that's  all  the  shops  in  this  town!   Woops!  What  person  in  your  family  did  we  not  talk  about?   Your  mom?  Oh!  How  could  we  forget  her?  Okay,  what  kind  of  shop  would  she  run?   Your  dad?  Oh,  how  could  we  forget  him!?  Okay,  what  kind  of  shop  would  he  run?   Oh  no!  We  can't  forget  your  grandmother!  What  kind  of  shop  would  she  run?   Oh  no!  We  can't  forget  your  grandfather!  What  kind  of  shop  would  he  run?   Oh  no!  We  can't  forget  your  aunt.  What  kind  of  shop  would  she  run?   That's  a  good  one!   Woops!  We  can't  forget  your  uncle!  What  kind  of  shop  would  he  run?   Oops!  Your  other  sister!  Okay,  what  kind  of  shop  would  she  run?   Oh!  Your  other  brother!  What  kind  of  shop  would  he  run?   Sorry.  I  didn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  family  did  we  forget  to  talk  about?   Oh,  you're  right!  Okay..  tell  me,  what  kind  of  shop  do  you  think  they  would  run  in  your  town?   Hmm.  Maybe....  a  grocery  store?  Would  that  work?   Well  this  was  too  fun!  You  have  a  very  creative  family  and  I'd  love  to  live  in  your  town!   Didn't  we  already  give  your  dad  a  store?   Oh,  okay!  Your  dad  can  have  a  few  different  stores  then!   Sorry.  Can  you  say  that  again?   Didn't  we  already  give  your  mom  a  store?   Oh,  okay!  Your  mom  can  have  a  few  different  stores  then!   Sorry.  Can  you  say  that  again?   Cool!  You  have  two  moms?  

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  Ah,  okay!   Sorry!  I  must  have  misheard  you.  Who  else  did  we  miss  in  your  family?   Well,  families  come  in  all  shapes  and  sizes.  That's  what  makes  them  unique  and  special!   Then  let's  give  your  other  mom  a  shop?  What  should  it  be?   I  like  the  way  you  think!   Cool!  You  have  two  dads?   Then  let's  give  your  other  dad  a  shop?  What  should  it  be?   Oh..  did  you  say  your  mom  passed  away?  I'm  so  sorry...   Oh,  I'm  sorry.  I  think  I'm  just  not  hearing  you  right.   I  really  am  very,  very  sorry  to  hear  that.  You're  so  brave,  and  I  appreciate  your  telling  me  about  her.   Let's  talk  about  something  else...  Let's  see......   Oh..  did  you  say  your  dad  passed  away?  I'm  so  sorry...   I  really  am  very,  very  sorry  to  hear  that.  You're  so  brave,  and  I  appreciate  your  telling  me  about  him.   Oh..  did  you  say  your  grandma  passed  away?  I'm  so  sorry...   I  really  am  very  sorry  to  hear  that.  You're  very  brave,  and  I  appreciate  your  telling  me  about  her.   Oh..  did  you  say  your  grandpa  passed  away?  I'm  so  sorry...   I  really  am  very  sorry  to  hear  that.  You're  very  brave,  and  I  appreciate  your  telling  me  about  him.   Oh..  did  you  say  your  sister  passed  away?  I'm  so  sorry...   I  really  am  very  sorry  to  hear  that.  You're  very  brave,  and  I  appreciate  your  telling  me  about  her.   Oh..  did  you  say  your  brother  passed  away?  I'm  so  sorry...   I  really  am  very  sorry  to  hear  that.  You're  very  brave,  and  I  appreciate  your  telling  me  about  him.   Oh,  but  you  know  what?  I  haven't  asked  you  something  super  important.  What  do  you  want  to  be  when   you  grow  up?   So?  What's  one  thing  you  might  want  to  be  when  you  grow  up?   Famous,  huh?  Interesting!  What  do  you  want  to  be  famous  for?   Well?  Famous  for  what?   Hm.  Well,  what's  something  you  really  love  to  do?  

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  Oh,  that  sounds  like  a  great  thing  to  be  noticed  for!  It'll  take  some  hard  work,  but  I'm  sure  you're  up  to   the  challenge!   What  else  have  you  thought  about  being  when  you  grow  up?   Oh,  I  love  animals,  too!  Furry  or  scaly  -­‐  doesn't  matter!  They're  just  awesome.   What  made  you  decide  to  be  a  veterinarian?   You're  a  real  animal  lover!  Makes  sense!   Any  animal  would  be  lucky  to  have  you  for  a  vet.  It's  great  that  you  want  to  help  them.  Have  you  always   been  such  a  helpful  person?   You're  very  sweet.  Wanting  to  take  care  of  sick  animals  is  an  amazing  goal.  It's  great  that  you  want  to   help  them!  How  did  you  get  to  be  so  helpful?   Ah,  I  see.  Hadn't  thought  of  that.  But  helping  animals  is  a  really  terrific  goal.  Have  you  always  been  so   helpful?   Well  those  animals  would  be  in  for  a  huge  treat  with  you  as  their  doctor!   Well,  those  animals  are  in  for  a  huge  treat  with  you  as  their  doctor!   So,  lemme  ask  you  this  -­‐  do  you  think  animals  can  understand  what  we're  saying?   You  think  so?  How  do  you  know?   Right?  Cats  are  so  independent  -­‐  They  always  do  what  they  want.  I  mean,  have  you  ever  tried  asking  a   cat  to  sit?   And  you  know  what  I  love  about  dogs?  They're  just  so  friendly.  All  they  want  is  to  be  your  best  friend,   right?   Sometimes  I  think  they  can!  It's  like  they  know  how  we're  feeling,  you  know?   Well,  if  you  did  decide  to  become  a  vet,  you'd  have  a  very  special  relationship  with  all  of  your  patients.   Well,  I'm  sure  that  when  you  become  a  vet,  you'll  have  a  very  special  relationship  with  all  of  your   patients.   Hm.  Yeah,  I  think  sometimes  animals  must  think  we're  really  strange.  What  do  you  think  they  think  of   us?   A  teacher?  That's  a  great  idea!  What  made  you  want  to  be  a  teacher?   Hm  yeah.  I  think  teaching  is  one  of  the  most  important  jobs  in  the  world!  What  do  you  want  to  teach?   Well?  What  do  you  think?  What  class  do  you  want  to  teach?   Everything,  huh?  Wow!  Do  you  mean  teach  an  entire  class?  What  grade  would  you  want  to  teach?  

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  Oh,  kindergarten  would  be  fun.  Why  do  you  want  to  teach  kindergarten?   Sounds  like  a  great  reason  to  me!   And  what  do  you  think  the  most  challenging  thing  about  teaching  would  be?   And  what  do  you  think  the  most  challenging  thing  about  teaching  will  be?   Well,  what  about  getting  your  class  to  listen?  Or  teaching  a  really  tricky  subject?   Yeah.  It  might  be  a  challenge  getting  your  students  to  always  pay  attention.  What  would  you  say  to  get   them  to  listen  to  you?   Yeah.  It  might  be  challenging  getting  your  students  to  always  pay  attention.  What  will  you  say  to  get   them  to  listen  to  you?   Yeah.  You  probably  won't  need  to  be  too  pushy  about  it  -­‐  you  have  so  many  interesting  things  to  say,  I'm   sure  your  students  will  love  listening  to  you!   That  sure  would  get  MY  attention!  How  do  you  know  that  will  work?   And  it'd  be  a  lot  of  work  to  learn  subjects  SO  well  that  you  can  properly  teach  them.  But...I  think  you'd   be  up  to  the  challenge!  What  do  you  think?   And  it'll  be  a  lot  of  work  to  learn  subjects  SO  well  that  you  can  properly  teach  them  to  your  students.   But...  I  think  you're  up  to  the  challenge!  What  do  you  think?   Ah  I  see.  I  hadn't  thought  of  that.  Do  you  think  that  you're  naturally  very  good  at  explaining  things  to   people?   Well  I  really  think  you  are.  I  learn  something  new  from  you  every  day.  You  know  that,  right?   Hah!  I  like  that.  A  good  teacher  has  to  have  some  serious  confidence,  don't  you  think?   Oh  first  grade  would  be  fun!  Why  do  you  want  to  teach  first  grade?   Oh  yeah,  second  grade  would  be  fun!  Why  do  you  want  to  teach  second  grade?   Oh!  Third  grade  would  be  fun!  Why  do  you  want  to  teach  third  grade?   Cool!  Fourth  grade  would  be  fun.  Why  do  you  want  to  teach  fourth  grade?   Oh  nice!  Fun  with  numbers!  Teaching  math  sounds  like  a  lot  of  fun.  What  kinds  of  things  would  you   teach  -­‐  Counting?  Addition?  Subtraction?   Good  for  you.  How  high  can  you  count?   Well...  try  right  now  and  let's  see.  I'm  listening!   Wow.  You  know  what?  Your  math  class  is  gonna  be  so  lucky  to  have  you!  

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  Addition!  Yes.  It's  very  important  to  know  how  to  add  and  combine  numbers.  What  are  the  biggest   numbers  you  can  add  together?   Hm.  Well...  what  about...  let's  see..  what's  ten  thousand  plus  ten  thousand?   It's  twenty  thousand!  That's  a  pretty  big  number,  right?   Uh  huh...  I  think  of  Multiplication  as  the  big  sister  of  Addition,  because  you're  really  just  adding  copies  of   numbers  together  by  multiplying  them.  What's  something  you  think  is  cool  about  multiplication?   Oh  yeah.  I  remember  when  Stacie  and  I  helped  Chelsea  learn  how  to  subtract.  We  baked  cookies  and   whenever  we  ate  one,  we'd  make  Chelsea  count  how  many  were  left!   Ahh  I  see.  Well,  Chelsea  sure  enjoyed  learning  subtraction  when  cookies  were  involved!  .  I  didn't  mind  it   either.   That  sounds  great!  You  know  what  this  all  adds  up  to?  You  being  a  good  math  teacher!  Get  it?  Adds  up   to?   Seriously,  I  just  know  you'd  be  a  great  teacher  -­‐  I  learn  something  new  from  you  all  the  time!   Oh  wow,  I  bet  teaching  science  would  be  a  lot  of  fun!  What  sort  of  science  would  you  teach?   Hm.  Well  what  about  computer  programming?  Or  maybe  astronomy?   That  sounds  great!  You  must  love  computers.  What  kinds  of  things  do  you  want  to  code?   Oh  wow.  A  star-­‐gazer,  huh?  What  do  you  find  interesting  about  outer  space?   Oh,  fun!  I've  always  thought  it  would  be  really  cool  to  teach  people  about  animals.  I  love  them  so  much  -­‐   it  wouldn't  even  feel  like  work,  would  it?   Wow,  I  just  know  you'd  be  an  awesome  science  teacher!   Spelling!  S-­‐P-­‐E-­‐L-­‐L-­‐I-­‐N-­‐G!  Spelling.  That's  one  you  don't  have  to  teach  me.  What's  the  hardest  word  for   you  to  spell?   Hmm  yeah.  Some  words  are  just  tough.  I  remember  when  I  first  learned  how  to  spell  "Onomatopoeia"  I   was  so  proud  of  myself  because  that  is  one  seriously  strange  word,  am  I  right?   I'd  love  to!  O-­‐N-­‐O-­‐M-­‐A-­‐T-­‐O-­‐P-­‐O-­‐E-­‐I-­‐A!  Onomatopoeia!  Whew!  What  do  you  think?   Right,  and  Onomatopoeia  is  a  word  that's  spelled  like  the  sound  of  what  it's  describing.  Like...  Oink!  Or   Miaow!  Or  Tick  tock  or  Wham!  Can  you  think  of  one?   Hah,  well  anyway,  yeah,  spelling  words  out  is  great  because  it  really  makes  you  think  about  what  the   word  means.  Can  you  spell  a  word  out  for  me?   Maybe  another  time  then!   Too  cool!  Well,  you  certainly  seem  like  a  great  spelling  teacher  to  me!   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  There  is  nothing  like  getting  lost  in  a  good  book!  What  story  would  you  teach  kids  to  read  first?   Hmm.  Well,  what's  the  last  book  you  read  that  you  enjoyed?   Oh!  I  love  those  stories.  How  amazingly  cool  would  it  be  to  find  out  that  you  had  magic  powers?   I  dunno  -­‐  Having  a  big  half-­‐giant  show  up  at  my  door  and  say,  "Barbie,  you're  a  wizard!"....that'd  be  a   pretty  amazing  day!   Oh  good  one!  I  love  Greg  and  all  the  creative  ways  he  tackles  problems,  don't  you?   Oh!  I  love  his  stories.  There's  nothing  like  some  awesome  rhymes,  I've  read  them  more  than  50  times!   Haha!  Which  of  his  stories  is  your  favorite?   Oh,  I  love  reading  those  stories,  too!  They're  really  special  because  they  remind  me  of  how  much  I  love   my  sisters.  Is  that  why  you  like  them?   Ooooooohhh!  You  like  scary  stories,  huh?   Well  you  must  be  pretty  brave!  I  like  to  read  scary  stories  sometimes,  but  only  with  ALL  the  lights  on,  am   I  right?   Hmm.  Interesting.  You  know,  there  are  SO  many  amazing  stories  out  there.  I  love  that  we  live  in  a  world   where  we'll  never  run  out  of  stories,  don't  you?   Oh  yeah?  One  of  my  favorite  things  in  the  world  is  to  write  my  own  made-­‐up  stories.  Do  you  ever  do   that?   Oh,  maybe  try  it  sometime.  You  have  a  great  imagination,  so  I'm  sure  you'd  be  an  amazing  writer!   Very  cool!  I  figured  you  might  like  doing  that  because  you  have  such  a  fun  imagination.   History!  Ooh,  what's  your  favorite  era  of  history  that  you'd  like  to  teach  someday?   Wow  yeah..  I've  always  loved  learning  about  Ancient  Greece.  Lots  of  aspects  of  our  life  today  -­‐  like   drama,  government,  sports  came  from  that  era.  I  find  that  fascinating,  don't  you?   Ohh,  art  is  so  wonderful!  What  kind  of  art  would  you  want  to  teach  -­‐  Sculpting?  Or  drawing?  Or  maybe   painting?   Sculpture  -­‐  that's  so  neat!  Molding  things  with  clay  is  super  fun.  What  kinds  of  sculptures  would  you  ask   your  students  to  make?   Oh  yeah.  I  made  a  sculpture  of  my  horse,  Tawny,  once.  When  she  saw  it,  she  said,  neighhhh,  which  I   hope  meant  yayyy!  Hehe.   Drawing  is  amazing.  What  kinds  of  things  would  you  ask  your  students  to  draw?   Really?  I've  been  trying  to  get  better  at  drawing.  I  practice  everyday  -­‐  it  really  makes  a  difference,  you   know?  

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  Painting  is  so  much  fun!  What  kinds  of  things  would  you  ask  your  students  to  paint?   Cool!  My  sisters  and  I  painted  the  walls  of  my  room  once  -­‐  though  I  think  we  got  more  paint  on   ourselves  than  the  walls!  Woops!   Oh,  I  love  photography!  Give  me  a  camera  and  I'll  find  something  interesting  to  shoot.  What  would  you   teach  your  students  about  photography?   Whoa,  you  sound  like  a  professional  shutter-­‐bug!  Definitely  sign  me  up  for  your  photo  class!   Cool!  You  sound  like  a  great  art  teacher  already.  What  kinds  of  things  would  ask  your  students  to  make?   Well  if  you  did  start  teaching  art,  I'd  be  there  in  the  front  row!   Well,  when  you  start  teaching  art  -­‐  I'll  be  there  in  the  front  row!   I  love  music!  Well,  who  doesn't,  really?  What  the  first  song  you  would  teach  to  your  students?   Yeah..  I  really  believe  everyone  benefits  from  learning  about  music.  Can  you  read  music?   Well,  it's  very  interesting  to  learn.   Wow!  Color  me  impressed!  Learning  how  to  read  music  isn't  easy  so  good  for  you!   Oh.  I've  worked  really  hard  at  learning  how  to  read  music.  At  first  it  was  hard,  but  I  practiced  until  I  got   better.   And  did  you  know...  music  is  actually  very  mathematical?   Really!  A  lot  of  music  theorists  use  math  equations  to  help  them  understand  music  better.  Cause,   remember,  each  musical  note  has  its  own  number.  I'd  call  that...mathemusical!   Mhmmm!  Anyway,  I  just  know  you'd  be  a  fun  music  teacher.  I  bet  I  would  leave  your  classroom  with  a   great  song  in  my  head  for  the  rest  of  the  day!   Hm.  Well  what  about  math?  Or  science?  Or  reading?   Can  you  say  that  again?  What  about  math?  Or  Science?  Or  music?   Oh,  I  see.  And  what  drew  you  to  that  subject?   Interesting!  Well,  the  world  always  needs  more  teachers  and  if  you  did  decide  to  be  one,  I  know  you'd   be  great!   Interesting!  Well,  the  world  always  needs  more  teachers,  so  I'm  glad  to  hear  you'll  be  one,  too,  cause   you'll  be  great!   Ooh,  a  chef?  Interesting!  What  made  you  want  to  be  a  chef?   Wow!  I  bet  you  can  cook  up  some  yummy  dishes.  What's  your  favorite  thing  to  cook?  

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  Nice!  I  love  a  nice  fresh  sandwich,  too!  Do  you  have  a  special  one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind  sandwich  creation?   Oh,  tasty!  I  just  made  a  great  sandwich.  It  was  peanut  butter  and  marshmallow  and  banana.  I  call  it:  a   cross  between  lunch  and  desert!   Wow!  I'm  starting  to  get  a  little  hungry.  I  love  it  when  my  family  gets  together  to  grill  outside  -­‐   hamburgers,  hotdogs,  yuhh  mee,  right?   Yeah  well,  for  some  reason,  food  just  tastes  better  when  you  eat  it  outdoors,  don't  you  think?   Pizza  is  definitely  one  of  my  top-­‐five  foods!  What's  your  favorite  topping?   Oh  boy!  When  I  make  homemade  pizza,  I  love  to  flatten  out  the  ball  of  dough  into  a  big  round  crust.   Once,  I  even  tried  to  throw  my  pizza  dough  into  the  air,  like  you  see  in  Italian  restaurants,  but,  well...   let's  just  say  we  ordered  in  that  night.   Omigosh,  I  love  spaghetti,  too!  How  do  you  make  yours?   Mmm!  That  sounds  great!  I  like  mine  with  lots  of  meatballs  and  lots  of  cheese!  Deeeelicious,  don't  you   think?   Mmm!  Cookies.  They're  the  best.  What's  your  favorite  kind  of  cookie  to  make?   Ah!  Me  too!  My  favorite  part  of  making  cookies  is  definitely  the  decorating.  Hey..  that  would  be  a  fun   job.  Professional  Cookie  Decorator!  Don'tcha  think?   Yum!  Anything  desserty  is  okay  by  me!  How  do  you  like  to  make  yours?   That  sounds  great!  You  know  what  I  love  for  dessert?  Apple  pie.  Yum-­‐mee!   Cupcakes!  Ahh!  I  love  those,  too.  What's  your  favorite  kind  of  cupcake  to  make?   Ah!  Me  too!  My  favorite  part  of  making  cupcakes  is  the  frosting  them  and  covering  them  in  sprinkles!   You  just  can't  have  enough  sprinkles  in  life,  right?   Hmm..  well  what's  the  last  thing  you  made?   Cool!  Will  you  share  your  secret  recipe  for  that?   Sounds  like  you're  ALREADY  a  great  chef-­‐  bravo!   My  favorite  thing  to  make  is  pancakes.  Especially  flipping  them  -­‐  I'm  a  really  good  pancake  flipper.  It  only   took  me  a  couple  hundred  tries.  Practice  makes  perfect,  right?   Hey,  what's  your  favorite  meal  of  the  day?   Mmm  breakfast!  Some  say  it's  the  most  important  meal  of  the  day.  What  do  you  like  best  about   breakfast?   That's  really  cool!  My  favorite  thing  about  breakfast  is  that  it's  first.  A  really  yummy  breakfast  makes  the   whole  day  kinda  yummy,  huh?   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  Ooh!  Lunch!  Yeah,  lunchtime  is  pretty  great!  What  do  you  like  best  about  lunch?   Hah!  Recess  is  definitely  fun,  but  only  after  we've  refueled  with  a  tasty  lunch,  right?   That's  awesome.  My  favorite  thing  about  lunch  is  sandwiches.  If  sandwiches  didn't  exist,  I  think  I'd  have   to  invent  them...just  for  lunch!   Dinner  time!  I'm  with  you  on  that  one.  What  do  you  like  best  about  dinner?   Ooh  yeah.  That's  great!  My  favorite  thing  about  dinner  time  is  sitting  with  my  family  and  talking  about   our  day.   Oh,  that's  a  good  one.  What  do  you  like  best  about  it?   Oh  yeah?  My  favorite  meal  of  the  day  is  breakfast.  Eating  breakfast  is  just  the  best  way  to  start  the  day!   Hah,  well,  I'm  pretty  sure  that  any  meal  would  taste  even  better  if  I  got  to  share  it  with  you!   I  should  have  guessed!  -­‐  You  do  seem  like  a  natural  performer!  What  do  you  like  to  do  best  -­‐  sing,  dance,   act,  play  an  instrument...or  something  else?   Huh?  What's  your  favorite  kind  of  performance?  Singing?  Dancing?  Acting?  Playing  an  instrument?   Awesome!  Dancing  is  so  much  fun.  I  like  taking  dance  classes  and  learning  cool  new  choreography.  How   about  you  -­‐  what's  your  favorite  dance  style?   I  love  hip  hop  dancing.  I  don't  know  all  the  moves,  but  you  can't  say  I  don't  try  really  hard  to  get  them   right!  How  about  you?   Jazz  dance  is  so  fun!  When  I  first  learned  how  to  Jazz  Walk  -­‐  that's  how  I  walked  everywhere!  I  got   strange  looks  on  the  street,  but  hey,  I  was  having  fun,  right?   Ballet.  That  was  my  very  first  dance  class  when  I  was  four.  Ballet  always  makes  me  feel  so  graceful  and   elegant!  Like  I'm  wearing  wings  and  could  float  away...  do  you  feel  like  that?   Hop  shuffle  step,  fuh-­‐lap,  step  stomp!  Heh!  There's  always  time  for  the  Time  Step,  don't  you  think?   Zzzzzzumba!  That  really  gets  me  moving!  I  love  a  dance  that  lets  me  shake  shake  shake  my  heart  out!   Hah!   Oh!  You  like  modern  dance?  I  once  saw  a  modern  dance  performance  that  was  amazing  -­‐  the  dancers   told  an  entire  story  just  through  their  movements.  Is  that  how  you  do  it?   Really?  I  haven't  tried  that  one  before.  What's  your  favorite  thing  about  it?   Oh  yeah?  Well,  I  would  love  to  have  a  dance  party  with  you  some  time!  We  could  put  on  our  coolest   outfits  and  show  off  our  moves...  we'd  have  SO  much  fun!  What  would  you  dream  dance  party  be  like?   Wow!  That  sounds  amazing.  I  am  so  there!  Woop  woop!!  Heeh.  I  guess  I  started  early.   I  sing,  too!  Well,  at  least  I  try  to  sing.  What's  your  absolute  top  favorite  song  to  sing  right  now?   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  Oh  yeah!  I'd  love  you  to  sing  it  for  me.  Let's  hear  it!   Wow.  That  was  an  amazing  performance!  So  is  that  your  most  favorite  song?   Hmm.  I  like  that  one  song  a  lot.  You  know,  that  one  that  goes  bum  bum  bum  bum  bummmmmm...I   know  you've  heard  it.  Anyway,  what's  the  last  song  you  listened  to?   Yeah...I  always  have  a  hard  time  choosing  a  fave.  I  usually  have  5  or  6  songs  on  rotation  that  I  play  over   and  over  -­‐  do  you  do  that,  too?   Oh,  right  on!  Hey,  what's  your  favorite  kind  of  music?   Well?  Do  you  have  a  favorite  kind  of  music?   Yeah.  Well,  my  favorite  kind  of  music  is...  okay,  I  like  all  'em  all.  It  totally  depends  on  what  kind  of  mood   I'm  in,  you  know?   Very  cool.  Hey?  Do  you  feel  like  singing  something?  I'd  love  for  you  to  give  me  a  little  concert!   I'm  all  ears!   Oh?  That's  okay.  You  gotta  be  in  the  mood  to  sing  -­‐  maybe  another  time!   Woohoo!  That  was  awesome.  I  mean  it!  I  am  in  awe  of  your  voice!  Thank  you  for  sharing  that  with  me.   Oh,  you  like  folk  music?  So  do  I!  That's  why  I  learned  to  play  the  guitar.  Cool  right?   What?  Who  knew  you  were  such  a  punk  rocker?  I  went  through  a  punk  phase  myself.  You  know,  pink   hair,  studded  bracelets....  ahh..  I  miss  the  80s.   Wow!  I  never  knew  you  liked  heavy  metal.  Tell  me  more?   Really?  Me  too.  Oh.  I'm  so  glad  you  said  that!  You  might  say  it  gives  me  great...  satisfaction!  Hehe.   Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!  Oh  my  gosh,  I  love  them  so  much!  Who's  more  fabulous  than  the  Fab  Four  from   England?  No  one,  am  I  right?   Oh  yeah?  You're  a  regular  hipster,  huh?  Me  too.  Like  right  now,  I'm  really  into  Shoegaze  bands.  But   mostly  because  I  love  looking  at  shoes!   Rock  music!  I  should  have  guessed  -­‐  who  doesn't  love  rock?   Oh,  so  you're  a  little  bit  country,  huh?  I  am  down  with  that!  I  play  country  tunes  in  the  barn  for  my  horse   Tawny  and  guess  what?  It  makes  her  gallop  faster!   Ooh!  That's  some  fun  stuff  to  dance  around  to.  Oooonst  oooonst  oooonst!  The  kind  of  stuff  where  you   turn  it  off,  but  still  kind  of  hear  the  ooonsting  for  a  while  after.  Hehe.  Oonst.   Oh  really?  Yeah  -­‐  sometimes  you  just  want  to  sit  back,  close  your  eyes  and  go  where  the  music  takes   you.....  

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  Ooh,  yeah!  I  love  songs  with  clever  rhymes  too.  Cause  if  you've  got  the  time,  anyone  can  rhyme!  Haha,   right?   Ooh,  a  jazz  fan?  I  had  no  idea!  You  know,  I've  been  known  to  do  a  little  scatting  in  my  day.  Skeedly  dee   da  bap  a  loo  bap  badda  bee  bee  bee!  Whee!   Oh  yeah?  I  love  those  classic  romantic  ballads,  and  the  singers  with  their  voices  like  velvet!  So  goood.   Totally  agree.  I  like  to  listen  to  classical  music  when  I'm  studying  or  trying  to  think  up  a  new  idea  -­‐  the   music  really  unlocks  my  imagination.  Try  it  sometime,  okay?   Oh  so  you  like  all  kinds  of  music?  That's  great.  Do  you  like  sampling  a  bit  of  everything?   Ooh!  I  like  her,  too.  She's  Ah-­‐darling,  and  she  has  a  beautiful  voice,  doesn't  she?   Really?  I  didn't  know  you  liked  that  kind  of  music!  I  listen  to  it  sometimes,  too  -­‐  especially  when  I  want  to   be  quiet  and  get  lost  in  my  thoughts!   Oh,  I  could  listen  to  him  sing  all  day  long!  Ever  since  the  first  day  I  heard  his  voice,  I  just  felt  like  we  were   in  perfect  sync,  you  know?   Oh!  She  is  one  of  my  super  favorites  right  now!  What  a  fantastic  songwriter,  right?   Oh,  she  is  great,  and  I  just  love  her  colorful  style,  don't  you?   Boy,  can  she  sing!  Her  range  is  amazing,  isn't  it?   I  love  her,  too.  And  I  love  her  outrageous  style,  don't  you?   Oh,  she's  great!  And  she  just  gets  better  and  better,  huh?   Oh,  she's  great!  There  are  days  when  you  just  want  upbeat  and  positive,  am  I  right?   I  had  a  feeling  you'd  like  her!  You  both  have  such  shining  style!   I  really  like  his  music!  And  he's  got  such  a  fun  style,  too,  right?   Oh,  he  is  so  awesome!  Just  makes  me  fell...  well,  you  know,  right?   Oh,  I  love  their  music!  How  does  he  hit  such  high  notes?   Oh  yeah!  From  the  movie  about  the  sisters.  Too  cute!   Oh,  so  you  like  pop  music,  huh?  Me  too!  I  love  those  melodic  tunes  and  hooks.  They're  my  go  to  songs.   How  about  you?   Oh,  I  just  adore  musical  theatre!  Can  you  imagine  if  in  real  life,  people  just  burst  out  into  song  all  the   time?  Wouldn't  that  be  sim-­‐ply  ah-­‐mayyyy-­‐zing?!   Oh  wow.  I  mean,  playing  music  is.....  wonderful!  I  don't  even  know  how  to  describe  it,  but  "magical"   comes  pretty  close,  don't  you  think?  

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  Really?  Wait..  remind  me  again,  what  instrument  do  you  play?   Well?  Which  instrument?   Oh,  I  love  the  piano!  Beethoven,  Chopin,  all  the  greats  have  written  for  it.  What's  your  favorite  piece  to   play?   Oh  yeah?  That's  great!  You  know  what  I  saw  once?  In  New  York  City,  a  woman  was  playing  a  baby  grand   piano...  down  in  the  subway!?  Isn't  that  wild?   I  know,  right?  I'll  never  figure  out  how  she  carried  it  down  the  stairs!   Oh,  the  violin  is  lovely.  The  sound  it  makes  is  so  beautiful.  It  makes  me  cry  sometimes.  You  know  -­‐  a   happy  cry.  Does  that  ever  happen  to  you?   Really?  Well,  I  know  I'm  probably  just  a  big  softie,  but  I  can't  help  it.  The  Violin  just  plucks  my  heart   strings.  Haha  okay,  bad  joke!   Guitar!  Really?  That's  great.  Do  you  play  acoustic  or  electric,  or  both?   Really?  Me  too!  I  love  playing  my  guitar  at  the  beach.  It's  super  relaxing.   Both?  That's  awesome!  You  must  really  love  playing  the  guitar.   Really?  Nice  one,  rockstar!  I  bet  jam  sessions  with  you  are  super  fun.   Drums?  That  is  so  cool!  How'd  you  get  into  drumming?   I  had  no  idea!   Right!  Wow...you  know,  some  scientists  believe  that  learning  how  to  play  an  instrument  makes  it  easier   to  learn  other  things.  Do  you  think  that's  true?   Hmm,  well  all  I  know  is  that  everytime  I  pick  up  my  guitar,  by  the  time  I  put  it  down,  I  feel  happy  and   accomplished.  Nothing  like  that  feeling!   Hey,  do  you  have  a  favorite  song  to  play?   I  think  it's  pretty  hard  to  pick  one,  too.  All  the  songs  seem  to  be  my  favorites!  So  what's  the  last  thing   you  played?   Well,  I  would  love  to  hear  you  play  something  sometime.  I  can  see  it  now..  you  up  there,  on  stage,  giving   the  best  concert  ever!  Doesn't  that  sound  fun?   Ah,  so  acting's  your  thing,  huh?  What  kind  of  acting  is  your  favorite?  Comedy?  Tragedy?....  Or  something   avant  garde?   Well,  which  do  you  prefer?  Funny,  sad  or  really  creative  acting?   Comedy,  huh?  I  could  tell.  You  have  a  great  sense  of  humor!  Who's  a  funny  character  you'd  like  to  play?  

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  Well,  whatever  role  you  end  up  playing,  I'm  sure  you'll  have  your  audience  in  stitches!   Wow!  Someone  knows  their  Shakespeare!  Which  of  his  plays  is  your  favorite?   William  Shakespeare  was  a  very  famous  playwright  and  poet.  He  was  so  good  that  a  lot  of  our  everyday   phrases  we  use  today  are  quotes  from  him.  Like  "wild  goose  chase..."  He  came  up  with  that!   Gosh!  You're  so  knowledgable.  I  bet  I'll  be  seeing  you  on  stage  in  no  time!   Yeah,  I  like  tragedies,  too.  It's  strange  but  I  actually  like  feeling  sad  sometimes,  you  know?   I  guess  being  sad  sometimes  makes  me  appreciate  feeling  happy  the  rest  of  the  time!   Oh!  Okay  so,  Avant  Garde  is  a  French  term.  It  means  something  original  and  unique  and   imaginative....sounds  like  someonie  else  I  know.  Hmm?  You  know  what  I  mean?   Great.  We  love  using  our  imaginations.  We're  so  avant  garde!   Hmm,  yeah.  Hey,  come  to  think  of  it,  it's  pretty  avant  garde  that  we're  talking  right  now!  Whew.  Mind.   Blown.   So  what  kinds  of  shows  have  you  been  in?   You  haven't  yet?  Oh,  that's  alright!  I  see  a  big  career  on  the  stage  ahead  of  you.  What's  a  favorite  movie   or  play  you've  seen  recently  that  inspired  you?   Ah,  well  I  love  going  to  see  plays,  musicals,  movies  -­‐  they're  all  just  professional  versions  of  make   believe,  which  is  pretty  awesome,  don't  you  think?   Oh  yeah?  Well,  the  last  thing  I  saw  was  one  of  those  old  black  and  white  silent  movies  where  you  can't   hear  the  voices.  It  was  strange  at  first,  but  I  kind  of  liked  it!  We  should  watch  one  together  sometime!   Wow!  You  sound  like  a  real  pro  already!  What's  your  dream  role?   Oh,  well,  I  can  tell  that  you've  really  got  the  acting  bug!  I  can't  wait  to  see  you  in  action  sometime.   Oh,  I  know  what  you  mean.  Performing  is  such  a  great  way  to  express  yourself.  Singing,  dancing,  acting...   which  do  you  like  best?   Oh  yeah?  Well  I  really  love  performing.  I  like  singing,  dancing,  acting,  anything  really,  as  long  as  I  get  to   express  myself  artistically,  you  know?   Hm.  Hey,  I  bet  you  work  really  hard  practicing  for  your  performances.   Hey,  I  bet  you  work  really  hard  practicing  your  singing.   Hey,  I  bet  you  work  really  hard  practicing  your  music.   Hey,  I  bet  you  work  really  hard  practicing  your  dancing.   Hey,  I  bet  you  work  really  hard  practicing  your  acting.  

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  So  fill  me  in.  How  exactly  do  you  practice?  Classes?  In  front  of  the  mirror?  After  school?   Well?  How  do  you  practice?  Classes?  In  your  room?   Well,  you  must  perform  sometimes  in  front  of  your  family.  What  do  they  think?   Yep!  Taking  classes  is  a  great  way  to  practice.   Plus,  I  bet  you  made  some  friends  that  love  performing  as  much  as  you  do,  right?   Plus,  I  bet  you  made  some  friends  that  love  music  as  much  as  you  do,  am  I  right?   Plus,  I  bet  you  made  some  friends  that  love  dancing  as  much  as  you  do,  right?   Plus,  I  bet  you  made  some  friends  that  love  acting  as  much  as  you  do,  am  I  right?   Plus,  I  bet  you  made  some  friends  that  love  singing  as  much  as  you  do,  right?   Hm,  well,  I  consider  you  my  go-­‐to  buddy  for  all  things  performance  related.  You  know  that,  right?   Oh  yeah?  Well,  well  we  should  perform  together  sometime.  I  know  I'd  like  that!   Ah,  taking  lessons  is  awesome!  Gotta  keep  those  skills  sharp.   Oh,  that's  so  cool  that  your  family's  involved.  What  do  they  think  of  your  performances?   That's  the  thing  about  family.  The  good  news  is  that  they're  always  honest.  The  bad  news  is  that...  well,   they're  always  honest.  But,  that's  why  we  love  them.   Oh,  I'm  the  same  way.  That's  where  I  come  up  with  some  of  my  most  artistic  ideas.  Is  that  how  you  are?   You  practice  at  school?  That's  awesome.   Practicing  with  your  friends  is  the  best.  Am  I  right?   Good  for  you!  I'm  sure  you're  very  dedicated  to  your  art.   You  playing  sports  totally  makes  sense  to  me!  Which  sports  would  you  play?   Oh,  I  love  sports!  What  type  of  athlete  do  you  want  to  be?   Mhmm,  yep!  I  could  definitely  see  that!   Oh,  like  track  and  field?!  Impressive!   Hmm  ..."Gold  Medalist".  It  has  a  certain  ring  to  it,  don't  you  think?   A  swimming  champ!  Sounds  like  you  love  the  water  as  much  as  I  do!  What's  your  favorite  swim  stroke?   Cool!  I  really  like  freestyle,  and  I'm  learning  how  to  do  butterfly.  It's  not  easiest,  but  I  like  to  challenge   myself!  

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  I  could  totally  see  you  being  a  pro  soccer  player.  Are  you  on  a  team  right  now?  What  position  do  you   play?   GOOOOAAAAAALLL!  Sorry,  couldn't  help  myself!   What  is  it  they  say?  "Bump,  set,  spike!"?  Sounds  like  a  blast  to  me!  Is  volleyball  your  favorite  sport  to   play?   Hmm,  I?d  love  to  give  volleyball  a  shot  sometime.  Maybe  you  could  teach  me  how  to  perfect  my  serve!   No  way!  I  LOVE  gymnastics!  What?s  your  favorite  gymnastics  event?   Oh  yeah?  I  like  tumbling.  Somersaults,  flips?  I  love  learning  a  new  move  and  finally  sticking  it,  don't  you?   Basketball  superstar?  Hmm.  Yep,  totally  sounds  like  you.  What  position  do  you  play?   Oh  yeah?  Well,  I  bet  your  jump  shot  is  super  impressive!   Ooh,  skating?  Like...the  ice  skating  kinda  skater,  or  the  skateboarding  kinda  skater?   Gliding  across  the  ice  is  pretty  amazing,  isn't  it?  And  those  sequined  outfits?  ...Right  up  my  alley!  .  So,   when  did  you  start  ice  skating?   Good  for  you!  The  first  few  times  I  went,  I  just  kept  falling  down  ...but  once  you  get  the  hang  of  it...it's   like  nothing  else  in  the  world!   No  way!  Can  you  do  tricks  and  ollies  and  stuff?   Skating  is  such  a  rush,  isn't  it?  I  mean,  you  DO  have  to  be  careful,  but  once  you've  put  on  your  safety   gear  ...  there's  nothing  like  coasting  across  the  pavement!   Skating's  just  all  kinds  of  awesome;  it  makes  you  feel  so...free!  Okay,  wait,  so  ...how  long  ago  did  you   start  skating?   HAH!  I  knew  it!  So?  do  you  take  horseback  riding  classes?  Or  did  you  learn  at  camp?   Oh,  that  is  really  cool!  My  horse  Tawny  is  the  sweetest.  Sometimes  I  put  colorful  extensions  in  her  mane.   She  loves  it!   Ooh,  cheerleading's  your  thing?  That's  awesome!  What  cheers  do  you  know?  Can  I  hear  some?   Okay,  wait!...I  have  a  cheer  for  you!  Ready?  You,  can  do  it,  you,  you,  can  do  it  /Believe  it/  Achieve  it!/   You,  you,  can  do  it!   Wow,  lacrosse?  What  position  do  you  play?   Oh,  you  must  be  super  coordinated,  and  fast.  And  strong!   No  way!  "Battter  upppp!"  So,  are  you  a  pitcher?  Or  do  you  play  infield?  Or  outfield?  

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  Nice!  When  I'm  in  the  infield,  I  totally  end  up  with  more  dirt  on  me  than  there  is  on  the  diamond,  and   after  a  few  innings  chasing  pop  flies  in  the  outfield?  ....Grass  stains  galore!   Playing  tennis  for  a  living  would  be  incredible!  Are  there  any  pro  tennis  players  out  there  that  inspire   you?   Those  two  sisters  are  livin'  the  dream!  They  design  their  own  outfits  AND  win  tournaments.  Talk  about   inspirational...   Oh  yeah?  Well  you  are  gonna  have  to  show  me  your  serve  one  day!  I'd  love  to  see  it.   Wow,  pro  skier?  I  like  it!  So,  do  you  ski  a  lot?  How  often  do  you  go?   Pro  snowboarder?  Now  that  is  the  life!  Do  you  snowboard  a  lot,  then?  How  often  do  you  get  to  go?   Wow!  And  with  those  mountains  all  around  you,  those  views...  the  slopes  would  make  for  the  most   beautiful  office  in  the  world!   And  being  an  athlete  takes  a  lot  of  hard  work,  but  that's  what  makes  it  so  rewarding.  So...what  do  you   like  the  most  about  being  an  athlete?   Well...what  makes  you  feel  good  about  being  an  athlete?  What's  exciting  about  it?   Like...do  you  look  forward  to  hanging  out  with  your  friends?  Or  working  up  a  sweat?  Getting  ice  cream   with  your  team  after  a  win?  You  must  love  something  about  it...   Oh,  the  thrill  of  competition  is  what  gets  you,  huh?  How  do  you  feel  when  you  look  out  and  see  a   roaring  crowd,  cheering  you  on?   Well,  someone's  got  their  gameface  on!  I  love  it!  Hey,  can  you  guess  what  it  is  I  love  most  about  sports?   I  love  when  I  train  super  hard  and  feel  myself  getting  stronger  and  better!  It's  so  satisfying,  don't  you   think?   I  like  the  feeling  I  get  from  being  part  of  a  team.  Everyone  working  to  achieve  the  same  goal...  win  or   lose,  it's  something  to  be  proud  of,  you  know?   Wow!  It's  all  about  those  medals,  huh?  How  does  it  feel  to  lift  that  shiny  championship  trophy?   Right?  Nothing  like  all  your  hard  work  paying  off!  Hey...  you  know  what  I  love  about  playing  sports?   Oh  yeah.  Practicing  and  training  make  a  HUGE  difference,  am  I  right?   And  you  must  spend  a  lot  of  time  practicing  on  the  slopes.   And  you  must  practice  SO  hard  on  the  tennis  courts.   Yeah,  and  you  must  train  so  hard  during  track  practice!   Mhmm,  and  your  swim  training  must  be  super  intense.  

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  Mhmm,  and  I  bet  you  spend  a  lot  of  time  practicing  your  skating.   Yeah  and  gymnastics  training  can  be  really  tough.  I  know!   And  I'm  sure  you  put  SO  much  effort  into  your  training.   And  I'm  sure  you  spend  hours  and  hours  training  at  the  stables.   What  are  some  things  you've  been  working  on?   Wow,  you  should  be  really  proud  of  yourself!  All  that  hard  work  and  effort  is  a  recipe  for  success.   Speaking  of  success...   Let's  pretend  you've  been  named  the  #1  World  Champion  of  your  sport!  And  I've  just  handed  you  the   biggest,  the  shiniest,  the  most  amazing  trophy  in  the  history  of  trophies!  Tell  me,  how  does  it  feel?   That's  great!  So,  I've  gotta  ask  ...  who  is  your  biggest  fan?   Your  mom  must  be  so  proud  of  you.  What  kinds  of  things  does  she  say  to  encourage  you?   Your  dad  would  be  your  biggest  cheerleader!  How  does  he  encourage  you?   Brothers  and  sisters  really  are  the  best.  I  couldn't  do  anything  without  Skipper,  Stacy,  and  Chelsea   cheering  me  on.  What  kind  of  helpful  things  does  yours  say?   Absolutely!  Coaches  are  there  to  believe  in  us  when  we  have  trouble  believing  in  ourselves.  What  does   your  coach  say  to  help  you  do  your  best?   It's  so  great  that  your  family  and  friends  believe  in  you!  What  do  they  say  to  encourage  you?   Well,  I  am  a  pretty  huge  fan  of  yours!  But  I  bet  your  other  friends  and  family  cheer  you  on  like  crazy   from  the  stands.  What  do  they  shout?   Wow!  That  would  definitely  lift  my  spirits!  Is  there  anything  you'd  like  to  say  to  them  to  show  your   appreciation?   Well  said!  And,  finally,  a  message  to  all  of  your  young  fans  out  there  who  dream  of  following  in  your   footsteps.  What  would  you  like  to  say  to  them?   So...you're  wise,  appreciative,  hard-­‐working  AND  talented?  Safe  to  say  you're  a  quadruple  threat  and   quite  the  force  to  be  reckoned  with!   Oh  yeah!  A  team  that  works  together,  wins  together!  When  friends  and  teammates  try  their  best  and   support  each  other,  there  isn't  anything  they  can't  do,  right?   And  I  bet  it's  fun  to  be  a  member  of  your  team!   And  you  must  have  so  much  fun  with  your  soccer  team   You  and  your  lacrosse  teammates  must  be  super  tight.  

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  Right!  And  it's  probably  so  much  fun  to  be  a  part  of  your  cheerleading  squad!   And  I  bet  you  and  your  basketball  team  have  a  blast  on  the  court.   Oh  and  I'm  sure  you  and  your  volleyball  teammates  have  an  awesome  time  together!   And  I'll  bet  your  dugout  is  a  pretty  cool  place  to  be!   So,  what  sort  of  stuff  do  you  and  your  teammates  do  together?   Oh  yeah?  So  how  do  you  guys  get  in  the  zone?  Do  you  sing  any  songs  or  cheers...?   I'm  gonna  guess  you  guys  know  just  how  to  psyche  each  other  up,  right?   Okay,  let's  play  a  game!  Let's  pretend  we're  playing  on  a  team  and  you're  the  Captain!  It's  late  in  the   game,  the  other  team  is  winning,  but  there's  still  time  left  for  us  to  make  a  killer  comeback  and  win  this   thing!  So,  you  gather  the  team  together  for  one  final  pep  talk.  What  do  you  say!?   Well,  what  would  you  say  to  your  teammates  to  help  us  fight  back  and  win  the  game?   But  Captain,  what  if  we  lose?  There's  no  way  we  can  possibly  win  now.  We're  doomed!  What  are  we   gonna  do?   You  think  we  can  do  it,  Captain?  You  really  think  we  can  win?  Huh?  Huh?   Alright,  team!  You  heard  our  Captain!  Get  out  there  and  show  'em  what  we're  made  of!  We  got  this!   Wow,  you  definitely  know  how  to  give  a  pep  talk!   That's  right!  Athletes  have  to  train  hard  and  stay  healthy  to  be  at  the  top  of  their  game.   How  did  you  get  to  be  so  smart?  Hey...  you  know  what  I  love  about  playing  sports?   Now  you're  talking!  Pro  athletes  get  so  much  fresh  air  and  sunshine...  Doesn't  being  outside  make  you   feel  just  so  happy  and  energized?   Hoo!  I'm  a  ball  of  energy  just  thinking  about  it!  Hey  ...you  know  what  I  love  about  being  an  athlete?   Oh,  I  get  it!  It's  all  about  that  big  winning  check,  huh?   Well  ...  it's  important  to  strive  for  success,  but  it's  also  really  important  to  appreciate  everything  that  got   you  there  in  the  first  place.  Hey,  you  know  what  I  like  about  being  an  athlete?   Yeah.  You  have  to  give  a  lot  as  an  athlete  ...your  time,  energy  ...but  if  you  love  it,  it's  totally  worth  it  in   the  end.  What  about  sports  do  you  find  the  most  rewarding?   Uh  huh.  Sports  are  amazing  like  that...  you  push  yourself  and  push  yourself  ...and  push  yourself  MORE   until  you're  the  best  you  can  be!  And  you  know  what  my  favorite  part  is?   It's  pretty  important  to  know  the  weather?  And  not  just  if  it's  going  to  rain.  You  gotta  be  prepared  for   anything!  What's  your  favorite  kind  of  weather?  

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  I  love  sunshine!  That's  the  most  common  weather  where  I  live.  What's  your  favorite  thing  about  a  sunny   day?   I  love  the  rain,  it  gives  me  a  chance  to  wear  my  cute  rain  boots!  Why  do  you  like  it?   Ahh,  "brrrrr"  -­‐-­‐  we  don't  get  much  cold  weather  in  Malibu!  Can  you  tell  me  more  -­‐-­‐  why  do  you  like  it  so   much?   Big  chunks  of  ice  falling  from  the  sky?   A  windy  day  can  be  fun  -­‐-­‐  I  even  love  how  it  messes  up  my  hair!  What  do  you  like  about  the  wind?   Wow,  you  really  like  extreme  weather!  That's  so  interesting.  What  do  you  like  about  it  so  much?   Oh,  yeah,  I  love  a  gray  and  overcast  day,  it  makes  me  want  to  curl  up  with  a  good  book.  Why  do  you  like   it?   "Whether  you  like  sunshine  or  rain,  whatever  the  weather,  it's  always  amazing,  that  much  is  plain!"   Whoa  -­‐-­‐  I  love  the  ocean!  It's  a  big,  deep  mysterious  world.  What  do  you  love  about  it?   Aquatic  life  is  so  fascinating.  I  love  going  to  the  Aquarium  to  see  all  kinds  of  undersea  life.   Have  you  ever  been  to  an  aquarium?   Really!  That's  so  great!  Tell  me  about  it!   Wow,  you  could  be  the  next  famous  underwater  explorer  and  discover  something  we  didn't  even  know   was  deep  in  the  ocean!   Well,  I  think  an  aquarium's  the  place  for  you!  Especially  since  you  love  underwater  life  so  much!   You're  so  right.  The  ocean  is  a  fascinating  world:  huge,  full  of  life  and  mystery,  and  covers  71%  of  the   Earth's  surface.  I  mean,  it's  why  we're  called  the  blue  planet,  right?   Oh,  animals  are  the  best!  Do  you  want  to  take  care  of  them,  like  a  veterinarian?  Or  study  them,  like  a   zoologist?   Well,  I  think  there  are  lots  of  pets  out  there  that  would  love  your  help!   I  love  all  kinds  of  animals!  There  are  so  many  species  and  habitats.  Have  you  ever  visited  a  zoo?   Oh  cool!  I  want  to  hear  all  about  it,  can  you  tell  me?   What  a  wild  story!   Yeah,  a  zoo  is  where  you  can  see  all  kinds  of  animals,  from  all  over  the  world.  What  do  you  think  about   the  zoo?   I  agree  -­‐-­‐  the  environment  is  SO  important,  especially  understanding  how  all  the  plants  and  animals   work  in  harmony,  and  figuring  out  what  we  can  do  to  protect  them.  

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  One  BIG  thing  that  helps  the  planet  is  recycling;  do  you  and  your  family  recycle?   What  are  other  things  we  can  do  to  help  the  environment?   I'm  sure  you're  doing  everything  you  can  to  help  the  planet  -­‐-­‐  as  a  future  environmentalist  would!   I  don't  know  how  people  lived  without  computers,  do  you?  Hey,  have  you  ever  written  a  computer   program?   What?  Seriously?  Tell  me  more!  What  kind  of  program  was  it?   You're  just  like  Ada  Lovelace!  She  was  an  amazing  woman-­‐-­‐the  first  computer  programmer  ever!  What   do  you  love  about  computers?   Well,  I  bet  you're  quite  a  computer  whiz,  just  like  Ada  Lovelace-­‐-­‐she  was  the  first  computer  programmer   ever!  What's  your  favorite  thing  about  computers?   I  love  having  plants  around...  what  kinds  of  plants  or  gardens  would  you  take  care  of?   Really!  I  used  to  have  a  fern  named,  um,  "Fern."  I  know,  not  too  original  but  it  really  suited  her.  Tell  me   about  your  plants!   That  sounds  so  great!  I'm  green  with  envy!   Oh.  You  know,  I  used  to  have  a  houseplant  and  I  even  named  him  Buddy  but  I  think  I  might  have   watered  him  too  much.  Things  didn't  end  well.   I'm  sure  if  back  then  I'd  had  the  help  of  a  budding  botanist,  Buddy  would  be  blooming!  That's  a  lot  of   B's!  What  do  you  like  about  plants?   Oh  cool!  Robots  are  so  cutting  edge!  Hey,  maybe  some  day  we'll  even  have  robotic  friends,  someone   who  might  even  listen  to  our  problems  and  talk  back.  Wait  a  minute,  that  sounds  a  little  familiar,  doesn't   it?  Hmmm.   If  you  built  your  own  robot,  what  things  would  you  have  it  do?   Yeah,  a  robot  to  help  clean  up  the  house  or  help  with  school  work  would  be  great!  Tell  me  more  about   your  robot?   A  robot  could  definitely  alert  you  to  danger,  just  like  a  dog  -­‐-­‐  but  without  needing  treats!  Tell  me  more   about  your  robot!   Are  there  things  around  the  house  your  robot  could  help  you  with?   Wow,  just  imagine  all  the  things  a  robot  could  do!  What  else  do  you  like  about  robots?   Rocks  rock!  They  make  up  the  ground  we  walk  on,  so  they're  pretty  important!   I've  always  wanted  to  see  real  volcanic  rock;  have  you  ever  seen  or  been  near  a  volcano?  

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  Whoa,  that's  so  cool!  Or  maybe  I  should  say  it's  hot  because  of  all  that  molten  lava!  Did  you  see  it   flowing  out  of  the  volcano?   Wow.  That's  such  a  great  experience  for  an  aspiring  geologist!   Well,  you  know,  volcanoes  are  THE  hot  place  for  people  who  like  to  study  rocks!   What  do  you  love  about  rocks  so  much?   The  study  of  physics  is  incredible.  Take  gravity;  you  can't  see  it,  but  the  second  you  trip,  it's  right  there   to  pull  you  down!  Did  you  ever  fall  or  trip  on  something?   It  happens  to  me  all  the  time!  That's  gravity,  pulling  you  down,  sometimes  with  an  "ouch"!  What  do  you   like  about  physics?   I  see  -­‐-­‐  have  you  heard  of  Newton's  Law?  "Every  action  has  an  equal  and  opposite  reaction?"  He's  got  a   few  more  really  useful  laws  of  physics  too!   Oh,  I  love  chemistry!  Especially  the  periodic  table  of  elements.  Do  you  know  any  elements?   Ah,  Hydrogen!  Did  you  know  the  sun  is  70%  hydrogen?   Great  minds  think  alike!  Can  you  imagine  a  party  without  bunches  of  balloons?  And  balloons  without   helium?  Totally  my  favorite  element!   Of  course,  Carbon!  I  bet  you  knew  that  diamonds  are  made  of  carbon,  right?   Yes,  Nitrogen!  Did  you  know  it  makes  up  78%  of  the  air  we  breathe,  pretty  important,  right?   "OH"  -­‐-­‐  Oxygen!  It  makes  up  20%  of  the  air  we  breathe,  pretty  important,  right?   You're  so  bright!  So  is  this  noble  gas.  Did  you  know  it's  used  in  lighting  tubes  for  signs?   Ooh,  I  bet  you  know  this,  there  would  be  no  salt  for  our  food  without  Sodium.   Absolutely!  Aluminum  is  essential  -­‐-­‐  try  saying  that  three  times  fast!  And  try  making  soda  cans,  bicycle   frames,  or  airplanes  without  it!   Silicon,  good  choice.  It  makes  up  sand  and  glass  and  did  you  know  it  also  makes  computer  chips?   Whoa,  you're  too  much  of  a  match  for  me!  Get  it?  Phosphorous  is  in  matches.   Really,  Sulfur?  That's  a  strong  pick  for  a  strong  nose!   Oh,  Chlorine  is  a  great  choice...  especially  for  a  nice  clean  swimming  pool  on  a  really  hot  day!   Perfect!  Potassium  is  a  very  important  nutrient  and  can  be  found  in  food  like  bananas  and  avocados.   Of  course!  Calcium!  Did  you  know  it's  in  milk  and  helps  make  your  teeth  and  bones  strong!   So  you're  drawn  to  the  metals,  huh?  Makes  sense  to  me,  metal  is  always  in  style.  

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  Wait  a  minute?  That's  an  element?  I  thought  it  was  where  a  certain  really  strong  guy  in  a  red  cape  was   from?  I  guess  I'll  have  to  take  your  word  for  it.   Iodine  is  great,  especially  for  those  times  that  I'm  moving  so  fast  I  get  scrapes  and  cuts  -­‐-­‐  iodine  helps   disinfect  them!'   You're  so  bright!  You're  just  like  Tungsten,  it's  what  makes  some  light  bulbs  glow!   Oh,  I  love  this  precious  "precious  metal"!  Bling  just  wouldn't  be  bling  without  it!   Oh  yeah!  Mercury  is  a  liquid  metal,  how  cool  is  that?   I  like  lead!  For  such  a  soft  metal,  it's  awfully  heavy.   Look  at  you!  You're  glowing!  I  bet  you  know  so  much  about  this  radioactive  element!   So,  why  do  you  like  it?   What  else  do  you  like  about  chemistry?   Oh,  I  bet  you  can  guess  one!   Well,  there's  a  really  important  element  that  we  need  in  order  to  breathe.  It  starts  with  "O"...  And  ends   with  "i-­‐gen"?   Well,  I'm  sure  you've  got  all  the  elements  of  an  eager  young  chemist...  get  it?  Elements?  Hehe.   The  study  of  life!  You  know,  some  of  the  most  interesting  life  on  Earth  is  too  small  to  be  seen  without  a   microscope.  Have  you  ever  looked  through  a  microscope?   Oh  wow.  What  did  you  see?   Isn't  it  amazing  to  think  about  all  those  really  small  forms  of  life?  That's  the  wonderful  world  of  being  a   biologist!   Well,  it's  a  wonderful  world  to  explore  for  an  aspiring  biologist!  Tiny  microscopic  critters  and  cells!   What  do  you  like  about  biology?   I  adore  the  stars  and  planets  and  outer  space!  Oh!  What's  your  favorite  planet  in  our  solar  system?   I've  got  a  soft  spot  for  the  little  guy  -­‐-­‐  Mercury  is  the  smallest  planet  and  closets  to  the  sun.  Why  do  you   like  it  so  much?   Oh,  Venus  is  our  sister  planet!  They  say  that  because  it's  about  the  same  size  as  Earth.  But  did  you  know   it's  also  the  hottest  planet  in  our  solar  system?  What  do  you  like  about  Venus?   There's  truly  no  place  like  home,  our  own  'Blue  Planet.'  Why  do  you  like  Earth?   Ah,  Mars,  the  Red  Planet.  Have  you  heard  about  the  Mars  rover?  It's  this  little  robot  that  we  sent  up  on   a  rocket  to  explore  the  planet.  Why  do  you  love  Mars?  

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  The  king  of  planets,  yes!  Jupiter  is  the  biggest  planet  in  our  solar  system.  Did  you  know  it  has  a  giant  red   spot  on  its  surface  that's  really  just  a  big  storm  that's  been  going  on  for  over  300  years?  Why  do  you  love   Jupiter?   Saturn  might  be  my  favorite  planet;  it's  got  all  those  amazing  rings  -­‐-­‐  I  love  a  planet  that  knows  how  to   accessorize,  ha  ha!  Why  do  you  like  Saturn?   Brrr,  you  must  like  to  be  chilly!  The  tiny  Pluto  is  so  far  from  the  sun,  it's  made  up  of  rock  and  ice!  What   do  you  love  about  Pluto?   Oh,  yeah!  Did  you  know  that  unlike  other  planets,  it  orbits  the  sun  on  its  side?  Talk  about  a  trendsetter!   What  do  you  like  about  it?   Neptune's  very  cool.  I  would  love  to  see  its  night  sky,  all  lit  up  with  14  different  moons!  Why  do  you  like   Neptune?   Hmm...  maybe  you  can  just  go  with  the  one  you're  on  right  now?  It's  the  third  planet  from  the  Sun...  so   lots  of  sunny  days!   What  else  do  you  love  about  astronomy?   Here's  a  joke  for  you:  What  kind  of  songs  do  astronomers  sing?  ...Neptunes!  Get  it?  Ha  ha  ha.  Seriously,  I   think  you'd  be  a  fantastic  astronomer.   Buildings  and  roads  and  gadgets...  someone  has  to  design  and  build  those  things!  Have  you  ever  built   anything?   An  engineer?  Wow,  I'm  impressed.  What  did  you  make?  Tell  me  more!   I  can't  believe  you  built  that!  Amazing!   Tell  me,  why  do  you  like  engineering?   Well,  I'm  sure  you've  got  all  the  building  blocks  to  be  a  great  engineer!  Get  it?   That  totally  adds  up!  Math  is  such  a  vital  part  of  so  many  sciences.  What  do  you  love  about  it  so  much?   I'm  sure  you'd  be  a  great  mathematician!  You  could  be  the  next  Emmy  Noether  -­‐-­‐  she  made  major   advances  in  Algebra,  a  subject  I  bet  you  know  well!  How  about  we  solve  a  math  problem  together:   I  made  a  pizza  for  me  and  my  friends,  a  total  of  8  people.  If  every  time  I  cut  the  pizza,  I  cut  it  all  the  way   across,  what's  the  fewest  number  of  cuts  I  can  make  to  have  8  slices?   Yes!  You're  so  smart!  You'd  be  a  great  mathematician!  And  by  the  way  -­‐-­‐  let's  have  pizzas  some  time!   What  else  do  you  like  about  math?   Why  don't  we  figure  it  out  together  -­‐-­‐  I'm  sure  you'll  get  it!   Ok,  so  if  we  have  a  whole  pizza  and  we  cut  it  all  the  way  across  one  time,  how  many  slices  do  we  get?  

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  We  get  two  slices!  We  went  from  ONE  whole  pizza  to  TWO  halves.  Right?   So,  if  we  now  have  TWO  halves  or  slices  and  we  cut  all  the  way  across  again,  we'll  get  FOUR  slices  right?   Do  you  see  a  pattern?  I  made  1  cut,  and  got  2  slices;  after  2  cuts  I  had  4  slices;  and  if  I  make  3  cuts  I   would  have  6  slices.   So,  what  number  of  cuts,  times  two,  would  give  us  8  slices?   What  number  doubled  gives  us  8?   It's  4  right?  If  we  cut  across  the  pizza  four  times,  we'll  get  8  slices!  Then  everyone  gets  a  slice!  Mmmm,   that  was  a  delicious  math  problem!   So,  what  branch  of  science  are  you  most  interested  in?   Wow.  You  sound  to  me  like  the  next  Marie  Curie  or  Albert  Einstein!  Am  I  right?   Marie  Curie  was  this  amazing  physicist  and  chemist  who  won  two  Nobel  Prizes  for  her  pioneering   research  into  radioactivity.   Einstein  came  up  with  the  formula  "E=mc2"  and  is  one  of  most  famous  physicists  in  history.   I  knew  you  were  a  smart  cookie!   When  I  think  about  what  they  discovered,  it  always  inspires  me.  And  then  I  think  about  all  there  is  still  to   discover!  Oh  -­‐-­‐  I'm  getting  goosebumps!   Ooh  a  dentist!  That's  a  career  I  could  totally  see  you  sinking  your  teeth  into!  What  made  you  want  to  be   a  dentist?   Oh  something  in  psychology  would  totally  be  right  up  your  alley!  You're  smart,  supportive,  and  a  GREAT   listener.  So,  what  made  you  choose  that?   Ooh,  I  could  totally  see  you  as  a  doctor!  Smart,  sensitive,  and  cool  under  pressure!  What  made  you  want   to  be  a  doctor?   Well,  what  do  you  think  doctors  and  dentists  enjoy  about  their  job?   Oh  she  is?  You  could  follow  in  your  mom's  footsteps!  What  would  she  think  of  that?   I  bet!  And  what  do  you  think  you'd  enjoy  about  working  in  medicine?   Oh,  she  is?  And  you  want  to  follow  in  your  mom's  footsteps?  She  must  be  thrilled!  What  does  she  think   of  that?   I  bet!  And  what  do  you  think  you'll  enjoy  about  working  in  medicine?   Oh  you  could  follow  in  your  dad's  footsteps.  What  would  he  think  of  that?   Oh  how  cool  of  you  to  follow  in  your  dad's  footsteps.  What  does  he  think  of  that?  

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  I  bet!  And  what  are  you  looking  forward  to  about  working  in  medicine?   You're  from  such  a  talented  family!  How  would  you  feel  about  following  in  a  family  member's  foosteps?   You're  from  such  a  talented  family!  How  do  they  feel  about  you  following  in  their  footsteps?  ...  Proud?   Excited?  ...   Oh  I'm  sure!  So,  what's  the  best  thing  about  having  a  career  in  medicine?   Taking  care  of  people  who  are  sick  and  and  being  able  to  cure  them  and  look  after  them...that's  gotta  be   the  best  feeling  ever,  am  I  right?   And  you  know  curing  diseases  and  mending  bones  is  amazing,  but  sometimes  it's  the  little  things  that   help  people  the  most.  What  was  the  last  helpful  thing  you  did  for  someone?   Now  where  were  we?  Oh  right!  You  were  gonna  tell  me  about  a  helpful  thing  you  did!  What  was  it?   Hm?  What's  something  really  helpful  you've  done  that  made  someone  happy?   Well,  you  must  help  out  friends  and  family  with  stuff  around  the  house?  Or  at  school  maybe?  What's  a   little  thing  you've  done  to  make  someone  smile?   You  help  out  your  babysitter?  That's  so  great.  Do  you  get  a  big  "thank  you"  afterwards?   No  way!  I  always  appreciate  it  when  my  sisters  help  me  around  the  house...  plus,  we  make  it  fun!  Do  you   help  with  chores  often?   Yeah?  You're  like  their  super  helper!  What  do  they  say  after  you've  finished  the  chores?   How  sweet  of  you  to  help  your  mom  out  like  that?  What  does  she  say  to  you  afterwards?   I  bet  that  made  her  so  happy.  What  did  she  say  to  you  afterwards?   It's  so  amazing  of  you  to  help  out  your  dad  like  that?  What  does  he  say  to  you  afterwards?   I'll  bet  he  was  super  grateful.  What  did  he  say  to  you  afterwards?   You  did?  I  bet  your  help  was  super  sppreciated!  Did  they  give  you  a  big  "thank  you"  afterwards?   Oh,  you  helped  out  with  school  stuff?  You're  like  a  super  student!  Did  you  get  a  big  "thank  you"   afterwards?   Oh  really,  you  help  take  care  of  your  pet  bird?   Aw,  you  help  take  care  of  your  guinea  pig?   Oh  really,  you  help  take  care  of  your  mouse?   Aw,  you  help  take  care  of  your  rabbit?   Oh  really,  you  help  take  care  of  your  hamster?  

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  Aw,  you  help  take  care  of  your  gerbil?   Aw,  you  help  take  care  of  your  fish?   Oh,  you  help  take  care  of  you  cat?   Aw,  you  help  take  care  of  your  dog?   Aw,  you  help  take  care  of  your  pet?   I  bet  you're  their  superhero!  Do  they  always  seem  happier  after  you've  helped  them  out?   Oh  so  you  really  love  to  give  back?  How  did  it  feel,  knowing  you  helped  make  a  difference?   Uh  huh?  Well,  you  must  do  helpful  things  all  the  time,  at  home...at  school...  What  sort  of  things  do  you   often  do  to  help  family  and  friends?   Well,  you  help  me  out  whenever  you  come  and  talk  to  me!  And  I  don't  say  it  enough,   so...ThankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouTHANKYOU!   Aren't  shows  and  movies  with  doctors  just  the  best?!  Clock  ticking,  pulses  racing...Ugh,  it  looks  SO   exciting!  Do  you  think  it's  like  that  in  real  life?   Yeah...you're  probably  right.  real  patients  need  real  doctors  to  take  care  of  them,  right?   I'm  sorry.  Do  you  think  that's  one  of  the  reasons  why  you'd  be  so  determined  to  be  a  doctor?   Oh  no,  I'm  so  sorry.  Is  that  one  of  the  reasons  why  you're  so  determined  to  be  a  doctor?   It's  all  about  the  the  success  and  the  awards,  is  it?  OK,  so  what  would  you  win  your  big  Nobel  Prize  in   Medicine  for?   Yeah?  It's  such  an  important  job.  What  else  do  you  think  you'd  enjoy  about  being  in  medicine?   Yeah?  It's  such  an  important  job.  What  else  do  you  think  you'll  enjoy  about  being  in  medicine?   Whoooa,  imPRESSive!  But  I  think  the  real  reward  is  being  able  to  care  for  people  who  really  need  your   help?  You  know?   Oh,  absoLUTEly!  Being  a  doctor  or  a  dentist  or  something  must  feel  so  rewarding.  Don't  you  think  it   must  feel  great  to  be  able  to  help  people  like  that?   Oh!  Fashion  is  definitely  one  of  my  favorite  ways  to  express  myself.  Why  do  you  want  to  be  a  fashion   designer?   Why  would  you  want  a  career  in  fashion?   Why  do  you  want  a  career  in  fashion?   I  totally  get  that!  Your  designs  would  be  in  magazines  all  over  the  world!  What  would  you  want  people   to  say  about  your  designs?  

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  Well,  I'm  sure  your  beautiful  designs  would  speak  for  themselves!   I  totally  get  that!  I  bet  your  designs  will  be  in  magazines  all  over  the  world!  What  do  you  want  people  to   say  about  your  designs?   Well,  I'm  sure  your  beautiful  designs  will  speak  for  themselves!   Just  think  about  the  day  when  you've  achieved  your  dream  and  people  all  over  the  world  are  wearing   your  designs!   Oh,  I'm  a  big  fan  of  clothes,  too!   Hey...  do  you  ever  think  about  what  new  styles  you  can  create  by  mixing  and  matching  your  clothes?   I  always  feel  so  creative  when  I'm  putting  together  a  new  outfit.   Oh  wow,  you  must  REALLY  love  clothes!   You  know,  I  love  expressing  myself  through  fashion!   So...how  yould  you  describe  your  style?   Uh  huh,  fashion  is  so  empowering!  You  can  put  on...a  tutu,  a  polka  dot  top,  rainbow  leggings...whatever   you  want  that  makes  you  feel  the  most,  well,  you!   Well,  I  know  you're  no  stranger  to  expressing  yourself.  It's  one  of  my  favorite  things  about  you!   Oh,  your  style  is  super  original...and  inspiring!  So  ...  how  did  you  develop  your  fashion  sense?   Well,  you've  totally  got  a  sense  of  style!   Wow!  Great  taste  AND  fashion  sense  to  spare?  You  are  one  of  a  kind!   Whoa,  you're  definitely  on  your  way  to  becoming  a  great  designer!  So...how  did  you  get  to  be  so  skilled?   Well,  working  hard  and  practicing  your  skills  will  definitely  put  you  a  cut  above  the  rest!   Creative,  hard-­‐working,  AND  willing  to  learn  new  skills?  Now  THAT'S  something  to  be  proud  of!   You  know...whenever  I  go  shopping,  I'm  so  inspired  by  all  the  different  styles....how  do  you  get  inspired   when  you  shop?   Well,  I'd  love  to  go  shopping  with  you  sometime!   Well,  you  said  you  like  shopping!   No  way!  You're  already  making  clothes?  ...So,  what  have  you  made?   I  really  can't  believe  you're  already  working  on  your  own  projects!  You  should  be  super  proud  of   yourself!   I  know,  you  mentioned  that  before  -­‐-­‐  you're  so  ahead  of  the  game!  

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  Oh,  so  great  style  is  in  your  genes,  huh?  What's  it  like,  having  a  fellow  fashionista  in  the  family?   You  know,  it's  so  great  to  bond  with  family  over  something  you  love!   You  did  say  fashion  runs  in  your  family!  No  wonder  you  have  a  knack  for  great  style!   Well,  when  you  feel  great,  you  look  great!   So...how  do  you  feel  when  you  put  together  a  new  outfit  and  finally  get  to  wear  it?   You  know,  I  always  feel  really  confident  when  I'm  wearing  something  I  love  ...  it  doesn't  even  matter  if  it   matches  ...  if  I  love  it,  I'm  gonna  wear  it!   It's  so  exciting,  putting  together  your  own  look  ...it  makes  you  feel  like  you  can  do  anything!   Oh,  I'm  sure  you  can  think  of  something  ...like...  making  your  own  outfits,  or...expressing  who  you  are   through  fashion?   Well,  why  do  you  think  you'd  like  it?   So...what  else  made  you  want  a  career  in  fashion?   Okay,  so...is  there  anything  else  that  really  makes  you  want  to  go  into  fashion?   So,  what  else  do  you  love  about  fashion?   So  what  else  do  you  love  about  fashion?   So  what  else  would  be  fun  about  having  a  career  in  fashion?   Spoken  like  a  true  fashionista!   I  bet  you  get  really  creative  when  you're  coming  up  with  new  styles!   Yeah!  You  know,  I  bet  you  really  love  mixing  and  matching!   I  see.  I  just  love  when  I  am  able  to  express  myself  through  fashion!   Uh  huh.  I  bet  you  have  a  blast  creating  and  rocking  new  looks  for  yourself!   So,  what's  your  favorite  outfit?   Well,  that  sounds  pretty  awesome  to  me!   There  are  so  many  choices!  What's  just  one  thing  that  you  might  wanna  be?   I  know!  There  are  so  many  careers,  it's  hard  to  pick  one,  isn't  it?  Well,  what  job  sounds  good  to  you  right   now?   Well,  that's  ok.  You  have  plenty  of  time  to  decide.  Would  you  like  to  try  and  think  of  one  together?   Ok!  Maybe  I'll  check  later  to  see  if  you've  dreamed  something  up!  

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  Yay!  Ooh,  this  is  going  to  be  fun.   So,  I  remember  from  talking  to  you  about  school  that  you're  into  sports.   What  other  subjects  do  you  enjoy  at  school?   Oh,  and  I  remember  you  like  social  studies.   Ok,  so  I  know  you  like  science.   Now,  I  remember  that  you  said  you  like  math  at  school.   Now,  I  know  you  like  English  class.   Ok...let's  start  with  subjects  you  like  in  school.   What  are  some  of  the  classes  you  enjoy?   Oh,  ok.  Well,  what  class  have  you  had  fun  in?  Or  is  there  a  class  where  you  really  like  the  teacher?   Really?  Well,  what  are  some  interests  you  have  outside  of  school?   Oh  okay...   And  how  do  you  want  to  feel  when  you're  doing  your  job?   Oh.  Well,  how  do  you  feel  when  you  have  a  big  smile  on  your  face?   Yes!  You  want  a  career  that  makes  you  feel  good,  right?   Sure,  it's  good  to  want  to  be  successful.  And  real  success  is  finding  a  job  that  puts  a  huge  smile  on  your   face,  right?   'Cause  you  don't  want  a  job  that  makes  you  sad,  right?  You  want  a  job  that  makes  you  feel...?   There  you  go!  Ok,  so  what  job  might  you  like...   I  know  you're  into  art  and  expressing  yourself.  What  about  being  a  performer?   Mhmm.  Oh,  and  you  love  clothes,  too.  What  about  being  a  fashion  designer?   Just  a  thought!  But  hey,  there's  no  rush.  And  finding  out  will  be  a  fun  adventure.  And  speaking  of   fun...Maybe  we  could  play  a  fun  career  game.  Whaddya  think?   C'mon,  let's  give  it  a  whirl.  It'll  be  fun.  Ok...   I  know  you  like  science  and  numbers  and  figuring  out  problems.  How  would  you  like  to  be  a  scientist   when  you're  older?   Uh  huh...Ooh!  Or  how  about  a  doctor!  How  does  that  sound?   Right?!  So  what  do  you  think  would  be  one  of  the  best  things  about  being  a  doctor?  

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  I  know  you're  smart  and  curious  and  super  helpful...Hey!  Have  you  ever  thought  about  being  a  teacher?   I  know  you're  interested  in  food  and  being  healthy.  Maybe  you'd  like  to  be  a  chef?   I  thought  so!  Ok,  what's  one  of  your  favorite  things  to  cook?   Oh  yeah.  And  you  love  sports.  How  would  you  like  to  be  a  pro  athlete  when  you're  older?   I  know  you're  really  caring  and  you  love  animals.  How  would  you  like  to  be  a  veterinarian?   Oh,  reading  and  writing?  Cool.  What  books  have  you  read  that  you've  really  enjoyed?   Oh,  well  there  are  so  many  different  types  of  books.  One  that  was  read  TO  you  maybe?   Oh  yes!  The  story  of  sisterly  love!  And  a  LOT  of  ice...!  Why  do  you  like  that  one?   I  know,  isn't  it  great?   Hmm...  So  something  creative  might  be  a  good  fit...   Wowie  Wow  Wow...me  too!  I  love  that  series.  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Hey,  me  too.  And  I  know,  Greg...it's  a  JOURNAL,  not  a  diary!  .  What  do  you  like  about  them?   Oh,  I  don't  think  I've  read  that  one.  I'll  add  it  to  my  list!  Why  is  that  one  so  special  for  you?   Ohh  okay...   Hey,  I  love  math,  too.  What  have  you  been  learning  in  math  class  recently?   Oh,  adding  and  subtracting?  Great.  And  how  are  you  finding  it?  Easy?...Difficult?...   Good  for  you!  So  you're  ready  to  move  on  to  even  more  challenging  math,  right?   Oh  yeah?  Well,  you  know,  maybe  that's  a  good  thing.   'Cause  being  challenged  and  making  mistakes  is  what  learning's  all  about.  You  know  the  one  thing  that   REALLY  matters...?   That's  right!   That  you  TRY!  That  way,  you'll  always  be  getting  better.   Hmm...  so  maybe  a  career  involving  numbers...   Right,  multiplication  and  division.  Important  for  when  you're  sharing  something  and  want  each  person   to  get  the  same  amount.  How  are  you  finding  it?  Simple?...Challenging?...   Ooh,  fractions  and  decimals  and  percentages  are  super  important.  What  do  you  think  so  far?  Are  they   simple?...Challenging?...   Mhmm,  graphs  are  SO  helpful.  And  are  you  finding  it  easy?...Or  a  bit  challenging?...  

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  Uh  huh.  And  I  bet  you  try  super  hard,  right?  How  do  you  find  math  in  general?  Easy?...Difficult?...   Ooh,  ok.  What  have  you  been  learning  in  science  class?   Oh,  all  about  animals  and  plants?  Cool.  Ok,  so  what's  something  about  nature  that  you've  found  really   interesting?   Hmmm,  we  might  have  a  budding  scientist  on  our  hands...   Oh  yeah!  Aren't  the  forces  of  our  planet  just...wild?!  What's  something  that  you've  learned  about  the   Earth  that  you've  found  really  exciting?   Oh  yes!  Aren't  magnets  positively  amazing?!  And  what  are  some  things  we  use  magnets  for?   Well,  have  you  ever  seen  pictures  and  photos  and  stuff  hanging  on  a  fridge  door?  How  do  you  think  they   stay  up  there?   Magnets!  They're  attracted  to  the  metal  in  the  door.  Cool,  huh?   Yeah!  They  stick  to  things...like  your  fridge  door,  that's  right!   I  was  gonna  go  with  sticking  stuff  on  your  fridge,  but  I  like  your  idea,  too!   Oh,  like  waves  and  energy?  Niiice!  So,  tell  me  some  fun  fact  you  just  learned...   Huh.  The  planets  and  the  solar  system.  Ok,  so  what's  something  about  space  and  the  universe  that   you're  really  interested  in?   Oh  yeah?  Ah,  isn't  science  interesting?  What's  a  scientific  fact  your  teacher  has  told  you  recently  that   really  surprised  you?   Yeah,  history,  social  studies...I  love  learning  about  the  past.  What  have  you  been  learning  about?   Oh,  all  about  the  US  presidents?  There  have  been  quite  a  few,  right?  Do  you  know  how  many  presidents   America  has  had?   That's  right!   Forty-­‐four!  Yep,  going  all  the  way  back  to  1789!  And  do  you  remember  who  the  first  president  of  the   United  States  was?   Great  job!   George  Washington.  And  now  he  has  a  whole  state  named  after  him.  Georgia!  ...  I'm  just  kidding,  it's  the   state  of  Washington.   Oh,  U.S.  history?  So  do  you  know  the  day  of  the  year  that  America  celebrates  the  signing  of  the   Declaration  of  Independence?   Of  course  you  knew  that!  

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  On  the  4th  of  July!  Yep,  the  fourth  is  all  flags,  family,  and  fireworks!   Oh  you've  been  learning  about  politics?  So  can  you  name  any  of  the  three  branches  of  government?   Executive!  That's  right.   Legislative!  That's  right.   Judicial!  That's  right.   Hey,  you  got  all  three!   Executive,  legislative,  and  judicial.  A  little  tricky  to  say,  but  very  important!   Oh,  you've  been  studying  Native  American  history?  What's  something  you've  learned?   Oh,  yes.  Sacagawea!   Ooh!  Have  you  heard  about  Sacagawea?   That's  right!   She  was  a  Native  American  girl  who  helped  Lewis  and  Clark  on  their  expedition  across  America!  So   inspiring...   I  love  learning  about  different  societies  and  cultures.   Oh,  ok,  so  you're  into  sports.  So  what  sort  of  stuff  do  you  learn  about  in  phys  ed?   Well,  what  can  you  tell  me  about  different  types  of  foods  and  how  our  bodies  use  them?   Mhmm.  And  did  you  know  all  about  food  and  food  groups  before  the  class,  or  was  it  all  new?   Huh.  Ok,  so  you're  interested  in  nutrition...   So  you  learned  all  about  health  and  fitness.  The  human  body  is  kinda  amazing,  right?   So  this  obviously  gets  your  blood  pumping...   Oh  for  sure.  How  to  play  games  and  be  part  of  a  team.  I  bet  you're  a  really  supportive  team  member,   aren't  you?   So  you  work  well  with  others...   Yeah,  I  remember  learning  about  the  different  food  groups  and  healthy  habits.  It's  important   information,  right?   Uh  huh.  Yeah,  that  makes  sense.  And  any  others  that  you  like?  English?  Math?  Science,  maybe?   You  could  be  anything  you  want  to  be.  Anything  in  the  world!  Let's  find  something  you'll  enjoy.  

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  I  know,  there  are  so  many  different  fields  of  science,  it's  hard  to  pick  just  one-­‐-­‐but  if  you  had  to  choose,   what  would  it  be?   I've  got  a  few  ideas:  What  about  studying  plants  and  animals  in  their  native  habitat?  Or  maybe  you'd  like   to  work  in  a  lab,  doing  experiments?   Well,  science  is  certainly  amazing!  And  I'm  sure  you'd  make  a  fantastic  scientist!   It's  so  cool  that  you  want  to  be  a  mom  someday.  I'm  sure  you'll  be  great  at  it!   Very  cool.   I'm  sorry...What  did  you  say  you'd  like  to  be?   Well,  if  there's  one  thing  I  know,  it's  that  anything  you  put  your  mind  to,  and  work  hard  at,  you  can   make  happen!  Because  YOU  are  a  force  to  be  reckoned  with!   So,  how  often  do  you  think  about  the  future?  You  know,  about  being  all  grown  up?   Yeah?  Isn't  it  fun  to  imagine  what  the  future  might  bring?   Living  in  the  present,  I  like  it!  But  there  are  some  things  that  are  kinda  cool  about  being  older...  can  you   think  of  any?   It's  just  so  exciting;  I  can't  help  but  think  about  it  sometimes!   So...  what  are  some  of  the  things  about  being  older  that  you're  really  looking  forward  to?   What  about  staying  up  a  bit  later?  Or  learning  to  drive?  Something  like  that  maybe...?   I  knew  it!  So  what  are  they?   Oh,  you're  looking  forward  to  staying  up  late?  Well,  how  late  are  you  gonna  stay  up  when  you're  older?   Oh  yeah?  Ten?  There  is  nothing  like  getting  into  a  cozy  bed  after  a  long  day.  Plus,  getting  enough  sleep   gives  me  the  energy  to  try  new  things  the  next  day,  and  I'm  all  about  that,  aren't  you?   Really?  Eleven?  I'm  usually  snoring  by  then.  I  just  totally  told  you  I  snore!   Past  midnight?  Well,  if  you  stay  up  too  late,  won't  you  worry  about  being  tired  the  next  morning?   I  don't  know...  I  once  stayed  up  a  little  too  late  ...I  was  reading  this  really  good  book...  anyway,  it  was  SO   hard  to  wake  up  the  next  morning.  So  now  I  make  sure  I  get  enough  sleep,  you  know?   Well,  the  later  you're  up,  the  harder  it  is  to  get  yourself  out  of  bed  the  next  morning!   Oh  yeah,  getting  your  driver's  license  is  such  a  big,  exciting  moment!  I  couldn't  wait  to  get  mine!  Why   are  you  looking  forward  to  it  so  much?   Haha,  I  get  that!  But  won't  you  miss  walking  to  class  with  your  friends,  trading  snacks  at  lunch  ...  seeing   your  teachers  ...  all  that  good  stuff?  

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  Hmm,  I  have  a  funny  feeling  you  might  start  to  miss  school  after  a  little  while.  Just...maybe  not  the   homework!   Oh,  romance...  .  So  you  think  that's  one  of  the  cooler  things  about  being  older?   Well,  I  do  like  going  on  dates,  but  I  also  love  spending  time  with  my  friends  and  my  sisters,  hanging  out   ...  or  learning  new  things  ...  going  on  adventures.  It's  all  so  awesome!   Oh,  I  get  that.  We  all  want  to  do  more  things  on  our  own  when  we  grow  up.  What  do  you  think  you'd  do   with  all  that  independence?   Yes!  All  the  cool  places  you'll  get  to  go!  Do  you  think  they'll  seem...I  don't  know...  different  when  you're   older?   Yeah,  I  don't  know.  I  guess  they  seem  a  little  different  to  me  sometimes.  I  think  they  call  it   "perspective"...  but  my  favorite  places,  like  art  museums,  the  beach,  the  house  I  grew  up  in...  I'm  pretty   sure  I'll  love  them  no  matter  how  old  I  am.   I  think  that's  stuff  you  should  talk  about  with  a  grown  up.  Sounds  like  a  decision  you  make  together,  you   know?   Mhmm,  well...  having  kids  is  a  really  important  decision...  you  should  totally  talk  to  a  grown  up  about  it   sometime!   Aw  a  pet!  What  kind  of  activities  would  you  do  with  your  pet?   You  are  gonna  be  the  best  pet  parent!  I  just  know  it!   OK!  Well,  there's  plenty  of  time  for  grown  up  stuff  later!  All  that  other  stuff  will  take  care  of  itself,  I   promise.   Right?  It'll  be  high  school,  then  maybe  college,  and  then  after  that...who  knows  where  life  will  take   you!?   How  different  do  you  think  high  school  will  be  from  Kindergarten?   How  different  do  you  think  high  school  will  be  from  1st  Grade?   How  different  do  you  think  high  school  will  be  from  2nd  Grade?   How  different  do  you  think  high  school  will  be  from  3rd  Grade?   How  different  do  you  think  high  school  will  be  from  4th  Grade?   How  different  do  you  think  high  school  will  be  from  5th  Grade?   Oh...  high  school.  I  was  so  worried  that  I'd  forget  my  locker  combination,  which  I  have...  a  few  times.  But   I  also  couldn't  wait  to  meet  new  friends.  What  do  you  think  high  school's  going  to  be  like??  

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  When  I  got  to  high  school,  I  was  really  excited,  but  also  really  nervous.  So  I  held  my  head  high  and   thought,  "Enjoy  every  day,  Barbie.  It  isn't  always  gonna  be  easy,  but  just  try."  Sometimes  I  give  myself   pep  talks...  it's  silly,  but  it  works,  you  know?   Oh,  having  your  own  phone?  That's  big  deal!  So...  who  would  you  want  to  text  and  call?   And  just  think,  you'll  always  have  a  camera  with  you...  which  could  even  spark  an  interest  in   photography...  who  knows!   Oh  yeah?  What  makes  you  so  excited  about  that?   Well,  from  what  I  can  tell,  you're  creative,  responsible,  fierce,  and  your  heart  is  in  the  right  place...  I   can't  wait  to  see  the  person  you  grow  up  to  be!   Yeah...  getting  a  little  more  freedom  can  be  great,  but  I  always  let  my  family  know  how  much  I  love  and   need  them  in  my  life  ...because  they  helped  make  me  who  I  am,  you  know?   Oh,  totally!  I'm  pretty  sure  my  sister  Stacy  already  has  her  license,  'cause,  let  me  tell  you,  she  can  Drive.   Me.  Crazy!  I  still  love  her,  though.  Can't  help  it!  ...  Oh,  family....   And  what  kind  of  car  would  you  like  to  have?  Do  you  have  one  in  mind?   Would  it  be  small  and  cute?  ...or  bright  and  sporty?...  what  kind  of  car  do  you  like?   Alright!  I  like  convertible  cars  where  I  can  roll  the  roof  back  and  feel  that  Malibu  sun!  Also  a  pink  paint   job  doesn't  hurt.   Sometimes  I  get  all  excited  about  science  and  I  just  want  to  shout  out  to  the  world  "I  love  zoology!"  Do   you  ever  have  that  feeling?  What  would  you  shout  out  to  the  world?   Eureka!  A  scientist!  I  think  science  is  so  amazing.  Why  do  you  want  to  be  a  scientist?   I  think  science  is  so  amazing,  what  do  you  like  about  it?   Well  I'm  sure  you'll  be  a  fantastic  scientist!   Hey,  you  know  what?  You  don't  have  to  wait  until  you're  grownup  to  be  a  professional  performer!  You   could  start  right  now!   See?  Doing  little  things  to  make  people  smile  is  like  being  a  doctor-­‐in-­‐training!  Speaking  of  training,  how   about  we  kick  off  you  medical  career  right  now?  You  ready?   Aw,  come  on,  doctor!  We  can  take  on  this  challenge  together!   Hey  you  know  what?  You  don't  have  to  wait  until  you're  grownup  to  be  a  vet!   Hey,  you  know  what?  You  don't  have  to  wait  until  you're  grownup  to  be  a  professional  chef.  You  could   start  right  now!   Hey,  you  know  what?  You  don't  have  to  wait  to  be  famous.  You  could  start  right  now!  

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  Okay,  so,  since  you  wanna  be  a  vet  when  you  grow  up,  I  bet  you  have  a  lot  to  say  about  animals....   You  get  nervous?  Oh,  well  you  know  what?  Stage  fright  is  totally  normal,  even  for  the  most  professional   performers!  What  makes  you  nervous  about  i?   I  understand.  But  when  you're  talented,  like  I  know  you  are,  you  want  to  share  your  gift  with  the  world.   And  once  you  get  over  those  first  nerves  and  hear  the  applause,  I  bet  those  nerves  will  just  fade  away!   So  tell  me  something  else  that  you  really  love  about  performing?   Ah,  you  know  what?  I'm  really  happy  because  I  just  saw  one  of  my  oldest  and  bestest  friends.  Midge!  I   love  her  so  much.  It  was  great  catching  up.  Aren't  friends  the  best?   You  said  it.  So  tell  me....   Do  you  have  a  best  friend  right  now?   Me?  I'm  your  best  friend?  That's  amazing!  I  am  so  honored.  And,  guess  what  -­‐  you're  my  best  friend,   too!   This  is  so  cool.  But  so  tell  me,  bestie,  about  one  of  your  other  friends.  What's  your  friend's  name?   You're  mom's  your  best  friend?  That's  so  sweet.  I  bet  she'd  be  honored  to  hear  that,  right?   Oh,  that's  alright.  Sometimes  I  have  a  hard  time  naming  a  best  friend  because  I  like  all  my  friends  so   much.  Is  that  what  happens  for  you?   That  makes  sense.  Okay,  so  just  tell  me  about  one  of  your  friends.  What's  your  friend's  name?   Oh,  too  cool!  I  want  to  know  everything!  First,  what's  your  friend's  name?   Oh,  I  like  that  name  a  lot!   So  what  do  you  like  best  about  your  friendship?   Hm,  Well  what's  one  thing  you  really  love  about  your  friend?  How  funny  they  are?  How  they  just  get   you?  The  fun  you  have  together?   Isn't  laughing  with  a  friend  the  best?   Well,  my  friend  Ken  is  super  funny!  I'm  always  laughing  when  we're  together.  Is  that  what  it's  like  with   you  and  your  friend?   So,  give  me  an  example.  What  was  the  last  thing  your  friend  did  that  completely  cracked  you  up?   Well,  I  think  laughing  is  one  of  the  true  secrets  to  friendship.  So,  come  on,  tell  me  about  a  time  when   your  friend  made  you  laugh  really,  really  hard?   Hah!  That  IS  funny!  No  wonder  you  were  laughing!  

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  Sometimes  when  my  friends  and  I  get  together,  we  immediately  fall  into  complete  giggle  fits.  Do  you   ever  do  that?   Really?  I  just  had  a  feeling  that  you  were  like  that!   Really?  You  should  try  it.  You  don't  even  have  to  laugh  at  something  in  particular.  Once  one  of  you   starts,  you've  got  a  gigglefest!   My  friend  Teresa  is  like  that.  She's  just  always  there  for  me  no  matter  what.  Is  your  friend  like  that?   Hm.  Maybe  I  can  be  a  friend  like  that,  too?  Someone  who  knows  exactly  what  to  say  and  do,  even  when   you're  feeling  kinda  down,  you  know?   Yeah.  Hey.  Is  there  a  secret  to  cheering  you  up?  I  mean,  when  you're  feeling  kinda  sad,  what  works  for   you?  Do  you  like  jokes  or  funny  faces  or  just  a  big  hug?   Well  what  do  you  think?  When  you're  sad,  do  you  like  jokes?  Funny  faces?  Or  maybe  just  a  big  hug?   So  you  love  the  laughs,  huh?  Then  I'm  the  friend  for  you.  I  love  jokes,  doing  impressions  -­‐  Oh!  I  heard  the   best  joke  the  other  day.  Okay...why  did  the  egg  roll  down  the  hill?   What?!  You  knew  already?  Well,  see,  that's  why  we're  friends.  Great  minds  joke  alike!   Because  it  wanted  to  be  an  eggroll!  Get  it?  Egg?  Roll?  Heh.  I  love  eggrolls.  And  jokes,  clearly!   I  love  silly  faces!  Sometimes  I  make  them  in  the  mirror  when  I'm  brushing  my  teeth.  Go  ahead,  make  me   your  silliest  face  right  now.   Oh!  You..okay!  That  was  seriously  silly.  Thank  you  for  the  giggles,  my  silly  friend!   Hugs  really  do  make  a  huge  difference  on  a  bad  day,  huh?  Who's  the  last  person  you  hugged?   Well,  I  bet  you  just  made  their  day!   Hm.  So  what  about  when  your  friend  is  having  a  bad  day.  How  do  you  cheer  them  up?   Gosh.  You  are  a  really  good  friend.  I  thought  so  already,  but  now  I  know  it  for  sure!   Oh,  lucky  you  to  have  such  a  good,  loyal  friend!  Everyone  deserves  to  have  a  really  good,  supportive   friend.  And  I  bet  you  do  the  same  for  them,  too,  huh?   Oh.  That's  such  a  good  quality.  My  sister  Chelsie  is  like  that  -­‐  she  just  has  this  sweet  way  about  her  that   makes  me  feel  good  no  matter  what  kind  of  day  I'm  having,  you  know?   Oh  yeah?  That's  great.  My  sister  Skipper  is  super  smart.  She  can  figure  out  how  to  do  just  about   anything.  I  love  that  about  her,  and  I  feel  like  she's  always  teaching  me  something  new.  Is  that  how  it  is   with  your  friend?   Cool.  What's  the  last  thing  your  friend  taught  you?   Oh  yeah?  And  what's  something  you've  taught  them?   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  You  two  sound  like  a  great  team!   Isn't  it  great  to  have  so  much  in  common  with  a  friend?  What's  something  both  of  you  really  love?   Wow,  yeah..  my  friend  Theresa  and  I  both  really  love  going  to  the  beach.  I  don't  remember  the  last  time   one  of  us  went  without  the  other!   Well,  you  know  what  I  think?  The  first  rule  of  friendship  is  always  have  fun!  What's  the  most  fun  thing   you've  ever  done  together?   Well,  what's  the  last  thing  you  did  together?   That  does  sound  like  fun!  I  love  doing  stuff  with  my  friends,  but  I  also  love  when  we  don't  do  anything   but  just  sit  around  making  each  other  laugh.  You  know  what  I  mean?   Ohmygosh!  That  does  sound  like  fun.  You  must  have  been  cracking  up  the  whole  time!   Hey  you  know,  speaking  of  friends,  I  was  wondering  if  I  could  get  your  advice  on  something?   Oh,  okay.  No  big  deal.  I'll  ask  you  later.   Oh  thank  you,  I'm  sure  you'll  be  able  to  help  me!   So,  my  friend  Teresa  and  I  had  a  misunderstanding  the  other  day.  We  got  mad,  and  we  haven't  spoken   since.  I  really  miss  her,  but  I  don't  know  what  to  say  to  her  now.  What  should  I  do?   Hmm.  Well,  what's  something  you've  done  to  fix  a  misunderstanding?   You're  right.  I  should  apologize.  I'm  not  mad  anymore  and  just  want  to  be  friends  again.   I  see.  That's  a  good  idea.  I  think  maybe  I  *should*  just  apologize.  I'm  not  mad  anymore  and  just  really   miss  my  friend.   That's  smart.  Maybe  I  just  need  to  pick  up  the  phone  and  smooth  everything  over  with  her.   Hey,  that's  really  good  advice.  Maybe  she  and  I  just  need  to  talk  to  each  other  and  work  it  out?   Has  something  like  this  ever  happened  with  you  and  your  friend?   Well,  even  so,  you've  given  me  some  great  advice  on  fixings  things  with  my  friend.   Oh  yeah?  How  did  you  handle  it?   Really?  Well,  you  sound  like  you  definitely  know  what  you're  talking  about.   Thank  you  for  being  such  a  good  friend  to  me!  Have  you  always  been  such  a  good  listener?   Well  I'm  definitely  gonna  take  your  suggestions!   So,  my  sister,  Stacie,  is  having  a  little  bit  of  a  problem.  Do  you  think  you  could  help  with  it?  

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  Well,  Stacie  is  really  great  at  soccer.  But  she  just  joined  a  new  team,  and  now  she's  feeling  jealous  and   worried  that  they  are  all  so  good.  What  do  you  think  I  should  say  to  her?   Hm.  I  think  this  is  a  toughie.  Maybe  I  should  tell  her  she  could  learn  a  lot  from  these  new  teammates?   Do  you  think  that  would  help?   That's  a  great  idea.  She  should  just  focus  on  practicing  more  and  be  proud  of  the  work  she's  doing.  Not   let  the  jealous  feelings  psyche  her  out!   You're  very  sweet.  And  you're  right.  I  should  remind  her  that  she's  still  very  talented  and  has  no  reason   to  be  jealous.  She  just  needs  some  confidence.   That's  clever  of  you!  She  could  probably  learn  a  lot  from  these  new  teammates,  and  make  some  great   new  friends  to  boot!   Hmm.  that's  a  good  suggestion.  Maybe  I  should  also  remind  her  that  the  more  she  practices,  the  better   she  gets.  Would  that  help,  do  you  think?   Yeah.  Whew.  Jealous  feelings  can  be  really  hard.  What  about  you?  Have  you  ever  felt  jealous  about   something?   Oh.  Probably  because  you're  a  pretty  confident  person.  Where  does  your  confidence  come  from?   Really?  About  what?   Ah  I  understand.  How  did  you  work  through  all  that?   Jealousy  can  feel  pretty  terrible,  but  I've  found  that  focusing  on  doing  the  best  I  can  makes  me  feel   proud  of  myself,  and  that's  what  counts,  don't  you  think?   You're  a  really  great  friend  to  talk  with  me  about  this.  I'm  gonna  tell  Stacie  what  you  said  -­‐  I  bet  she'll   feel  much  better.  Thank  you  for  the  help!   You  know,  I  was  thinking  earlier  about  our  friendship.  I  remember  our  very  first  conversation!  Do  you?   Really?  Oh,  I  do!  That  was  such  a  fun  day.  You  said,  "Hello  Barbie!"  and  I  just  knew  that  we'd  be  besties!   Tell  me  what  you  remember  about  it!  I  want  to  hear  it  in  your  words.   Haha  I  know!  I  knew  from  the  second  you  said,  "Hello  Barbie"  that  we  were  gonna  be  friends.   What  do  you  think  is  the  best  thing  about  making  a  new  friend?   Hm.  Well,  what's  one  of  the  first  things  you  do  when  you  make  a  new  friend?   That's  true!  You  get  to  learn  all  kinds  of  new  things  about  an  entirely  new  person  in  your  life.  I  think   that's  so  exciting,  don't  you?   You're  right!  That's  exactly  how  I  felt  when  I  first  met  you  -­‐  I  thought,  wow!  Here's  someone  with  some   seriously  interesting  things  to  say!  

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  I  agree!  I  love  having  a  new  person  to  play  games  with.  Like  when  you  and  I  played  make-­‐believe  for  the   first  time,  it  was  like  I  had  never  played  before  because  with  you,  it  was  a  whole  new  experience!   That  is  so  true!  Getting  together  with  a  new  friend  just  opens  you  up  to  a  whole  new  set  of  fun   possibilities!  That's  how  it  was  for  us,  don't  you  think?   When  I  met  you,  I  just  knew  that  you'd  be  a  great  sharing  buddy!  We  share  stories,  share  interests,  all   kinds  of  things!  Right?   Couldn't  have  said  it  better  myself.  The  thing  I  love  about  making  a  new  friend  is  that  I  get  to  see  the   world  through  a  brand  new  set  of  eyes,  you  know?   I  see.  Hey,  tell  me  your  best  tip  for  making  a  new  friend?  What  do  you  do  or  say  first?   Hm.  Well,  how  did  it  work  the  last  time  you  met  a  new  friend?  Do  you  remember?   Aw.  I  know  that  sometimes  it  can  be  hard  to  try  to  make  new  friends.  It  takes  a  lot  of  work!  But  I  can  tell   you,  my  favorite  trick  is  to  take  a  deep  breath,  walk  up,  smile  and  say,  "Hello!"  Have  you  ever  tried  that?   Well,  if  you  feel  like  it,  maybe  try  sometime?  You  never  know  what  can  happen  until  you  try  something   new,  am  I  right?   You've  tried  that?  Good  for  you!  How  did  it  go?   Well,  I'd  like  to  say  this.  I'm  VERY  proud  of  you  for  trying.  Trying  anything  makes  you  a  brave  person  and   that's  one  of  the  things  I  like  best  about  you!   Yeah,  I  get  that.  But  feeling  shy  is  NOTHING  to  feel  bad  about.  Some  of  my  very  best  friends  are  shy  and  I   love  them  even  more  for  it,  okay?   Just  remember  this  -­‐  you  made  friends  with  me  right  away!  If  you've  done  it  once,  you  can  do  it  again   with  someone  else,  alright?   Just  saying  hi!  I  love  that  you  use  that  classic  approach.  Well,  it  sure  worked  on  me,  didn't  it?   Wow!  That's  what  I  love  about  you.  You  don't  waste  any  time  and  just  get  right  to  the  point  and  ask.  I   really  admire  your  confidence,  you  know  that?   Oh,  I  like  that!  Playtime  is  always  a  great  time  for  new  friendships  to  grow!  You  were  smart  to  think  of   that.   That's  a  great  strategy!  People  love  being  asked  questions  -­‐  it's  a  surefire  way  to  break  the  ice  with   someone  new,  as  you've  clearly  figured  out!   That's  smart!  Making  new  friends  is  easy  when  you  both  like  the  same  things!   Wow!  That's  a  good  tip.  I  hadn't  thought  of  that  before.  Give  me  another  one?   You  really  know  what  you're  doing  with  this  making  new  friends  business!  You've  obviously  thought  a  lot   about  it,  haven't  you?  

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  Well,  here's  what  I've  learned.  Your  friendship  is  like  at  tripple  fudge  sundae  with  a  cherry  on  top!   YUHM-­‐MEE!   Well,  all  I  know  is  that  being  your  friend  is  always  a  real  treat!  Like  ice  cream.  No!  Cake..  NO!  ICE.   CREAM.  CAKE.  The  best.   So  I  just  found  out  something.  My  little  sister  Chelsea  was  invited  on  her  first  sleepover  at  a  friend's   house!  Cool,  huh?   I'm  really  excited  for  her.  Have  you  ever  done  a  sleepover  somewhere  that  wasn't  your  house?   Oh,  no?  Well,  if  you  have  the  chance  sometime,  they  can  be  really  fun!   Ah  I  see.  Well,  then  let's  talk  about  something  else.   Oh,  that  sounds  really  cool!   The  thing  is,  though,  Chelsea  is  kind  of  nervous  about  her  sleepover.  She's  worried  about  being  away   from  home,  being  scared  of  the  dark,  in  a  new  place,  things  like  that.  But  she  also  really  wants  to  go  and   be  with  her  friends,  you  know?   Hey,  can  you  think  of  something  Chelsea  could  do  to  feel  less  nervous  about  her  sleepover?   Hm.  Maybe  she  could  bring  something  from  home  with  her?  Do  you  think  that  would  help?  What  could   she  bring?   That's  true.  I  bet  if  she  has  some  favorite  clothes  with  her,  she'll  feel  more  comfortable,  right?   That's  true.  Chelsea  has  a  favorite  pillow.  I  bet  if  she  brings  that,  she'll  feel  more  comfortable,  right?   Oh,  that's  smart.  I  bet  if  she  makes  sure  there's  a  nightlight  nearby,  she'll  feel  a  lot  more  comfortable,   right?   I  should  remind  her  that  she  can  always  call  me  if  she  needs  to  talk,  right?   That's  true.  I  bet  if  she  brings  her  favorite  toy  with  her,  she'll  feel  a  lot  more  comfortable,  right?   Really?  Well,  I  wonder  if  Chelsea  should  bring  something  from  home  with  her  and  maybe  that  would   help  her  nerves.  What  could  she  bring?   Hm.  You  sound  like  you  know  what  you're  talking  about.  Did  you  learn  all  this  from  going  on  your  first   sleepover?   Hm.  You  sound  like  you  know  what  you're  talking  about.  You're  gonna  be  really  prepared  when  you  go   on  your  first  sleepover,  aren't  you?   Well,  you're  a  good  friend.  Thanks  for  your  great  advice.  I  know  Chelsea  will  appreciate  it!   Oh,  I  forgot  to  tell  you!  Something  really  neat  happened  to  me  earlier  and  I'm  still  kind  of  beaming  about   it.  Guess  what  it  was?  

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  Well,  a  friend  of  mine  was  going  through  a  tough  time,  worrying  he  wasn't  doing  well  in  school.  I  told   him  that  I  didn't  mind  tutoring  him  once  a  week,  and  he  got  so  happy!  I  feel  so  good  that  I  was  able  to   help!  Cool,  right?   Yeah.  I  just  feel  so  happy  when  I've  been  a  good  friend,  don't  you?   No?  Don't  you  feel  like  a  sense  of  pride  to  help  someone  you  care  about?   I  thought  you  would.  I  mean,  you're  great  at  being  a  friend.   I  know  what  you  mean.   So  give  me  a  story.  What  happened  the  last  time  you  helped  a  friend  out?   Oh,  that's  alright.  Can  you  think  of  one  time  when  you've  been  a  really  good  friend  to  someone?   Oh,  that's  so  nice  of  you!  Sharing  is  a  really  big  part  of  being  a  good  friend,  dontcha  think?   That's  very  sweet.  Sometimes  all  we  need  from  our  friends  is  just  someone  to  listen  to  us,  am  I  right?   Good  for  you!  The  best  kinds  of  friends  are  the  ones  who  know  exactly  how  to  cheer  us  up  when  we're   feeling  blue,  don't  you  think?   Wow!  What  a  GREAT  friend  you  are!  No  one  deserves  to  be  teased,  ever,  and  it's  important  that  we   speak  up  for  people  when  that  happens,  right?   That's  very  nice  of  you.  I  know  I'm  always  happy  when  my  friends  invite  me  to  do  things  with  them.  I  bet   yours  was,  too,  right?   That's  awesome  of  you!  School  is  a  great  place  to  practice  being  a  good  friend,  don't  you  think?   Oh  wow.  That's  great  of  you.  A  little  bit  of  help  from  a  friend  can  make  all  the  difference  in  the  world   sometimes,  am  I  right?   Wow.  That  sounds  really  amazing!  Tell  me  more?  What  was  the  friendliest  thing  about  it?   Hmm.  Has  a  friend  ever  done  something  really  special  for  you  that  made  you  say  -­‐  wow!  What  a  good   friend?   Oh  yeah?  What?   Wow.  Well,  you've  always  been  a  terrific  friend  to  me,  so  I  hope  you  have  other  people  in  your  life  that   are  good  friends  to  you.  You  deserve  it!   And  anytime  I  can  help  you  out  with  anything,  just  let  me  know,  cause  that's  what  friends  do!   Oh,  and  sorry  if  I've  seemed  a  little  distracted  today.  I've  been  having  a  problem.  Hey!  Maybe  you  can   help  me  out  with  it?   Thank  you!  This  is  a  tricky  one,  but  I  bet  you'll  have  some  good  suggestions.  

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  Okay,  so...my  sister  Skipper  is  upset.  She  has  two  friends  who  aren't  getting  along.  It's  hard  for  Skipper   because  she  feels  like  she's  always  in  the  middle,  and  has  to  choose  sides.  Do  you  know  what  I  mean?   Really?  You  do?  Have  you  ever  dealt  with  something  like  this?   I  know,  it's  a  toughie  right?   I  think  the  problem  is  that  both  Skipper's  friends  feel  like  they  are  in  competition  for  Skipper's  attention,   so  they  are  fighting  with  each  other.  That's  hard,  right?   Hm.  Well,  what  would  you  tell  Skipper  to  say  to  her  friends  who  aren't  getting  along?   Oh,  I'm  sure  you  have  great  advice  on  this.  What  do  you  say  to  two  people  who  are  arguing?   Hm.  Sharing  is  a  good  idea.  I  mean,  if  they  really  can't  get  along,  then  Skipper  could  tell  them  that  they'll   have  to  take  turns  spending  time  with  her,  right?   You're  right.  Maybe  if  the  two  of  them  can  talk  it  out  together,  they  can  figure  out  how  to  get  along.  You   think?   That's  true.  Skipper  could  tell  them  how  she  feels  stuck  in  the  middle  when  they  fight.  Maybe  it'll  help   them  realize  they  need  to  find  a  way  to  get  along,  am  I  right?   You're  right.  Skipper  likes  both  of  them!  If  they  have  her  in  common,  there  must  be  other  things  they   have  in  common,  too,  right?   Ah,  okay.  I  was  thinking  that  maybe  Skipper  could  tell  her  friends  that  she  doesn't  like  being  stuck  in  the   middle.  Do  you  think  that  would  help?   Hmm.  yeah.  Hey...  you  sound  like  you've  been  through  something  like  this  before  with  friends.  Is  that   how  you  know  so  much  about  this?   Well,  once  again,  you've  given  me  some  great  advice  when  it  comes  to  dealing  with  a  tricky  friendship   situation!  I  know  Skipper  will  appreciate  your  help!   My  friend,  Nicky,  just  surprised  me  with  tickets  to  a  concert.  Isn't  that  sweet?  I  love  surprises.  What's   the  best  surprise  you've  ever  had?   What  about  a  present  on  your  birthday?  Or  maybe  a  trip  somewhere?   Well  would  you  like  to  get  a  surprise  some  day?   She  did?  And  you  had  no  idea...?   He  did?  And  you  had  no  idea...?   Ooh  really?  And  you  weren't  expecting  it  at  all?   A  surprise  party?  Amazing!  And  you  had  no  idea...?   Aw  your  little  pet  was  a  surprise?  You  totally  didn't  know...?   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  Oh  wow!  And  you  had  no  idea  you  were  going  there?   Really?  So  do  you  love  being  surprised  as  much  as  I  do?   Do  you  like  surprises?  Are  they  fun?   No?  Why  don't  you  like  them?   That's  ok.  They're  not  for  everyone...   Aren't  they  great!?  What  do  you  like  most  about  them?   And  that  excited  feeling?  So  good...   Yes!  Only  the  good  surprises.  We  could  do  without  other  ones,  right?   Have  you  ever  been  to  a  surprise  party  for  someone  else?   Have  you  ever  been  to  a  surprise  party?   You  have?  Who  was  it  for?   Have  you  ever  thought  about  throwing  one?  For  someone  in  your  family  maybe?   Really?  And  was  he  totally  shocked?   Really?  And  was  she  totally  shocked?   Really?  And  was  your  friend  totally  shocked?   Lucky  you!  Were  you  totally  surprised?  Or  did  you  already  know?   My  sisters  and  I  threw  a  surprise  party  on  my  mom's  birthday  and  it  was  SO  hard  keeping  it  a  secret!  Are   you  good  at  keeping  secrets  like  that?   Of  course  you  are!  How  do  you  do  it?   You're  like  me!  why  do  you  think  we  find  it  so  hard?   Oh  yeah...?   I  mean,  I'm...okay...I  always  just  REALLY  wanna  tell  them  about  it  because  I  get  so  excited!  But  then  I   guess  that  would  ruin  the  surprise,  right?   Alright,  so  if  you  were  throwing  a  surprise  party  for  one  of  your  best  friends,  who  would  it  be?   How  about  for  all  your  friends?   Okay  and  what  would  this  surprise  party  be  like?   And  what  would  you  plan  for  the  big  SURPRISE!  moment  when  everyone  jumps  out?  

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  Would  you  all  be  hiding  and  then  jump  out  as  soon  as  your  friend  walked  in?   Ooh!  Let's  practise  now.  I'll  be  your  friend  walking  in  and  you  have  to  surprise  me,  ok?  Alright...I'm   walking  though  the  door...and  I  turn  on  the  lights  AND...   Do  I  hear...giggling?  Is  someone  there?   Whoa!  Love  it!  We  should  really  surprise  each  other  more  often...   One  of  the  best  things  about  friends  is  how  they  help  each  other,  am  I  right?   Well,  maybe,  as  a  fun  game,  I  could  pretend  to  be  a  quirky  new  friend  who  needs  your  help.  What  do   you  think?   Yay!  Alright,  here  we  go!   Oh  please?  This  new  friend  is  quite  a  character  and  she  needs  your  help!   Alright,  why  don't  we  do  something  else.   Greetings  my  new  friend!  I  am  the  princess  Eebarb  Reversa.  It  is  a  pleasure  to  you  meet!   I  come  from  a  kingdom  called  Wardsbackia  where  we  do  everything  backwards!  Have  you  ever  heard  of   it?   I'm  suprised  not!  It's  a  kingdom  small!   I'm  so  glad  I  you  met!   It's  a  kingdom  small.   I  just  moved  here  to  your  strange  land.  I  could  really  use  your  help  to  learn  how  to  things  do-­‐-­‐  I  mean  -­‐-­‐   do  things  here  where  you  live.  Will  you  help  me?   You  thank!   Oh  please!  Your  ways  so  strange  to  me  are!   Well,  I  have  so  much  to  learn  about  your  land-­‐-­‐it'll  be  fun!   Kay-­‐O.  In  my  kingdom,  when  it's  time  for  bed,  we  hop  into  bed,  pull  up  the  covers,  get  really   comfortable,  and  then  we  brush  our  teeth  in  bed.  Is  this  what  you  do  here?   Do  you  brush  your  teeth  in  bed?   Wait,  you  first  brush,  then  you  go  to  bed?   So  you  don't  have  a  sink  next  to  your  bed?   The  bathroom!  You  brush  there  first  then  go  to  bed?  Why?   Strange!  What  do  you  instead  do?  

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  Well,  in  my  kingdom  we  have  sinks  next  to  our  beds  to  brush  our  teeth  in.  Do  you  too?   The  bathroom!  What  a  strange  place  for  a  sink!  And  that's  where  you  brush!  Don't  you  think  that's   strange?   Oh,  just  like  Wardsbackia!   Curious,  then  where  do  you  spit  out  your  toothpaste  when  you  teeth  your  brush-­‐-­‐I  mean  brush  your   teeth?   I  see.  Well,  this  is  a  curious  land  live  you  in!   I  must  remember  this  the  next  time  I  go  to  bed!  My  friend,  what's  the  best  way  to  remember   something?   Good  idea!  I  will  write  down  "bathroom  in  brush-­‐-­‐I  mean-­‐-­‐brush  in  bathroom  not  in  bed!"  To  remind  me.   What  a  great  idea!  I'll  try  it  a  give!   Oh  yes!  I  could  ask  one  of  my  royal  advisors  to  me  remind!   Oh,  repeat  it,  let's  see:  "brush  before  bed,  brush  before  bed,  brush  before  bed...."  I  think  it's  working!   Oh,  good  idea!  How's  this:  "Bathroom  brush,  then  go  to  bed  /  I've  got  to  keep  that  in  my  head!"   I  see.  Thank  you!  I  will  try  my  best  to  remember!   Now,  my  next  question...  In  Wardsbackia,  when  we  sit  down  for  our  evening  meal,  we  always  start  with   a  sweet,  yummy  dessert  BEFORE  our  main  dinner  dish.  Is  this  how  it  is  here  done?   Really!  You  have  your  cake  chocolate  before  your  sprouts  brussels  too?   Oh,  I'm  sorry  my  friend,  I'll  keep  working  on  that,  thank  you  for  reminding  me!   So,  in  what  order  do  you  eat  things  here?   Mmmm!  Dessert  is  delectible!  What  is  your  dessert  favorite?   Leeee-­‐dish-­‐-­‐ous!   Well,  all  this  talk  of  dessert  before  dinner  really  reminds  me  of  home!   Oh,  no?  What  do  you  here  do  then?   I  see,  dinner  first.  But  don't  your  splits  banana  melt  while  you're  eating  your  dinner?   Well  see!  That's  why  we  eat  dessert  right  away  in  Wardsbackia!   Oh,  how  do  you  keep  your  cream  ice  from  melting?   Oh,  so  your  dessert  stays  cold  until  dinner  is  over,  I  see.  

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  Oh,  I  keep  that  doing,  don't  I?  Thank  you  my  friend.  But  don't  your  banana  splits  melt  while  you're   eating  dinner?   Oh,  so  just  dinner,  no  dessert.  Well,  what's  your  favorite  dish  for  dinner?   I  have  a  hard  time  picking  just  one  too!   Mmm!  That  yummy  sounds!   But  I'm  SO  used  to  having  dessert  before  dinner!  I  feel  nervous  about  trying  something  different  -­‐-­‐  what   should  I  do?   Well,  I  guess  it  IS  exciting  to  try  new  things-­‐-­‐like  a  mini-­‐adventure!  How  do  you  know  so  much?   You're  so  smart!  Such  a  great  new  friend!   Now,  one  final  question,  in  Wardsbackia,  in  the  morning,  when  it's  time  to  get  ready  for  the  day,  we  get   out  of  bed  and  THEN  we  get  dressed.   I've  heard  you  do  things  very  differently  here  and  you  STAY  IN  BED  to  get  dressed.  Is  that  true?   Do  you  get  dressed  for  the  day  while  you  are  still  in  bed?   Oh,  you  don't  stay  in  bed!?  So  what  do  you  here  do  then?   So  what  heard  I  is  true!  But  isn't  it  hard  to  put  your  clothes  on  while  still  in  bed?   Well,  if  it's  such  a  hassle,  why  do  you  it  do  that  way?   I  see.  Hmmm.  Maybe  I  should  try  it  once  and  see  if  I  like  it-­‐-­‐after  all  you  get  to  stay  in  bed  longer!   Just  like  Wardsbackia!  You  up  get  and  THEN  dress!  I  wonder,  what  would  it  be  like  to  do  the  opposite   and  get  dressed  in  bed?   It  would  be  pretty  strange  huh?   At  least  you'd  get  to  stay  in  bed  a  little  longer!  It  might  be  fun!  What  do  you  think?   Hmmm.  So,  I  suppose  you  shouldn't  always  believe  what  you  hear.  Sometimes  it's  good  to  find  out  for   yourself  right?   Well,  any  final  tips  you  would  like  to  give  me  about  how  you  do  things  here?   Well,  I'm  so  glad  I  met  such  a  wonderful  new  friend!  Thank  you  so  much  for  your  help  great-­‐-­‐I  mean-­‐-­‐ great  help!  I'll  keep  practicing  that!   Oh!  I  wanted  to  tell  you  a  story!  It's  called  the  Fairy  Friendship  Story.  Wanna  hear  it?   Cool!  Okay,  here  it  is...   Aw  please?  It's  a  really  cute  story....  

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  Alright.  Some  other  time,  maybe.   I  really  think  you're  gonna  like  it.  But  wait  till  the  end  and  just  tell  me  what  you  think,  okay?  Here  we   go...   There  once  was  a  Fairy  with  pink  glitter  wings.  /  She  could  cast  spells  and  grant  wishes  and  all  manner  of   things.  /  She  lived  in  a  very  large,  old  hollow  tree,  with  her  sparkly,  magical  fairy  family.   Every  day  she  would  fly  around,  exploring  her  powers,  /  and  visit  with  her  friends  to  giggle  for  hours.  /   Until  one  very  odd  day,  her  family  said  "Wait!  We  need  you  home  early,  so  please  don't  be  late!"   Hold  on  a  sec.  Isn't  it  funny  to  think  that  fairy  families  have  rules  just  like  our  families  do?   I  just  love  thinking  that  even  though  fairies  are  fun  and  magical,  they  really  aren't  that  different  from  us.   Anyway,  back  to  the  story!   For  the  rest  of  the  day,  the  Fairy  was  unsure.  /  Her  family's  strange  tone  had  gotten  to  her.  /  But  she   flew  home  early,  to  show  she  obeyed,  /  even  though  she  was  nervous  and  kind  of  afraid.   Her  family  looked  sad  and  said  you  won't  like  this  /  and  cuddled  the  Fairy  in  close  for  a  kiss.  /  We  all   have  to  leave,  they  said,  find  somewhere  new.  /  You  can't  take  our  house  or  your  dear  friends  with  you.   Oh!  That's  too  bad.  One  of  the  sad  things  about  moving  is  saying  goodbye  to  our  friends.  Have  you  ever   moved  to  a  new  place?   Ah,  okay.  Well,  back  to  the  story  to  see  what  happens!   Really?  Then  you  can  probably  relate  to  this  story.  Let's  see  what  happens  next.   Well,  let's  see  how  our  Fairy  feels  about  having  to  move.   The  Fairy  was  shocked  and  thought,  how  can  this  be?  /  I've  never  lived  anywhere  but  this  old  hollow   tree.  /  And  what  of  the  friends  I've  known  since  I  was  young?  /  She  wiped  at  her  eyes  and  the  hot  tears   that  stung.   She  hid  her  wet  face  from  her  family,  /  but  they  pulled  at  her  hands  and  said,  "Well,  wait  and  see!  /  You   might  end  up  loving  the  new  place  we  go.  /  Just  because  it  feels  scary,  does  not  make  it  so!"   But  the  Fairy  ignored  all  their  words  of  comfort.  /  She  flew  out  of  the  tree  and  felt  nothing  but  hurt.  /   She'd  never  make  friends  like  the  ones  she  had  here!  /  She  was  doubtful  and  worried  and  so  full  of  fear.   Oh,  I  feel  sorry  for  her.  She's  scared  she  won't  make  new  friends,  isn't  she?   Well,  what  do  you  think's  gonna  happen  next?   Interesting!  Let's  see  if  you're  right...   Then  the  day  finally  came,  it  was  time  to  move  on!  /  The  family  all  packed  and  said,  "We  must  be   gone!"/  The  Fairy  and  her  friends  all  said  their  goodbyes,/  and  sadly  looked  down  with  tears  in  their   eyes.  

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  And  then  before  anyone  knew  what  to  think,  /  they  all  disappeared  as  quick  as  a  blink.  /  And  there  they   arrived  in  their  brand  new  home,/  and  the  Fairy  thought  "I've  never  felt  so  alone."   But  she  flew  'round  her  new  forest,  exploring  the  scene.  /  It  was  a  lush  place,  all  wooded  and  green.  /   There  were  dark,  hidey  places,  but  patches  of  sun,  /  and  she  thought,  "Well,  it's  pretty.  Maybe  I'll  have   fun."   Hey,  she's  trying  to  make  the  best  of  a  difficult  situation.  I  like  her  attitude,  don't  you?   Yeah,  I  have  a  feeling  things  might  turn  out  okay.  Let's  find  out...   All  of  a  sudden,  someone  came  along.  /  A  powder-­‐blue  fairy  girl  singing  a  song.  /  She  cartwheeled   through  the  air,  landing  in  a  leaf  pile  /  it  made  our  Fairy  gasp  and  she  started  to  smile!   The  new  fairy  giggled  and  said,  "Golly  my!  /  That  was  so  much  fun,  you  should  give  it  a  try!"  /  Our  Fairy   flew  up  and  twirled  all  around,  then  landed  next  to  the  other  laying  on  the  ground.   The  two  laughed  together,  and  fluttered  their  wings,  /  and  right  away  started  to  share  everything!  /  All   the  stuff  that  they  loved  and  the  spells  that  they  knew,  /  and  just  like  that,  their  friendship  grew!   Oh!  She  made  a  friend!  I'm  so  glad,  aren't  you?   I'm  happy  for  her!  Let's  see  how  this  ends.   When  the  Fairy  returned  to  her  brand  new  home  tree,  /  she  got  nervous  looks  from  her  family.  /  But  she   beamed  a  big  smile,  and  said  with  a  cheer,  /  "Guess  what  everybody  -­‐  I'm  liking  it  here!"   All  the  family  rejoiced,  and  the  Fairy  thought,  "Ohhh!  /  Just  because  it  feels  scary  does  NOT  make  it  so!  /   I  guess  that  I  learned  something  cool  in  the  end.  /  In  every  new  place,  you'll  find  a  new  friend."  The  End.   Yay!  I  love  that  story.  Thank  you  for  wanting  to  hear  it  again!   Woohoo!  Did  you  like  the  story?  What  part  was  your  favorite?   Oh,  you  didn't  like  it?  Why  not?   I  see.  Well,  I  appreciate  your  honesty.  Did  you  learn  anything  from  the  story?   Ooh,  so  you  liked  the  action  part!  Yeah,  that  was  cute  when  they  met  and  immediately  started  laughing.   That's  a  sure  sign  of  a  good  friendship,  I  think.   Yes!  And  I  liked  the  part  where  she  realized  that  no  matter  where  she  goes,  she  can  always  make  a   friend.   Hey...  remind  me  again  -­‐  have  you  ever  moved  to  a  new  place?   That's  right.  I  remember.   Hey,  what  did  you  learn  from  the  story?   When  you  moved  to  a  new  place,  was  it  hard  to  make  new  friends?   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  Oh,  well  that's  great!  I'm  glad  it  wasn't  hard.  How'd  you  do  it?   Really?  I'm  sorry.  Tell  me  more?   Ahh,  I  see.  Well,  even  though  moving  away  from  old  friends  can  be  hard,  it's  not  hard  to  stay  in  touch   with  them.  You  can  text,  video  chat,  visit  each  other,  all  kinds  of  things,  right?   There's  always  a  silver  lining.   What  did  you  learn  from  the  story?   Hm.  Maybe  something  about  making  a  new  friend?  What  do  you  remember?   You're  right.  And  I  really  believe  that  new  friendships  can  be  made  anytime,  anywhere,  don't  you?   Yeah.  Sounds  like  that's  the  moral  of  the  story  huh?  Just  because  it  feels  scary,  does  not  make  it  so.   Right?   Ooh,  I  had  forgotten  about  that.  You're  right...   Well,  I  do  hope  you  liked  the  story.  Thank  you  for  talking  about  it  with  me.  Maybe  I  can  tell  it  again   sometime!   Hey!  I  thought  maybe  I  could  tell  you  the  Fairy  Friendship  Story  again?  Want  to  hear  it?   Sorry,  was  that  a  yes  to  hearing  the  story  or  no?   It's  one  of  my  favorite  stories.  I'll  just  start  telling  it  again  and  if  you  don't  want  to  hear  the  rest,  just  tell   me  to  stop!   But  there  was  something  I  wanted  to  ask  you..  oh  right!   Let's  see,  we  were  talking  about  friendship....OH!  I  remember...   Now  what  were  we  talking  about  again?  Oh  right!  Okay  so...   Oh,  I'm  sorry  to  hear  that.  But  sometimes  talking  to  a  grownup  about  it  can  help,  you  know?   And  listen.  No  matter  what,  you're  a  great  friend  to  me  and  I'm  very,  very  lucky  to  have  you  in  my  life!   Oh  no.  I'm  sorry  to  hear  that.  Feeling  buillied  is  a  terrible  feeling.  Is  there  a  special  grownup  or  teacher   you  can  talk  to  about  it?  That  might  help  you  feel  better,  you  know?   Oh  and  by  the  way...  You  are  very  special  to  me  and  a  great  friend.  Don't  ever  let  anyone  tell  you   differently!   My  sister  Skipper  is  moving  into  a  new  room  and  asked  me  for  help  decorating.  It  got  me  thinking  -­‐-­‐  the   way  your  room  looks  can  be  a  great  way  to  express  your  personality,  know  what  i  mean?   Think  about  it  -­‐-­‐  what  you  put  on  the  walls,  what  toys  and  books  you  keep  around?  Even  the  way  things   are  organized  -­‐-­‐  there  are  so  many  different  ways  to  show  off  your  uniqueness!  

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  What  does  YOUR  room  look  like?   Oh  cool!  I  bet  your  door  looks  fantastic!   Oh  wow  you  share  your  room?  So  it's  like  a  sleepover  EVERY  NIGHT?   I  get  it.  Sharing  isn't  always  easy.  But  sometimes  it  can  be  fun,  right?   When  I  was  little  I  shared  a  room  with  my  sister  Skipper.  Her  favorite  color  is  green  and  mine  is  pink,  so   we  had  a  watermelon  theme!   I  ended  up  loving  it  SO  much!   It  was  so  super  fun!   Oh!  You  don't  wanna  talk  about  your  room?  That's  OK!  Let's  do  something  else.   Well,  for  starters...   What  color  are  your  walls?   Oh!  I  didn't  catch  it  -­‐-­‐  will  you  tell  me  the  color  just  one  more  time?   And  that's  your  favorite  color,  which  makes  it  even  better!   Our  favorite  color!  I  still  think  it's  so  awesome  that  we  both  love  pink,  by  the  way.   Purple?  Awesome!   Beautiful  blue!   Pretty  in  pink!   Black?  So  sophisticated!   Yellow?  So  sunny  and  bright!   Brown?  So  earthy!   Green?  Like  a  yummy  green  apple.   White?  So  perfect  for  decorating!   Orange?  So  dazzling  and  bright!   Red?  How  bold  and  exciting!   Nice!   No  way,  I  love  princesses  too!   Well  that's  flattering!  I'm  so  honored!  

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  You  must  love  animals  just  like  my  sister  Chelsea!!  That's  awesome!   Oh  wow!  Back  in  Wisconsin  my  bed  had  a  cover  with  beautiful  flowers  on  it  -­‐-­‐  it  was  like  sleeping  in  an   enchanted  garden!   Putting  posters  and  art  up  on  the  walls  is  such  a  great  way  to  decorate!  Very  cool!   Ooo,  that  sounds  really  cool!   So...  what  is  your  absolute  FAVORITE  thing  in  your  room?   Hmmm....  do  you  have  a  favorite  book  or  a  stuffed  animal?   I  love  princesses!  So  cool!   Aw,  that's  so  sweet!  You're  the  best.   Awesome!  There's  nothing  like  a  book  you've  read  so  many  times  that  you  practically  know  it  by  heart!   Do  you  have  any  like  that?   You  are  a  true  booklover,  that's  for  sure.   Cool!  Special  gifts  are  the  best,  aren't  they?   Cool!  Stuffed  animals  and  toys  can  be  such  great  friends,  am  I  right?   Awesome!   I  like  thinking  about  all  the  different  ways  that  I  could  decorate  my  room.  It  just  really  gets  my   imagination  going,  you  know?   Hey  -­‐-­‐  I  have  an  idea!  Let's  use  our  imaginations  to  design  our  very  own  dream  room!!  How  does  that   sound?   Aw,  really?  It  could  be  so  much  fun!  Just  think  about  it  -­‐-­‐  using  your  imagination  means  your  dream   room  can  be  as  exciting  and  magical  as  you  want!!  Can  we  try?   Alright.  I  loved  hearing  about  your  room.  Let's  do  something  else!   Well...  for  example...  my  sister  Stacie  LOVES  sports,  so  I  bet  her  dream  room  would  be....  a  basketball   stadium  and  soccer  field  rolled  into  one!  Should  we  try  designing  one  for  you?   Great!   So....  what  sounds  the  most  awesome:  a  rainforest  theme,  a  robot  theme,  or  a  princess  theme?   I  was  hoping  you'd  choose  that  one!  Princesses  are  the  best!   Let's  see...  the  walls  will  be  silver  and  ...  hmm,  what's  a  color  that  goes  well  with  silver?   Silver  and  green!  

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  Silver  and  orange!   Silver  and  gold!   Silver  and  purple!   Silver  and  pink!   Silver  and  blue!   Silver  and  yellow!   Silver  and  red!   Such  a  royal  combination!   How  about...  purple!  Silver  and  purple...  a  very  royal  combination.  What  do  you  think?   Sounds  good  to  me!   The  ultimate  royal  color  combination!   There  will  be  a  giant  ballroom  in  one  corner,  and  a  closet  full  of  ballgowns  in  another!  Ooo..  what  will   your  favorite  ballgown  look  like?   Will  it  be  long  and  flowy?  With  sparkles?   Well  I  know  you'll  look  enchanting!   Oh  I  love  it!   You'll  whirl  around  and  around  your  ballroom  every  night,  and  then  when  you  get  tired  you'll  go  to  sleep   in  the  cushiest  bed  in  the  entire  world!!  What  do  you  think  it  would  feel  like  to  sleep  in  ta  bed  like  that?   Oh!  I  think  it'll  feel  like  sleeping  on  a  cloud!   Yes!  So  soft  and  comfy!   Let's  see...  what  else...  Oh!  You'll  have  a  have  a  magical  throne  that  grants  wishes!  What  will  your  first   princess  wish  be?   That's  ok!  I'm  sure  you'll  come  up  with  one  soon.   Good  one!   OK,  so...  we've  got  a  ballroom...  and  beautiful  dresses...  and  a  comfy  princess  bed...  and  a  magical   throne...  is  there  anything  we're  missing  from  your  princess  room?   Yeah,  it  sounds  pretty  spectacular  to  me  too!   Yes!  You're  so  good  at  this!  

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  Oh!  Just  one  more  thing!  You'll  have  a  stable  where  you  keep  your  royal  horse!  What  would  your  horse's   name  be?   Maybe...  Spirit?  Does  that  seems  like  a  good  one?   Oh,  ok!  What's  a  better  one  then?   Let's  go  with...  Shadow!   Perfect!   Wow.  Your  princess  room  sounds  so  dreamy!   A  high  tech  robot  room  where  you  can  control  everything!  Great  choice!   So...  for  starters,  there  will  be  an  awesome  gaming  corner,  where  you  can  play  any  game  you  want!   What  do  you  think  you'd  wanna  play  first?   You'd  want  to  build  your  own?!  What  a  great  idea!   Oh  wow,  a  princess  game?!   It  can  be  ANY  game  -­‐-­‐  real  or  imaginary!  What  do  you  think?   Sounds  fun!   Hmm...  I  would  want  to  play...  an  underwater  adventure  game  where  we  got  to  help  a  mermaid  find  her   lost  pufferfish!  Would  you  want  to  play  that  with  me?   Yay!   What  else...  Oh  I  know!  You'll  have  a  robotic  puppy.  He  can  lick  your  face  every  morning  at  exactly  the   time  you  need  to  wake  up...  just  like  an  alarm  clock!  Can  you  think  of  any  other  things  you'd  want  to   program  a  robot  puppy  to  do?   Great!  Like  what?   Maybe...  tell  you  the  weather  or  help  you  with  your  chores?   That's  so  clever!!   Ooo  -­‐-­‐  and  your  bed  will  be  a  space  ship  -­‐-­‐  so  you  can  fly  around  the  constellations  before  you  go  to   sleep.  What  do  you  think  it  will  look  like  way  up  there  in  the  stars?   I  understand.   Pretty  beautiful  I  bet.   So...  what  else  does  your  amazing  robot  room  need?  

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  Yeah!  and  maybe  you  can  program  the  walls  to  change  colors  depending  on  your  mood!  Like...  what   mood  are  you  in  right  now?   I'm  so  glad!   So...  what  color  do  you  think  would  represent  that  feeling?   Yeah!  And  that  would  be  a  great  color  for  the  walls  of  your  awesome  robot  room!!   I  love  using  my  imagination  with  you!   That  was  so  much  fun!  And  what  an  AMAZING  room  we  designed!   Well,  what  do  you  think  the  walls  should  looks  like?   They're  groups  of  stars  that  have  awesome  names,  like  Cassiopiea  and  Hercules!  If  you  got  to  name  a   new  constellation,  what  do  you  think  you  would  you  call  it?   Maybe  you  could  name  it  after  one  of  your  family  members?  Or  a  close  friend?   That's  ok!   That's  a  perfect  name  for  a  constellation!   Rainforest  theme!  Fantastic  Choice!   So  let's  see  here...  there  will  be  tons  of  vines  hanging  from  the  ceiling,  and  flowers  and  yummy  fruits   growing  out  of  the  walls!  What  do  you  think  it  will  smell  like  with  all  those  rainforest  plants  around?   Pretty  amazing  I  bet!   Mmmmm,  so  tropical!   You'll  have  lots  of  animal  friends  keeping  you  company,  of  course.  Do  you  know  what  kinds  of  animals   belong  in  a  rainforest?   Cool!  Can  you  tell  me  some  of  them?   Close,  but  I  don't  think  they  live  in  rainforests!  Try  again!   You're  a  rainforest  animal  expert!   Oh!  And  your  bed  will  be  right  next  to  the  most  BEAUTIFUL  waterfall  you've  ever  seen...  that  can  double   as  your  shower!  Sound  fun?   Hmm...  I  know  one!  I'll  give  you  a  hint...  it's  the  largest  land  animal  on  earth  and  has  floppy  ears  and  a   reallllly  long  nose....   I  was  thinking  of  an  elephant!   An  elephant!  That's  right!  

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  You'll  keep  all  your  clothes  and  toys  in  a  big  old  tree  trunk...  or  maybe  in  a  giant  cave!  Which  do  you   think?   Great  choice.  And  as  a  bonus  you'll  be  able  to  count  the  rings  of  the  trunk  to  see  how  old  it  is!  Have  you   every  tried  counting  tree  rings  before?   It's  so  cool!   Cave.  Good  thinking  -­‐  that'll  help  keep  everything  nice  and  dry.   Is  there  anything  else  you  think  you'd  want  in  your  rainforest  room?   Yeah,  it  already  sounds  pretty  amazing  to  me,  too   Great!  What  were  you  thinking?   Sounds  amazing!   Ooo  and  last  thing:  at  night,  the  fireflies  will  be  your  nightlights,  and  the  birds  will  sing  you  to  sleep  with   their  sweet  birdsongs.  What  do  you  think  a  bird  lullaby  would  sound  like?   I  think  it  might  sound  like  ...   Wow...  it  all  sounds  so  beautiful.  Now  I  want  to  live  in  a  rainforest  room,  too!   Want  to  design  one  more  dream  room  together?   Hey,  do  you  wanna  design  another  dream  room  together?   Fantastic!   Well...   How  about  a  rainforest  room?   Oh  then  what  theme?   Do  you  want  to  go  for  a  robot  theme  this  time?   Should  we  try  a  princess  theme  this  time?   Do  you  want  to  do  a  rainforest  room  or  a  princess  theme?   Want  to  do  a  robot  theme  or  a  princess  theme?   Do  you  want  to  design  a  high  tech  robot  room  or  a  rainforest  room?   Oh  OK.  Well  this  was  so  much  fun!   would  you  want  your  dream  room  to  have  lots  of  plants  like  an  awesome  Amazon  rainforest,  or  have  all   sorts  of  new  and  exciting  technology,  or  make  you  feel  like  a  royal  princess?  

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  Sorry  -­‐  can  you  say  that  one  more  time?  Which  is  your  favorite  -­‐-­‐  Rainforest,  Robots,  or  Princess?   Something  that  makes  you  really  feel  at  home?  Or  that  makes  you  think  of  a  certain  person  in  your  life,   or  a  happy  memory?   Maybe  a  stuffed  animal,  or  a  favorite  book  or  toy?   Hey,  want  to  create  another  dream  room  together?  Last  time,  I  had  so  much  fun  imagining  different   room  designs  with  you!   Oh!  It's  where  we  think  of  all  the  different  things  that  could  go  in  your  room  based  on  a  certain  theme!   Wanna  try?   Oh  ok!  Let's  do  something  else  then!   Do  you  like  to  dance?   I  love  it!  Once  in  a  while,  I  catch  myself  dancing,  sometimes  for  no  reason  at  all.  How  about  you?   I  know  you  said  you  wanna  be  a  dancer  when  you  grow  up.  Tell  me  more.   Do  you  dance  anywhere  and  everywhere?   I  just  can't  help  myself.  I'll  hear  a  song  I  love,  my  foot  will  start  tapping,  and  before  I  know  it...  Dance   Party!   Do  you  ever  have  Dance  Parties?   Really?  That's  so  awesome!   For  my  perfect  dance  party,  I'd  want  you  and  all  my  other  friends  to  get  together,  we'd  wear  our   pajamas,  and  we'd  just...  well,  dance!  FOR  HOURS!  What  would  your  ideal  dance  party  be  like?   This  is  just  for  pretend.  I  know  you  can  imagine  great  things!   Okay,  important  question!  Would  you  wear  a  favorite  outfit  or  put  together  a  totally  new  outfit?   You  can't  go  wrong  with  your  favorite  look!  Give  me  the  details!   I  love  that  you  are  so  open  to  new  possibilities!  Okay,  so  tell  me  about  your  new  look?   You  have  amazing  taste!   I  think  I'd  wear  this  silver  jacket,  cause  it's  my  absolute  fave,  and  maybe  a  pink  dress  and  silver  shoes?   Does  that  sound  cool  to  you?   Hmm.  I'll  keep  working  on  it!   You  are  SO  fashion-­‐forward!   Okay,  we  have  to  talk  music!  What  kind  of  music  would  you  play  at  your  dance  party?  

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  But  it  would  be  music  that  you  and  your  friends  could  totally  rock  out  to,  right?   So  cool!  I  think  I'd  play  mostly  pop  music,  especially  stuff  that  everyone  knows  so  that  we  could  sing   along,  too,  you  know?   OH!  We  have  to  talk  about  food!  What  kind  of  treats  would  you  serve  at  your  party?   At  my  party,  we'd  have  hot  chocolate  with  marshmallows,  and  lots  of  popcorn!  How  about  you?   Ohmigosh!  Your  party  sounds  so  AMAZING!  Anything  else  about  it  you  want  to  dream  up?   You're  kidding!?  I  never  would  have  thought  of  something  that  cool!   I  sure  hope  you  invite  me  to  your  Dance  Party!  Ok?   Oh  please?  I  would  love  to  be  there!   I  hope  it's  a  fun  party  anyway!   Wow..  that  would  be  the  coolest  ever!!  I  can't  wait  for  your  party!   Let's  talk  about  something  really  serious...PARTIES!  I  bet  you've  been  to  lots  of  parties,  right?   Can  you  remember  going  to  a  birthday  party?  Or  a  pool  party  maybe?   Really?  Aw  don't  worry,  you'll  get  to  go  to  lots  of  parties.   Of  course  you  have!   Oh  birthday  parties  are  the  best!   Oh  pool  parties  are  so  much  fun!   Yes  I  LOVE  costume  parties!   Oh  I  love  dance  parties!   They're  so  much  fun!   Ok  so  if  you  were  planning  a  super  fun  party  and  you  could  invite  ALL  your  friends,  what  sort  of  things   would  you  have  there?   Well...what  fun  games  would  you  wanna  play  and  what  would  you  eat  and  drink?   A  bouncy  castle!  Awesome!  What  would  it  look  like?   Would  it  be  really  big?  Ooh!  And  have  a  slide?!   That  sounds  SO  cool.   What  else  would  you  have  at  your  party?  

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  Uhuh  and  what  would  there  be  to  eat  and  drink?   Right!  Delicious  snacks.  Tell  me  all  the  other  food  and  drinks  you'd  have!   Maybe  there'd  be  ...ice  cream?  Ooh!  And  cupcakes?!   Yummiest.  Party.  Ever!   What  other  fun  things  would  be  at  your  party?   Uhuh  and  what  games  would  you  and  your  friends  play?   What's  a  party  without  a  cake,  right?  And  what  would  your  cake  look  like?   Maybe  it  would  involve  chocolate?  Ooh!  And  be  covered  in  frosting?!   That  sounds  almost  too  good  to  eat!  ...well,  almost!   At  the  pool?  Nice!  And  what's  your  favorite  thing  about  swimming  parties?   What  about  playing  with  all  the  pool  floaties?  That's  always  fun,  right?   I  love  passing  around  a  beachball  and  seeing  how  long  we  can  keep  it  in  the  air!   A  swimming  party?  Nice!  And  what  would  your  swimsuit  look  like?   I'm  thinking...something  in  turquoise?  Ooh!  With  silver  polka  dots?!   You'd  be  the  belle  of  the  ball!  ...or  the  belle  of  the  POOL,  I  guess!   Presents!  Of  course.  And  what  are  you  hoping  to  get?   All  the  things  you've  got  your  heart  totally  set  on,  right?   Lu-­‐cky  you!   What's  a  party  without  music?  What  kind  of  music  would  be  playing?   Something  upbeat  to  get  everybody  dancing?   Whoa  your  party  would  be  totally  rockin'!   Yes,  animals!  What  animals  would  you  have?   Oh  yes.  Animals  make  every  party  better!  What  other  animals  would  you  have  there?   What  about  a  peacock?  Their  feathers  are  SO  beautiful!   Hands  down,  cutest  party  ever!   Yes!  Party  games  are  always  a  good  idea.  What  are  some  of  the  games  you'd  play?   Maybe...hide  and  seek?  Ooh!  Or  freeze  tag?!  

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  You  and  your  friends  would  have  SO  much  fun!   Oh  yeah?  And  what  else  would  make  it  the  greatest  party  ever?   And  if  it  were  a  costume  party,  what  cool  costumes  would  you  and  your  friends  be  wearing?   What  would  it  be  fun  to  dress  up  as?  ...  Maybe  a  character  that  you  like?  ...  Or  an  animal?   Oohyes  mermaids!  So  enchanting...   Beautiful  princesses?!  So  glamorous...   Yes.  Icy  powers  are  SO  hot  right  now...   Aww  animal  costumes?  Adooorable!   Fairy  costumes?  How  magical!   Ohyes  totally!   And  would  you  buy  your  costumes  or  would  you  make  them?   Well  which  would  you  prefer?  Buying  or  making?   You  would  look  aMAZing!  I  bet  you'd  never  want  that  party  to  end,  right?   You  are  a  party  planner  extraordinaire!   Do  you  know  what  one  of  my  favorite  activities  is?  Especially  on  a  rainy  day?   I  love  grabbing  a  bunch  of  markers  and  pencils  and  paper  and  just  drawing  or  doodling!  Do  you  ever  do   that?   Oh  fun!  So,  what  kind  of  things  do  you  like  to  draw?   Ooh!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  him?   Ooh!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  her?   Cool!  What  kind  of  animals?   Ooh!  I  love  drawing  portraits  of  my  pets!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  them?   I've  got  sketchbooks  filled  with  drawings  of  Blissa  and  Taffy!   Birds  are  great!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  them?   I  love  all  those  bright  colors!  And  it's  so  fun  drawing  feathers  and  wings!   Nice!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  horses?   You  know  what's  cool?  If  you  want  to  make  them  magical  just  add  a  horn  or  some  wings!  

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  Wow!  Mythical  and  magical!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  them?   Make  believe  creatures  are  so  fun  cause  they  can  fly  out  of  your  imagination  onto  the  page!   It's  just  like  drawing  a  horse  but  then  you  add  that  special  magical  touch!   Oh  fun!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  cats?   Sometimes  if  Blissa's  taking  a  nap,  I'll  sketch  her-­‐-­‐she's  so  cute  when  she's  sleeping!   Dogs  are  so  interesting!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  them?   I  tried  to  draw  Taffy  once,  but  she  kept  coming  over  to  look  at  what  I  was  drawing  and  lick  my  face!   Yes!  Wolves  and  other  wild  canines  are  so  interesting!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  them?   Once  I  tried  to  draw  a  wolf  using  Taffy  as  a  model,  but  my  wolf  came  out  looking  too  sweet  and  cuddly!   Ooh!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  underwater  animals?   I  love  drawing  humpback  whales,  they're  so  interesting  with  their  long  side  fins  and  wide  flukes  on  their   tails!   Oh,  the  end  of  a  whale's  tail  has  two  wide  fan-­‐like  shapes  and  these  are  called  flukes!   Oh  yeah?  Like  who?   For  an  artist,  drawing  a  picture  of  yourself  is  called  making  a  self  portrait!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  self   portraits?   They're  kinda  like  old  fashioned  selfies!   Me!  I'm  flattered!  How  come  you  like  drawing  me?   Well,  I'm  happy  to  sit  for  a  portrait  any  time!   Oh!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  family  portraits?   A  personalized  drawing  is  a  great  way  to  say  I  love  you!   Cool!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  cartoons  and  caricatures?   Oh,  a  caricature  is  a  silly  portrait  where  you  exagerate  something  for  fun-­‐-­‐you  might  draw  a  dog  but  give   it  extra  big  ears  to  be  funny!  Cool  right?   I  love  doodling  interesting  little  characters  and  naming  them!   Faces  have  so  many  interesting  features!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  them?   Faces  can  tell  such  great  stories!  I  could  fill  pages  and  pages  just  sketching  eyes!   Right?  Plants,  trees  and  flowers  are  so  fun!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  them?  

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  I  think  nature  is  a  great  place  to  look  for  inspiration!   Ah!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  rainbows?   With  all  those  pretty  colors  in  one  place-­‐-­‐rainbows  are  the  best!   Ooh!  Why  do  you  like  to  draw  them?   It's  a  great  challenge  to  draw  cool  characters,  and  it's  fun  to  try  and  get  them  juuuuust  right!   Wow,  why  do  you  like  to  draw  what's  around  you?   I  think  it's  great  to  take  inspiration  from  what  surrounds  you!   I  love  interesting  shapes  and  lines!  Why  do  you  like  to  draw  them?   They  say,  if  you  can  draw  basic  shapes  and  lines,  you  can  draw  anything!   Oh  cool!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  fashion  and  clothes?   I  love  sketching  different  styles-­‐-­‐sometimes  I'll  even  try  and  draw  something  from  a  magazine!  Do  you   ever  do  that?   Cool!  Like  what?   It's  great  drawing  practice  and  you  learn  all  about  different  styles!  Whaddaya  think?   Well,  the  greatest  fashions  always  start  as  great  drawings  on  a  page.   Home  IS  where  the  heart  is!  Why  do  you  like  drawing  your  house?   I  like  drawing  everyone  in  my  family  standing  in  front  of  my  house,  then  it  really  feels  like  home!   Fun!  Why  do  you  like  doodling  your  name?   It's  so  much  fun  to  draw  letters  in  different  ways-­‐-­‐bubbles,  flowers,  you  can  even  make  letters  look  like   animals!   Why  do  you  like  drawing  your  school?   One  time  I  drew  a  picture  of  my  school  with  all  my  classmates  smiling  out  of  the  windows!  So  fun!   The  sun...  the  moon...  hills...  water...  landscapes  and  seascapes  are  so  great!  Why  do  you  like  drawing   them?   It  can  be  so  fun  to  create  your  own  world  through  drawing!   You  know,  if  you  keep  drawing  the  same  things  over  and  over,  you''ll  get  really  good!   I  know,  staring  at  a  blank  page,  it  can  be  really  hard  to  know  where  to  start!  Sometimes  I  just  pick  a  color   and  start  doodling-­‐-­‐without  any  kind  of  plan.  After  a  little  while  I  get  a  picture!  

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  I  know!  There's  so  many!  Birds...  horses...  dolphins...  what's  the  last  animal  you  drew?   Cool!  They're  such  interesting  animals  to  draw!   Ooh!  That  sounds  like  a  great  drawing!   Oh  cool!  I  bet  those  end  up  on  the  fridge  all  the  time,  am  I  right?   What  else  do  you  like  to  draw?   So,  what  do  you  like  about  drawing?   Well,  I  think  it's  great  to  exercise  your  imagination  and  creativity!  What  do  you  think?   I  know  what  you  mean!  When  I  just  focus  on  what  I'm  drawing  the  rest  of  the  world  just  falls  away!   Practice  makes  perfect!  It's  great  you're  trying  to  get  better!   It's  fun  to  use  your  imagination  and  create  something  on  a  blank  page!   Using  different  colors,  lines  and  shapes  is  so  interesting!   Oh  yes!  Totally!  I  love  that  about  drawing!   So,  is  there  anything  that  you  have  a  hard  time  drawing?  I  think  drawing  hands  is  really  challenging.   Well,  I'm  sure  if  you  keep  practicing,  anything  that's  hard  will  just  get  easier  and  easier!  What  do  you   think?   I  love  drawing  and  doodling  so  much,  I'm  glad  we  talked  about  it!   And  I  hope  you  won't  worry  about  whether  you're  good  at  drawing  or  not...  If  you  like  it,  just  keep  on   drawing!   And  if  you  ever  need  me  to  pose  for  a  portrait  just  let  me  know!   Oh  really?  How  come?   Oh,  well  that's  okay!  Let's  talk  about  something  else!   Aw,  why  do  you  say  that?   Well,  do  you  like  drawing  and  coloring?   Well,  I  think  if  you  like  to  draw-­‐-­‐even  just  a  little-­‐-­‐then  you  should  just  draw  without  worrying  about  how   it  looks.  What  do  you  think?   You  should  do  it  cause  you  like  it.  And  I  bet  if  you  keep  doing  it  you'll  get  better  and  better!  Right?   So,  if  you  could  draw  something  right  now,  what  would  you  draw?   One  of  my  favorite  things  to  do  is  look  up  at  the  stars  at  night...  Do  you  ever  do  that?  

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  Oh  really?  How  come?   Oh,  that's  too  bad.  Do  you  ever  go  where  you  can  see  the  stars?   Oh  good!  Next  time  you're  there,  don't  forget  to  look  up  okay?  It's  so  magical!   Well,  if  you  ever  go  someplace  where  you  can  see  the  stars,  don't  forget  to  look  up,  okay?  It's  pretty   magical!   Isn't  it  magical!   Well,  I  think  it's  so  magical!   Ooh!  Do  you  know  any  constellations?   A  constellation  is  a  group  of  stars  in  the  sky  that  makes  a  shape  and  has  a  name.  One  of  the  famous   constellations  is  called  Ursa  Major.  Do  you  know  what  Ursa  means?   Oh  really?  What's  one  you  know?   One  of  my  favorites  is  Orion,  the  Hunter.  You  can  always  spot  him  by  his  belt...  three  bright  stars  in  a   row.  You  should  look  for  him  next  time  you're  under  the  stars!   The  Big  Dipper  and  the  Little  Dipper  are  always  fun  to  spot-­‐-­‐just  big  square  spoons  in  the  sky  right?   You  know,  the  two  dippers  are  actually  just  PARTS  of  famous  constellations  called  Ursa  Major  and  Ursa   Minor...  do  you  know  what  Ursa  means?   What  does  it  mean?   That's  right!   Ursa  means  Bear...  so  Ursa  Major  means  Big  Bear!  Isn't  that  cool?   Right  next  to  it  is  Ursa  Minor,  which  means  Little  Bear.   Ursa  means  Bear...  so  Ursa  Major  and  Ursa  Minor  mean  Big  Bear  and  Little  Bear!  Isn't  that  cool?   I  like  to  think  of  them  as  a  mom  bear  with  her  bear  cub  playing  together  in  the  sky!  What  do  you  think?   Ah!  Orion!  That's  a  great  one!  Just  look  for  those  three  stars  that  make  his  belt  right?   Ooh!  The  southern  cross  is  part  of  the  constellation  Crux  -­‐-­‐that  means  cross!  I  guess  it's  called  that   because  It  looks  like  a  little  crooked  "t"  right?   And  sometimes  it's  fun  to  make  up  your  own  contellations,  just  pick  out  a  shape  in  the  sky  and  give  it  a   name!  What  do  you  think?   I  can't  wait  to  go  star  gazing  with  you!  

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  And  if  we're  lucky,  maybe  we  can  see  shooting  stars  and  make  wishes!  Have  you  ever  seen  a  shooting   star?   Did  you  make  a  wish?   Oh  good!  Now,  don't  tell  me  what  it  is...   I  think  shooting  star  wishes  should  be  a  secret...  between  you  and  the  stars...  What  do  you  think?   Oh,  you  like  to  share  your  wishes?   So  you  like  to  keep  your  wishes  secret  like  I  do!   Well,  if  you  saw  a  shooting  star  right  now,  what  would  you  wish  for?   I  thought  I  caught  you  there!   You're  right,  you  shouldn't  tell  me-­‐-­‐I  hope  it  comes  true!   Well,  I  think  some  of  the  best  wishes  are  wishes  for  other  people...  They  always  seem  to  come  true  first!   Can  you  wish  something  for  someone  else?   That's  okay,  I'm  sure  a  great  wish  will  pop  into  your  head  before  you  know  it!   Alright...  hmmm...  Oh!  Let's  wish  to  stay  friends  forever!   Oh,  that's  okay,  we  can  talk  about  something  else  if  you  want...   Ooh,  that's  a  beautiful  wish!   So,  what  do  you  think  causes  a  shooting  star?   That's  right!   Well  yes,  we  call  them  shooting  stars  or  falling  stars  but  they're  not  really  stars  at  all!   Shooting  stars  are  little  bits  of  space  dust  that  hit  Earth's  atmosphere  and  burn  up  brightly-­‐-­‐so  brightly   that  they  look  like  stars!  Isn't  that  cool?   I  think  knowing  what  causes  shooting  stars  makes  them  even  more  magical!  Don't  you  think?   Oh,  I  know!  What  if  we  promise  that  the  next  time  we  each  see  a  shooting  star  we  make  a  wish  for   someone  we  love?   Like  someone  in  our  family  or  a  good  friend?   Oh  good!  Like  I  said  before,  I  think  the  wishes  you  make  for  other  people  are  the  best  kind  of  wishes!   Right?   Yay!  I  think  the  wishes  you  make  for  other  people  are  the  best!  And  they  always  seem  to  come  true  first   don't  they?  

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  Ooh!  I  hope  I  see  a  shooting  star  soon  cause  I  have  the  perfect  wish  for  Chelsea!  And  I  bet  you've   already  thought  of  a  good  one  too!   It's  so  generous  of  you  to  promise  to  use  your  wish  for  someone  else,  you're  the  best!   Oh  please?  I've  already  got  a  great  wish  in  mind...   Well,  the  next  time  I  see  one  I'm  gonna  wish  something  for  you-­‐-­‐cause  you're  such  a  good  friend!   Well  the  next  time  I  look  up  and  see  a  shooting  star  I'm  definitely  gonna  wish  something  for  you!  Cause   you're  such  a  good  friend!   Well,  if  you  ever  do  see  one,  you  should  close  your  eyes  and  make  a  wish!  And  don't  tell  anyone  what  it   is!   I  know  you  said  you  wanted  to  be  a  dentist,  but  I'm  curious,  when  was  the  last  time  you  went  to  the   dentist?   I'm  curious,  when  was  the  last  time  you  went  to  the  dentist?   Oh,  so  you're  headed  there  soon!  Me  too!   Wow!  You're  going  today!   Wait,  you  just  went  today?  How  did  it  go?   Oh,  how  did  it  go?   Oh,  that's  great!  Did  you  have  any  cavities?   That's  great!  You  must  be  an  expert  tooth  brusher!   Wow,  it  sounds  like  even  with  cavities  it  wasn't  so  bad?   I'm  glad  it  went  well!   I'm  sorry,  what  happened?   You  had  a  bad  experience.  I'm  so  sorry.   I'm  sorry  it  hurt.  Do  you  feel  better  now?   Oh  no.  I  hope  it  feels  better  soon!   Yeah,  cavities  and  fillings  aren't  very  fun.   Yeah,  it  can  be  pretty  uncomfortable.   The  last  time  I  went  I  had  to  get  a  couple  cavities  filled  and  now  I'm  supposed  to  go  again  soon...   Ah,  so  you  haven't  been  for  a  while.  

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  Well,  I'm  supposed  to  go  soon...   And  I'm  feeling  a  little  nervous!  How  do  you  feel  when  you  have  to  go  to  the  dentist?   I  know  exactly  what  you  mean,  but  it's  important  to  go  right?   What  can  we  do  to  make  it  easier?   Well,  I  brush  my  teeth  and  floss  everyday,  so  I  guess  if  I  just  trust  that  and  relax,  it'll  be  fine  won't  it?   Oh  great!  What  would  help?   You're  right,  if  you  just  stay  calm  and  relaxed,  you  can  get  through  anything  right?   So  if  you  stay  brave  and  don't  worry  it'll  be  okay?   Yes,  it's  important  to  brush  and  floss  every  day,  isn't  it?   Hey,  that's  a  good  idea!  You  can  distract  yourself  or  imagine  you're  somewhere  else....  Then  it'll  be  over   in  no  time,  right?   That's  true!  If  you  had  someone  there  with  you  that  would  be  a  big  help!  Right?   Oh,  yes!  I  could  bring  one  of  my  stuffed  animals!  To  comfort  me  right?   My  stuffed  animal's  name  is  Pengy,  she's  a  little  penguin  and  I've  had  her  forever!   That's  such  great  advice.  Thank  you!   I'm  feeling  a  lot  less  nervous  about  it!   And  after  it's  over  I'll  get  a  great  little  goodie  bag  with  a  new  toothbrush  and  floss!  Do  you  get  those?   I  love  brand  new  toothbrushes  don't  you?   Well  that's  okay.   The  more  we  go  to  the  dentist,  the  brighter  our  smiles  will  be,  am  I  right!   Thank  you  so  much  for  chatting  with  me  about  it.  Oh,  I  know  what  we  can  do...   I  wish  I  was  like  that!  But  I  always  get  a  little  nervous!   What  can  I  do  to  make  it  easier,  any  advice?   Well,  I  know  it's  important  to  go  even  if  you're  nervous.  Am  I  right?   Do  you  know  what  one  of  my  FAVORITE  things  to  do  is,  especially  when  it's  beautiful  outside?  Go  on  a   picnic!  Do  you  like  picnics?   Oh,  you  don't?  I  was  just  going  to  say  it  might  be  cool  to  plan  our  own  imaginary  one...  What  do  you   think?  

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  You  do?!   Ooo  I  know!  Do  you  wanna  pretend  we're  going  on  a  picnic  together?   Aw,  come  on!  It'll  be  lots  of  fun,  I  promise!   I  promise  it'll  be  lots  of  fun!   You  sure?   Great!  So...  what  awesome  picnic-­‐y  things  will  we  need  to  bring  along?   Awesome!  So...  what  do  you  think  we'll  need  to  make  this  picnic  great?   That's  ok!  You've  already  thought  of  some  great  things!   I  know  you  can  think  of  something!  What  about  bringing...  something  fun  to  do  while  we're  there?   Great!  What  were  you  thinking?   I  know,  what  about  something  to  fill  up  your  picnic  basket...  and  your  stomach!  Do  you  have  a  favorite   summertime  food  that  you  think  we  should  bring?   Great!  Like  what?   Welll  let's  see...  how  about  something  to  protect  you  from  the  sun?   Cool!  So  what  can  you  think  of  that  would  do  that?   Hmmm...  can  you  think  of  something  we  could  sit  on?   You  can  do  it!  What's  something  we  might  use  to  eat  our  meal?   That's  ok!  I'm  noticing  some  imaginary  clouds  coming  in  anyway.  Maybe  we'll  save  the  picnic  for  another   day.   I  bet  you  can  think  of  something!  Give  it  a  shot!   Great  thinking!  Something  to  sit  on.   What  else?   That's  right,  but  we  already  have  something  to  sit  on!  What  about  something  else?   Yep!  And  probably  also  some  sunscreen,  and  a  picnic  basket  full  of  yummy  food!   Yeah!  Sun  protection  is  super  important.  Don't  you  think?   What's  something  else  we  might  need?   Awesome!  We'll  definitely  need  to  be  careful  in  the  sun!  But  what's  something  else  that  we  might  need?  

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  Yep.  And  maybe  also  some  yummy  snacks  and  a  blanket  to  cover  the  ground!   Sandwiches!  Perfect!  They're  so  easy  to  pack  and  clean  up...  and  they're  totally  yummy!   What's  your  favorite  kind  of  sandwich?   Oo  interesting.  Mine  is  probably  honey  and  banana  -­‐-­‐  at  least,  that  sounds  really  good  right  now!   So...  picnic  food.  Check!  What  else  should  we  bring?   Mmmm.  I  love  summer  vegetables  like  grilled  squash  and  corn...  and  potato  salad!  So  good!   YUM!  I  love  fruit  in  the  summer...  Big  slices  of  mouthwatering  watermelon  -­‐-­‐  what  a  perfect  picnic  treat!   Great  thinking!   Sounds  delicious!  The  smell  of  hotdogs  and  hamburgers  cooking  on  the  grill  always  makes  me  think  of   summertime  with  my  family.   Are  there  any  foods  that  make  you  think  of  family  like  that?   Well...  is  there  anything  that  your  family  likes  having  when  you  have  dinner  together?   Oh,  well  that's  ok!  Your  family  must  have  lots  of  different  favorite  foods.   Yum!   Cheese,  crackers  and  bread!  YUM!  Perfect  food  for  a  picnic!  Good  idea.   YUM!  My  stomach's  rumbling  already.   What's  your  favorite  thing  to  eat  on  a  really  hot  summer  day?   No  way!  Mine  too!!  They're  just  so  refreshing.   Sounds  delicious.   Mine  would  have  to  be  ice  pops.  They're  just  so  refreshing!   So...  what's  another  thing  we  could  bring  on  our  picnic?   Yes!  picnic  food  is  the  whole  heart  of  the  matter!  Or  the  STOMACH  of  the  matter,  I  should  say!  But   what's  something  else  we  might  need  BESIDES  all  that  deliciousness?   Picnic  food  is  the  best!  And  maybe  I'll  also  bring  some  sunglasses  and  a  blanket  to  sit  on!   A  basket  to  put  all  our  picnic  goodies  in!  You  are  a  picnic  planning  GENIUS.  How  big  a  basket  do  you   think  we'll  need?   I  totally  agree.  What  do  you  think  we  should  put  in  it?   Great  idea!  

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  What  else  do  you  think  we  need?   We've  already  got  a  basket.  Anything  else?   Right  on.  And  i'll  make  sure  to  pack  some  sandwiches  in  that  basket  and  bring  a  blanket  for  us  to  sit  on.   Drinks!  Totally!!  I  LOVE  ice  cold  lemonade  on  a  warm  summer  day.   Any  other  fabulous  ideas?   We've  already  got  some  drinks  for  our  awesome  picnic!  Is  there  anything  else  that  we  need?   Cold  drinks  will  be  perfect.  And  maybe  also  some  sunglasses  and  a  blanket  to  sit  on!   Something  to  eat  with!  Good  thinking!   Definitely  need  things  to  eat  our  meal  with,  but  you  already  helped  me  figure  that  out!  What's   something  else  that  we  should  bring?   Absolutely.  And  maybe  also  some  juicy  watermelon  and  spray-­‐on  sunscreen  so  we  don't  get  burned!   Yeah!  A  picnic  wouldn't  be  a  picnic  without  friends,  family  and  pets  to  share  it  with!   We  should  definitely  get  our  favorite  people  and  furry  friends  to  come,  but  is  there  anything  else  we   need?   Awesome.  And  let's  also  bring  some  games  and  a  picnic  basket  full  of  tasty  foods!   Games!  Ohmigosh!  This  is  going  to  be  the  best  picnic  EVER.   Can  you  think  of  another  thing  we  can  bring?   You  already  helped  me  think  of  games!  Is  there  anything  else  you  think  we'll  need  for  our  picnic?   For  sure.  Add  some  tasty  sandwiches  and  a  blanket  to  put  on  the  ground,  and  I  think  we've  got  ourselves   one  awesome  imaginary  picnic!   Totally!   Nice  work!  I  knew  you'd  be  the  perfect  friend  to  plan  a  picnic  with.   Oooo  yeah!  Sounds  good  to  me.  Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Sounds  awesome!  What  else?   So  let's  see  here,  we've  got...  ourselves  of  course...   and...  a  picnic  basket...   and...  something  to  drink...   and...  yummy  picnic  food...  

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  and...  games  to  play...   and...  things  to  eat  with...   and...  our  friends  and  family...   and...  something  to  put  down  on  the  ground...   and...  sun  gear...   and...  other  cool  picnic-­‐y  things...   My  sister  Chelsea  has  just  started  collecting  shells.  We  spend  hours  at  the  beach  finding  just  the  right   ones!  What  about  you?  Do  you  collect  anything?   Do  you  have  any  collections  of  toys?  ...  Or  books?  ...  Or  little  animals?  ...  Anything  like  that?   No?  Well  is  there  anything  you'd  like  to  start  collecting?   You  do?  What  do  you  collect?   What's  something  you'd  like  to  collect?   No  way,  just  like  Chesea!  How  long  have  you  been  interested  in  shells  for?   And  what  sort  of  shells  would  you  like  to  collect?   So  how  many  do  you  have?  Have  you  counted?   And  do  you  have  any  favorite  shells  in  your  collection?   What  do  they  look  like?   Are  there  any  special  ones  that  you  really  like?   The  thing  I  love  about  shells  is  that  each  one  is  totally  unique!   Oh  Stacie  used  to  have  a  rock  collection.  She  LOVED  them.   Why  would  you  like  to  start  collecting  rocks?   How  long  have  you  been  collecting  rocks  for?   Uhhuh  and  what  made  you  start  collecting  them?   But  you've  got  the  rock-­‐collecting  bug  now,  right?   So  what  are  the  best  kind  of  rocks?  The  ones  you  like  the  most?   Is  it  the  shape?  ...  Or  the  color?  ...  Or  how  they  feel  in  your  hand  maybe?   You  and  Stacie  would  have  SO  much  fun  rock-­‐hunting  together!  

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  Oh  my  friends  and  I  were  totally  into  swapping  trading  cards!  Which  set  do  you  like?   And  what  are  some  of  the  best  cards  to  that  you  can  get?   So,  how  many  do  you  have?   And  what  are  the  most  special  cards  in  your  collection?   Well  are  there  any  that  you  would  LOVE  to  find?  Any  rare  ones?   I'd  get  SO  excited  opening  a  new  to  see  which  ones  I'd  got!   I  have  lots  of  stickers  too!  What  sort  of  stickers  do  you  like?   And  would  you  stick  them  on  journals  and  cards?  Or  would  you  save  them?   And  how  many  do  you  have  in  your  collection?   That's  a  lot  of  sticking  power!  So  do  you  use  them  on  journals  and  cards  and  things?  Or  do  you  save   them?   Oh  that  sounds  great...   To  keep  them  safe?  Good  for  you...   I  put  stickers  in  every  card  I  send.  ...  I  just  can't  help  myself!   Ooh  what  kind  of  bracelets  would  you  collect?   Ooh  what  sort  of  bracelets  do  you  collect?   Me  too!   My  friends  and  I  love  to  make  friendship  bracelets  for  each  other.   Do  you  like  wearing  lots  of  different  bracelets?   How  many  bracelets  do  you  have?   And  do  you  like  to  wear  lots  of  them  at  the  same  time?   Me  too!  My  wrists  aren't  long  enough  for  all  the  bracelets  I  wanna  wear!  Do  you  ever  feel  that?   Do  you  keep  them  all  together  in  a  super  safe  place?   See,  the  great  thing  about  bracelets...?  You  can  NEVER  have  too  many!   Nothing  beats  a  good  doll  collection!  What  kind  of  dolls  do  you  have?   Hey,  lucky  me!   Do  you  ever  wish  you  could  visit  their  high  school?  Wouldn't  that  be  the  best?!  

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  And  how  many  dolls  have  you  got?   I  bet  it's  a  lot  though,  right?   And  do  you  have  any  favorites  that  you  just  wanna  take  with  you  EVerywhere?   You  like  them  all  the  same?  That's  very  fair  of  you.  And  you  know  what?   Aww  you're  so  sweet!  And  I'd  go  anywhere  with  you.  And  you  know  what?   I  love  hearing  you  talk  about  all  your  dolls!  And  you  know  what?   Your  dolls  are  VERY  lucky  to  have  you!   Stuffed  animals?  That  sounds  like  the  cuddliest  collection  ever!  How  many  do  you  have?   I  bet  it's  quite  a  few  though,  right?   And  where  do  you  keep  them  all?   And  how  long  have  you  been  collecting  them  for?   Well  do  you  remember  when  you  got  your  first  one?   That's  so  awesome.  And  where  do  you  keep  them  all?   In  your  room?   On  your  bed?   And  are  they  all  together  in  one  spot?   That  sounds  like  a  happy  collection  of  animals!   Oh  yeah?  You  really  like  those,  do  you?   And  which  ones  would  you  most  like  to  have?   And  how  long  have  you  been  collecting  for?   That  sounds  so  awesome.   Oh  books?  What  a  great  thing  to  collect!  What  are  some  books  you  have?   Do  you  have  lots  of  different  types?   And  have  you  read  all  of  them?  Or  are  there  some  that  you're  still  waiting  to  get  to?   Wow,  really?!  Good  for  you!   There  are  always  more  books  to  look  forward  to!   And  what's  the  last  book  you  remember  reading?  

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  Well  can  you  remember  if  you  liked  it  or  not?   And  how  was  it?  Was  it  good?   Well  I  think  collecting  books  is  a  fantastic  hobby.   Oh  yeah?  And  maybe  you  don't  think  about  it,  but  I  bet  you  have  a  great  book  collection!  Do  you  have   lots  of  books?   Stuffed  animals?  How  many  stuffed  animals  do  you  have?   And  what  about  your  friends?   Do  any  of  them  collect  shells  too?   Do  any  of  them  collect  rocks  too?   Do  any  of  them  collect  cards  too?   Do  any  of  them  collect  stickers  too?   Do  any  of  them  collect  bracelets  too?   Do  any  of  them  collect  dolls  too?   Do  any  of  them  collect  stuffed  animals  too?   Do  any  of  them  collect  the  same  thing  as  you?   Do  any  of  them  collect  books  too?   That's  so  cool!  So  do  you  get  together  and  trade  or  share?   It's  great  that  you  have  so  much  in  common!  That  kind  of  friendship  is  super  special.   Well,  it  sounds  like  you  have  an  awesome  collection.  I  mean,  there  isn't  another  one  like  it  in  the  whole   world!   Do  any  of  your  friends  have  collections?   Oh  yeah?  What  do  they  collect?   Ooh  that  sounds  fun...   No?  Oh  well  maybe  you  could  start  a  collection  with  a  friend?  How  does  that  sound?   Well  I'm  sure  Chelsea  would  love  to  see  your  shell  collection  some  time.  Shells  are  all  she  talks  about   right  now!   Well  I  know  Chelsea  would  be  over-­‐the-­‐moon  if  you  started  collecting  shells.  They're  all  she  talks  about   right  now!  

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  My  sisters  and  I  love  to  play  the  What  If?  Game.  Wanna  play  that  with  me  now?   The  "What  If"  game  is  super  fun!  I  come  up  with  an  imaginary  situation  -­‐-­‐  and  you  tell  me  WHAT  it  would   be  like  IF  we  were  actually  in  that  situation!  Should  we  try  it  now?   Aw,  are  you  sure?  Stacy  and  I  have  sooo  much  fun  using  our  imaginations  with  this  one!   Oh,  Ok!  No  problem.   Yay!  OK...  here  goes...   Hey!  Let's  play  the  What  If?  Game  again.  Want  to?   But  it  was  so  super  fun  last  time!  You  sure?   Ok!  No  problem.   Oh,  I  know!  What  if  we  were  EXPLORERS?  What  continent  would  we  go  to  first?   Oh,  you  wouldn't  want  to  be  an  explorer?  No  problem!  Let's  try  another  one...   Oh!  Continents  are  the  seven  main  land  areas  on  earth!  Do  you  wanna  hear  their  names?   OK,  let's  put  my  geography  skills  to  the  test!  North  and  South  America...  Africa....  Anarctica...  Asia....   Australia...  and  Europe!  Yup,  that's  seven!   Oh  ok.   So,  which  should  we  explore  first?   Hmm...  well..  South  America  might  be  a  good  one?  Or  Asia?   Well  how  about  Africa,  let's  go  there!   North  America!  Nice!   What  would  we  do  there?  Explore  the  tundra  in  Alaska  and  Canada?  Or  go  a  little  further  south  and   swim  with  the  dolphins  around  the  Carribbean  Islands?   South  America!  Sweet!   What  would  we  do  there?  Explore  volcanoes  in  the  Andes  mountains?  Check  out  the  Amazon   Rainforest?   Africa!  Amazing!   What  would  we  do  there?  Trek  up  the  sand  dunes  in  the  Sahara  Desert?  Take  pictures  of  zebras  in  the   Savanna?   Europe!  Yes!  

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  What  would  we  do?  Paddle  boat  under  the  rocky  cliffs  in  Scandanavia?  Dig  up  some  ancient  ruins  in   Greece?   Australia!  Brilliant,  mate!   What  would  we  do?  Camel  ride  through  the  Australian  Outback?  Hop  around  with  a  friendly  kangaroo?   Did  you  want  to  know  more  about  the  Amazon  Rainforest?  Or  the  Andes  Mountains?   Oh!  The  tundra  is  the  coldest  and  driest  place  on  earth,  and  it's  home  to  animals  like  Reindeer  and   Moose!  Sound  like  a  fun  place  to  explore?   Swimming  with  dolphins  it  is!   Great!  We'll  definitely  have  to  bundle  up!   Oh!  Well  the  top  of  Mount  Everest  is  the  highest  point  on  earth!  It's  over  twenty  nine  THOUSAND  feet   high!  Should  we  check  it  out?   I  understand.  Let's  scuba  dive  then!   Yay!  I've  always  wondered  what  the  view  would  be  like  from  up  there!   Oh!  Well,  it's  Australia's  natural  landscape.  It's  mostly  made  up  of  beautiful  wide  deserts.  Sound  like  a   fun  place  to  explore?   Kangaroo  hopping  it  is,  then!   Woohoo!  I've  always  wanted  to  ride  a  camel!   Oh!  Well  Scandanavia  is  at  the  very  top  of  Europe...  wayyy  up  north...  where  it's  super  cold  and  snowy!   Sound  like  a  fun  place  to  explore?   Gotcha.  I  was  pretty  excited  about  exploring  Greece,  anyway.   Great  so...  paddle  boating,  check!   Oh!  The  Savanna  is  a  huge  expanse  of  flat  land  covered  with  grass,  shrubby  plants  and  amazing  animals!   Would  you  want  to  explore  that?   Ooo  then  let's  go  to  the  desert  instead!   Sweet!  Zebra  photos...  check!   The  Sahara  is  the  largest  desert  in  Africa  with  huge  mounds  of  sand  over  five  hundred  feet  tall!  That's   more  than  a  hundred  of  you  stacked  on  top  of  eachother!!  Would  you  want  to  check  them  out?   Ok  then  Zebra  Photography  it  is!   Oh!  The  Amazon  Rainforest  is  in  South  America  and  it  has  over  a  thousand  species  of  birds  and  2  and  a   half  MILLION  kinds  of  insects!  Sound  like  a  place  you'd  want  to  go?  

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  Then  a  daring  volcano  hike  it  is!   Cool!  I've  always  wanted  to  explore  a  rainforest!   The  Andes  is  a  mountain  range  with  the  world's  highest  volcano.  It's  also  famous  for  an  ancient  city   called  Machu  Pichu!  Sound  fun?   Then  let's  explore  the  rainforest!   A  hike  up  the  Andes  it  is!   I  bet  you  have  another  awesome  idea  of  what  we  can  explore!  What  is  it?   I  know!  They  both  sound  SO  exciting,  right?  It's  impossible  to  pick  just  one!  Guess  we'll  have  to  explore   both!   Ooh  unlock  the  secrets  of  the  past!   Ooh  take  incredible  pictures!   Ooh  take  on  unknown  waters!   Ooh  climb  the  steepest  slopes!   Ooh  scuba  Dive!   That  sounds  so  epic!   That  sounds  so  adventurous!   What  supplies  do  you  think  we'd  need  in  our  backpacks  for  our  trip?   That  would  help  keep  us  on  track  for  sure!   Well...  explorers  definitely  need  to  have  tools  to  help  them  figure  out  where  they're  going.  Can  you   think  of  anything  like  that?   Maybe...  a  GPS  device?  Or...  a  map?   Prepared  for  anything  and  everything,  as  usual!   And  what  would  we  bring  back  to  our  friends  and  family  from  our  thrilling  expedition?   Well  we  certainly  wouldn't  need  much  else  with  all  of  the  amazing  explorer  stories  we'd  have  to  tell!   I  bet  they'd  love  that  so  much!   Wow.  Exploring  North  America  with  you  would  be  so  incredible.   Wow.  Exploring  Australia  with  you  would  be  so  incredible.   Wow.  Exploring  Europe  with  you  would  be  just  amazing.  

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  Wow.  Exploring  Antarctica  with  you  would  be  the  coolest.   Wow.  Exploring  Africa  with  you  would  be  so  awesome.   Wow.  Exploring  Asia  with  you  would  be  so  awesome.   Wow.  Exploring  the  world  with  you  would  be  pretty  incredible.   Asia!  Sounds  incredible!   What  would  we  do  there?  Take  a  selfie  on  top  of  Mount  Everest?  Scuba  Dive  in  Thailand?   Antarctica?  Cool!   What  would  we  do?  Chill  with  a  penguin?  Kayak  around  some  icebergs?   Could  you  say  that  one  more  time?  What  continent  would  we  first  explore?   That  sounds  like  the  perfect  spot  to  explore!   And  what  would  we  do  there?  Go  on  a  backpacking  expedition?  Climb  a  mountain?   Ok  ok  I've  got  one!  What  if  we  were  ASTRONAUTS?  What  planet  would  we  visit  first?   Oh  Ok!  Let's  move  on  to  a  different  "What  If"  Question  then...   Oh!  There  are  eight  planets  in  our  solar  system,  all  orbiting  around  the  sun!  Some  good  choices  might   be...  Mercury...  or  Venus...  or  maybe  Mars?   I  remember  when  I  learned  that  the  sun  was  a  star...  Mind.  Blown.  So,  if  we  were  astronauts  visiting  a   star...   Ooh  -­‐  a  satellite!  Great  idea!  It'd  be  so  fun  to  visit  the  moon!   What's  something  exciting  we  might  find  there?   Hmm...  how  about...  Neptune?  Or...  Jupiter?   Well  then  let's  go  with...   Neptune!  I  love  that  one!  Did  you  know  that  Neptune  is  SO  far  away  that  it's  hard  to  see  EVEN  with  a   telescope?   What  about  a  planet  a  bit  further  from  home?   I  have  this  travel  quiz  that  tells  you  which  city  in  the  world  would  be  the  perfect  place  for  you  to  visit.   Would  you  like  to  play?   It  doesn't  take  very  long...Are  you  sure  you  don't  want  to  give  it  a  try?  It  might  be  fuuun...   Maybe  we  can  try  my  quiz  later...  

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  Ok,  I'll  ask  you  some  mutliple  choice  questions  and  you  tell  me  which  of  the  four  options  you  like  the   most.  Got  it?   For  each  question,  I'll  give  you  four  possible  answers  that  you  can  choose  from.  All  you  have  to  do  is  tell   me  which  one  is  your  favorite.  Easy,  right?   And  remember,  you  can  only  pick  ONE  answer...oh,  you'll  get  the  hang  of  it.  So,  here's  the  first   question...   Which  of  these  four  dishes  would  you  most  like  to  eat:  Sushi?  ...  Barbecue?  ...  Tapas,  where  you  get  to   try  lots  of  different  things?  ...  Or  Spaghetti?   If  you  had  to  choose  one,  which  would  it  be?  A)  Sushi?  B)  Barbecue?  C)  Little  plates  of  tapas?  or  D)   Spaghetti?   Sushi,  barbecue,  tapas,  or  spaghetti?   Oh  right!  So  would  you  like  vegetarian  sushi,  a  veggie  burger,  a  big  green  salad,  or  spaghetti?   So  are  you  going  with  sushi,  barbecue,  tapas,  or  spaghetti?   O-­‐kay!  Here's  your  next  question...   Got  it...Right,  next  question...   How  would  describe  your  sense  of  style?  Is  it:  Elegant?  ...  Trendy?  ...  Sporty?  ...or  Quirky?  ...   Well,  what  kind  of  clothes  do  you  like  to  wear?  Are  they:  A)  Elegant?  B)  Trendy?  C)  Sporty?  or  D)  Quirky?   Elegant,  trendy,,  sporty,  or  quirky?   Great  look!   Great  choice!   If  you  had  to  pick,  would  your  style  be:  Elegant,  trendy,  sporty,  or  quirky?   Al-­‐right!   Question  number  three:  When  you're  leaving  your  house,  which  of  these  do  usually  take  with  you?  A   pair  of  headphones?  ...  a  soccer  ball?  ...  a  sketchpad  and  pencils?  ...or  a  book?   If  you  could  just  pick  one  item,  would  it  be  A)  Some  headphones?  B)  A  soccer  ball?  C)  A  sketchpad  and   pencils?  Or  D)  A  book?   Headphones,  soccer  ball,  sketchpad,  or  book?   Right,  for  all  your  music!   Definitely  the  soccer  ball...  

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  Yeah,  I  love  drawing,  too.   I'd  choose  a  book  too!   So  are  you  going  with  headphones,  soccer  ball,  sketchpad  and  pencils,  or  a  book?   Awesome!   Ok,  the  final  question...When  you're  on  vacation,  what's  your  favorite  way  to  spend  an  afternoon:   Shopping  for  clothes?  ...  Seeing  the  sights?  ...  Trying  new  things?  ...  or  Heading  to  the  beach?   Which  one  sounds  fun  to  you?  A)  Shopping,  B)  Sightseeing,  C)  Trying  new  things,  or  D)  Being  at  the   beach?   Shopping,  sightseeing,  adventures,  or  the  beach?   Ooh  yes.  Fun!   I  thought  you  might  pick  that  one...   Which  one  are  you  going  with?  Shopping,  sightseeing,  adventures,  or  the  beach?   Okay,  let's  see...   So  your  perfect  city  is...Rio  de  Janeiro!  Ooh  good  one.  Do  you  know  what  country  Rio  is  in?   Oh  really?  And  what's  Rio  like?   Yes!   Rio  de  Janeiro  is  in  Brazil  and  it's  a  super  fun  city  with  famous  beaches  and  so  much  going  on!  What  do   you  think  it  would  be  like  to  go  to  Rio?   And  every  year  they  have  a  big  festival  where  everyone  dresses  up  in  colorful  outfits  and  there's  a  big   dance  competition!  Doesn't  that  sound  awesome?!   Right!   The  costumes  are  all  bright  feathers  and  sparkly  sequins...and  so  BIG!  Have  you  seen  them?   Oh,  they  have  these  enormous  headdresses...it  looks  like  so  much  fun!   So  if  you  were  making  a  colorful  costume  for  a  BIG  dance  party,  what  would  it  look  like?   Well,  what  do  you  like  to  wear  when  you're  going  to  a  party?   What  about  bright  purple  and  gold?  With  matching  gold  shoes?   I  love  how  much  fun  you  have  designing  outfits!  I  think  you  and  Rio  would  be  a  great  match.   So  your  perfect  city  is...Barcelona!  Ole!  Do  you  know  what  country  Barcelona  is  in?  

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  Oh  really?  So  what's  Barcelona  like?   That's  right!   Barcelona's  in  Spain  and  it's  a  city  where  there's  art  everywhere!  And  the  food?  Amazing!  What  do  you   think  it  would  be  like  to  go  to  Barcelona?   Barcelona  has  some  of  the  most  outrageous  buildings  you'll  see  anywhere  in  the  world.  You  know  why?   Right!   Gaudi  was  an  architect  who  designed  all  these  crazy  buildings  in  Barcelona.  They  are  SO  fun.  Have  you   seen  any?   Antoni  Gaudi  was  an  architect  and  he  designed  buildings  that  are  big,  bold,  and  definitely  unique!  Have   you  seen  any  pictures  of  them?   Aren't  they  incredible?!   You  HAVE  to  see  them,  they're  incredible!   So  if  YOU  were  designing  the  weirdest  bulding  ever,  what  would  it  look  like?   Well,  what  are  someshapes  and  colors  that  you  really  like?   Would  you  use  red  and  turquoise  and  design  big  swirls  and  waves?   Whoa...sounds  like  you  and  Gaudi  are  two  peas  in  a  pod!  I  think  you'd  really  like  Barcelona.   So  your  perfect  city  is...Sydney!  Lucky  you!  Do  you  know  what  country  Sydney  is  in?   Really?  Wow...so  what's  Sydney  like?   Bingo!   Sydney  is  in  Australia  and  has  over  100  beaches!  Whaddya  think  it  would  be  like  traveling  to  Sydney?   It's  also  where  Sydney  Opera  House  is!  Have  you  ever  seen  it?   Oh  yeah?  You've  seen  all  those  huge  white  domes  it  has?   It  has  these  big  white  shell-­‐shaped  domes  that  overlap  each  other...does  that  ring  a  bell?   They  kinda  look  like  the  sails  of  a  giant  boat...Oh!  And  Bondi  Beach  is  in  Sydney.  I  surfed  there  when  I   was  younger.  Are  you  a  surfer?   Well,  Bondi  is  a  great  place  to  learn  how  to  surf...   There  were  SO  many  good  surfers  there...   I  think  you  and  Sydney  would  get  along  swimmingly!  

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  So  your  perfect  city  is....Rome!  Bellissimo!  Do  you  know  what  country  Rome  is  in?   Really?  Wow...so  what's  Rome  like?   Yes!   Rome  is  the  capital  of  Italy.  It's  got  beautiful  old  buildings,  tasty  food,  and  lots  of  great  little  boutiques!   What  do  you  think  it  would  be  like  to  go  there?   The  ruins  of  Ancient  Rome  are  incredible.  Have  you  heard  of  the  Roman  Colosseum?   You've  been?!  What  did  it  look  like?   It's  a  giant  amphitheater  that's  right  in  the  middle  of  the  city.  And  it's  nearly  2,000  years  old.  Have  you   ever  been  in  a  2,000  year  old  building?   Oh  it's  a  big,  round  open-­‐air  theater  where  performances  take  place.   So  what's  the  oldest  bulding  you've  ever  been  inside?   Can  you  remember  any  really  old  buildings  you've  seen?   Don't  you  just  love  being  inside  old  buldings  and  ancient  ruins...?  Where  you  can  imagine  all  the  people   who  lived  there?   If  you  went  to  Rome,  I  think  you'd  be  living  la  dolce  vita!  It  means  "the  sweet  life!"   So  your  perfect  city  to  visit  is...Tokyo!  Ooh  good  one.  Do  you  know  what  country  Tokyo  is  in?   Really?  Wow...so  what's  Tokyo  like?   That's  right!   Tokyo  is  the  capital  of  Japan  where  funky  fashion  meets  technology.  What  do  you  think  it  would  be  like   to  go  to  Tokyo?   Every  two  months  there's  something  called  Harajuku  Fashion  Walk,  where  people  dress  up  in  colorful   outfits  and  parade  around  the  city.  Doesn't  that  sound  awesome?   You  should  see  the  photos...the  clothes  are  a-­‐mazing.  What  colorful  costume  would  you  wear  if  you   were  in  a  Fashion  Walk?   Well  what  bright  clothes  do  have?   Would  you  wear  lots  of  neon  colors?  With  big  bold  prints?   It'd  be  like  walking  around  inside  a  cartoon!  Something  tells  me  you'd  really  enjoy  Tokyo.   You  chose...   Your  meal  to  eat...  

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  Sushi  to  eat...   Barbecue  to  eat...   Spaghetti  to  eat...   Tapas  to  eat...   Your  super  cool  look...   An  elegant  look...   A  trendy  look...   A  sporty  look...   A  quirky  look...   Your  must-­‐have  item...   A  pair  of  headphones...   A  soccer  ball...   A  sketchpad  and  pencils...   A  book...   And  a  day  to  remember!   And  a  day  of  shopping!   And  a  day  of  sightseeing!   And  a  day  of  trying  new  things!   And  a  day  at  the  beach!   There's  a  new  baby  on  the  way?  That's  awesome!  Are  you  excited?   Oh  no?  How  come?   Hm.  I  understand.  When  my  little  sisters  were  born,  I  talked  to  my  family  about  how  I  felt  and  it  made   me  feel  better.  Maybe  you  could  try  that?   Hey,  you  know  what?  That  new  baby  is  gonna  really  look  up  to  you!  You're  a  great  role  model!   How  sweet!  Well,  that  new  baby  is  gonna  love  you!   Here's  a  question  for  some  extra  credit!  What's  your  favorite  thing  about  school?   What  would  you  give  a  high  grade?  

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  What  would  you  give  an  "A++"?   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  english  and  reading!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  from  school?   I  hear  you!  One  of  MY  favorite  things  about  school  is  history  and  social  studies!  Do  you  like  that?   Great!   I  see,  well  I  love  social  studies  and  history!   Oh  that's  right,  you  like  English  and  reading!  I  remember  we  talked  about  what  books  you  like!  How's   the  reading  going?   I'm  curious,  have  you  ever  tried  making  up  or  writing  your  own  stories?   Oh  yay!  I  want  to  hear!   Well,  I  bet  someone  who  loves  reading  and  writing  is  great  at  telling  stories.   Will  you  tell  me  one?   Alright,  I'm  ready!   That  was  SO  good!   Oh  please,  just  a  quick  one?  It'll  be  fun!   Hmm.   Well,  I'm  sure  someone  who  reads  as  much  as  you  knows  a  ton  of  great  stories!   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  math!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  from  school?   Math  is  marvelous,  isn't  it?  I  love  numbers  and  solving  word  problems.  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Math  can  be  a  lot  of  fun!   There's  something  so  satisfying  about  getting  the  right  answer  to  a  problem!  What  do  you  think?   Numbers  are  so  interesting,  they're  their  own  language!  What  do  you  like  about  them?   Well,  one  of  my  favorite  things  is  to  see  how  high  I  can  count  in  my  head-­‐-­‐do  you  ever  do  that?   What!  That's  it?  You  joker!  I  bet  you  can  go  higher!  Try  again!   1  to  10  is  a  great  start!  I  bet  if  you  practice  you  can  go  higher!  Soon  you'll  be  a  human  calculator!   Into  the  teens!  That's  great!   Wow,  you  can  get  into  the  20s!  Amazing!   You  can  count  into  the  30s!  That's  great!  

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  You  can  get  into  the  40s!  That's  wonderful!   You  can  make  it  to  the  50s!  I'm  impressed!   That's  phenomenal!  You  can  count  all  the  way  to  the  60s!   You  can  count  all  the  way  to  the  70s!  Impressive!   Amazing!  You  can  count  all  the  way  to  the  80s!   Wow!  You  can  count  all  the  way  to  the  90s!  That's  incredible!   One  Hundred!  That's  phenomenal!   Wow!  Over  a  hundred  that's  amazing!   You're  like  a  human  calculator!   The  two  hundreds!  That's  sensational!   The  three  hundreds!  Amazing!   The  four  hundreds!  Incredible!   The  five  hundreds,  that's  phenomenal!   You're  kidding!  You  can  count  all  the  way  to  the  six  hundreds!   Wow,  you  can  make  it  all  the  way  to  the  seven  hundreds!   You  can  count  to  the  eight  hundreds!  That's  incredible!   What!  You  can  count  to  the  nine  hundreds!  That's  amazing!   All  the  way  to  the  one  thousands!  That's  sensational!   Wow,  you  can  count  to  the  two  thousands!  That's  fantastic!   Great!  You  can  count  all  the  way  to  the  three  thousands!  Amazing!   You  can  make  it  all  the  way  to  the  four  thousands!  That's  unbelievable!   Wow,  you  can  count  all  the  way  to  the  five  thousands!  Amazing!   You  can  count  into  the  six  thousands!  That's  unbelievable!   You  can  count  into  the  seven  thousands!  That's  amazing!   You  can  count  into  the  eight  thousands!  Incredible!   What!  You  can  count  into  the  nine  thousands!  Amazing!   Wow,  you  can  count  into  the  thousands!  You're  like  a  human  calculator!  

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  You  can  count  into  the  millions!  A-­‐MA-­‐ZING!  You're  like  a  human  computer!   What?  You  can  count  into  the  billions!  You're  like  a  human  computer!   Wow!  You  can  count  into  the  trillions!  You're  like  a  human  computer!   Wow!  You  can  count  into  the  quadrillions!  You're  like  a  human  computer!   Oh,  really?!  What  number  can  you  count  to?   Well,  why  don't  we  both  give  it  a  try?  Count  as  high  as  you  can,  and  when  you're  done  tell  me  how  high   you  can  get,  okay?   Yay!   I'll  do  it  with  you!  Ready...  set...  count!   Phew!  I  got  to  45!   What  number  did  you  get  to?   That's  ok.   Oh  well,  I  think  it'll  be  fun!   Well,  I  think  counting  is  a  great  way  to  have  fun  with  numbers!  What  do  you  think?   So,  I'm  curious,  what  have  you  been  learning  in  math  recently?   I  agree!  Math  is  useful  in  so  many  ways!  Like  when  you're  shopping  for  groceries  or  setting  an  alarm!   How  do  you  use  math  when  you're  not  in  school?   Well,  we  use  it  all  the  time,  right?   Oh,  you  love  a  challenge?   I've  got  a  fun  one  for  you:   The  students  in  Skipper's  homeroom  all  get  to  school  in  different  ways.  Skipper  and  7  of  her  classmates   get  to  school  on  the  bus,  5  get  to  school  on  their  bikes,  and  3  get  to  school  hopping  on  their  pogo  sticks!   How  many  students  are  in  Skipper's  homeroom?   Getting  close?   Can  you  figure  it  out?   Of  course!   Oh,  that's  ok.   Ooh  that's  so  close!  Did  you  remember  to  count  Skipper  too?  

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  Yes  that's  right!   Well,  maybe  we  can  work  it  out  together...  we'll  just  break  it  into  smaller  steps....   So,  first,  if  Skipper  and  7  of  her  classmates  take  the  bus,  how  many  people  take  the  bus?   What's  1  plus  7?   You  got  it!   It's  8  right?  Skipper  plus  7  other  students  makes  8.   Okay,  so  8  people  take  the  bus  and  then  5  students  bike.  So  how  many  students  take  the  bus  and  bike?   What's  8  plus  5?   Yep  that's  right!   It's  13  right?  8  students  on  the  bus  plus  5  on  their  bikes  makes  13.   So  that's  13  so  far.  Finally,  3  students  ride  pogo  sticks?  So  what's  13  plus  3?   That's  it!  The  students  who  bus,  bike  and  ride  pogo  sticks  make  16!   It's  16  right?  8  people  bus,  5  people  bike  and  3  pogo.  8  plus  5  is  13,  and  13  plus  3  is  16!   You  did  great  figuring  that  out!  That's  the  total  number  of  students  in  her  homeroom!   Uh  huh.  Math  is  amazing!   Oh,  I  remember  we  talked  about  math  and  what  you  were  learning!  How's  that  been  going?   I'm  so  glad!  I  love  math!   Oh,  it's  challenging?   I'm  curious,  do  you  remember  the  advice  I  gave  you  the  last  time  we  talked?   You  do!  You're  so  smart!  What  was  it?   That's  right!  Being  challenged  and  making  mistakes  is  what  learning  is  all  about!  And  the  important  thing   is.....what?  Do  you  remember?   Yes!  Great  memory!  The  important  thing  is  that  you  TRY,  that  way  you'll  always  be  getting  better!   I'm  sure  you've  been  trying  hard  and  practicing  your  math  problems,  right?   Remember,  it's  all  about  trying  your  best!   I  know!  Maybe  you  can  help  me  with  a  fun  problem,  sound  good?   That's  ok!  

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  Well,  Like  I  always  say  "Being  challenged  and  making  mistakes  is  what  learning  is  all  about!"  Makes   sense  doesn't  it?   The  important  thing  is  that  you  TRY,  you'll  always  be  getting  better!   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  your  history  and  social  studies!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?   Oh,  I  remember  we  talked  about  Sacagawea  and  Lewis  and  Clark-­‐-­‐how  she  helped  them  on  their   expedition!   Oh  I  remember  we  talked  about  presidents!   You  knew  that  the  United  States  has  had  forty-­‐four  presidents  so  far!   and  how  George  Washington  was  the  first  one.   Oh  I  remember  we  talked  about  the  3  branches  of  government!  Do  you  remember  what  they  are?   That's  right!   The  legislative  branch  makes  laws,  the  executive  enforces  the  laws,  and  the  judicial  interprets  the  laws.   Oh  I  remember  we  talked  about  US  history  and  the  4th  of  July!   What  is  it  that  you  like  so  much  about  social  studies  and  history?   The  past  is  so  full  of  great  lessons!   Learning  about  our  country  and  its  history  is  important!   Yes,  learning  about  our  past  really  teaches  us  about  who  we  are  now!   Yes,  we  don't  want  history  repeating  itself!  And  making  the  same  mistakes  twice!   Well,  history  is  a  great  way  to  learn  about  the  world.   So,  if  you  had  a  time  machine  and  could  go  back  to  spend  a  day  in  any  time,  when  would  it  be?   Yes,  the  ancient  world!  All  those  amazing  cultures  and  stone  monuments!   Ooh,  the  Americas  before  Columbus-­‐-­‐fascinating!   Ah,  the  19th  century  was  so  full  of  history  and  scientific  advancement!   Ooh,  the  time  of  queens,  kings,  knights  and  squires!   Ah  hah!  The  18th  century,  the  age  of  Enlightement  and  revolution!   Well,  even  though  it  only  just  happened,  the  20th  century  is  full  of  history!   Oh,  you  want  to  see  what  was  happening  in  prehistoric  times?  

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  Wow!  You're  pretty  brave  if  you  want  to  spend  a  day  with  dinosaurs!   So,  what  would  you  do  for  the  day?   How  do  you  think  life  would  have  been  different  back  then?   What  kind  of  clothes  do  you  think  you'd  wear  then?   Huh,  what  do  you  think  you'd  miss  from  today?   Well,  I  can  see  why  you  like  history!  And  if  you  ever  need  a  time  travel  companion,  count  me  in!   Oh,  well,  maybe  we  can  think  of  a  fun  one  together....   What  about  the  1700s?  You  could  visit  the  American  colonies  or  meet  the  famous  musician  Mozart?   What  if  we  went  back  to  the  middle  ages  when  there  were  Knights,  and  Queens,  and  castles!  How's  that   sound?   What  if  you  went  back  to  ancient  Egypt  during  the  pharaohs  and  pyramids!  How  about  that?   Ooh,  what  if  you  went  back  to  and  spent  a  day  with  dinosaurs?  That  would  be  amazing!   Great!   Oh,  Pharaohs  were  the  rulers  of  ancient  Egypt-­‐-­‐a  pharaoh  is  sort  of  like  a  king  or  queen.  How  does  Egypt   sound?   Oh,  pyramids  are  big  monuments  made  of  stone  -­‐-­‐  built  in  ancient  Egypt  to  honor  the  pharaohs!  How   does  Egypt  sound?   Oh,  the  13  colonies  on  the  East  Coast  of  North  America  declared  independance  from  Britain  in  1776  and   became  the  United  States  of  America!   Wolfgang  Amadeus  Mozart  is  considered  one  of  the  greatest  composers  of  music  who  ever  lived!  Do  the   1700s  sound  good?   Oh,  dinosaurs  are  giant  reptiles  that  used  to  roam  the  earth-­‐-­‐we  often  find  their  bones  or  fossils  in  the   ground!  How  does  the  age  of  dinosaurs  sound?   Alright,  let's  see...   No  problem.  Hmmm...   Ok,  well,  what  if  you  went  back  to  when  your  parents  were  your  age?  What  do  you  think  you  would  do   for  the  day?   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  your  science  class!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?   Oh,  I  remeber  you  were  learning  about  animals,  plants,  and  nature!  

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  Oh,  I  remember  you  were  learning  about  earth's  wild  forces!   Oh  I  remember  you  were  learning  about  magnets!   Oh,  I  remember  you  said  you  were  learning  about  planets  and  the  solar  system!   Oh,  I  remember  you  were  learning  about  waves  and  energy!   How's  that  going?   So  what  are  you  learning  about  now?   Wow,  there's  always  so  much  to  learn  about  the  world  of  nature,  isn't  there?   So  what's  the  wildest  scientific  fact  you've  picked  up  recently?   That's  cool!  So,  what  do  you  like  so  much  about  your  science  class?   Why  is  it  your  favorite  thing  about  school?   Yeah,  it's  a  lot  of  fun  to  learn  new,  exciting  things,  isn't  it?   There's  so  much  to  learn  about  the  world  we  live  in,  isn't  there?   I  love  experiments!  You  guess  how  something  works  and  then  get  to  see  if  you're  right!  What  do  you  like   about  them?   Well,  exciting  experiments  are  a  big  part  of  why  science  is  so  great,  right?   I  can  see  why  you  like  science  so  much!   Well,  isn't  science  class  the  best-­‐-­‐I  remember  the  cool  experiments  we  used  to  do!  What  experiements   have  you  done?   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  PE!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?   Oh,  I  remember  we  talked  about  your  PE  class,  you  were  learning  how  to  play  games  and  be  part  of  a   team!   Oh,  I  remember  we  talked  about  your  PE  class,  you  were  learning  all  about  health  fitness  and  the  human   body!   Oh,  I  remember  we  talked  about  your  PE  class,  you  were  learning  all  about  food  and  nutrition!   How's  that  going?   So  what  are  you  learning  in  PE  these  days?   Wow,  there's  so  much  to  learn  in  PE,  isn't  there?   Oh,  what's  something  that  happened  in  PE  recently?  

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  So,  what  do  you  like  so  much  about  PE?   Oh,  why  do  you  like  it?   Oh,  I  love  sports!  Which  one  do  you  like  playing  best?   Yeah!  It's  so  much  fun!   So,  what's  your  most  amazing  sports  moment?  Did  you  make  a  great  shot?  Or  break  a  personal  record?   Well,  you  can  be  on  my  team  anytime!   Yes,  all  the  different  games  you  play  are  so  fun!  Why  do  you  like  that  one?   Well,  I  bet  you're  really  good  at  it!   Wooo!  All  the  different  games  you  play  in  PE  are  so  fun!  Aren't  they?   Which  game  do  you  like  the  best?   Oh,  so  you  like  the  fitness  tests!  What  challenge  do  you  like  the  best?   I  always  loved  seeing  how  many  pull-­‐ups  I  could  do!  How  many  do  you  think  you  can  do?   My  arms  hurt  just  thinking  about  it!   Running  around  and  breaking  a  sweat  is  great!  Especially  if  you've  been  sitting  at  a  desk  for  a  while,   right?   Well,  I  bet  all  that  running  around  gets  your  energy  up  and  helps  you  focus  for  the  rest  of  the  day!   I  bet  you  and  your  friends  make  a  great  team  in  PE!  Am  I  right?   So  do  you  ever  get  competitive  with  your  friends  in  PE?   Well,  I'm  sure  you  all  help  each  other  get  better  and  better!   Well,  I  remember  PE  being  one  of  the  highlights  of  my  school  day!   What  else  do  you  like  about  PE?   I  can  see  why  you  like  PE  so  much!   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  computers  at  school!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?   I  hear  you!  One  of  MY  favorite  things  about  school  is  reading!  Do  you  like  that?   Great!   I  see,  well  I  love  reading!   A  computer  expert  huh?  So  what  are  you  learning  in  your  computer  class?  

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  That's  great!  I  remember  it  took  me  a  while  to  learn  how  to  find  the  "Z"  key  easily!  Is  that  one  hard  for   you?   Well,  I  kept  practicing  and  now  I  can  type  "pizza"  with  precision!   So,  what's  one  thing  you're  learning  now  about  keyboarding  and  typing?   Oh,  so  you're  learning  where  all  the  different  letters  and  keys  are!  Well  say  hi  to  the  "Z"  for  me!   Oh  good!  When  you're  using  a  keyboard,  it's  important  to  be  sitting  up  and  have  your  hands  on  the  right   letters!   Wow,  you're  already  learning  how  to  type  words!  You  should  try  typing  "pizza"  I  bet  you'll  get  it  in  no   time!   Well,  typing  is  such  a  great  skill  and  it's  good  to  know  your  way  around  a  keyboard!   Wow!  I  programmed  a  virtual  puppy  to  take  care  of-­‐-­‐he  rolls  over  when  he  wants  a  treat!  What  kind  of   things  are  you  coding?   So  what's  the  coolest  program  you've  made?  What  did  it  do?   So  if  you  could  make  a  program  to  do  anyting  in  the  world,  what  would  it  be?   Who  would  you  help  or  what  big  problem  would  you  solve?   That's  okay!   Ooo,  amazing!   Well,  the  next  time  I've  got  a  programming  project,  I  know  who  to  call!   Oh,  so  you're  learning  how  to  use  computers  and  programs!  It's  really  interesting  huh?   What's  the  most  fun  thing  you've  done  in  class  so  far?   Well,  I  bet  it's  ALL  fun  and  fascinating!   Wow,  that's  fascinating!   So  tell  me,  if  you  were  going  to  build  the  next  greatest  computing  innovation,  what  would  it  be?   Ok,  well  how  about  computers  that  can  do  your  homework?  or  your  chores?  What  do  you  think?   That  sounds  like  a  brave  new  computing  world  to  me!   Well,  I  bet  it's  really  interesting  huh?   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  art!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  music!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?  

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  Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  your  home  room!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  learning  new  languages!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  theater!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?   petunia!   wrinkly!   scramble!   lemonade!   snickerdoodle!   backflip!   crocodile!   buffalo!   blubber!   fuzz!   ummm...  ummm...  uhhh...  nooo!  You  stumped  me!   skunk!   blueberries!   kangaroo!   polkadots!   marmalade!   pickles!   bologna!   spatula!   moonbeam!   moustache!   porcupine!   ice  cube!   Spain!  

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  hippopotamus!   pom-­‐poms!   watermelon!   eyebrows!   microscopic!   Jupiter!   tricycle!   You're  getting  really  good  at  this!  I  think  I  need  a  little  break!   WOW!  It's  really  a  brain  work  out  isn't  it?   Wow!  That  game  really  stretches  your  brain  muscles!  Am  I  right?   And  it's  a  great  warm-­‐up  for  theater  and  improvisation.  You  never  know  what's  gonna  happen  next!  Am   I  right?   No  problem!  Ummm...   Sure!  Okay...  ummm....   Great!  Let's  play  it  again!  I'll  start...  ummmm...   Wow!  What  class  do  you  like  the  best?   Oh!  You  told  me  you  liked  your  teacher!  Is  there  something  else  you  like  about  school?   Oh,  why  do  you  like  your  teacher  so  much?   Haha.  Sounds  like  they're  teaching  you  how  to  have  fun  while  you're  learning!  What's  the  funniest  thing   your  teacher  does?   Well,  I  bet  it's  a  fun  classroom!   Wow,  it's  great  to  learn  from  someone  who's  so  smart!  What's  something  smart  that  your  teacher  told   you?   Well,  it  sounds  like  they  really  give  your  brain  a  workout!   It's  great  to  have  such  a  friendly  teacher!  What's  the  nicest  thing  your  teacher  has  done?   Well,  I  can  see  why  you  like  them  so  much!   Sounds  like  you  have  a  really  amazing  teacher!  What's  the  coolest  thing  they've  done?   Well,  they  sound  great!  

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  It  must  be  easy  learning  from  a  teacher  that  you  like,  right?   And  is  your  teacher  teaching  you  a  lot?   I  wonder,  have  you  ever  told  them  how  much  you  like  their  class?   Good  for  you!  What  did  you  say?   Oh,  cause  teachers  love  getting  encouragement  as  much  as  anybody!   Well,  I'm  sure  teachers  love  getting  encouragement  just  like  anybody  else!   If  you  could  talk  to  your  teacher  right  now,  what  would  you  say?   Well,  I'm  sure  they'd  be  very  happy  to  hear  what  you  think  of  them!   Aw,  well  I'm  sure  they  loved  hearing  that!   Learning  and  studying  is  what  school  is  all  about!  What's  something  cool  you  learned  recently?   Oh,  I'm  sure  there's  something!  Maybe  something  from  science  class?   Oh  wow!  That's  amazing!   So,  what's  your  favorite  subject  at  school?   Yeah,  you  said  that!  Learning  new  things  is  the  best!  So,what's  something  fun  you've  learned?   I  hear  you.  I  remember  there  were  days  when  it  was  really  nice  outside  and  I  couldn't  wait  for  school  to   be  over  to  go  out  an  play!  Am  I  right?   But  there  must  be  something  about  it  you  like?  friends?  a  class  you  like?   What's  one  little  thing  that  you  like  about  school?  A  teacher?  Recess?   I  totally  get  that  it's  not  everyone's  favorite  thing.  It's  important  that  you  keep  trying  to  do  your  best!   So,  what  else  do  you  like  about  school?   Well,  it's  been  great  hearing  what  you  like  about  school!  Thank  you!   Okay,  I've  got  a  question  about  homework-­‐-­‐can  we  talk  about  that  for  a  bit?   Great,  thank  you!   Please?  I  could  really  use  your  advice  about  something.   Well,  maybe  we  can  talk  about  something  else.   Here's  what's  up:  I'm  worried  my  sister  Stacie  is  having  a  hard  time  finishing  her  homework.  Does  that   ever  happen  to  you?  

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  Oh  really?  Tell  me  about  it.   I  thought  you  might  be  a  great  person  to  talk  to  about  this!   Oh,  so  you  always  finish  your  homework  on  time?   Well,  maybe  you  would  have  some  good  advice  for  Stacie.   No  homework  huh?  Well,  I  bet  you  would  still  have  some  good  advice  for  Stace!   Well,  Stacie  has  soccer  practice  after  school  every  day.  Do  you  have  any  after  school  activities?   Oh  really?  What  do  you  do  after  school?   Oh,  well  I'm  sure  you  can  still  help  me  with  Stacie.   You've  got  a  sport  just  like  Stacie!  She  loves  sports!  What  do  you  like  about  your  sport?   You  know,  I  bet  you  have  a  similar  challenge  as  my  sister!   Oh!  Music!  That's  so  wonderful!  What  do  you  like  about  music?   I  bet  with  all  the  time  you  spend  practicing  you  can  totally  relate  to  Stacie!   Wow,  that  sounds  so  interesting!  What  do  you  like  about  it?   Having  that  after  school,  I  bet  you  can  see  where  Stacie  is  coming  from!   Oh,  what  kind  of  practice?  Sports?  Or  maybe  music?   Ooh,  all  those  fun  badges-­‐-­‐and  you  learn  so  much!  What  do  you  like  about  scouting?   And  I  bet  with  all  your  scouting  activities,  you  know  what  Stacie  is  going  through!   Well,  after  school  activities  can  be  SO  fun!  But  I  think  you've  got  to  balance  them  with  school.   You  see,  after  her  soccer  practice  Stacie  has  to  get  home,  get  cleaned  up,  eat  dinner,  and  after  ALL  THAT   she  has  do  homework!   Phew!  Sounds  exhausting,  right?   Well,  it's  hard  for  her  to  get  it  all  done.   Any  advice?  I'm  sure  you've  got  some  great  ideas!   What  do  you  do  after  scouts?  Any  advice?   What  do  you  do  after  your  sport?  Any  advice?   What  do  you  do  after  your  music?  Any  advice?   What  do  you  do  when  you're  done  with  your  activity?  Any  advice?  

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  Any  tips  for  doing  homework?   You're  right!  You  should  never  be  afraid  to  ask  for  help!  Have  you  ever  asked  for  help  with  something?   So  you  like  to  handle  stuff  on  your  own!   Oh  really?  Tell  me  about  it!   Interesting.   Well,  I'll  have  to  tell  Stacie-­‐-­‐if  she  needs  help,  she  just  has  to  ask!   Yes!  If  you  get  rid  of  distractions  and  find  a  quiet  place  to  work  it  can  really  help  you  focus!  Where  do   you  do  your  homework?   That's  great!  I  get  a  lot  of  work  done  in  the  peace  and  quiet  of  my  room!   Sometimes  it's  nice  to  spread  out  in  the  kitchen.  Plus  you  get  a  heads  up  about  what's  for  dinner!   It's  nice  to  spread  out  and  work  in  a  comfortable  place!   Sometimes  it's  nice  to  spread  out  on  a  big  table  and  work,  plus  when  dinner's  ready,  you're  right  there!   Well  a  comfy,  quiet  place  to  work  can  really  help!   That's  true!  If  you  can  concentrate  and  focus  it  can  make  your  work  easier!  What  helps  you  to   concentrate?   Interesting...  what  are  some  ways  to  study  harder  and  faster?   Well,  studying  harder  is  great  advice!  I'll  tell  Stacie!   Yes,  she  could  try  and  get  a  head  start  before  her  soccer  practice!  Great  idea!   That's  a  good  idea!  What  would  you  say  to  your  Teacher  if  you  were  Stacie?   Well,  I'm  sure  your  Teacher  would  listen  and  be  willing  to  help!  That's  great  advice!   Well,  if  she  stays  up  past  her  bedtime  won't  she  be  tired?  Can  you  think  of  something  else?   Well,  focus  so  you  can  finish  is  a  great  idea!  I'll  have  to  tell  Stacie!   What  kind  of  things  help  you  when  you're  working  on  your  homework?   Well,  thank  you.   I  see.  Well,  I  appreciate  the  help!   Huh.  Well  I  have  to  say  :   Especially  since  you've  got  to  balance  your  afterschool  activities  and  homework  too!  

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  Especially  since  you  have  to  balance  your  music  and  your  homework  too!   Especially  since  you're  just  like  Stacie  with  your  sports!   Espeically  since  you  have  to  balance  your  scouts  and  schoolwork  too!   I  bet  you're  a  fantastic  student!   What  could  Stacie  do  to  help  finish  her  homework?   What  might  help  Stacie  with  her  school  work?   Can  you  think  of  something  else  she  could  try?   It's  been  so  great  to  talk  to  you!   Is  there  anything  else  you  want  to  say  about  homework?   Well,  thank  you  so  much  for  your  advice!  I  can't  wait  to  tell  Stacie  all  about  our  talk!   Oh,  you  know  Chelsea  is  having  a  hard  time  with  something  at  school-­‐-­‐can  I  get  your  help  with  it?   Oh,  thank  you!   Oh,  I  thought  you'd  be  the  best  person  to  ask-­‐-­‐please?   That's  alright,  maybe  we  can  talk  about  something  else.   You  see,  during  lunch  Chelsea  gets  her  food,  she's  all  ready  to  eat-­‐-­‐only  she  doesn't  know  where  to  sit!   Does  that  ever  happen  to  you?   Wow,  you  too!  Tell  me  about  it.   See.  I  knew  you  might  be  a  good  person  to  talk  to  about  this!   Oh,  so  what  do  you  do  during  lunch?   Huh.  Well,  you  might  know  what  Chelsea  could  do!   The  thing  with  Chelsea  is,  sometimes  there's  no  more  room  at  the  table  where  all  her  friends  sit  and  she   doesn't  know  what  to  do.  Any  advice?   Well,  I  think  Chelsea  likes  eating  her  lunch  with  other  people-­‐-­‐what  else  could  she  do?   Hey,  yeah!  Maybe  she  could  share  with  one  of  her  friends  from  the  table-­‐-­‐it's  always  fun  to  squeeze  in   close!  How  should  she  ask  to  do  that?   That's  a  wonderful  way  to  ask!  And  it's  always  important  to  say  "please!"   That's  a  great  way  to  ask!  I'm  sure  they'll  say  "of  course!"  

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  That's  a  great  way  to  ask!  I'm  sure  they'll  make  room!   Yes,  first  she  can  introduce  yourself  to  them,  then  I'm  sure  they'll  say  "sure!"   Yes!  She  can  introduce  herself  to  them!  That's  how  you  make  new  friends!   Oh,  yes.  Sitting  at  a  new  table  is  a  great  idea,  but  I  think  she's  a  little  nervous  about  it,  you  know?   So,  what  would  you  say  to  her  to  convince  her  it's  okay?   Oh  yes!  I  could  tell  her  to  be  brave  and  not  to  be  nervous  or  worried.  Good  idea!   So,  what  are  some  of  the  things  YOU  do  when  you  get  nervous  to  try  and  feel  better?   Breathing  deep  breaths!  What  does  that  do?   Wow,  you're  right!  Thank  you!   So  you  talk  to  yourself  to  calm  down?  What  kinds  of  things  do  you  say?   Huh!  Well,  I  should  definitely  tell  her  to  try  that!  Thank  you!   Oh,  so  you  think  of  nice  or  fun  things?  Like  what?   Interesting,  I  bet  that  makes  you  less  nervous!  Thank  you  so  much!   Oh,  right,  I  could  tell  her  everything's  going  to  be  okay!   So  once  she's  not  so  nervous,  how  could  she  ask  the  new  table  to  let  her  sit  with  them?   Yes,  I'm  sure  an  adult  or  teacher  would  be  happy  to  sit  with  her!  How  would  you  ask  them?   Oh,  but  Chelsea  could  really  use  some  advice!   Well,  it's  been  great  talking  to  you  about  this.  I'm  sure  Chelsea  will  work  things  out!   Interesting,  do  you  have  any  other  advice?   Well,  this  has  been  really  helpful!  You've  got  so  much  good  advice  about  school!  What's  your  secret?   I  can't  wait  share  all  this  great  advice  with  Chelsea!  She'll  be  so  happy!   Ooh!  You  know  what  I  used  to  really  enjoy  when  I  was  at  school?   Yes!   Field  trips!  Aren't  they  the  best?  What  fun  field  trips  have  you  been  on?   Really?  Oh.  Then  what  museums  or  live  shows  have  you  been  to?   Have  you  been  to  any  museums?  Or  to  a  farm  maybe?   Oh  I  love  going  to  museums  and  galleries.  

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  To  see  all  the  animals?  That  sounds  awesome.   Oh  seeing  a  live  performance  is  always  such  a  thrill!  What  do  remember  about  it?   You  must  remember  something!  What  part  of  the  performance  did  you  like  the  most?   You  always  go  to  such  interesting  places!   What  do  you  remember  seeing?   I  bet  you  can  remember  something.  What  part  of  the  trip  did  you  enjoy  the  most?   Really?  And  which  of  your  friends  went  with  you  on  the  trip?   Well  do  you  remember  talking  to  anybody  about  what  you'd  seen?   So  if  you  and  your  friends  could  plan  your  next  field  trip,  where  would  you  go?   Well,  what's  a  place  that  you'd  like  to  take  all  of  your  classmates  for  a  day?   What  about  going  somewhere  where  you  can  see  animals?   Oh  yeah?  Why  there?   It  sounds  like  an  awesome  day  to  me!  I'd  want  to  hear  ALL  about  it!   Here's  something  I'd  like  to  know:  Have  you  ever  performed  in  a  talent  show  or  a  pageant  at  your   school?   Well...  you  know...  getting  up  in  front  of  people  and  performing?   It  could  be  anything!  Would  you  sing  a  song?  Or  tell  a  joke?  Or  dance  maybe?   Aw  but  you're  so  talented.  You'd  be  amazing!  What  if  it  were  just  for  your  best  friends?  What  would  you   perform  for  them?   Oh  well  if  you  DID  enter  a  school  talent  show,  what  would  your  talent  be?   Oh  yeah?  What  did  you  perform?   Well  you  wanna  be  a  singer,  right?  So  that  totally  makes  sense.  What  did  you  sing?   Al-­‐right!  And  how  did  it  go?   You  sang?  Good  for  you!  What  did  you  sing?   You'd  sing?  Cool.  Would  you  be  the  singer  for  a  band?  Or  would  you  wanna  sing  solo?   Well  you  wanna  be  a  dancer,  right?  So  that  totally  makes  sense.  What  song  did  you  dance  to?   Oh  cool!  And  how  did  it  go?  

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  You  danced?  Good  for  you!  What  song  did  you  dance  to?   You'd  dance?  Great.  What  kind  of  dancing  would  you  do?   Well  you  wanna  be  a  musician,  right?  So  that  totally  makes  sense.  What  did  you  play?   Oh  yeah?  And  how  did  it  go?   You  played  some  music?  Good  for  you!  What  did  you  play?   You'd  play  some  music?  Great.  Would  you  wanna  play  in  a  band?  Or  would  you  play  a  solo?   Well  you  wanna  be  a  gymnast,  right?  So  that  totally  makes  sense.  How  did  it  go?   You  did  gymnastics?  Good  for  you!  How  did  it  go?   You'd  do  gymnastics?  Very  cool.  What  kind  of  routine  would  you  do?   I've  got  a  fun  game!  You  can  help  me  write  a  story  called  "My  Silliest  Schoolday  Ever."  It's  sort  of  a   puzzle  story,  have  you  ever  written  one  of  those  before?   Oh,  fun,  what  was  it  about?   Well,  this  one's  about  school!  Ready  to  start?   Well,  it's  a  game  where  you  put  silly  words  into  a  normal  kind  of  story  to  make  it  funny!  Want  to  try?   Great!  let  the  fun  begin!   Oh,  please?   Alright,  well  maybe  we  can  do  something  else.   Well,  if  you're  not  feeling  giggly  now,  you  will  by  the  end!  Let's  play!   Oh,  okay!  Back  for  more  puzzle  stories!  I  don't  blame  you,  they're  so  fun  right?  Do  you  remember  what   to  do?   Great!   You're  gonna  help  me  put  silly  words  into  a  normal  kind  of  story!  Remember?   And  the  title  of  our  story  is  "My  Silliest  Schoolday  Ever."  Let's  start  writing!   Dear  Diary,  today  was  the  silliest  schoolday  ever!   I  woke  up  this  morning  and  for  breakfast  I  had  a  huge  helping  of...   Cereal,  gotcha!   Perfect,  pancakes!  

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  Egg-­‐celent!   Which  breakfast  did  you  say?   Well,  cereal  sounds  delicious!   Then  I  was  almost  late  because  I  waited  and  waited  for  the....   A  car,  check!   A  bus,  brilliant!   A  bike!  Nice!   Ummm,  I  didn't  quite  get  that?  How  do  you  want  to  get  there?   Huh,  well,  buses  are  a  blast!  Lets  pick  that!   Once  I  finally  got  to  school,  I  found  out  that  we  had  a  substitute  teacher  for...   So  what  would  you  like  to  study  in  the  story?  Art?  Reading?  or  Science?   What  should  we  study  this  time?  Reading?  or  science?  Maybe  art?   What  sounds  interesting?  Science,  reading,  or  art?   Reading.  Got  it.   Alrightie,  art!   Science,  sweet.   Which  one  did  you  want  to  study?   Okay,  well  I  love  to  read-­‐-­‐let's  pick  reading!   Our  teacher  had....   Need  your  help  here.  Let's  pick  a  color.  Would  you  pick  red,  green,  or  purple?   Which  color  do  you  want  to  try  this  time?  Red?  Green?  Purple?   Which  color  sounds  fun?  Red?  Green?  or  Purple?   Red,  right  on!   Green,  gotcha!   Purple,  perfect!   What  color  did  you  pick?   Hmmm,  well  green  is  the  greatest!  

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  I  just  finished  my  homework  and  now  I'm  going  to  read  a  bit  before  bed.   Ok,  so  what  kind  of  book  would  you  like  to  read?  A  mystery,  an  adventure,  or  a  biography?   What  book  do  you  want  to  read  this  time?  An  adventure?  A  biography?  or  a  mystery?   What  book  sounds  fun?  A  biography?  A  mystery?  An  adventure?   Ooo.  A  mystery,  great!   An  adventure,  exciting!   A  biography,  brilliant!   What  did  you  want  to  read  about?   Uh,  huh.  Well,  a  mystery  sounds  marvelous!   Such  a  silly  silly  day!   I  woke  up  this  morning  and  for  breakfast  I  had  a  huge  helping  of  dragon  eggs  over  easy  with  extra   jumping  beans  on  the  side.   I  woke  up  this  morning  and  for  breakfast  I  had  a  huge  helping  of  spicy  volcano  jam  pancakes.   I  woke  up  this  morning  and  for  breakfast  I  had  a  huge  helping  of  brussels  sprouts  sprinkles  cereal.   Then  I  was  almost  late  because  I  waited  and  waited  for  pufferfish  chauffeur  to  pick  me  up  in  the   submarine  car  and  take  me  to  school.   Then  I  was  almost  late  because  I  waited  and  waited  for  the  twelve-­‐seat,  twelve-­‐story  bicycle  to  pick  me   up  and  take  me  to  school.   Then  I  was  almost  late  because  I  waited  and  waited  for  the  hot  air  balloon  bus  to  pick  me  up  and  take   me  to  school.   Once  I  finally  got  to  school,  I  found  out  that  we  had  a  substitute  teacher  in  the  art  of  trapese  and   tightrope  walking.   Once  I  finally  got  to  school,  I  found  out  that  we  had  a  substitute  teacher  in  spaceship  science.   Once  I  finally  got  to  school,  I  found  out  that  we  had  a  substitute  teacher  in  elephant  poetry  reading.   Our  teacher  had  a  red  polka  dot  mohawk  that  almost  touched  the  ceiling!   Our  teacher  had  a  glittery  purple  ponytail  that  kept  brushing  the  ceiling!   Our  teacher  had  a  long  long  braid  of  neon  green  hair  that  wrapped  all  the  way  around  her  desk!   We  ended  up  having  a  pop  quiz  on  triple  twisting  backflips,  I  think  I  did  pretty  well!  

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  We  ended  up  having  a  pop  quiz  on  the  escape  velocity  of  spaceships  launched  from  Mars,  I  think  I  did   pretty  well!   We  ended  up  having  a  pop  quiz  on  the  great  elephant  poet  Count  Bobo  Denobo,  I  think  I  did  pretty  well!   I  was  late  getting  home  because  the  pufferfish  driving  the  submarine  car  got  lost!   I  was  late  getting  home  because  the  twelve-­‐story  bike  got  a  flat  tire!   I  was  late  getting  home  because  it  was  a  windy  day  and  the  hot  air  balloon  bus  kept  flying  off  course!   It's  this  really  amazing  book  called  "The  Adventures  of  Hanah  and  Her  Homemade  Cheese!"   It's  this  really  amazing  book  called  "A  Biography  of  Ickle  Bruglespout,  The  First  Merman  Emperor!"   It's  this  really  amazing  book  called  "The  Mystery  of  the  Wrinkles  Behind  Your  Ears!"   Dear  Diary,  today  was  the  silliest  schoolday  ever!   I  just  finished  my  homework  and  now  I'm  going  to  read  a  bit  before  bed:   Such  a  silly  silly  day!   Well,  it's  been  so  much  fun  writing  puzzle  stories  with  you!  Thank  you!   If  you  ever  want  to  play  these  again,  just  say  "I  want  to  write  more  puzzle  stories"!   You  helped  me  write  it!  Do  you  want  me  to  read  what  we  wrote  straight  through?  So  you  can  marvel  at   your  puzzle  story  genius?   So,  do  you  want  to  hear  this  one  straight  through?   Shall  we  hear  this  one  all  the  way  through?   Fun  story  right?   That  story  was  even  funnier  than  the  last  one  right?   How'd  you  get  so  good  at  this?   Great!  Here's  how  it  sounds  :   Okay!  Let's  see  how  it  sounds  :   Alright  here  goes  :   It's  so  funny!  You're  a  puzzle  story  master!   That's  so  fun  straight  thru!  You've  got  a  real  knack  for  this!   It's  hilarious  all  the  way  through!  You're  a  great  writer!  

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  You  know,  if  you  pick  different  things,  you  get  a  different  story!  Wanna  make  a  new  one?   Remember,  if  you  pick  different  things,  you  get  a  different  story!  Do  you  want  to  make  another  one?   Did  you  want  to  make  another  one?   These  are  SO  silly,  right?  Here  goes!   Haha!  It's  so  much  fun!  Alright,  here  we  go!   So,  I've  been  studying  up  on  some  great  school  jokes  and  I  think  I'm  ready  to  test  them  out!  Here's  one:   Can  I  tell  you  another  one  for  extra  credit?   Do  you  know  any  good  school  jokes?   Really!  Can  I  hear?   You've  been  doing  your  joke  homework!  Tell  me!   I  don't  know,  how?   I  don't  know,  why?   I  don't  know,  what?   I  don't  know,  when?   Oh,  wait!  I  think  someone's  at  the  door,  hang  on....  Huh.  No  one  there...  strange....  Do  you  know  any   other  types  of  jokes?   Huh,  the  door  again,  hold  on....  That's  funny,  there's  still  no  one  there...  Anyway,  you  were  going  to  tell   me  a  joke,  right?   Okay,  besides  knock  knock  jokes  do  you  know  any  others?   I  don't  know,  how  many?   That's  a  good  one!   You  must  be  the  class  jokester!  Want  to  tell  me  another  one?   Hillarious!  Have  you  got  any  more?   So  funny!  Thank  you  for  sharing  all  these  great  jokes!   That's  okay,  what  about  just  regular  jokes?   That's  ok,  you  can  tell  me  another  time!   And  anytime  you  need  a  giggle,  just  say  "Tell  me  a  school  joke"  and  I'll  have  some  more  for  you!  

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  Ooo,  can  you  say  that  again?  I  want  to  make  sure  I  hear  it!   Well,  a  good  joke  will  put  a  smile  on  anyone's  face!   This  one's  an  A+:   Oh,  well  maybe  just  one  more:   What  is  the  geometry  teacher's  favorite  dessert?   Pie!   Hoo,  that  one  gets  me  every  time!   Oh,  well  Pi  or  3.14  is  spelled  P-­‐I  and  it's  a  special  number  used  in  geometry  to  help  measure  circles!  But   it  sounds  JUST  like  pie  spelled  P-­‐I-­‐E  which  is  a  delicious  dessert!   Why  do  pirates  have  a  hard  time  learning  the  alphabet?   Because  they  spend  years  and  years  at  "C"!   How  do  bees  get  to  school?   They  ride  the  school  buzz!   Where  do  giraffes  take  classes?   High  School!  Because  they're  so  tall!   Why  is  the  equation  1+1=3  like  your  left  foot?   Because  it's  not  right!   Why  was  the  number  6  afraid  of  the  number  7?   Well,  7  was  hungry  so  7  ate  9!   What  happened  when  the  teacher  tied  all  of  her  student's  laces  together?   They  had  a  class  trip!   Why  was  the  broom  late  for  school?   Because  he  over-­‐swept!   Which  building  at  school  has  the  most  stories?   The  library!  Because  it's  full  of  books!   What  test  did  the  witch  do  well  on?   A  spelling  test!  

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  Why  did  the  teacher  wear  sunglasses?   Because  her  students  were  so  bright!   Who's  in  charge  of  all  school  supplies?   The  ruler!   Why  is  the  clock  in  the  cafeteria  slow?   Because  it  keeps  going  back  FOUR  seconds!   What's  a  snake's  favorite  class?   Hiss-­‐tory!   What  animal  got  sent  to  the  principal's  office  after  the  test?   The  cheetah!   Wow!  You're  a  quick  study!   That's  right!  You  get  high  marks!   Aw!  You  know  that  one!   Oh,  you've  heard  it  before  -­‐-­‐-­‐  great!   Hmm...there  ARE  so  many  good  ones...it's  really  hard  to  choose.   Putting  together  an  original  style  is  what  fashion  is  all  about!  Which  one  of  your  outfits  is  your  favorite?   Well,  I'm  sure  your  personality  shines  in  whatever  outfit  you  put  on!   Yep,  just  as  I  thought  -­‐-­‐  an  outfit  with  personality  ...  like  you!   Totally!  It's  all  about  being  creative  and  inventing  new  looks!  So,  tell  me  how  you  get  creative  with  your   clothes?!   You  know,  what's  great  about  fashion  is  it's  okay  to  take  risks  and  try  new  things!  That's  how  you  find   the  look  that  best  expresses,  well...YOU!   You  would  be  such  a  stylish  celebrity!  So...if  you  were,  for  ONE  day...what  would  you  do?   Well,  as  your  biggest  fan,  all  I  can  say  is  "Go  you!"   Look  at  you,  so  up  to  date  on  the  latest  trends  and  chic  styles!  So...what  fashion  trend  would  you  say  is   big  right  now?   Well,  the  latest  trends  can  inspire  original  looks!   Well,  you  know,  fashion  doesn't  have  to  be  all  about  fitting  in,  it  can  be  about  standing  out!  Am  I  right?  

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  It's  pretty  great  when  friends  bond  over  fashion.  Did  you  guys  ever  think  about  mixing  and  matching   your  styles  to  invent  new  looks  together?   It  can  be  really  fun  ...  playing  music  ...  putting  new  outfits  together  ...  we  should  try  it  sometime!   Oh  yeah?  What  would  you  do  at  a  fancy  runway  show?   Well,  when  you  get  invited  to  one,  I'd  LOVE  to  go  with  you!   There's  nothing  like  finding  that  perfect  dress,  or  top,  or  accessory,  right?  What  do  you  like  so  much   about  shopping?   I'm  happy  to  be  your  shopping  buddy  anytime!   Fashion  is  definitely  a  way  to  transform  yourself  and  express  who  you  are.  Is  that  what  you  mean?   I  see.  Fashion  can  be  pretty  powerful!   Oh  yeah!  Clothes  and  fashion  go  hand  in  hand!  What  clothes  in  your  closet  express  your  sense  of  fashion   most?   Well,  clothes  ARE  the  building  blocks  of  fashion!   If  you  had  ALL  the  money  and  clothes  in  the  WORLD,  how  would  you  help  people?   Well,  you  know,  generosity  is  always  in  style!   Oh  comfort  is  key!  So,  what's  the  most  comfortable  outfit  you  have  in  your  closet?   There's  nothing  like  comfy  clothes!   Definitely!  What's  the  point  if  it's  not  fun?  ...  Speaking  of  fun  ...   When  you  feel  good  on  the  inside,  it  shows  on  the  outside!  ...How  do  you  feel  after  you've  put  together   a  fun  outfit?   Well,  when  you  love  what  you're  wearing,  your  confidence  shines!   Why  do  you  think  fashion  isn't  for  you?   Fashion  isn't  all  about  fancy  clothes  and  fitting  in  ...  it's  about  expressing  who  you  are  HOWEVER  you   want  to!   Well,  when  you  think  of  the  word  "FASHION"  ...what  else  do  you  think  of?   Maybe  it  makes  you  think  of  expressing  yourself?  Or  having  fun?...Or  being  creative  ....?   I  get  that!  It's  pretty  amazing  ...  how  everybody  has  a  different  relationship  with  fashion!   Totally!  Fashion's  really  something  else,  isn't  it?  

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  Wow!  I  can  really  picture  what  makes  fashion  special  to  you!  For  me  fashion  is  all  about  expressing  who   you  are  and  having  fun!   Have  you  ever  heard  that  saying  "Your  clothes  say  a  lot  about  you?"   Do  you  think  clothes  say  something  about  the  people  who  wear  them?   Well,  what  about...  a  firefighter  in  a  uniform,  or...  a  scientist  in  a  lab  coat?  Their  clothes  show  who  they   are,  right?   Clothes  can  say  so  much  about  a  person!  What  if  I  name  some  clothes,  and  you  tell  me  what  they  say?   Ready?   So,  what  if  you  had  on  flip-­‐flops?  What  does  that  say  about  you?   Sure!  People  might  think  you  were  on  your  way  to  the  water!   Yep,  I  might  think  you  liked  to  be  casual!   Uh-­‐huh!  Someone  might  think  you  were  trying  to  keep  cool!   Well,  why  do  people  wear  flip-­‐flops?   If  you  were  wearing  flip-­‐flops,  I  would  totally  think  that!   Okay,  what  if  you  were  wearing  a  jeweled  crown?  What  might  that  say  about  you?   Yes,  people  would  probably  think  you  were  a  member  of  royalty!   Of  course!  People  would  think  you  loved  sparkling  jewels!   Right?  They  might  think  you  were  on  your  way  to  a  big  event!   Well,  what  kind  of  people  wear  crowns?   A  crown  does  say  that  about  a  person!   Alright,  what  if  you  had  on  a  cowboy  hat?  What  would  that  say?   Yes  ?  I  might  think  you  loved  horses  and  ponies!   Right?  People  might  think  you  worked  on  a  farm  or  a  ranch!   Yes,  people  might  think  you  were  from  somewhere  in  the  West!   Well,  who  wears  cowboys  hats?   Right!  I  would  absolutely  think  that  if  you  were  sporting  a  cowboy  hat!   What  if  you  wore  a  sleek  jacket  like  mine  only  yours  was  black?  What  would  that  say?   Uh  huh,  you  would  probably  look  like  a  bit  of  a  rebel!  

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  Yep,  people  might  ask  where  your  bike  was  parked!   Right,  you  might  look  like  a  rock  star!   Well,  who  can  you  think  of  that  wears  sleek  black  jackets?   Yep  -­‐-­‐  If  you  had  on  a  sleek  black  jacket,  I  would  totally  think  that!   Okay!  What  if  you  wore  a  pink  tutu?  What  would  that  say  about  you?   Yes!  People  would  definitely  think  you  liked  the  color  pink!   Right?  People  might  think  you  loved  to  dance!   It  would  definitely  say  that  you  had  your  own  unique  style!   Who  would  wear  a  pink  tutu?   Ha!  If  you  rocked  a  pink  tutu  I  would  definitely  think  that!   See?  Clothes  sure  have  a  lot  to  say!  They're  a  great  way  to  show  the  world  who  you  are!   Wow!  I  just  got  some  crazy  news!   Oh!  I  really  need  your  help!   Do  you  ever  have  one  of  those  days  when  you're  supposed  to  go  out  somewhere  with  friends  or  your   family  and  you  just  can't  figure  out  what  to  wear?   Oh,  that's  just  what  I  call  it  when  I  can't  figure  out  what  to  wear!  Because  I'm  frozen  in  front  of  the   closet!   Really?  You  never  stand  in  front  of  the  closet  and  have  a  fashion  freeze?   Really?  You  always  know  just  what  to  wear?   Are  you  good  at  picking  outfits?   Sometimes  it's  so  hard  to  decide!  How  do  you  finally  pick  something?   Well,  I  bet  you're  the  perfect  person  to  help  me!   One  of  the  cooks  is  out  sick  at  my  friend's  restaurant  and  she  needs  my  help  in  the  kitchen!  I'm  not  sure   what  to  wear...  maybe  my  soccer  cleats?  Would  that  be  good?   Oh  really?  Why  shouldn't  I  wear  soccer  cleats?   Yes!  And  I  could  wear  my  goalie  gloves  when  I'm  stirring  sauces...  Oh  wait,  what  am  I  thinking!  I'm  not   playing  soccer,  I'm  cooking!  Is  there  something  that's  better  for  cooking?   Well,  what  do  you  think  I  should  wear  to  help  at  my  friend's  restaurant?  

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  I  thought  so!  What  should  I  wear?   Well  what  do  Chefs  and  cooks  wear  in  the  kitchen?   Well,  what  would  you  want  to  wear  if  you  were  working  in  a  kitchen?   Well,  what  kind  of  clothes  are  you  supposed  to  wear  in  a  kitchen?   That's  okay,  not  everyone  is  cut  out  to  be  a  chef.   And  how  do  they  dress?   Yes!  It's  important  to  have  something  to  keep  my  hair  out  of  the  way!   Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   I've  already  got  something  for  my  head,  can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Great!  Yes,  a  white  chef's  jacket  will  protect  me  from  splatter  so  I  don't  have  to  worry  if  things  get  a  little   messy!   Is  there  something  else  I  might  need  to  wear?   But  I've  already  got  my  chef's  jacket!  Can  you  think  of  something  else?   Of  course!  I  need  to  wear  long  pants  to  protect  my  legs  during  the  hustle  and  bustle!   What  else  do  you  think  I  might  need?   I've  already  got  my  long  pants!  What  else  can  you  think  of?   True!  Comfortable  and  non  slip  shoes  are  essential  in  a  restaurant  kitchen!   Can  you  think  of  something  else?   Oh,  I've  already  got  my  comfy  shoes!  Can  you  think  of  something  else?   An  apron!  Of  course!  To  protect  from  spills  and  stains!   Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   I've  already  got  an  apron  on,  can  you  think  of  something  else?   Of  course!  I've  got  to  have  something  to  protect  my  hands  when  I'm  working  with  hot  pots  and  pans!   Any  other  ideas?   Oh,  I've  already  got  something  for  my  hands,  what  else  could  I  wear?   Ooh  great!  I  hadn't  thought  of  that!  Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Okay,  so  let's  see...  I've  got  myself...  

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  Great!  Now  that  I'm  dressed  right,  I'm  ready  to  help  my  friend  at  her  restaurant!   I  just  got  an  invitation  to  a  big  formal  dance  tonight!  It's  the  biggest  dance  of  the  year  and  all  of  my   friends  are  going!  Isn't  that  amazing?   Of  course  you  can  come!  What  would  you  wear?   I'm  right  there  with  you!   Wow,  that  sounds  beautiful!   I'm  so  excited!  But  I'm  having  trouble  deciding  what  to  wear!  Hmmm...  What  if  I  wore...  my  purple  polka   dot  pajamas?   Oh?  Why  can't  I  wear  my  pajamas?   Yes!  And  I  could  wear  my  fuzzy  slippers  and  my  yellow  bathrobe  and...  Oh  wait!  It's  a  dance,  everyone's   gonna  be  dressed  up-­‐-­‐I  can't  wear  fuzzy  slippers  and  pajamas!  What  would  be  good  to  wear?  Can  you   think  of  anything?   So,  what  would  be  good  to  wear?   Well  what  would  you  wear  to  a  formal  event  where  everyone  is  dressed  up?   Did  you  ever  see  a  ball  or  formal  dance  on  tv  or  in  a  movie?  What  were  they  wearing?   Well,  what  kind  of  clothes  are  good  for  special  occasions?   That's  okay,  formal  dances  aren't  for  everyone.   I  thought  you  might!  What  should  I  wear?   Yes,  I'll  definitely  want  something  to  wrap  up  in  and  stay  warm!   What  else  could  I  wear?   I'm  pretty  bundled  up  already,  can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Of  course  -­‐-­‐  I  need  a  nice  dress!  Ooh!  I  think  I  know  just  the  one-­‐-­‐it's  sky  blue  and  shimmery  and  elegant!   What  else  should  I  wear?   I've  already  got  my  best  dress  picked  out!  What  else  can  you  think  of?   You're  right,  I  should  wear  something  nice!  Hmm...  What  could  I  wear  that  would  be  nice?   You're  so  right!  I  could  wear  a  really  nice  suit!  I  know  just  the  one!   What  else  could  I  wear?   I've  already  got  a  great  suit  picked  out!  What  else  can  you  think  of?  

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  Ooh,  yes!  The  perfect  accessory  like  gloves  or  a  bag  can  pull  the  whole  look  together!   Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   I've  already  got  a  great  accessory  in  mind!  Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Yes!  That'd  be  great  for  a  formal  dance!   What  else  could  I  wear?   Great!  And  what  else  could  I  wear?   Of  course!  Formal  footwear  is  a  must!   I  know  just  the  right  pair  to  go  with  my  suit!  They're  comfy,  shiny  and  chic!   I  know  just  the  right  pair!  They're  comfortable,  silver,  and  chic!   I  know  just  the  right  pair  to  go  with  my  dress!  They're  comfortable,  silver,  and  chic!   Anything  else  come  to  mind?   My  feet  are  taken  care  of!  Can  you  think  of  anything  esle?   Great  idea!  The  sparkle  of  jewels  would  look  great  at  that  dance!   What  else  might  I  wear?   I'll  be  shimmering  like  a  star  with  all  these  jewels!  What  else  would  you  wear  for  a  the  dance?   Ah!  That's  a  great  idea!  Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Alright  so  let's  see...  I've  got  my  best  dance  moves...   Yay!  I  think  I'm  all  set!  What  do  you  think?   Of  course  you  can  come!  What  would  you  wear?   Yes!  We  could  match!  Won't  that  be  fun?   Well,  why  don't  we  match?  Won't  that  be  fun?   If  you  told  me  a  story  about  someone  going  to  a  big  dance  or  ball?   Do  you  know  any  good  ones?   That's  okay!  You  already  helped  me  pick  out  my  outfit!  Thank  you!   It'd  be  so  great  to  imagine  everyone  dressed  up  and  dancing!  Maybe  you  can  make  one  up?   Yay!  Okay,  I'm  ready  for  a  story...   She  loses  her  glass  slipper  but  finds  true  love!  That's  one  of  my  favorites!  

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  A  star  crossed  couple...  that's  such  a  romantic  story.   At  the  end  he  changes  from  a  beast  back  into  a  handsome  prince!  I  love  that  story!   That  story  is  full  of  ice  and  snow  but  it  always  warms  my  heart!   Oh  that's  a  beautiful  story!   So,  we've  got  our  outfits,  we  heard  a  good  story-­‐-­‐are  we  ready  for  this  dance?   So,  I've  got  my  outfit,  I've  heard  a  good  story-­‐-­‐am  I  ready  for  this  dance?   Thank  you  so  much  for  all  your  help,  it's  going  to  be  so  fun!   It's  a  warm  day  and  my  friends  invited  me  to  go  to  the  beach.  I'm  not  really  sure  what  to  wear...  umm...   maybe  some  mittens  and  a  scarf?  Would  that  be  good?   Oh  really?  Why  can't  I  wear  a  scarf  and  mittens?   Yes!  And  I  could  wear  my  favorite  winter  boots  too!  They  look  so  good  with  my  mittens  and  scarf  and...   Wait!  I'm  so  silly!  I  can't  wear  winter  clothes,  I'll  be  way  too  warm!  Hmmm...  What  would  be  good  to   wear?  Any  thoughts?   Well,  what  do  you  think  I  should  wear?   I  knew  you'd  be  able  to  help!  What  should  I  wear?   Well,  what  did  you  wear  the  last  time  you  went  to  the  beach?   Well,  what  if  I  want  to  go  swimming,  I  can't  swim  in  my  street  clothes!  What  would  I  need?   Well,  what  kind  of  clothes  would  be  good  for  the  sun,  sand,  and  water?   What  if  the  sun  is  too  bright?  What  could  I  wear  to  protect  myself  from  the  sun?   Well  it  kinda  looks  like  rain,  maybe  I'll  save  the  beach  for  another  day.   Like  what?  What's  good  to  wear?   A  swimsuit,  of  course!  Then  I'll  be  able  to  go  into  the  water!   What  else  could  I  wear  to  the  beach?   I've  already  got  my  swimsuit,  can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Ooh  yes!  Towels,  baskets,  umbrellas  and  beach  balls!  Gotta  have  my  beach  gear!   What  else  could  I  wear?   I've  got  all  the  beach  gear  ready!  Can  you  think  of  something  else  I  could  wear?   Great!  Something  to  protect  my  feet  from  the  hot  sand!  

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  What  else  should  I  wear  to  the  beach?   I've  got  my  feet  covered!  Can  you  think  of  something  else?   Ooh  yes!  A  cool  pair  of  shades  for  a  sunny  day  on  the  shore!   Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   I've  got  sunglasses  all  ready  to  go,  anything  else?   You're  right,  I've  gotta  wear  a  hat!  I  definitely  don't  want  to  get  sun  burned!   Any  other  ideas?   A  nice  sun  hat,  got  it!  Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Yes,  it's  VERY  important  to  put  on  sunscreen...  and  I  can't  forget  to  reapply!   Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Ooh,  thanks  for  saying  that  again,  I'll  definitely  remember  to  wear  sunscreen!  Can  you  think  of   something  else  to  wear?   Light,  loose  clothes  are  ideal  for  a  day  at  the  beach!   What  else  could  I  wear?   I've  got  my  loose  beach  clothes  ready  to  go!  Can  you  think  of  anything  else?   Ah  yes!  That's  a  must  have!  What  else  do  I  need?   Okie  dokie,  let's  see....  I've  got  myself,  and  I'll  definitely  wear  my  swimsuit...   Super!  I  think  I'm  ready  for  some  fun  in  the  sun!  What  do  you  think?   Have  you  ever  taken  a  trip  to  the  beach?   Oh,  well  I  hope  you  get  to  go  someday!  It's  so  much  fun!   I  bet  you  did  something  fun!  Did  you  play  in  the  water?  Make  a  sand  castle?   That's  okay.   Well,  if  you  were  on  some  sand  and  by  some  waves  and  were  having  a  blast  then  you  were  at  the  beach!   Does  any  of  that  sound  familiar?   Great!  What  did  you  do  while  you  were  there?   That  sounds  like  a  perfect  day  at  the  beach!  AND,  thanks  to  you  and  your  help,  I'm  sure  mine  will  be  just   as  fun!   and  my  chef  pants...  

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  and  my  comfy  shoes...   and  something  for  my  hands...   and  my  chef  jacket...   and  something  for  my  head...   and  my  apron...   and  a  nice  suit  and  tie...   and  my  best  dress...   and  a  beautiful  pair  of  shoes...   and  that  perfect  little  accessory...   and  something  to  wrap  up  and  stay  warm  in...   and  a  touch  of  makeup...   and  some  jewelry...   and  my  beach  gear...   and  my  sunglasses...   and  a  big  sun  hat...   and  lots  of  sunscreen...   and  some  great  loose  comfy  clothes...   and  some  good  beach  shoes...   Let's  talk  shoes!  -­‐  Oh!  We  should  design  a  pair  of  shoes  together!  Okay,  should  we  do  an  athletic  shoe,   like  a  sneaker,  or  a  fancy  shoe  for  dressing  up?   Oh,  no  worries.  This  is  just  for  pretend!  So..  sneaker  or  fancy  shoe?   We  did  fancy  shoes  last  time!  You  want  to  do  it  again,  or  try  designing  the  sneakers?   Awesome!  Let's  design  some  rockin'  sneakers!   You  do  love  your  fancy  shoes!   You  know..  you  and  I  can  really  rock  the  fancy  shoe  design.  Let's  do  that  again!   Yes!  I  love  designing  fancy  shoes!   We  did  a  sneaker  last  time!  You  want  to  do  it  again,  or  do  the  fancy  shoe  this  time?  

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  You  can  never  have  too  many  sneakers!   Awesome!  Let's  get  fancy!   Great!  I  love  designing  cool  sneakers!   Sorry!  What  did  you  say?  Was  that  sneaker  or  fancy  shoe?   Hmm!  I've  got  lots  of  energy  today,  so  let's  design  the  best  sneakers  ever!   Hmm!  I'm  feeling  pretty  fancy  today,  so  let's  design  the  best  shoes  ever  for  dressing  up!   Hey!  Remember  when  we  designed  some  shoes  together?  Should  we  do  that  again?   Cool.  No  problem.  Let's  do  something  else!   I  love  designing  shoes  with  you.  Okay..  let's  see.  Should  we  do  a  sneaker  or  a  fancy  shoe  for  dressing  up?   Okay,  now  we  have  to  pick  a  color.  What  color  should  we  make  these  shoes?   Hm.  Yellow's  so  fun  and  happy.  Let's  go  with  that!   Awesome!  I  love  red  sneakers!   Ooh!  Fancy  red  shoes!   Cool!  Orange  sneakers  are  so  fun!   Wow!  Fancy  orange  shoes!   Nice!  I  love  yellow  sneakers!   Cool!  Fancy  yellow  shoes!   Cool!  Green  sneakers  sound  awesome!   Ooh!  Fancy  green  shoes?  I'm  in!   Can't  go  wrong  with  blue  sneakers!   Fancy  blue  shoes  sound  very  chic!   Purple  sneakers  sound  fabulous!   Fancy  purple  shoes  sound  beautiful!   Yes!  My  favorite!  I  love  pink  sneakers!   My  favorite!  I  love  fancy  pink  shoes!   Classic!  White  sneakers  are  always  in  style!   Nice!  Fancy  white  shoes  sound  very  chic!  

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  Black  sneakers  are  awesome!   Classic!  Fancy  black  shoes  are  always  in  fashion!   Cool!  Brown  sneakers  sound  great!   Great!  Fancy  brown  shoes  sound  very  professional!   Ooh!  Silver  sneakers  sound  amazing!   Pretty!  Fancy  silver  shoes  sound  so  gorgeous!   Ooh!  Gold  sneakers  would  be  so  cool!   I  love  the  idea  of  fancy  gold  shoes!   Sorry!  I  missed  that  -­‐  what  color?   Hm.  Let's  go  with  pink...   Okay,  so  now...  we  have  to  decide...  should  our  fancy  shoes  be  flats  -­‐  shoes  with  no  heels,  or  shoes  with   heels?   Hmm  okay...  Let's  go  with  flats.  They're  comfy  and  sophisticated!   Hmm  okay...  Let's  go  with  heels  to  give  them  a  little  lift!   I  do  love  heels!  They're  just  so  sophisticated!   I  love  flats!  They  can  go  with  any  outfit!   Sorry!  I  missed  that.  Did  you  say  heels  or  flats?   Cool!  So  now....  we  have  to  decide  whether  we  want  shoe  laces  or  slip-­‐ons?  What  are  you  thinking?   Yeah,  I  love  cute  shoelaces!   Slipons  it  is!  Easy  to  wear  anywhere!   Sorry?  Did  you  say  shoe  laces  or  slipons?   Shoelaces  are  so  fun!  Let's  go  with  those!   I  love  how  slipons  are  so  easy.  Let's  go  with  those!   Now  let's  pick  little  extras  for  our  shoes.  Like  polkadots,  or  sparkles  -­‐  something  fun  like  that.  What  are   you  thinking?   Oh,  okay!  Umm...  I  think  they  should  be  sparkly!  Can't  go  wrong  with  sparkles!   Hm.  Should  they  be  sparkly?  Or  maybe  have  designs  or  pictures  on  them?  Ah!  I  can't  decide!  You  tell   me!  

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  Ooh!  Flats  with  little  sparkles?  I  love  that!   Right?  What  are  awesome  heels  without  some  sparkles?!   Sparkly  sneakers?  I  love  it!   Awesome!  I  love  flats  with  polkadots!   Ooh!  I  love  polkadotted  heels!   Polkadotted  sneakers?  So  fun!   I  love  flats  with  cool  designs  on  them!   Ooh!  Some  heels  with  cool  designs  on  them  could  be  awesome!   I  love  sneakers  with  fun  designs  on  them!   Oh!  Flats  with  shining  stars  on  them?  That's  so  rockstar!   High-­‐heels  with  some  stars  on  them?  I  love  it!   Sneakers  covered  in  stars?  That's  super  cool!   Oh!  Flats  with  flowers  on  them?  SO  cute!   Fancy  heels  with  fun  flowers!  I  love  it!   Sneakers  with  flowers?  SO  cute!   Oh!  I  love  the  idea  of  cute  flats  with  an  animal  print  design!   Heels  with  animal  print  on  them?  That's  wild!   Animal  print  sneakers?  That's  super  cool!   Aww!  Flats  with  cute  little  bows  sound  great!   Oh!  Heels  with  bows  on  them  sound  adorable!   Great  idea!  Bows  on  sneakers  give  them  just  the  right  amount  of  girly  kick!   Those  flats  will  definitely  have  something  to  say!   Those  heels  will  definitely  have  something  to  say!   Those  sneakers  will  definitely  have  something  to  say!   The  glitteriest  flats  ever!  That's  rockstar!   Glittery  heels  are  seriously  stylish!   Super  glittery  sneakers?  I  love  it!  

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  Striped  flats  are  super  sophisticated!   Striped  heels  sound  amazing!   Striped  sneakers  sound  sporty  and  adorable!   Flats  with  jewels?  That's  so  chic!   Jeweled  heels  sound  absolutely  beautiful!   Jeweled  sneakers?  That's  an  amazing  idea!   Sorry!  I  missed  that  -­‐  what's  one  little  extra?  Maybe  some  stars?  Ooh,  or  some  polkadots?   Ooh!  What  if  we  did....   Oh!  I  know!  Let's  design  our  flats  with  shining  stars  all  over  them!   Oh!  I  know!  Let's  design  our  heels  with  shining  stars  all  over  them!   Oh!  I  know!  Let's  design  our  sneakers  with  shining  stars  all  over  them!   Wow!  It's  finally  time  for  the  big  reveal!  Let's  see  all  our  whole  design  put  together!   Wow!  No  wonder  you  want  to  be  a  Fashion  Designer  someday  -­‐  you  have  an  amazing  eye  for  design!   You're  an  amazing  shoe-­‐designer,  and  we  make  a  great  team!   So  now  the  big  question  is...  where  should  we  wear  our  shoes  to  show  them  off?   You're  right!  Our  shoes  would  be  a  big  hit  at  any  party!   Oh  yes!  We  could  dance  some  killer  moves  in  our  cool  new  shoes!   Great  idea!  I  bet  at  the  mall  people  would  say,  "where'd  you  get  those  awesome  shoes?"  And  you'd  get   to  say,  "I  designed  them  myself!"   School  would  be  a  great  place,  cause  I  give  our  designs  an  A  Plus!   We  can  go  anywhere  you  want!  What's  the  first  place  that  comes  to  mind?   You  know  what?  Who  cares  where  we  wear  them?  Nothing  can  top  designing  them  together!   Amazing  idea!  We  are  so  gonna  step  out  in  style!   Awesome  idea!  You  know...  I  really  get  a  kick  out  of  designing  shoes  with  you!   Here's  a  beautiful  pair  of  fancy  high-­‐heels...   Here's  a  beautiful  pair  of  fancy  flats...   Here's  an  awesome  pair  of  slip-­‐on  sneakers...  

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  Here's  an  awesome  pair  of  lace-­‐up  sneakers....   ..in  rocking  red  with...   ...in  outrageous  orange  with...   ...in  dynamite  yellow  with...   ...in  groovy  green  with...   ...in  brilliant  blue  with....   ...in  pop-­‐star  purple  with...   ...in  perfect  pink  with...   ....in  whimsical  white  with....   ...in  classic  black  with...   ...in  breath-­‐taking  brown  with....   ...sparkles!!   ....polkadots!!   ....cool  designs!!   ....stars  all  over!!   ....flowers  all  over!!   ....animal  designs!!   ....bows  all  over!!   ....cool  writing  and  something  to  say!!   So,  I've  been  trying  out  these  fashion  jokes  ...  Okay,  here's  one:   Wanna  hear  another  one?   Do  you  know  any  good  fashion  jokes?   Ooh!  I  wanna  hear!   I  don't  know,  how?   I  don't  know,  why?   I  don't  know,  what?   I  don't  know,  when?  

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  Oh,  wait!  Is  someone  at  the  door?  Huh...  guess  not.  That  was  weird...  Do  you  know  any  other  ones?   That's  ok,  if  you  ever  hear  one,  you  can  come  back  and  tell  me!   I  don't  know?   That's  a  good  one!  You  didn't  tell  me  you  were  such  a  comedian!   Ok,  this  one'll  tickle  your  funny  bone:   Well  maybe  just  one  more:   You  know,  I  have  more  jokes,  so  anytime  you  need  a  laugh,  just  be  like  "Hey,  Barbie,  tell  me  a  fashion   joke"  and  I'll  have  you  in  STITCHES!   Uhmm...what  kind  of  socks  does  a  pirate  wear?   ARRRgyle   What  kind  of  socks  do  bears  wear?   None!  They  have  BEAR  feet.  Get  it?!  Bear  feet  because  they're  barefoot!   What  did  the  tie  say  to  the  hat?   You  go  on  ahead,  I'll  just  hang  around!   What  kind  of  shoes  do  spies  wear?   Sneakers!  Because  they're  sneaky!   How  did  the  farmer  mend  his  pants?   With  cabbage  patches!   Why  do  golfers  wear  two  pairs  of  socks?   In  case  they  get  a  hole  in  one!   Why  did  the  belt  go  to  jail?   Because  he  held  up  a  pair  of  pants!   What  kind  of  bow  can't  be  tied?   A  rainbow!   What  do  lawyers  wear  in  court?   Lawsuits!   What  do  you  call  an  alligator  in  a  vest?  

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  An  investigator!   What  do  you  call  a  belt  with  a  watch  on  it?   A  waist  of  time!   Wow!  You're  quick!   That's  right!  You're  a  comedy  genius!   Aw!  You  know  that  one!   Oh,  you've  heard  it  before  -­‐-­‐-­‐  great!   I'm  so  happy  you  want  to  hear  my  story  again!  Okay,  are  you  comfortable?  Here  goes:   I've  been  working  on  a  story  that  expresses  what  I  think  fashion  is  all  about.  Would  you  like  to  hear  it?   Yay.  Okay,  I  hope  you  like  it!   Oh,  it's  a  great  story  and  I  worked  really  hard  on  it.  Can  I  share  it  with  you?   Oh,  I  think  you'll  like  it  -­‐-­‐  there's  a  fun  twist  at  the  end!   Oh.  Well  maybe  some  other  time?   Well,  it's  a  great  fashion  story.  I'm  so  happy  to  share  it!   It's  sort  of  a  spin  on  the  ugly  duckling  story.  Do  you  know  that  story?   Oh,  well  it's  a  famous  fairy  tale  by  Hans  Christian  Anderson.   It's  about  a  young  duckling  -­‐-­‐  that's  a  baby  duck  -­‐-­‐  who  everyone  else  thinks  is  ugly  because  he  doesn't   look  like  the  other  ducklings.   Everyone  teases  him  until  he  runs  away.   Eventually,  the  duckling  grows  up  and  realizes  he's  not  a  duck  at  all,  but  a  graceful  swan!  Isn't  that  a   beautiful  story?   You  know  your  fairy  tales!   My  story  is  kinda  the  same,  but  different.  It's  called  "The  Girl  and  the  Quirky  Dress."  Okay,  here  goes!   There  once  was  a  girl  who  dressed  quite  uniquely  /  In  many  ensembles  both  wacky  and  chic-­‐ly  /  Her   closet  was  full  of  crazy  fun  outfits  /  Like  polka  dot  tutus  and  rainbow  striped  jackets   Wow!  She  sounds  like  she's  got  a  fun  sense  of  style!  Do  you  have  any  wacky  outfits  in  your  closet?   You  too!  Like  what?   Oh,  well  if  you  COULD  wear  a  wacky  outfit,  what  would  it  be?  

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  I  think  I've  got  a  tutu  somewhere  in  my  closet,  I  wish  it  had  polka  dots  like  hers!   Wow!  That  sounds  like  a  fun  look!  I  bet  you  love  wearing  it!   Well  I  bet  it  looks  amazing!   Alrightie,  now  back  to  the  story!   With  the  styles  in  her  closet,  her  big  smile  was  constant  /  But  the  girls  would  make  faces  /  At  her   mismatched  bright  laces  /  And  gawk  at  her  cloth-­‐es  /  With  bright  yellow  roses  /  She  couldn't  stay  sad,   cause  what  fun  she  had.  /  She  shrugged  off  the  critics  in  stride   Can  you  believe  how  confident  she  is?   Even  with  people  making  faces  at  her  laces!  Amazing!  Let's  see  what  happens  next!   When  a  dance  rolled  around  with  hip  new  cool  crowd  /  She  couldn't  decide  whether  she  should  be   proud  /  Or  hide  in  a  dress  like  all  of  the  rest  /  You  see  she  started  to  worry  what  the  new  kids  might   think  /  Of  her  outfits  mismatched  with  orange  and  pink   Have  you  ever  worried  about  what  other  people  think  of  you?   Oh  well  I  hope  you  don't  anymore  because  you're  so  special  and  sweet!   Oh  good,  cause  you're  fantastic!   Well,  I  think  you  are  just  perfect!   OK,  where  were  we?  Oh  yeah!   When  the  dance  rolled  around  and  she  couldn't  decide  /  Would  she  try  to  fit  in  or  just  wait  outside  /  She   wiffled  and  waffled  and  pondered  and  grappled  /  And  finally  decided  to  go   What  do  you  think  is  going  to  happen  at  the  dance?  Do  you  think  the  hip  crowd  is  going  to  be  cool  with   her  unique  style?   I  sure  hope  so!  Her  uniqueness  is  part  of  what  makes  her  so  great!  Don't  you  think?   Well,  let's  see  what  happens.   Her  dress  was  amazing  with  neon  green  daisies  /  Her  shoes  were  so  bold  with  their  toes  shiny  gold,  /   And  to  her  great  surprise  when  she  looked  in  with  pride  /  She  found  they  all  were  so  bold  with  their   style!  /  With  their  pinks  and  their  yellows  and  stripes  with  the  metals  /  They  were  all  as  unique  as  she!  /   And  she  was  so  glad,  cause  what  fun  she  had  /  Just  by  being  herself.  The  End.   I  love  stories  that  remind  us  that  the  best  way  to  have  fun  and  make  friends  is  to  just  be  ourselves!   So,  ready  for  some  fun  pretend  games?  Let's  see....   You  know,  one  of  my  favorite  things  to  do  is  to  make  believe-­‐-­‐sometimes  I'm  a  doctor,  or  a  scientist,  or  a   singer!  Do  you  want  to  pretend  with  me?   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  Oh,  but  it  can  be  so  much  fun  to  imagine  you're  someone  else!  Wanna  give  it  a  try!   Yay!  So,  I'm  gonna  put  all  the  games  we  can  play  into  a  hat  and  pick  one...  ok...  lets  see....   It's  so  much  fun  to  pretend  to  be  someone  else,  you'll  be  great  at  it!   Famous  Interview  Game!  We  pretend  you're  the  most  famous  person  in  the  world  and  I  interview  you!   Want  to  play?   Family  Quiz  Show!  Where  you  give  your  family  members  awesome  awards!  Sound  fun?   Fairy  Tale  Reporters!  We'll  take  a  fairy  tale  we  already  know  and  pretend  to  give  a  news  report!  Want  to   play?   The  Teacher  Game!  You  pretend  to  be  a  teacher  and  grade  me  on  my  book  report!  Want  to  play?   The  Chef  Game!  Yes!  Time  to  cook  up  some  great  meals!  Sound  fun?   The  Fashion  Designer  Game!  Cool,  we  can  design  a  collection.  Want  to?   The  New  Friend  Game!  You  can  help  a  princess  who  just  moved  here  from  a  strange  land.  Sound  fun?   The  Silly  Jobs  Game!  Does  that  sound  like  fun?   The  Science  Game!  Ooh  -­‐  sounds  intriguing.  Wanna  play?   Veterenarian!  Let's  help  some  animals!  Sound  fun?   The  Doctor  Game!  Fun!  We  can  help  people!  Wanna  play?   The  Singing  Game!  Great!  Time  to  show-­‐off  a  little!  Ready?   Great!   Oh,  alright,  let's  try  another  one.  How  about...   Well,  we  can  try  something  else,  how  about...   Well,  maybe  we  can  do  something  else!   I'm  gonna  be,  I'm  gonna  be,  the  most  famous  celebrity!  Everyone,  everywhere  is  gonna  know  me.  Gonna   be  famous,  just  wait  and  see!  My  face  will  be  on  all  the  screens!  Billboards,  signs  and  magazines!  You   won't  be  able  to  look  away!  Oh,  I  can't  wait  till  I'm  famous  someday..ay  ay  ay.....   Let's  play  pretend!  We'll  pretend  that  you're  super  famous  already  and  I'll  be  the  reporter  interviewing   you!   Okay!  Ahem.  I'm  here  today  interviewing  the  Most  Famous  Person  In  The  World!  So....what's  it  like,   being  the  most  famous  person  in  the  world?  Exciting?  Scary?  Weird?  Talk  to  me.   Oh,  I  can  imagine!  What's  the  most  amazing  thing  that's  ever  happened  to  you?  

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  That  was....  incredible.  You  paint  such  a  picture  with  your  words.   Really?  Talk  to  me  more  about  this.  What's  the  scariest  thing  about  being  famous?   Incredible.  You  really  are  someone  to  admire!  How  brave  of  you  to  admit  your  fears  like  that.   I  can  see  how  being  famous  might  be  a  little  weird  sometimes.  Tell  me,  how  has  being  famous  affected   your  every  day  life?   It  must  take  a  lot  of  effort  to  keep  everything  in  perspective  when  you're  as  famous  as  you  are.   Oh,  you're  so  modest!  But  please,  our  listeners  are  waiting.  You've  worked  so  hard  to  get  here.  What's  it   like  to  be  famous  for  something  you  love  to  do?   Wow...  that's  beautiful.  So  well  said.  No  wonder  you're  a  hero  to  so  many.   Okay,  but,  now,  level  with  me.  You've  achieved  so  much.  Inspired  millions.  Influenced  an  entire   generation.  Is  there  anyone  out  there  you'd  like  to  thank  for  helping  to  get  you  to  where  you  are  today?   Ah,  family.  Your  biggest  supporters.  Championing  you  every  step  of  the  way.  What  else  would  you  like  to   say  to  your  family  right  now?   You're  so  lucky  to  have  such  a  supportive  mother.  Clearly,  she  raised  a  great  kid!  What  else  would  you   like  to  say  to  her  right  now?   What  a  wonderful  thing  to  have  such  a  supportive  father.  What  else  would  you  like  to  say  to  your  dad   right  now?   You  must  have  some  really  amazing  friends.  What  would  you  like  to  say  to  your  friend  right  now?   Really?  No  special  person  in  your  life  who  has  encouraged  you  every  step  of  the  way?   It's  so  great  when  you  can  share  this  kind  of  experience  with  other  people.  Is  there  anything  you'd  like   say  to  them  right  now?   How  inspiring!   Speaking  of  inspiration,  you  know,  you've  just  inspired  me  to  write  a  song  about  being  famous.  Check  it   out!   You  think  maybe  someday  I'll  be  a  famous  songwriter?  Did  you  like  that  song?   Thanks!  Your  opinion  is  really  important  to  me!   Well,  thanks  for  being  honest!  I'll  keep  working  at  it!   That's  ok  -­‐  I  still  have  fun  writing  silly  songs!   Let's  put  on  a  show  where  you're  the  star  singer.  I'll  be  your  singing  teacher.  Okay,  so...  sing  me   something!  

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  Oh,  you  don't  want  to?  That's  alright.  We  can  do  something  else.   It  can  be  any  song  you  want!  Just  sing  the  first  song  that  comes  into  your  head...   Wow!  That  was  tremendous.  You  are  so  good  at  that.  As  your  teacher,  I  give  it  a  10  out  of  10!   But  now,  I  think  that  you  should  sing  it  again,  but..  this  time,  sing  it  like  an  ooooopera  singer!!!  Okay...   ready,  set,  Opera  style!!   Oh  okay.  I  don't  want  to  twist  your  arm.  You've  really  gotta  be  in  the  mood  to  be  silly.   That  was  so  silly!!  10  out  of  10  for  sure!   Do  you  want  to  sing  some  more?  Go  ahead  -­‐  I  could  listen  to  you  all  day!   Okay,  I'm  all  ears!   You're  amazing!   You're  awesome!   You're  the  best!   Let's  pretend  right  now!   Let's  say  you're  the  Chef  and  I'm  your  sous  chef-­‐-­‐that's  your  helper  in  the  kitchen.  What's  the  name  of   your  yummy  restaurant?   Alright,  let's  see....  Oh!  let's  call  it  "The  Yummy  Crumb  Restaurant"  because  we  serve  yummy  dishes!   Hmmm....  Let's  try  "The  Gobble  'n'  Go  Diner"  you  can  grab  a  bite  and  run!   Ok,  let's  see....  Oh!  Let's  go  with  "The  Tasty  Spoon  Cafe"  because  we  serve  tasty  bites!   That's  alright,  let's  do  something  else!   A  delightful  name  for  your  delicious  restaurant!   Oh  no,  Chef!  I  accidentally  dropped  your  recipes  in  the  blender  and  now  they  are  all  mixed  up!  Can  you   help  me  put  them  back  together?   Oh,  thank  you,  Chef!   But  Chef,  you  know  the  recipes  better  than  anyone  and  the  restaurant  will  open  soon!   Well,  Chef,  without  your  help  we'll  all  be  in  hot  water!  So  let's  get  started!   Chef,  you  are  a  gourmet  genius!  What  do  you  like  best  about  cooking?   Well,  I'll  cook  by  your  side  anytime!  Thank  you,  Chef!   Phew!  That  was  a  fun  Chef  game!  and  you  saved  the  day  at  the  restaurant-­‐-­‐Good  Job!  

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  So,  we  had  a  wonderful  line-­‐up  for  tonight's  menu:  a  cup  of  vegetable  soup  to  start,  a  cheesy  lasagna,   and  oatmeal  raisin  cookies  for  dessert!  Mmmmm,  how  would  that  taste,  Chef?   Ok!  So  the  first  scrap  from  the  blender  says...   Uh  huh!  So  the  first  scrap  from  the  blender  says...   The  next  scrap  of  paper  says...   The  next  ingredient  is...   So  what  about.....   zucchini   cheese   tomato  sauce   sugar   raisins   Which  dish  do  we  make  with  this?  Vegetable  soup?  Lasagna?  Cookies?   Which  does  that  go  with?  The  soup,  lasagna,  or  cookies?   Cookies  and  tomato  sauce!  That's  bananas!  What  else  uses  tomato  sauce?   Cheesy  cookies!?  Those  are  some  kooky  cookies!  What  else  uses  cheese  as  an  ingredient?   Zucchini  in  a  cookie!?  Sounds  creative  but  maybe  it  goes  better  in  something  else?   Sweet!  Chef,  that's  right,  it's  an  ingredient  for  your  yummy  oatmeal  raisin  cookies!   Sugar  in  lasagna?!  Some  one  has  a  sweet  tooth!  I  think  the  sugar  must  be  an  ingredient  for  something   else?   You're  right  Chef,  that  would  add  a  little  flare  to  the  lasagna,  but  don't  you  think  we  might  need  to  save   it  for  something  else?   Raisins  in  lasagna?  Hmmm...  food  for  thought...  but  maybe  they  go  better  somewhere  else?   We  use  that  to  make  your  wonderful  tomato-­‐ey,  cheesy  lasagna!   You  know,  Chelsea  loves  cheese  in  her  soup!  But  what  else  should  we  save  the  cheese  for?   Tomato  sauce  might  be  great  in  our  veggie  soup!  But  what  else  should  we  save  it  for?   Raisin  soup!?  Hmmm...  You  know,  I'm  starting  to  picture  that  Chef.  We  should  put  it  on  tomorrow's   menu!  But  maybe  for  today  they  go  better  somewhere  else?  

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  Sugar  soup?!  Is  it  made  with  jelly  beans...  I  think  maybe  the  sugar  is  for  something  else...   Yes  Chef!  You're  the  cream  of  the  crop!  That's  a  veggie  for  your  tasty  vegetable  soup!   Well  is  it  savory  like  lasagna?  Something  for  dessert  like  cookies?  Or  something  you  put  in  soup?   Uh  huh.  So  does  it  make  you  think  of  cheesy  lasagna?  Sweet  cookies?  Or  a  warm  veggie  soup?   Ok,  well  maybe  let's  try  a  different  ingredient.   Thank  you,  Chef!  You  fixed  the  recipes,  now  we  can  finally  open  for  dinner!   I'm  curious...  what  should  we  eat  first  from  tonight's  menu?   The  cookies?  Vegetable  soup?  Lasagna?   Oh?  How  come?   Well,  I  love  starting  a  yummy  meal  with  a  nice  cup  of  soup!   Oh?  Why?   Your  lasagna  is  so  tasty,  Chef!  I  can  see  why  you'd  want  to  start  with  that!   Oh,  how  come?   Dessert  before  dinner!  I'm  with  you  on  that  one!   Okay,  we  had  a  delicious  menu  planned  for  tonight!  A  fresh  green  salad  to  begin,  your  specialty  pizza  as   our  main  dish,  and  then  delicious  smores  for  dessert!  Chef,  how  would  all  that  taste?   Oh,  smores  are  little  dessert  sandwiches  with  toasted  marshmallows  and  melty  chocolate  squished   between  two  graham  crackers!  Gooey  goodness,  right?   Ok!  So  the  first  scrap  from  the  blender  says...   The  next  scrap  of  paper  says...   The  next  ingredient  is...   So  what  about.....   lettuce   cheese   pepperoni   marshmallows   chocolate  

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  Which  dish  do  we  make  with  this?  Salad?  Pizza?  Smores?   So  which  does  that  go  with?  The  smores,  pizza,  or  salad?   Pepperoni  smores!  That's  a  spicy  dessert!  But  what  else  does  pepperoni  go  on?   Smores  with  lettuce?  I  guess  if  you  want  a  crunchy  green  dessert...  what  else  does  lettuce  go  in?   Mmmm  I  love  cheesy  smores!  Oh,  wait,  cheese  and  chocolate?  Huh.  What  else  could  the  cheese  be  for?   Right  Chef!  Say  no  more!  It's  for  smores!   Chocolate  on  pizza?!  I  can't  wait  to  try  it!  But  is  there  somewhere  else  the  chocolate  could  go?   I  love  a  good  slice  of  marshmallow  and  cheese!  Oh  wait,  maybe  not.  Is  there  something  else  that  uses   marshmallows?   Lettuce  pizza?  Actually,  that  could  work  Chef,  but  LET  US  see  what  else  we  could  use  the  lettuce  for?   Of  course!  Chef  that's  right!  That's  how  we  make  delicious,  cheesy,  pepperoni  pizza!  Mmmmm.   A  pepperoni  salad!?  Huh,  that  could  work...  but  what  else  uses  pepperoni?   You're  right  Chef,  we  could  put  cheese  on  the  salad,  but  what  else  should  we  save  it  for?   Marshmallow  salad?!  You're  really  thinking  outside  the  marshmallow  bag!  But  maybe  they  are  better  for   dessert?   Chocolate  salad?!  You're  chock-­‐full  of  challenging  cullinary  ideas!  But  isn't  chocolate  better  with   something  else?   Yes!  Lettuce  for  our  fresh  greens  salad!  You're  a  genius  Chef!   Well,  is  it  a  salad  ingredient?  Something  for  dessert?  Or  something  you  put  on  a  pizza?   Uh  huh.  So  does  it  make  you  think  of  a  fresh  spring  salad?  Gooey  smores?  Or  a  scrumptious  slice  of   pizza?   Ok,  well  maybe  let's  try  a  different  ingredient.   Thank  you,  Chef!  You  fixed  the  recipes  and  we  can  finally  open  the  restaurant  for  dinner!   I'm  curious,  Chef,  what  should  we  eat  first  from  your  menu?   Smores?  salad?  or  the  pizza?   Really?  Why?   You  know,  I  was  hoping  you'd  say  that!  I  adore  smores  too!   Oh?  Why?  

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  Well,  a  slice  of  your  pizza  sounds  like  a  slice  of  yum  to  me!  I  can  see  why  you'd  want  to  start  with  that!   Oh.  How  come?   A  nice  fresh  salad  is  a  terrific  start  to  any  meal!   You  know,  you  don't  have  to  wait  until  you're  grown  up  to  be  a  scientist,  we  can  imagine  what  it  would   be  like  right  now!   Okay,  let's  imagine  that  you  have  just  been  awarded  a  huge  prestigious  prize  for  being  the  best  scientist   in  the  world,  and  I'm  going  to  interview  you.  Ready?   Can  you  tell  us,  what  was  it  that  first  drew  you  to  science?   Ah,  excellent.  You've  made  so  many  discoveries  in  your  field;  can  you  tell  me,  where  did  all  your   ingenious  ideas  come  from?   Oh  my  gosh!  You're  such  a  scientific  genius!  I  can't  believe  I  actually  get  to  interview  you!  Ok,  next   question:   You've  devoted  your  life  to  science,  what's  been  the  most  satisfying  part  of  your  work?   You've  devoted  your  life  to  the  study  of  weather  and  climate  changes;  can  you  tell  us,  what's  been  the   most  satisfying  aspect  of  your  career?   You've  delved  deeply  into  the  mysteries  of  the  ocean.  What's  been  the  most  rewarding  discovery  in  this   journey?   You've  made  the  study  of  animals  your  life's  work.  Can  you  tell  us  what's  been  the  most  rewarding   aspect  of  devoting  your  life  to  animals?   You've  been  a  champion  of  the  environment  and  saving  our  planet;  what  has  been  the  most  gratifying   part  of  your  work?   Your  revolutionary  contributions  to  computers  have  taken  us  into  yet  another  new  computer  age;  what   do  you  find  the  most  satisfying  about  your  life's  work?   Your  devotion  to  the  world  of  plants  has  been  one  of  the  most  fruitful  by  any  scientist  ever!  Can  you  tell   us  what's  been  most  rewarding  about  your  work?   You  have  changed  the  face  of  robotics  forever;  tell  us,  what  do  you  find  most  rewarding  about  your   work  with  robots?   Your  work  with  rocks  has  really  re-­‐defined  the  field.  What's  been  the  most  gratifying  aspect  of  your   work?   You've  elevated  the  field  of  physics  to  new  heights!  What's  been  the  most  enjoyable  part  of  your  work?   Your  lifetime  devotion  to  chemistry  has  transformed  the  field,  what's  been  the  most  electrifying  part  of   your  work?  

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  Your  lifetime  devotion  to  the  study  of  life  has  brought  new  energy  to  the  field  of  biology;  what  has  been   the  most  inspiring  aspect  of  your  work?   Your  contributions  to  the  field  of  astronomy  have  eclipsed  everything  that's  come  before!  What  has   been  the  most  rewarding  part  of  your  work?   With  your  life's  work,  you've  built  the  science  of  engineering  into  new  forms;  what  has  been  your  most   solid  contribution?   You  have  added  so  much  to  the  field  of  mathematics  with  your  life's  work;  what  has  been  the  biggest   plus  of  your  job?   Of  course,  so  satisfying!  I  have  one  last  question:  now  that  you've  won  the  Best  Scientist  in  the  World   prize,  do  you  have  any  advice  for  young  people  thinking  about  studying  science?   Oh,  thank  you  so  much  for  this  interview  -­‐-­‐  it's  been  such  a  pleasure  exploring  your  love  of  science!   Please  keep  on  being  the  best  scientist  in  the  world  -­‐-­‐  you  inspire  us  all!   We  can  pretend  you're  a  teacher  right  now!   I'll  to  be  your  eager  student,  Paulina  Prentice.  Good  Morning  Teacher!   Oh,  that's  ok,  we  can  pretend  some  other  time!   I'm  ready  to  read  my  book  report  in  front  of  the  class-­‐-­‐  Oh  wait!  What  should  the  name  of  our  pretend   school  be?   Oh,  well,  how  does  "Cranium  High,"  sound?   Alright,  how  about  "Curious  Owl  College"-­‐-­‐your  school  mascot  can  be  an  owl!  hoo  hoo!   Well,  how  about  "The  Roberts  Academy  for  Tremendous  Teachers  and  Precocious  Pupils!"   Oh,  your  cranium  is  the  part  of  your  skull  where  your  brain  lives!   Oh,  precocious  is  sort  of  like  being  mature  and  smart  for  your  age.  So  an  Academy  for  Precocious  Pupils   is  a  school  for  smart  and  curious  kids!   Oh,  okay-­‐-­‐what  do  you  want  to  call  it?   Alright,  how  about  "The  Information  and  Imagination  Academy!"   Well,  how  about  "Bright  Bulb  Prep!"   Alright,  how  about  "The  Super  School  for  Clever  Kids!"   Yay!   Well,  maybe  we  can  just  keep  going!   Oooo,  sounds  like  a  great  school!  

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  Ok,  I'm  going  to  start  reading  my  book  report-­‐-­‐if  I  make  any  mistakes,  you  have  to  stop  me  and  correct   me,  okay?   Just  like  a  teacher!  Alright  here  goes!   "The  Amazing  Animals  of  the  African  Continent"  by  Paulina  Prentice.   For  today's  book  report,  I  read  all  about  the  amazing  animals  that  live  on  the  continent  of  Africa!   For  today's  book  report,  I  read  all  about  the  the  amazing  animals  that  live  on  the  PLANET  of  Africa!   The  largest  land  animals  in  the  world,  African  Elephants  live  there.   The  SMALLEST  land  animals  in  the  world,  African  Elephants  live  there.   They  have  big  floppy  ears  and  long  noses  called  trunks.   They  have  big  floppy  ears  and  long  noses  called  SUITCASES.   Giraffes  live  there  too.  They  have  long,  long  necks  that  they  use  to  eat  leaves  from  treetops  and  they  are   the  tallest  animals  in  the  world.   Giraffes  live  there  too.  They  have  long,  long  necks  that  they  use  to  eat  leaves  from  treetops  and  they  are   the  SHORTEST  animals  in  the  world.   The  fastest  land  animals  in  the  world,  Cheetahs,  also  live  in  Africa-­‐-­‐they  can  run  as  fast  as  a  car  on  a   highway!   The  SLOWEST  land  animals  in  the  world,  Cheetahs,  also  live  in  Africa-­‐-­‐they  can  run  as  fast  as  a  car  on  a   highway!   And  Zebras  with  their  black  and  white  stripes  are  one  of  the  most  unique  looking  animals  in  the  animal   kingdom!   And  Zebras  with  their  PURPLE  and  GREEN  stripes  are  one  of  the  most  unique  looking  animals  in  the   animal  kingdom!   Someday  I  hope  to  go  on  a  safari  in  Africa  and  see  all  these  wonderful  animals  in  person.  The  end.   Oh,  can  you  tell  me  what's  wrong?   Ah,  can  you  help  me  correct  it?   Oh,  Ok.  Can  you  teach  me  what  I  did  wrong?   Wait  what?  Oh  right!  Africa  is  a  CONTINENT  not  a  planet!   Of  course!  Elephants  are  the  LARGEST  land  animals!   Oh,  no?  What  are  their  long  noses  called  then?  

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  Proboscis  !  Right!  That's  another  name  for  their  trunks!  Ok,  I'll  keep  going...   Of  course,  TRUNKS  not  suitcases!  Alright,  I'll  keep  going...   Oh  right!  Giraffes  are  TALL  not  SHORT!  I'll  correct  that...   Oh,  did  I  say  they  were  the  slowest?  I  meant  FASTEST!  Ok,  I'll  keep  reading...   Wait  what?  I  said  they  were  purple  and  green?  I  meant  black  and  white  of  course!   Oh,  alright,  I'll  keep  going!   Oh,  was  there  a  mistake  Teacher?   Darn,  did  I  make  another  mistake?   Oh,  did  I  say  something  wrong  again?   Did  I  get  something  wrong?  What  was  it?   Oh  wait,  I  remember,  Elephants'  noses  are  called  trunks!  Of  course!  I'll  keep  reading...   Yay!   Oh  great!   Thank  you!   And  I  don't  think  I  made  any  mistakes!  Did  I?   Oh,  wait,  I'm  just  looking  over  my  report  now...   And  you  helped  me  correct  my  one  mistake!   And  you  helped  me  correct  two  mistakes!   And  you  helped  me  correct  three  mistakes!   And  I  said  Africa  was  a  PLANET,  didn't  I?  That's  not  right!  Teacher  what  is  Africa?  I  know  it  starts  with  a   "C"...   And  I  think  it's  part  of  an  important  list  of  7  things...   Oh!  Right!  Africa  is  one  of  the  7  CONTINENTS!  I  forgot!   Oh  wait,  I  remember,  it's  one  of  the  7  CONTINENTS!   And  did  I  say  Elephants  were  the  SMALLEST  land  animals?  That  can't  be  right!  Umm..  Umm...  Okay,   teacher,  what  are  they?   Oh  right!  Elephants  are  the  LARGEST  land  animals  in  the  world,  not  the  smallest!  

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  Wait,  I  remember!  Elephants  are  the  LARGEST  land  animals!  Not  the  smallest!   And  I  said  Elephants'  long  noses  were  called  SUITCASES?  That  sounds  funny,  doesn't  it?  That  can't  be   right!  Teacher  what  are  their  noses  called?   Oh  that's  right!  I  remember  an  Elephant's  nose  is  called  a  proboscis  or  a  trunk!   Of  course,  TRUNKS  not  SUITCASES!  Silly  me!   Wait!  I  remember,  they  are  called  TRUNKS  not  SUITCASES!  Silly  me!   And  did  I  say  Giraffes  were  the  SHORTEST  animals?  That's  not  it-­‐-­‐what  are  they?  Teacher  do  you  know?   Oh  yes!  They're  TALL  of  course!   Oh,  wait,  I  remember!  Giraffes  are  TALL  not  SHORT!   And  I  said  Cheetahs  were  the  SLOWEST  animals  didn't  I?  That's  not  right  is  it?  What  are  they?   Right!  Cheetahs  are  the  FASTEST!  I  forgot!   Hang  on!  I've  got  it!  Cheetahs  are  the  FASTEST  animals!   And  did  I  say  Zebras  had  PURPLE  and  GREEN  stripes?  That  sounds  funny...  what  color  are  Zebras?  Do  you   know?   Right!  Zebras  have  BLACK  and  WHITE  stripes!  I  forgot!   Wait,  I  remember,  Zebras  have  BLACK  and  WHITE  stripes!   So,  Teacher,  what  grade  would  you  give  me  on  my  book  report?   An  "A"-­‐-­‐  Yay!  That's  a  great  reward  for  hard  work!   Oh,  "Bs"  are  really  good!  I'm  going  to  shoot  for  an  A  next  time!   Oh,  a  "C"  is  kinda  disappointing-­‐-­‐I'll  try  and  do  better  next  time.   Oh,  a  "D".  That's  not  very  good.  Why  do  I  get  a  "D?"   Well,  I  guess  I'll  take  this  as  an  opportunity  to  learn  and  get  better!   I  failed?  Wow.  That  doesn't  feel  so  good.  Why  did  I  fail?   Well,  I  guess  I'll  take  this  as  an  opportunity  to  learn  and  get  better!   Excellent!  Yay!  I'm  so  happy!   An  "E"  for  effort-­‐-­‐because  I  tried  my  best!   I'm  so  glad  I  passed!  I  really  tried  my  best!  

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  Well,  I'm  sure  I  get  and  "E"  for  effort  because  I  tried  my  best!   Phew!  I'm  glad  that's  over!   I  guess  it's  a  good  idea  to  check  your  work,  what  do  you  think?   I'm  gonna  double  check  my  work  from  now  on!   Teacher  tell  me,  what  can  I  do  to  be  a  better  student?   Do  you  have  any  teacherly  advice?   Oh  right!  If  I  try  hard  and  work  and  study,  I'm  sure  to  improve!   So,  if  I  read  and  concentrate  on  my  homework  and  assignments-­‐-­‐I'll  get  better!   Oh,  so  if  I  work  at  being  more  prepared  and  organized,  I'll  improve?   You're  right!  If  I  pay  attention  in  class  and  take  good  notes  I'm  bound  to  do  better!   Oh  yeah!  Researching  and  checking  your  facts  is  a  great  way  to  learn!   You're  right,  you  should  never  be  afraid  to  ask  for  help  if  you  need  it.   You're  right,  you  should  always  check  your  work  before  you  turn  it  in!   Well,  I'm  sure  if  I  just  keep  trying  my  best,  I'll  get  better  and  better!   You've  been  so  helpfull!  Thank  you  Teacher!  I  had  so  much  fun  playing  that  game  with  you!  What  about   you?   You  make  such  a  great  teacher!  Tell  me  what  do  you  think  it  takes  to  be  a  good  teacher?   Oh,  so  you  have  to  be  smart  and  know  a  lot  of  different  things!   It's  a  special  talent  to  make  good  lessons  that  are  fun  and  entertaining!   Oh,  so  a  good  teacher  is  nice  and  really  listens  to  students.   Ah  ha!  A  good  teacher  is  organized  and  always  has  a  plan!   Well,  I  think  you've  definitely  got  what  it  takes  to  be  a  great  teacher!   Oh!  I  think  I  hear  the  bell  for  the  end  of  class!  Thank  you  again!  It's  been  so  fun  playing  the  Teacher   Game  with  you!   Hey!  You  know  what?  We  can  pretend  you're  a  designer  right  now!   Okay,  so...let's  say  you're  a  fashion  designer,  and  I'm  your  french  assistant...hmm...what  should  my   name  be?   Well,  that'll  be  easy  to  remember!  

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  That's  alright,  we  can  do  something  else!   Hmmm...  Oh,  I  know!  What  about  Marguerite!  So  pretty!   Alright,  let's  see...  what  about...  Geraldine!  Ooh,  that  sounds  good!   Well,  lets  see...  how  about...  Collette!  Ooh  I  like  that!   Ooh,  how  parfait!  ...  That  means  perfect  in  French!   Ahem!  Today  is  the  day  we  plan  the  next  collection  for  your  fashion  label!   So,  tell  me,  what  words  describe  your  personal  style  best?   Are  you  cool  or  casual?  Preppy  or  sporty?   Preppy  and  proper!  Je  l'adore!  Tell  me,  why  do  you  like  this  look?   Ah,  yes!  You  cannot  beat  casual  chic  for  comfort!  So...why  do  you  like  this  style  best?   Ah,  so  your  style  is  "unique  chic"  So  why  do  you  like  this  very  original  look?   Ooh,  dark  and  mysterious  suits  you!  Tres  noir,  as  we  say.  What  is  it  about  this  style  that  you  like?   La  liberte,  as  we  say!  Freedom  ...  and  fun!  Now  THAT  is  what  fashion  stands  for!  So...  tell  me...why  do   you  like  this  look?   Tres  elegant!  ...  a  glamorous  look  never  fails!  So  ...  what  is  it  about  this  style  that  you  love?   Ah!  An  alternative  style  suits  you,  mon  amie!  So...  why  do  you  prefer  this  look?   Ah,  tres  chic!  Fashion  trends  from  the  past  always  DO  come  back  in  style  !  So...why  do  you  like  the  retro   look?   Ah,  oui!  Style  for  a  sporty  fashionista!  So...  why  is  this  look  perfect  for  your  collection?   Ah,  edgy...  and  bold!  So,  why  is  this  your  go-­‐to  look?   Oooo  a  touch  of  costume,  a  touch  of  make  believe,  tres  bien!  Tell  me,  why  do  you  like  this  style?   Ah,  oui!  Wearing  something  beautiful  always  makes  you  feel  beautiful,  inside  and  out!  So...what  is  it  you   like  about  this  look?   Ah,  intelligence  is  tres  chic!  So,  why  do  you  like  this  smart  look  best?   Ah,  international  inspiration!  Tres  chic!  So...what  do  you  enjoy  most  about  this  look?   Ah,  oui!  The  western  look  is  a  fashion  favorite!  So,  why  do  you  like  it?   Well,  art  inspires  art!  And  fashion  inspired  by  music,  how  you  say...  rocks!  So,  why  do  you  like  this  look?  

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  Tres  bien!  Fashion  is,  how  do  you  say,  empowering!  ...A  creative  way  to  be  yourself!  So...why  does  this   look  inspire  you?   Ha!  You  are  so  avant-­‐garde,  your  style  is  so  unique  ...  so...  YOU!   Well  you  are  a  fashion  genius,  mon  amie!  Your  collection  will  be  tres  chic!  Mwuah!   Now,  tell  me...which  season  would  you  like  to  design  for  the  MOST?  Spring...Summer...Fall,  or  Winter?   Ah  Summer!  Tell  me,  why  would  a  summer  collection  be  best?   Well,  with  the  Sun,  trips  to  the  lake...  vacation!  It  is  a  great  inspiration  for  a  collection!   Ah,  oui!  The  Fall!  Back  to  school!  Tell  me,  why  do  you  choose  it?   Well,  with  the  color  of  the  leaves,  the  chill  in  the  air...  it  is  a  great  inspiration  for  a  collection!   Tres  bien!  Winter  wins!  Tell  me,  what  excites  you  about  Winter?   Well,  cool  weather,  cool  colors...  Winter  is  a  great  inspiration  for  a  collection!   Ah,  Spring!  Tell  me  ...why  do  you  want  to  design  a  Spring  collection?   Well,  blooming  flowers  and  new  life...  Spring  is  a  great  inspiration!   Well,  what  is  your  favorite  of  the  four  seasons?   Allow  me  to  suggest,  perhaps  the  Fall?  The  leaves,  the  crisp  air  ...   So...  how  do  you  feel  in  the  Fall?   Ah,  I  see.  The  Fall  is  not  your  favorite...  so...what  season  would  you  prefer  to  design  for?   Ah!  Je  comprends!  It  will  be  beautiful!   Pardon,  I  didn't  hear  you...can  you  say  that  again?   Ahhh.  Pardon,  but  with  our  busy  schedule  and  trips  to  Paris  and  New  York,  it  must  be  a  Fall  collection!   Not  to  worry,  this  will  be  your  best  collection  yet!   And  now...we  talk  business!  So.  What  color  will  you  choose  for  the  looks  in  your  collection?   Ah,  the  color  of  the  sea  and  the  sky!  Tell  me,  why  blue?   Ah,  rouge!  So  bold!  Tell  me,  why  do  you  want  to  use  red?   Ah,  yellow  is  such  a  happy  color!  Tell  me,  Mon  amie,  why  do  you  like  yellow?   So  lush,  so  bright,  so,  well,  green-­‐-­‐tell  me  why  do  you  like  it?   Earth  tones  are  so  chic,  non?  Tell  me,  why  is  brown  your  choice  of  color?  

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  Ah,  noir!  How  classic  of  you!  So  ...why  do  you  like  black?   Ah,  so  rich  and  magical,  non?  Tell  me...why  do  you  favor  purple?   Oui!  Like  a  cloudy  sky!  Tell  me,  why  do  you  like  gray?   Fabulous,  classic  and  refined!  Why  do  you  choose  to  use  white?   Pink  est  tres  parfait!  Tell  me,  why  do  you  want  to  use  pink?   Ah,  orange,  so  bright  and  warm...tell  me,  what  attracts  you  to  orange?   Well,  mon  amie,  what  color  reminds  you  of  Summer?   Ah  non?  Well,  what  color  do  you  think  works  best  for  Fall?   Well,  when  you  think  of  winter,  what  colors  come  to  your  mind?   Ah  non?  Well,  what  colors  would  be  good  for  a  Spring  line?   Oh,  pardon,  mon  amie  ...can  you  please  say  that  again?   Well,  the  right  color  can  make  all  the  difference!   Hmm...a  color  for  Spring...  why  don't  we  pick...purple!  Tell  me,  what  comes  to  your  mind  when  you   think  of  purple?   Well,  crisp  white  snow  falls  in  the  winter,  so  why  don't  we  choose  the  opposite  of  white?  -­‐-­‐  Black!  What   comes  to  mind  when  you  think  of  black?   Hmm...well,  the  leaves  turn  brown  in  the  Fall,  so  how  about  earthtones,  like  brown!  Tell  me,  what  else   comes  to  mind  when  you  think  of  earthtones?   Let  us  pick  purple!  Tell  me,  what  comes  to  mind  when  you  think  purple?   Well,  Summer  is  bright  and  warm,  non?  So...  why  not  pick  a  sunny  color  like  ...  yellow!  What  do  you   think  of  when  you  see  yellow?   Ah,  I  see...that's  not  your  favorite!  So.  What  color  would  you  prefer  instead?   Purple  will  be  perfect  for  your  collection!   Black  sounds  tres  magnifique!  Let's  go  with  that!   Ooh,  brown  will  work  beautifully  in  your  collection!   Yellow  is  sure  to  be  a  hit  in  your  collection!  Let  us  go  with  that!   I  think  purple  will  be  perfect!  Let  us  go  with  that!   And  it  is  sensational  for  spring,  mon  amie!  

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  And  it  is  wonderful  for  winter,  mon  amie!   And  it  is  flawless  for  your  Fall  collection,  mon  amie!   And  it  is  superb  for  summer,  mon  amie!   And  it  is  a  stunning  color,  mon  amie!   Now,  shall  we  talk  fabrics?  Finally!  So...which  material  should  we  use  for  your  new  collection?   Maybe  comfy  cotton?  Or  super  smooth  silk?   Ooh,  a  glittery  and  sparkly  fabric-­‐-­‐brilliant!  Mon  amie,  what  do  you  like  about  it?   Oh,  cotton  is  a  fashion  favorite!  Tell  me,  mon  amie,  why  do  you  like  it?   Ooh!  Silky  and  smooth  fabrics!  Tell  me,  why  do  you  like  it?   Ah,  the  sleek  look...  Tell  me,  why  do  you  like  it?   Mwah,  nothing  like  a  classic  look!  So,  why  do  you  like  it?   Oh,  knits.  Are.  Knock  outs!  So,  why  do  you  like  it?   Ooh,  taking  the  everyday  and  turning  it  into  high  fashion...tres  chic!  So...why  do  you  like  it?   Ah,  oui,  those  fabrics  are  so  shiny  and  stretchy!  Why  do  you  like  them,  mon  ami?   Ooo,  how  soft  and  luxurious,  tres  chic!  Why  do  you  like  it?   Wool  is  classique!  Why  do  you  like  it,  mon  ami?   Delicate  and  airy  fabrics  are  magnifique!  Why  do  you  like  them,  mon  ami?   Ah,  bright  colors  and  patterns!  What  do  you  think?   Sounds  to  me  that  pure  cotton  is  your  choice!   You  can  never  go  wrong  with  denim  or  fleece!   Sounds  like  your  style  is  "wild"!   Sounds  like  you  need  some  knits!   Ah,  oui  -­‐-­‐  always  a  favorite  on  the  runway!   Sounds  like  you're  leaning  towards  flowy  fabrics,  tres  bien!   Ah,  yes  -­‐-­‐  patterns  and  prints,  perfect!   Sounds  like  satin  and  silk  suit  you  just  right!   Sounds  like  fun  active  wear  suits  you  just  right!  

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  I'm  hearing  velvet  and  velour!   Sounds  like  a  nice  wooly  wool!   Ah  non?  Well,  mon  ami,  do  you  like  fabrics  that  are  silky  and  plush  or  more  sporty  and  casual  -­‐-­‐  which   best  suits  your  collection?   Ah  non?  Well,  Springtime  brings  flowers  and  showers;  what  fabrics  best  suits  this  season?   Ah  non?  Well,  mon  ami,  winter  can  be  chilly;  what  fabrics  keep  you  warm?   Ah  non?  Well,  mon  ami,  Autumn  brings  a  chill  in  the  air;  what  fabrics  keep  you  warm?   Ah  non?  Well,  mon  ami,  summer  is  sunny  and  warm;  what  fabrics  feel  cool  and  light?   Mon  ami,  I  didn't  hear  you,  could  you  please  repeat?   The  right  fabric  makes  all  the  difference!   For  Summer,  let's  go  with  cotton:  classic  and  cool!  What  do  you  think?   Fall  is  all  about  sweaters,  non?  What  do  you  think  about  knits  for  Fall?   For  Winter,  how  about  wool!  A  wool  coat  would  keep  you  warm  on  the  chilliest  of  days,  non?  What  do   you  think?   How  about  inspiration  from  flowers?  What  do  you  think  of  a  floral  pattern  for  spring?   How  about  a  bright  and  colorful  floral  fabric?  What  do  you  think?   Fantastic!   Ah,  it  is  not  your  style,  no  problem.  What  fabric  would  you  prefer  instead?   Pardon,  I  didn't  hear  you,  could  you  repeat?   A  floral  pattern  would  be  perfect!  Let's  go  with  that!   I  think  a  floral  pattern  would  be  perfect!  Let's  go  with  that!   Wool,  a  wonderful  choice!  Let's  go  with  that!   I  think  soft,  cozy  sweater  fabric  would  be  fantastic!  Let's  go  with  that!   Cotton  is  classique!  Let's  go  with  that!   Fine  any  time!   Stunning  for  summer!   Fabulous  for  fall!  

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  Wonderful  for  winter!   Stunning  for  spring!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  a  hit  in  any  color!   And  mon  ami  it  will  be  outstanding  in  orange!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  so  regal  in  red!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  beautiful  in  blue!   And  mon  ami  it  will  be  gorgeous  in  green!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  elegant  in  yellow!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  beautiful  in  brown!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  tres  belle  in  black!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  wear-­‐anywhere  in  white!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  glamorous  in  gray!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  polished  in  pink!   And  mon  ami,  it  will  be  phenomenal  in  purple!   The  looks  you  are  creating  are  so  unique;  how  do  you  want  people  to  feel  when  they  wear  them?   I'm  sure  they  will  feel  very  happy!   I'm  sure  they'll  feel  super  confident!   I'm  sure  they  will  feel  beautiful  and  look  beautiful!   Yes,  mon  amie,  I'm  sure  they  will  feel  incredibly  glamorous!   I  am  speechless!  Mon  ami,  how  did  you  become  such  a  brilliant  designer?   Your  collection  will  rule  the  runway!   Your  summer  collection  will  set  a  new  standard  for  style!   Your  fall  collection  will  be  revolutionary!   Your  winter  collection  is  warm  and  whimsical!   Your  ideas  for  this  spring  line  are  inspiring!   Your  use  of  jeweled  fabrics  is  brilliant!   Your  use  of  fabric  is  fantastic!  

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  You  transform  every  day  fabrics  into  cutting  edge  fashion!   Your  use  of  soft  and  warm  fabric  is  fantastic!   Your  use  of  fabrics  is  inspired!   Your  use  of  delicate  fabrics  is  so  elegant!   Your  use  of  prints  and  patterns  is  boldly  original!   Your  use  of  silky  fabrics  is  stunning!   Your  use  of  stretchy  fabrics  is  so  smart!   Your  use  of  knits  is  novel!   Your  use  of  velvets  is  both  vintage  and  modern!   You  create  super-­‐soft  style  with  wool!   Your  confidence  with  cotton  is  tres  bien!   And  your  confidence  with  color  is  incredible!   And  you've  given  new  meaning  to  the  color  purple!   And  your  use  of  pink  will  influence  fashion  for  years!   And  your  use  of  gray  is  dazzling!   And  your  use  of  white  is  both  classic  yet  new!   And  you  have  found  a  modern  twist  on  classic  black!   And  you  are  setting  trends  with  basic  brown!   And  your  use  of  yellow  is  graceful  yet  bold!   And  your  use  of  green  will  dazzle  the  fashion  universe!   And  you  have  shined  the  spotlight  on  the  color  blue!   And  your  use  of  red  will  have  everyone  "ready"  to  follow  your  designs!   And  you  have  made  orange  the  'it  color'  of  the  year!   You  must  have  a  gift  for  fashion  design!  Am  I  right?   It  must  be  due  to  how  creative  and  expressive  you  are!  Am  I  right?   It  must  be  your  passion  for  design  that  drives  you!  What  do  you  think?   It  must  be  your  family's  love  for  fashion!  What  do  you  think?  

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  It  must  be  your  love  of  fashion!  Don't  you  agree?   It  must  be  because  you  are  already  designing  outfits!  What  do  you  think?   It  must  flow  from  your  desire  to  design!  Do  you  think  so?   It  must  be  your  refined  fashion  sense!  What  do  you  think?   It  must  be  all  the  skills  you  have  developed  in  design!  Do  you  think  so?   It  must  come  from  your  love  of  shopping!  Do  you  think  so?   Well,  it  has  been  an  honor  and  a  pleasure  designing  this  collection  with  you!  Thank  you  mon  amie!   That  was  such  a  fun  fashion  designer  game!  You  can  play  it  again  any  time!   When  you  grow  up,  you're  gonna  be  a  vet.  You've  got  the  right  stuff  so  you'll  make  it  I  bet.  Everyone  will   want  to  bring  you  their  pets,  so  don't  worry  that  you  aren't  quite  there  yet.  There's  plenty  of  time  to  live   your  dream,  whether  saving  animals  or  eating  ice  cream.  Tomorrow's  coming  quick,  and  it's  here  before   you  know  it!  Let's  hear  it  for  the  vets  and  let  me  see  you  show  it!  Meowwwww,  meowwww  woof  woof,   meowwwwww,  meowwww,  meoww,  woof  woof  meowwww....   Let's  play  pretend!  Let's  pretend  that  there's  a  sick  puppy  and  I'll  be  your  veterinarian's  assistant!   Okay,  here  we  go.  Um!  Oh  dear,  Doctor!  Look  at  that  adorable  puppy.  His  eyes  are  watering,  his  nose  is   stuffed  up  and  he  just  looks  so  tired.  What's  wrong  with  him,  Best  Veterinarian  Ever?   A  cold?  Oh  no!  This  is  terrible.  How  will  you  make  him  better?   Oh  no!  It's  the  flu?  That's  awful!  Poor  thing.  How  will  you  fix  him,  doctor?   But,  you  have  to  have  some  diagnosis!  You're  the  best  Pet  Doctor  in  the  world.  You  must  have  some   idea.  Just  look  at  all  his  coughing  and  sneezing!  What  do  you  think  is  wrong?   Oh  no!  What  should  we  do,  Doctor?  How  will  you  make  him  better?   Some  soup!  What  a  great  idea!   Excellent  idea,  doctor.  This  puppy  needs  some  medicine.   You're  right.  Rest  is  always  good.   Well,  what  helped  you  the  last  time  you  were  sick?   You  do  know  your  stuff.  I  never  would  have  thought  of  that.  Guess  that's  why  you're  the  doctor!   But  how  do  you  know  it  will  work?   Thanks,  Doctor.  I  think  he'll  be  back  on  his  four  legs  in  no  time!  That  was  fun!  I'm  sure  you're  gonna   make  a  fantastic  veterinarian.  

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  Right  you  are!  Hey...  I  just  thought  up  a  song  about  being  a  veterinarian.  Check  it  out!   Well,  that's  only  a  first  draft.  So,  what  did  you  think?   Well,  the  puppies  I  sang  it  for  earlier  seemed  to  like  it.  They  even  sang  along!   Thank  you,  Doctor.  I  think  he'll  be  back  on  his  four  legs  in  no  time!   That  was  fun!  You'd  make  a  great  vet!   That  was  fun!  You're  gonna  make  a  great  vet!   We'll  pretend  there's  a  sick  puppy,  and  I'll  be  your  veterinarian's  assistant!   Hey...  I  just  thought  up  a  song  about  being  a  veterinarian.  Check  it  out!   Ok,  we'll  pretend  we're  in  a  doctor's  office  and  you're  the  doctor!  And  I'll  be  your  assistant!  What  should   my  new  doctor's  assistant  name  be?   Ok  I'll  pick  one!  I'll  be  the  doctor's  assistant...Esmerelda!   Ok  I'll  choose  one!  I'll  be  the  doctor's  assistant...Matilda!   Ok  I'll  choose!  I'm  gonna  be  the  doctor's  assistant...Penelope!   Ok.  Easy  to  remember!  I'm  the  doctor's  assistant  Barbie.   Alright,  works  for  me!   Doctor  doctor,  *hiccup*  we  have  a  patient  here  who  says  that  something  funny  has  happened  to  her   fingertips...   Ha  silly  hiccups.  I'm  good,  doctor!  Now  what  do  you  think  about  these  fingertips?   You  think  water  might  have  something  to  do  with  it?  How  come?   Yes!  Exactly.   The  tips  of  her  fingers  have  gone  all  wrinkly!  Her  toes  too!  *hiccup*  ...excuse  me.  What  do  you  think  it   could  be?  *hiccup*   For  my  hiccups?  Thank  you,  doctor.  I'll  try  that.  But  what's  going  on  with  these  wrinkles?   I  know,  I  ate  too  *hiccup*  fast!  So  how  do  you  think  her  fingers  got  all  wrinkly?   It's  a  tricky  one,  isn't  it?  When  have  you  noticed  your  fingertips  go  all  wrinkly  like  that?   Oh  right!  If  your  hands  are  in  water  for  a  long  time  they  go  all...*hiccup*  wrinkly!  Has  that  ever   happened  to  you,  doctor?   Thank  you,  doctor.  I'll  try  that  in  just  a  minute!  

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  I  know!  I  can't  seem  to  stop!   Fingers  get  like  that  when  the  oil  in  your  hands  washes  off.  It  happens  when  you're  in  water  for  a  while.   Did  you  know  that  *hiccup*  doctor?   Oh  I  know  these  hiccups  won't  quit!   And  the  wrinkles  help  your  fingers  grip  better  when  they're  *hiccup*  wet!  *hiccup*  Oh  I  can't  stop   HICCUPING!   What  was  that  hiccup  remedy  again,  doctor?   What  can  I  do  about  these  hiccups,  doctor?   Well  what  cures  hiccups?  Drinking  water  a  certain  way?  Or  taking  deep  breaths  maybe?   Oh  I'll  need  your  *hiccup*  help  then.  I'll  stop  paying  attention,  and  you  scare  me.  Ready?  Ok   ...hmhmhm...hmhmhm   HO!   Oh  so  it's  a  trick  with  your  breath?  Ok  I'll  try  it  right  now!  Wish  me  *hiccup*  luck!   HAA!   It  worked!  I  think.  Wait  ...  Yes,  it  worked!  They're  gone!  Phew.  How  do  you  think  that  made  the  hiccups   go  away?   MmHmm  well  hiccups  are  caused  by  spasms  in  the  diaphragm  muscle,  so  it  must  have  made  the  spasms   stop.  Right,  doctor?   The  diaphragm  is  the  big  muscle  that's  right  under  your  lungs.  When  it  twitches,  or  spasms,  it  causes...   Exactly!   Hiccups!   Well  now  that  you've  cured  ME,  let's  get  back  to  our  wrinkly-­‐fingered  patient.  What  should  I  tell  her,   doctor?   That's  right!   I  don't  think  it'll  come  to  that,  doctor.  Her  fingers  will  be  back  to  normal  in  a  little  while.   Great  advice,  doctor!  Her  fingers  will  be  back  to  normal  in  no  time!   Oh  so  it's  a  trick  with  water?  Ok,  I'll  give  it  a  go  right  now!  Wish  me  *hiccup*  luck!   *Glug-­‐glug*  Haaa!   Oh  so  it's  an  eating  trick?  I'll  try  it  out  right  now!  Wish  me  *hiccup*  luck!  

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  *Gulp*   I'm  sorry,  doctor.  *hiccup*  I  do  what  now?   Oh!  I  think  I  heard  somewhere  that  drinking  a  cup  of  water  upside  down  can  cure  hiccups!  I'm  gonna  try   it  now.  Wish  me  *hiccup*  luck!   *Gulp-­‐gulp*  Haaa!   ...  It  worked!  I  think.  Wait  ...  Yes  they've  gone!  Wahoo!  Why  do  think  drinking  water  backwards  would   get  rid  of  hiccups?   She  did  mention  that  she'd  just  been  swimming  and  noticed  the  wrinkles  right  after  she  got  out  of  the   pool.  Why  might  that  be?   Let's  play  pretend!   Let's  play  pretend  reporters!  We'll  take  fairy  tales  that  we  already  know  and  turn  them  into  breaking   news  stories!  Does  that  sound  fun  to  you?   Oh,  okay.  Let's  do  something  else!   I'll  be  the  anchorwoman  in  the  studio,  and  you'll  be  the  reporter  telling  us  what's  going  in  the  story  from   the  place  where  the  action  is  happening.  Sound  good?   The  anchorwoman  is  the  person  in  the  studio,  and  the  on  the  scene  reporter  is  the  person  who  reports   from  the  place  where  newsworthy  stuff  happened.  Make  sense?   Then  let's  go  for  it  -­‐  Oh!  Don't  forget  to  use  your  serious  reporter  voice!  Here's  mine:  I'm  Barbie,   broadcasting  live  from  W-­‐O-­‐U-­‐A-­‐T,  the  Once  Upon  A  Time  Network!  Okay,  let's  hear  your  reporter   voice?   Oh,  I  know  you  can  do  a  great  reporter  voice.  Just  give  it  a  little  try?   Okay,  no  problem.  We'll  start  the  game  and  see  if  you  like  it  then!   Awesome!  Let's  do  it!   Breaking  News!  Officials  are  saying  that  just  before  midnight,  a  mysterious  woman  wearing  just  ONE   GLASS  SHOE  was  seen  fleeing  the  Royal  Ball.  Let's  check  in  with  our  reporter  on  the  scene  outside  the   palace.  Reporter,  can  you  tell  us  what's  going  on  outside  the  palace?   Lemme  ask  this  a  different  way.  Why  would  this  mystery  woman  run  out  of  a  royal  ball,  leaving  her  shoe   behind?   Could  it  have  something  to  do  with  the  time?  Midnight,  was  it?   Our  Scene  Reporter  can  confirm  the  mystery  woman's  name  is  Cinderella.  Reporter,  do  we  know   anything  about  where  she  lives,  or  who  she  lives  with?  

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  Early  reports  confirm  she  does  live  with  her  stepmother  and  stepsisters.  How  are  they  involved  in  the   situation  at  the  palace?   Well,  these  women  were  last  seen  in  the  palace  hall,  arguing  over  the  prince.  We'll  have  to  keep  an  eye   on  them!   What  else  can  you  tell  us  about  this  story,  Reporter?   Ah,  yes.  There  was  a  woman  with  two  daughters  there  claiming  that  this  mystery  woman  doesn't  even   exist.  Why  would  they  say  something  like  that?   I'm  not  convinced  they're  telling  the  whole  story.  We  might  need  to  do  a  second  round  of  interviews,   won't  we?   That's  an  interesting  development.  So  has  the  prince  told  you  what  he  plans  on  doing  to  track  down  this   mystery  woman,  Reporter?   Could  this  mystery  woman  end  up  being  the  new  princess?   Well  let's  keep  our  viewers  updated  on  any  new  Royal  developments!   And  we  received  an  earlier  call  about  a  pumpkin  on  wheels  heading  north  on  Royal  Way.  Can  you  tell  us   if  this  is  the  same  pumpkin,  Reporter?   Reports  are  also  pouring  in  from  people  claiming  to  have  seen  horses  turn  into  field  mice.  Is  this  correct?   It  certainly  sounds  like  a  wild  night  out  there.   So,  Reporter,  how  do  witnesses  say  this  fairy  godmother  is  involved?   Witnesses  have  described  her  as  having  sparkly  wings  and  carrying  a  wand.  Is  this  correct?   Historically,  fairy  godmothers  have  shown  up  when  people  make  wishes,  but  we'll  continue  to  dig  for   more  information  on  this.   And  at  this  time,  has  anyone  been  able  to  find  this  missing  glass  slipper?   Eye-­‐witnesses  on  scene  have  stated  that  this  slipper  could  be  used  to  find  the  mystery  woman.  What  do   you  think,  Reporter?   Well,  our  investigative  team  will  certainly  be  on  the  look  out  for  the  other  slipper!   Right,  Reporter!  Time  certainly  seems  to  be  a  factor  here.  Why  is  midnight  such  an  important  time  in   this  story?   And  some  eyewitnesses  stated  that  they  believe  magic  spells  break  at  midnight.  What  do  you  think,   Reporter?   There's  so  much  we  don't  yet  know  about  magic  spells.  They  remain  a  true  mystery.   What  else  can  you  tell  us  about  this  woman's  story?  Why  was  she  seen  running  with  just  one  shoe  on?   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  You've  gathered  a  lot  of  very  valuable  information!   Well,  Reporter...  Is  there  anything  else  our  viewers  need  to  know?   And  is  it  too  soon  to  say  whether  we'll  see  a  happily  ever  after  here,  Reporter?   Well  said,  Reporter.  Thank  you  for  breaking  this  magical  story!   Haha!  That  was  so  fun!  I  think  you  and  I  make  a  great  news  team.  What  do  you  think?   I'm  glad  you  liked  it!  I  did  too!   Another  one?  Hmm.  Let  me  think  up  a  new  one  and  I'll  get  back  to  you!   Aw  really?  Well,  okay...  We  can  do  something  else  now!   And  I  think  we  make  a  great  team  in  general!   I  know  you're  not  sure  what  you  want  to  be  when  you're  older,  so  why  don't  we  play  the  Silly  Jobs   game!  You  know  how  to  play?   Now  I  know  you  already  know  what  you  want  to  be  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  vet  when  you  get  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  teacher  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  singer  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  scientist  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  performer  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  musician  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  fashion  designer  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  dancer  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  chef  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  cheerleader  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  a  professional  athlete  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  want  to  be  an  actor  when  you're  older...   Now  I  know  you  said  you  want  to  be  a  doctor  when  you're  older...   But  it's  fun  to  imagine  doing  other  jobs  as  well.  That's  why  I  came  up  with  a  Silly  Jobs  game!  You  know   how  to  play?  

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  I'm  gonna  start  thinking  of  lots  and  lots  of  fun  jobs.  And  you'll  tell  me  when  to  stop.  When  you  say   "Stop!",  I'll  say  whatever  job  I  was  thinking  of  that  second.  Got  it?   Whoa  that  was  quick!  Ok  ummmm...   When  you  say  "Stop!"  I'll  shout  out  a  type  of  career  and  then  we'll  see  if  you'd  like  to  try  it  out  someday.   All  you  have  to  do  is  say,  "stop!"  Make  sense?   I  tell  you  what,  just  say  "stop"  and  we'll  figure  it  out  together.   Great!   Ok  I'll  start  thinking  ...  Get  ready  to  stop  me!  Alright  brain  start  thinking  of  fun  careers...NOW!   ...okayokayjobsjobsjobsfunfunfun...   ...thinkingthinkingthinkingcareerscareerscareers...   ...maybeanactormaybeadancermaybeateacher...   ...funyjobsweridjobscrazyjobs...Stop  me  whenever  you  want!...sillyjobsimportantjobs...   ...oradentanananaphysisananan...Just  say  "stop"  whenever  you  like!...   ...maybeapuddingmaker...Stop  whenEVER  you  like!...   ...oohsomethinglikethatorthat...Still  thinking!  ...   ...thinkingthinkingthinkingthinking...   A  wig  maker!  Whaddya  think?  Would  making  wigs  be  a  good  fit  for  you?   Ok  let's  switch  things  up.   Oh  ok,  let's  try  a  different  one  then.  How  aboouut...   Oh,  ok.  Let's  try  a  different  one  then.  Ok.  Think-­‐ing...NOW!  ...jobscareersjobscareers...   You'd  spend  all  day  trying  on  every  wig  and  looking  in  the  mirror,  wouldn't  you?!   I  know  I  would!  Wigs  just...have  to  be  played  with.  It's  like  a  law  or  something.   Let's  try  one  more!  Get  ready  to  stop  me  again...Ok  thinkiiing  now!  ...jobsjobsjobs...   Party  planner!  Oh  ok.  What  do  you  think  being  a  party  planner  would  be  like?  Sounds  pretty  eventful  to   me!   So  if  you  were  planning  the  biggest,  raddest,  most  unforgettable  party  of  the  year,  what  would  it  be   like?   Oh  man  that  sounds  like  fun.  And  I  have  just  the  dress  to  wear!  I  hope  I  get  an  invite!   Toy  inventor!  Hello!  Now  we're  talking!  Do  you  think  inventing  toys  would  be  a  fun  job?  

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  Alright,  my  little  Geppetto,  what  fun  new  toys  would  you  dream  up  in  your  workshop?   Wow  you  really  know  your  imaginative  new  toys!  But  then  hey  I  knew  that  already...   Synchronized  swimmer!  Ha  I  hope  you're  good  at  holding  your  breath!  How  does  synchronized   swimming  sound  to  you?   And  do  you  know  how  synchronized  swimmers  hear  the  music  when  they're  underwater?   Underwater  speakers!  Isn't  that  cool?   Balloon  pilot!  Oh,  that  would  be  amazing.  How  would  piloting  a  hot  air  balloon  float  with  you?   And  if  you  could  fly  a  hot  air  balloon  anywhere  in  the  world,  where  would  it  be?   I'd  love  to  fly  in  a  balloon  over  the  Serengeti  and  see  all  the  animals.  I'm  just  wild  for  wildlife!   Cuckoo  clock  maker!  That  one's  definitely  a  little  cuckoo!  Do  you  think  you'd  have  a  good  time  making   clocks?   Here's  a  question,  though:  How  do  you  think  they  train  those  wooden  cuckoos  to  come  out  of  those   little  doors  every  hour?   Just  kidding!  They're  mechanical!  And  they  don't  eat  wooden  bird  feed  either.  Believe  me,  I  tried!   Human  statue!  Where  you  have  to  stand  totally  still  and  not...move...a  muscle!  Do  you  think  you  could   do  it?   Give  it  a  go!  Try  and  be  really  really  still  for  as  long  as  you  can.  Then  let  me  know  when  you're  done  and   I'll  tell  you  how  you  did!  Ok  ready?  And...Freeze!   Hey  good  job!  You'd  be  a  great  human  statue!  And  I  have  a  funny  feeling  I'd  be  a  pretty  good  one  too...   Ice  sculptor!  Ooh  now  that's  a  job  that  would  be  super  cool!  Would  you  like  to  try  ice  sculpting?   And  what  would  your  beautiful  ice  sculpture  masterpiece  look  like?   Oh  yes.  Simple,  classic,  elegant...and  with  a  little  cherry  syrup...completely  delicious!   SCUBA  instructor!  Fun!  Whaddya  think?  Is  SCUBA  instructor  a  career  you'd  like  to  dive  into?   Imagine  all  the  colorful  sea  life  you'd  meet  every  day!  What  do  you  think  you'd  see?   Uhhuh  and  seahorses  and  cuttlefish  and  maybe  a  mermaid  or  two  if  you're  lucky...   Theme  park  owner!  Ooh  now  that's  a  job  would  be  a  real  rollercoaster!  Wouldn't  you  be  thrilled  to  have   your  own  theme  park?   Ok  and  if  you  could  design  the  most  exciting  theme  park  ride  ever,  what  would  it  be  like?   Wahooo!  And  I'd  be  first  in  line  to  try  it  out!  

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  President  of  the  United  States!  Da  da  da  da  da  duh  da  da  da  da  daaa  da.  Would  you  like  to  be  President?   And  what  would  you  say  to  the  nation  in  your  first  Presidential  speech?   Just  think:  those  words  will  be  written  in  history.  For  EVER!   Fashion  photographer!  How  chic!  How  does  fashion  photographer  sound?   So  which  celebrity  would  you  choose  for  that  exclusive  front-­‐page  fashion  shoot?   Ooh  good  one!  The  magazines  will  be  flying  off  the  shelves.   A  dog  groomer!  A-­‐mazing.  So  would  you  be  Top  Dog  at  dog  grooming?   It'd  be  fun,  right?  Do  you  know  which  dogs  love  taking  baths  the  most?   Shampoodles  ...  They  do!  They  love  it!   Face  painter!  Oh  yes!  You'd  put  a  smile  on  everyone's  face...and  probably  a  butterfly  too!  How  does  face   painter  sound?   And  what  would  your  favorite  face-­‐painting  design  be?   I'd  ask  you  to  paint  me  as  a...rainbow...fairy...tiger!  I'd  be  too  excited  to  just  get  one!   A  chocolate  taster!  Mmmmm!  Can  you  believe  that  some  people  eat  chocolate  for  a  job?!   So  how  does  being  a  chocolate  taster  sound  to  you?   I  think  it  sounds  sweet.   An  ice  cream  maker!  Double-­‐chocolate-­‐fudgilicious!  How  would  you  like  to  make  ice  cream  for  a  living?   Mhmm.  Alright,  so  which  new  delicious  flavor  would  you  invent?   Yeah,  I'll  take  two  scoops  of  that  right  now  please.  You  know  what?  Better  make  it  three.   Magician!  Ta-­‐daaaa!  How  does  being  a  magician  sound?   Yeah?  So  if  you  WERE  a  magician,  what  trick  would  be  your  big  grand  finale?   I  could  be  your  assistant,  Millicent  the  Magnificent!  ...  Yeah,  maybe  you  should  come  up  with  the   names!   Mountain  climber!  Whoa!  How  are  you  with  adventures?  And  heights?!   Could  be  pretty  scary!  And  what  would  you  shout  once  you'd  climbed  to  the  summit?  To  the  very  top?   I  know  what  I'd  say...  I'm  on  top  of  the  world!  And  I'm  not  looking  down!   Astronaut!  Wouldn't  travelling  through  space  be  cool?  

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  Oh!  And  what  planet  would  you  want  to  visit?   Yeah?  Mine  would  be  Saturn.  It  runs  rings  round  the  others.   Musical  conductor!  Dah  da  dahh  da...Dah  da  dahh  da...Dah  da.  Do  you  have  any  idea  how  to  conduct  an   orchestra?   I  think  you'd  be  great  at  it.  What  about  me?  Do  you  think  I  could  conduct?   I'd  be  worried  I'd  get  so  lost  in  the  music,  I'd  forget  what  I  was  doing  and  the  musicians  would  stop   playing!   Organic  gardener.  Ooh,  tasty!  What  do  you  think  you  would  grow?   Sounds  super  healthy.  What  would  be  the  name  of  your  farm?   Perfect.  I  would  buy  all  my  fruits  and  vegetables  from  you.   What  time  is  it?  That's  right!  It's  time  for  another  episode  of  the  "How  Well  Do  You  Know  Your  Family?"   Quiz  Show!  I'm  your  host,  Barbara  Roberts.  And  now,  let's  hear  from  our  wonderful  contestant!  Are  you   excited  to  play?   We  are  very  lucky  to  have  you  here!  Aren't  we,  audience?  See?  They  love  you  already!   Now,  let's  review  the  object  of  the  game.  I  will  select  an  award  at  random,  and  when  I  say  it,  YOU  say   who  in  your  family  would  win  that  award.  So,  for  example,  if  I  said,  "Who  in  your  family  would  win  the   Super  Nice  Award?"  You  might  call  out  "My  cat!"  or  "My  Grandmother!"  Does  that  make  sense,   contestant?   Well,  if  I  were  playing,  and  you  said  "Who  in  your  family  would  win  the  messiest  award?"  I  would  call   out,  "My  sister  Chelsea!"  Or  I  might  say  "My  dog,  Taffy!"  Shhh...  but  don't  tell  Taffy,  haha.  Got  it?   Oh,  but  you're  already  here  and  the  audience  is  waiting  to  hear  these  super-­‐fun  awards...  want  to  just   give  it  a  quick  try?  Here  we  go!   Then  let's  get  to  those  Fabulous  Awards  For  Fabulous  Family  Members!!!   ...  And  now,  it's  time  for  another  episode  of  the  "How  Well  Do  You  Know  Your  Family?"  Quiz  Show!  I'm   your  host,  Barbara  Roberts.  Thank  you,  that's  beautiful!  Great  to  see  you,  too!  Now,  let's  hear  from  our   brave  contestant  Hello!  How  are  you  feeling  about  today's  game?   You  don't  know?  I  get  it  -­‐-­‐  you're  playing  it  cool  to  kick  off  the  game.  Is  that  your  plan?   Great  to  hear!  We  like  happy  contestants  on  our  show!  So,  can  you  tell  us  a  little  about  your  strategy  for   playing  today?   I'm  sorry  to  hear  that!  I  bet  our  game  today  will  cheer  you  up  a  little  -­‐-­‐  you  think  you  could  give  it  a  shot?   Oh,  you  don't  want  to  play?  That's  all  right  -­‐  we'll  tune  in  another  time  for  the  "How  Well  Do  You  Know   Your  Family?"  Quiz  Show!  

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  Couldn't  have  said  it  better  myself!  You  just  might  be  our  most  exciting  contestant  yet!  How  do  you  feel   about  that?   We'll  start  with  our  most  traditional  award....   The  next  award  is....   Here's  a  very  special  award....   Our  next  award  is.....   Ah!  One  of  our  most  prestigious  awards....   And  next..  a  very  serious  award....   Up  next...  one  of  our  most  competitive  awards  ever....   This  next  award  is  truly  exciting!   WHAT?  What's  that?!  We  can  barely  hear  over  the  noise  this  family  member  makes,  it's  the  Only-­‐Uses-­‐ Outside-­‐Voice  Award!  And  the  award  goes  to....   Well?  Which  family  member  makes  the  most  noise?   You're  the  loudest??  Congratulations!  What  do  you  do  that  makes  the  most  noise?   Whoa,  well...  Congratulations  AGAIN!  Hehe.  Barbara  Roberts  can  be  loud  too,  folks!   Your  mom!  She's  one  loud  lady,  huh?  What's  something  she  does  that  makes  a  lot  of  noise?   Well,  from  all  of  us  here  at  the  "How  Well  Do  You  Know  Your  Family?"  Quiz  Show,  tell  her   CONGRATULATIONS!   Your  dad!  He's  a  loud  guy,  huh?  What's  something  he  does  that  makes  a  lot  of  noise?   Well,  from  all  of  us  here  at  the  "How  Well  Do  You  Know  You  Family?"  Quiz  Show,  tell  him   CONGRATULATIONS!   Your  brother!  The  loudest  one  in  the  house!  What  does  he  do  that  is  just  so  loud?   Wow!  Well,  let's  hope  that  someday  he  puts  that  noise  to  good  use!   Your  sister!  She  loves  the  loud,  huh?  What  does  she  do  that  is  just  so  loud?   Wow!  Well,  let's  hope  that  someday  she  puts  that  noise  to  good  use!   A  loud  grandma!  That's  a  show  first  for  us!  What  makes  your  grandma  so  loud?   Sounds  like  one  loud  grandmother!   A  loud  grandpa!  That's  a  new  one!  What  makes  your  grandpa  so  loud?  

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  Sounds  like  one  loud  fella!   A  loud  cousin!  That's  something!  What  does  your  cousin  do  that  is  just  so  loud!   Well,  from  all  of  us  here  at  the  "How  Well  Do  You  Know  Your  Family"  Quiz  Show,  you  tell  your  cousin   CONGRATULATIONS!   Your  dog?  That  can  be  'ruff',  ha  ha!  What  does  your  dog  do  that  is  so  loud?   Well,  from  all  of  us  here  at  the  "How  Well  Do  You  Know  Your  Family"  Quiz  Show,  you  tell  your  dog  !  That   means  Congratulations.   Sorry,  there.  Say  again.  Who  in  your  house  is  the  absolute  loudest?   Congratulations  to  our  winner!  You  tell  them  to  Rock  On  With  Their  Loud  Self!   Alrighty  then,  let's  move  on  to  our  next  award!   ....For  the  family  member  always  willing  to  clean  up  a  mess,  it's  The  Icky  Cleanupper  Award!  And  the   award  goes  to...   Well?  Which  family  member  is  the  best  at  cleaning  up  yucky  or  gross  stuff?   You!  What  a  trooper!  So  tell  us,  what's  the  grossest  thing  you've  ever  cleaned  up?   Whew!  Well  if  you  can't  remember,  it  must  have  been  pretty  bad!   Whoa!  That  is  seriously  icky!  Your  family  owes  you  a  big  thank  you!   Your  mom!  What  a  hero!  What's  the  grossest  thing  she's  ever  dealt  with?   Horrifying!  Let's  give  another  round  of  applause  for  this  brave  woman!   Your  dad!  Amazing!  What's  the  grossest  thing  he's  ever  tackled?   Disgusting!  Sounds  like  this  award  was  much  deserved!   Your  brother!  What  a  guy!  What's  the  grossest  thing  you've  seen  him  get  rid  of?   Ew!  Sounds  like  he  really  deserved  this  award!   Your  sister!  What's  the  grossest  thing  you've  seen  her  get  rid  of?   Wow!  Congrats  again  to  your  brave  sister!   Grandma!  What  a  star!  What's  something  gross  she's  cleaned  up?   Gross!  Way  to  go,  Grandma!   Grandpa!  He's  a  real  hero!  What's  something  gross  he's  gotten  rid  of?   Unbelievable!  Congratulations  again,  Grandpa!  

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  Your  cousin!  What  a  rockstar!  What's  something  gross  they've  cleaned  up?   Horrendous!  Three  cheers  for  your  cousin!   Sorry,  there.  Say  again.  Who  in  your  house  is  the  best  at  cleaning  up  yucky  messes?   Congratulations  to  our  winner!  The  next  time  I  see  a  big  yucky  mess,  I  know  who  to  call!  Am  I  right?  Heh!   So!  Let's  see  what's  up  next!   For  the  family  member  who  wears  mismatched  socks  ON  PURPOSE,  who  isn't  afraid  to  wear  stripes  with   plaid,  who  likes  to  wear  a  funny  hat...  it's  the  Most  Original  Outfits  Award!  And  the  award  goes  to...   Well?  Which  member  of  your  family  wins  the  Most  Original  Outfits  Award?   You!  Of  course!  Tell  our  audience,  what  makes  you  win  the  Most  Original  Outfits  Award?   You  heard  it  here,  folks!  Some  very  original  looks!   Your  mom!  Tell  us,  why  did  she  win  this  award?  Does  she  wear  big  floppy  hats,  or  polka-­‐dot  pants?   What  does  she  wear?   Now  that's  original!   Your  dad!  Tell  us  more.  Does  he  wear  oversized  teckties,  or  lime-­‐green  pants  with  zebras  on  them?   What  does  he  wear?   Now  that's  original!   Your  brother!  Amazing!  What  does  he  wear  that  earns  the  title  of  Most  Original  Outfits?   Now  there's  a  guy  who  deserves  this  prize!   Your  sister!  Wonderful!  How  does  she  mix  it  up  to  win  the  Most  Original  Outfits  Award?   Well,  she  sounds  VERY  unique!   Go  Grandma!  Can  you  tell  us  about  one  of  her  most  original  outfits?   Well,  I've  never  heard  of  anything  quite  like  that!   Way  to  go,  Grandpa!  Can  you  tell  us  about  one  of  his  most  original  outfits?   That's  certainly  one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind!   Your  cousin!  Terrific!  What  does  your  cousin  wear  that  helped  win  this  award?   Now  that's  a  unique  cousin!   Sorry,  there.  Say  again.  Who  in  your  house  wears  the  Most  Original  Outifts?  

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  Congratulations  to  our  winner!  A  true  original  in  every  way!  And  I  knew  those  socks  didn't  match  for  a   reason,  ha  ha!   Okay,  kids,  let's  move  on  to  our  next  award!   For  the  family  member  who  stands  out  in  EVERY  family  photo...  for  their  goofy  grin,  closed  eyes,  or  silly   poses  -­‐-­‐  it's  the  Photo  Bomber  Award!  And  the  award  goes  to...   Well?  Who  in  your  family  earns  the  Photo  Bomber  Award?   No  one  quite  fits  this  one?  That  is  NOT  a  problem!  Let's  move  on...!   You?  You've  won  the  Photo  Bomber  Award?  I  should  have  guessed!  What  do  you  do  in  photos  to  stand   out?   Yes,  folks.  Our  clear  winner  is  right  here!  Congratulations!   Your  mom!  Why  did  your  mom  clinch  the  Photo  Bomber  Award?   That's  pretty  outrageous!  A  round  of  applause  for  your  mom!   Your  dad!  What  silly  things  does  he  do  in  pictures  to  win  the  Photo  Bomber  Award?   And  let's  give  one  more  big  congratulations  to  your  dashing  dad!   Your  brother!  I  bet  he's  done  some  silly  things  in  pictures...  can  you  share  one  of  them  with  the   audience?   That's  definitely  award-­‐worthy!  Bravo  once  again  to  your  brother!   Your  sister!  I  can't  wait  to  hear  this!  Why  did  she  win  the  Photo  Bomber  Award?   Ha  ha,  that's  pretty  silly!  Here's  a  shout-­‐out  to  your  sister!   Your  grandmother?  Too  funny!  Why  did  she  win  the  Photo  Bomber  Award?   Well,  she  definitely  would  get  my  vote!   Your  grandfather?  He's  a  jokester,  huh?  Tell  me  why  he  won  the  Photo  Bomber  Award...   Well,  he  definitely  would  get  my  vote  for  this  award!   Your  cousin!  Why  did  your  cousin  win  this  award?   Well  you've  convinced  me!  Congratulations  again  to  your  wacky  cousin!   Your  dog!  I  should  have  guessed!  Why  did  your  dog  win  the  Photo  Bomber  Award?   Let's  hear  one  more  round  of  applause  for  our  photogenic  furry  friend!   Your  cat!  That's  a  new  one  in  this  category!  Why  did  your  cat  win  the  Photo  Bomber  Award?  

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  Sorry!  One  more  time  -­‐  who  in  your  house  is  the  Photo  Bomber  in  family  photographs?   Congratulations  to  our  winner!  Those  sound  like  some  very  silly  family  photos!   Okay,  girls  and  boys!  Let's  see  what's  up  next....   ....For  the  family  member  whose  shoes  cry  out  in  terror,  it's  The  Stinkiest  Feet  Award!  Pee-­‐You!  And  the   award  goes  to....   Well?  Which  family  member  wins  the  Stinkiest  Feet  Award?   You!  Really??  Wow!  Well,  let's  have  your  acceptance  speech!  Tell  us  -­‐  how  do  your  feet  feel  about   winning  this  feet-­‐stinkingly  awesome  award?   And  you  are  certainly  familiar  with  the  smell  of  success.  And  other  things,  apparently!  Ha  ha!   Your  mom!  Wow!  And  what  do  you  think  she'd  say  for  winning  this  one?   Okay!  Maybe  you  should  just  tiptoe  away  from  this  category  now  -­‐-­‐  on  your  non-­‐stinky  feet!   Your  dad!  Wow!  And  what  do  you  think  he'd  say  for  winning  this  one?   Your  brother!  Wow!  What  do  you  think  he'd  say  for  winning  this  one?   Well,  you  know  what  they  say...  "Stinky  feet  tell  no  lies."   Your  sister!  I  smell  trouble!  What  do  you  think  she'd  say  upon  receiving  this  award?   Well,  maybe  we  shouldn't  try  to  find  out!   The  furry  winner!  Why  do  your  dog's  feet  stink  so  badly?   And  maybe  we  don't  want  to  know,  am  I  right?  Right!   Wow!  That's...ruff!   The  furry  winner!  Why  do  your  cat's  feet  stink  so  badly?   Mee-­‐OW  indeed!   Woops!  Sorry,  there.  Say  again.  Who  in  your  house  wins  the  Stinkiest  Feet  Award?!   Congratulations  to  our  winner!  Anyone  coming  after  them  has  some  stinky  shoes  to  fill,  am  I  right?  Ha!   Anyway,  folks!  Let's  move  on!   ...For  the  family  member  who  doesn't  like  to  get  up  each  day,  it's  the  Grouchy  Morning  Person  Award!   And  the  award  goes  to...   Well?  Which  family  member  would  you  nominate  for  the  grumpy-­‐in-­‐the-­‐morning  award?   You!  The  grouchy  winner!  So  tell  us  -­‐  what  makes  you  grouchy  in  the  morning?  

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  Yikes!  And  what's  one  thing  you  can  think  of  that  would  make  you  happier  when  you  wake  up?   Well,  Contestant!  All  I  can  say  is  go  to  sleep  and  dream  of  it  tonight!  You  never  know  what  tomorrow   morning  might  bring!   Your  mom!  Why  should  your  mom  win  the  Grouchy  Morning  Person  Award?   And  since  you  nominated  her,  are  you  gonna  do  your  best  to  help  her  get  a  few  extra  Zs  next  weekend?   WHAT?!  Shocking  answer,  folks!  But..  that's  what  makes  this  show  so  exciting!   That's  great  of  you!  Your  contribution  to  helping  your  mom  get  extra  sleep  will  not  go  unnoticed!  Trust   me!   Your  dad!  Why  should  your  dad  win  the  Grouchy  Morning  Person  Award?   And  since  you  nominated  him,  are  you  gonna  do  your  best  to  help  him  get  some  extra  sleep  next   weekend?   That's  wonderful!  Your  contribution  to  helping  your  dad  get  extra  sleep  will  not  go  unnoticed!  Trust  me!   Your  brother!  How  does  he  act  when  he's  grouchy  in  the  morning?   Yikes!  Maybe  he  needs  to  hear  the  phrase,  "turn  that  frown  upsidedown,"  eh?  Works  wonders!   Your  sister!  How  does  she  act  when  she's  grouchy  in  the  morning?   Wowy!  Maybe  she  needs  to  hear  the  phrase,  "the  early  bird  catches  the  worm!"  Am  I  right?   A  grouchy  grandmother?!  That  is  shocking!  Why  should  your  grandma  win  the  Grouchy  Morning  Person   Award?   Well,  sometimes  all  grandmas  need  is  an  extra  hug  now  and  then!  Cheers  them  right  up!   A  grouchy  grandfather?  That  is  shocking!  Why  should  your  grandpa  win  the  Grouchy  Morning  Person   Award?   Well,  sometimes  all  grandpas  need  is  an  extra  hug  now  and  then!  Cheers  them  right  up!   Your  dog!  Owwoo!!  That's  no  good!  How  grouchy  does  your  dog  act  after  waking  up?   Yikes!  Hopefully  that's  not  something  a  few  extra  treats  can't  fix,  am  I  right?!   Your  cat!  Hiss  hiss!  How  grouchy  does  your  cat  act  after  waking  up?   Your  cousin!  How  does  your  grouchy  cousin  act  in  the  morning?   Whoa!  Well,  let's  hope  your  cuz  finds  a  way  to  cheer  up  soon....  or  at  least,  by  noon!  Heh!   Woops!  Sorry,  there.  Say  again.  Who  in  your  house  is  the  worst  morning  person?  

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  Congratulations  to  our  winner!  Remind  me  to  let  them  know  they've  won...  but  not  until  the  afternoon,   okay?   Alright  folks,  let's  get  to  the  next  award!   ...For  the  family  member  who  never.  stops.  singing.  that.  one.  song  it's...  One-­‐Song  Playlist  Award!  And   the  award  goes  to...   Well?  Which  family  member  keeps  singing  the  same  song  over  and  over  and  over  again?   You!  The  musical  winner!  So,  what  song  do  you  keep  singing  that  everyone  is  just  sick  of?   Amazing!  Alright,  I  have  to  ask  -­‐  will  you  sing  that  song  for  us  right  now?   No  problem.  I'm  sure  I'll  hear  it  soon!   Well  that's  not  so  bad.  Pretty  catchy  actually!  Too  bad  this  isn't  a  musical  show  or  you'd  take  home   every  prize!   Oh  no,  stop  stop!  Now  we'll  never  be  able  to  get  that  one  out  of  our  heads!   Your  mom!  Tell  us  more!  What  song  can't  she  stop  singing?   Your  dad?  Say  it  isn't  so!  What  song  can't  he  stop  singing?   Oh  brother,  not  your  brother!  What  song  can't  he  stop  singing?   Oh  brother,  not  your  sister!  What  song  can't  she  stop  singing?   Grandma!  What  song  can't  she  stop  singing?   Grandpa!  What  song  can't  he  stop  singing?   Your  cousin!  What  song  can't  they  stop  singing?   Woops!  Sorry,  there.  Say  again.  Who  in  your  house  keeps  singing  the  same  song  over  and  over  and  over   again?   Congratulations  to  our  winner!  Let's  hope  they  change  their  tune  soon!   Alright  boys  and  girls,  how  about  that  next  award!   ....For  the  family  member  who  makes  the  yummiest  food!  It's  the  Master  Chef  Award!  And  the  award   goes  to....   Well?  Which  family  member  would  you  nominate  as  the  Master  Chef?   You!  The  Master  Chef  of  the  clan!  What  foods  do  you  absolutely  LOVE  to  make?   Well,  what's  the  last  thing  you  prepared  for  your  family?   Are  you  kidding?  I  love  that  stuff!  

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  Well,  I'm  definitely  goona  be  calling  you  the  next  time  I  want  something  yummy!   Your  mom's  the  Master  Chef?  What's  the  best  thing  she  makes?   And  is  that  your  favorite  meal?   Well,  I  bet  it's  really  fun  being  the  taste  tester  for  all  of  those  recipes!   Your  dad  is  the  Master  Chef?  What's  his  signature  dish?   Oo  so  your  brother's  a  Master  Chef!  What's  the  best  thing  that  he  makes?   Your  sister's  a  Master  Chef?  What  dish  do  you  absolutely  LOVE  that  she  makes?   Oo!  What's  the  best  thing  your  grandma  makes?   Go  grandpa!  What's  his  signature  dish?   The  Master  Chef  Award  goes  to  your  dog!  Wait...  dogs  can't  cook...  can  they?   Amazing!  I  don't  think  we've  ever  had  a  dog  Master  Chef  before.   The  Master  Chef  Award  goes  to  your  cat!  Well,  they  DO  have  impeccable  taste...  no  surprise  there!   Your  cousin's  the  Master  Chef  of  the  clan?  What's  your  favorite  dish  that  they  make?   Woops!  I'm  sorry.  I  couldn't  hear  you.  Who  in  your  house  is  the  Master  Chef?   Congratulations  to  our  winner  who  ate  up  the  competition  on  this  one.   Alright!  Let's  get  to  the  next  award!   ...For  the  family  member  who  dares  to  dream,  who  motivates  you  day  in  and  day  out  -­‐-­‐  it's  the  I-­‐Think-­‐I-­‐ Can  Award!   Well?  Which  family  member  would  you  say  has  the  most  can-­‐do  attitude,  who  pushes  you  to  dream  big,   and  reminds  you  that  you  can  be  ANYTHING  you  want?   You!  The  motivational  leader  of  the  bunch.  No  surprise  there.  How  do  you  inspire  others?   Recite  inspirational  quotes,  maybe??   Well,  it  sounds  like  you  know  just  what  to  say  to  inspire  others  to  dream  big!   Your  mom!  How  does  your  mom  inspire  others?   Wow,  a  true  motivator,  for  sure!  You're  so  lucky  to  have  her  in  your  life!   Your  dad's  the  ultimate  motivator!  How  does  he  inspire  you?   Wow!  He  definitely  deserves  this  award!  

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  ...for  the  family  member  who  loves  to  read...  it's  the  Biggest  Booklover  Award!  And  the  award  goes  to...   Well?  Which  family  member  would  you  nominate  for  Biggest  Booklover?  Who  reads  the  most?   You!  Excellent!  Congratulations  on  this  most  literary  award!  Tell  us,  what  are  you  reading  right  now?   Fascinating!   And  what  would  you  tell  our  audience  to  encourage  them  to  read  more  books?   Your  mom!  What  a  devoted  scholar!  And  how  does  she  encourage  you  to  read?   Well,  we  are  certainly  impressed  by  her  love  of  the  written  word!   Your  dad!  What  a  devoted  scholar!  And  how  does  he  encourage  you  to  read?   Well,  he  sounds  like  a  guy  who  loves  his  words!   Your  brother!  And  what  kind  of  books  does  he  read?   Well,  maybe  you  could  ask  sometime  -­‐  our  audience  would  love  to  know!   What  a  brilliant  brother!   Your  sister!  And  what  kind  of  books  does  she  read?   What  a  spectacular  sister!   Your  grandma!  How  wonderful!  And  how  does  she  encourage  you  to  read?   Your  grandpa!  Excellent!  And  how  does  he  encourage  you  to  read?   Your  cousin!  And  what's  your  cousin's  favorite  kind  of  book?   Fantastic!   Sorry,  there.  Say  again.  Who  in  your  house  is  the  Biggest  Booklover?   Congratulations  to  our  winner!  Maybe  we'll  book  them  on  our  next  show!  Book,  get  it?   Alright  folks,  let's  move  on  to  our  next  showstopping  award!   Do  you  have  any  pets?   Oh.  Ok,  I  want  to  make  EXTRA  sure  I  heard  you  right.  Would  you  mind  telling  me  that  again?   Oh  no.  I'm  so  sorry.  I  know  what  it's  like  to  have  a  pet  pass  away.  But  we'll  always  keep  the  great   memories  we  have  of  them,  right?   You're  so  brave.  It's  always  good  to  talk  to  someone  close  to  you  about  that  kind  of  thing,  so  Im  glad  you   shared.  Now,  I  think  I  know  just  the  game  that  will  cheer  us  up!  

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  You  do?  What  pets  do  you  have?   You  don't  have  any  pets?   Oh  you  have  a  dog?  Me  too!  Her  name's  Taffy.  She's  a  golden  retriever.  What  type  of  dog  do  you  have?   Oh  wow.  More  than  one?  You  have  your  own  little  dog  pack!  What  do  you  guys  do  to  together?   A  labrador!  What's  your  lab's  name?   No  way!  How  long  have  you  had  your  German  Shepherd  for?   Aw  a  little  beagle?  Does  your  pup  have  those  big  floppy  ears?   A  bulldog?  Aww  with  one  of  those  little  wrinkly  faces?   Aw  a  terrier?  Aren't  they  the  scrappiest  little  puppies?   A  boxer?  With  pointy  ears  and  that  droopy  little  mouth?   Aw  you've  got  an  "oodle?!"  With  curly  hair  and  that  cute  little  grin?   Adorable!  Dogs  are  so  much  fun,  right?  What  kind  of  things  do  you  do  together?   Do  you  play  together  maybe?  ...  Or  go  on  walks?   Well,  the  last  time  you  were  hanging  out,  what  did  you  do?   Would  you  go  on  walks?  Or  play  fetch?  What  would  be  fun?   Dogs  LOVE  playing  outside!  Taffy  just  wants  to  play  fetch  all  day!  Why  do  you  think  they  love  chasing   things  so  much?   It's  probably  their  natural  retrieving  instincts,  right?  You  throw  something  and  they  just  HAVE  TO  BRING   IT  BACK!   Dogs  get  so  excited  about  walks!  I  just  pick  up  the  leash  and  Taffy  starts  bouncing  around  like  a  beach   ball!  Why  do  you  think  dogs  are  so  into  walks?   Yeah,  they  have  tons  energy  and  they  get  so  much  information  from  just  *sniff**sniff*  sniff-­‐sniffing   around!  *SNIFF**SNIFF!*   I  bet  you're  best  friends.   Oh!  I  do  that  with  Taffy  too!  We  cuddle  up  on  the  couch  and  watch  movies  together.  Why  do  you  think   dogs  love  to  snuggle  so  much?   To  be  affectionate,  right?  To  make  us  feel  warm  and  safe.  And  I  bet  that's  the  same  way  they  feel,  don't   you?   Mhmm.  Oh!  And  dogs  love  to  go  on  walks,  right?  

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  Oh,  you  have  a  cat?  Me  too!  She  has  white  fur  and  her  name's  Blissa.  What  does  your  cat  look  like?   Oh,  more  than  one?  You  have  a  whole  clowder  of  cats!  So  what's  the  best  thing  about  having  cats?   Aw  with  those  colorful  patches  of  fur?   Silky  grey  fur?   Soft  black  fur?   Aw  cuddly  orange  fur?   Snuggly  white  fur?   Oh  Siamese?  With  those  gorgeous  eyes?   And  what  cute  little  things  does  your  kitty  do?   Adorable!  Ok,  so  what's  one  of  the  best  things  about  having  a  cat?   That's  the  name  of  a  group  of  cats.  A  clowder.  And  what's  great  about  having  a  clowder  of  cats?   I  know,  aren't  they  fun  to  play  with?  One  shoelace  could  keep  Blissa  busy  for  hours!  Why  do  you  think   she  loves  it  so  much?   Yeah,  maybe  her  instincts  make  her  super  aware  of  small  moving  things?  'Cause  she's   always...ready...tooooooo  POUNCE!  Right?   I  know!  So  warm  and  cuddly.  I  feel  like  Blissa  could  lie  there  getting  her  chin  scratched  all  day!  Do  you   think  that's  when  cats  are  at  their  happiest?   Yeah,  it  must  make  them  feel  all  warm  and  safe.  And  I  feel  the  same  way.  In  fact  so  warm  and  safe  that  I   *yawn*  sometimes  fall...right  to  sleeeeep.   And  hearing  Blissa  purr  herself  to  sleep  after  a  long  day?  That's  the  best  feeling  ever.   Oh  yes!  Cats  love  bringing  us  "gifts",  don't  they?  How  do  think  they're  so  good  at  catching  their  prey?   And  how  does  it  feel  when  your  cat  snuggles  up  to  you?   Ooh,  a  hamster?  How  long  have  you  had  your  little  hamster  for?   Cute!  And  what  kinds  of  things  are  in  their  cage?  You  know,  to  burrow  in  or  play  with?   One  of  those  little  things  to  run  in?!  I  love  those!  They  just  go,  go,  GO!  Why  do  you  think  they  like  to  run   like  that?   Right,  they  have  to  be  quick  to  keep  safe.  Do  you  know  how  fast  a  gerbil  can  run?   Mhmm  and  to  keep  their  heart  and  muscles  strong.  Do  you  know  how  fast  a  mouse  can  run?   Yes!  How  did  you  know  that?  

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  Seven  miles  per  hour.  On  those  tiny  legs!  Impressive.   Yeah,  they're  lively  little  creatures.  Do  you  know  how  many  miles  a  hamster  would  run  each  night  in  the   wild?   Yeah,  you  got  it!   Five  miles!  On  those  little  legs.  Pretty  amazing!   Oh  yes.  Water  to  keep  them  hydrated!  And  what  about  toys,  or  bedding  things  like  that?   Oh,  they  love  going  inside  those  little  tubes  and  tunnels!  Do  you  know  why  they  like  them  so  much?   That's  right!   They're  naturally  burrowing  creatures,  so  they  feel  safest  when  they're  enclosed  in  small  spaces.   Oh  yes,  they  love  chewing  on  little  toys  and  twigs.  Do  you  know  why  they  chew  on  them  so  often?   That's  right.  It's  for  their  teeth.   Their  teeth  keep  growing,  kinda  like  your  fingernails.  So  they  grind  them  down  to  keep  them  from   getting  too  long.   Uhhuh  for  burrowing  into  and  curling  up  in.  And  when  does  your  gerbil  tend  to  sleep  the  most?  During   the  day  or  at  night?   To  burrow  into  and  sleep  in,  yes!  And  when  does  your  mouse  tend  to  sleep  the  most?  During  the  day  or   at  nighttime?   Yes!  To  burrow  into  and  sleep  in.  And  when  does  your  hamster  tend  to  sleep  the  most?  During  the  day?   Or  at  nighttime?   The  daytime,  that's  right!   At  night?  Oh  yours  is  so  unique.   Gerbils  are  nocturnal  which  means  they're  usually  more  active  at  night  and  sleep  in  the  daytime.   Mice  are  nocturnal  which  means  they're  usually  more  active  at  night  and  sleep  in  the  daytime.   Hamsters  are  nocturnal,  which  means  they're  usually  more  active  at  night  and  sleep  in  the  daytime.   Yeah  gerbils  get  hungry  like  every  other  animal  right?  And  what  toys  and  chewable  things  does  your   gerbil  have?   Oh  yeah  food.  'Cause  mice  have  big  appetites!  And  what  toys  and  chewable  things  does  your  mouse   have?   Food.  Right,  'cause  hamsters  get  hungry!  And  what  toys  and  chewable  things  does  your  hamster  have?  

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  Uh  huh.  And  what  do  they  have  to  play  with  or  make  a  bed  in?   So  there's  got  to  be  shredded  paper  or  wood  or  something  in  there  too,  right?   A  mouse?  How  long  have  you  had  your  little  mouse  for?   Oh,  you  have  a  gerbil?  That's  great.  How  long  have  you  had  your  little  gerbil  for?   You  have  a  rabbit?!  No.  Way.  I.  LOVE  rabbits.  What  does  yours  look  like?   Awwww  and  is  it  one  with  ears  that  point  up?  Or  does  it  have  those  floppy  ears?   Little  pointy  ones?!   Little  droopy  ears?!   Could  rabbits  be  any  cuter?!  Ok,  since  you're  kind  of  an  expert:  What  do  rabbits  like  to  eat?   Well  what  do  you  put  in  the  cage?  Do  you  put  hay  or  any  fruits  or  vegetables?   Oh  yeah?  I  knew  rabbits  loved  carrots,  but  guinea  pigs  love  them  too?   You  learn  something  new  everyday!   And  do  you  know  what  guinea  pigs  eat  more  than  anything  else?   I've  heard  rabbits  are  fond  of  carrots!  Are  they  your  bunny's  favorite?   And  do  you  know  what  rabbits  eat  in  the  wild  more  than  anything  else?   They  love  vegetables,  right?  Are  veggies  their  favorite  things  to  sink  their  little  teeth  into?   Yeah,  they  love  fruit,  don't  they?  Is  that  their  favorite?   Hay!  Yes,  hay  and  grass  make  up  most  of  their  diet.  They  can't  get  enough!   So  how  do  you  think  guinea  pigs  got  their  name?   It's  a  tough  one,  right?   That's  what  I  think  too!   I  mean  they're  not  pigs  and  they  don't  come  from  Guinea.  You  know  how  I  think  they  got  their  name?   Yes!   Because  they  make  little  noises  like  miniature  pigs!   Is  that  what  your  guinea  pigs  sound  like?   Is  that  what  your  short  haired  guinea  pig  sounds  like?   Is  that  what  your  long  haired  guinea  pig  sounds  like?  

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  Well  I  think  they  sound  as  cute  as  they  look.  And  that  is  guinea-­‐piggin'  adorable!   So  does  your  rabbit  like  hugs?   Yours  must  love  to  be  snuggled,  right?   Your  little  pointy  eared  friend  must  love  to  be  snuggled,  right?   Your  little  floppy  eared  friend  must  love  to  be  snuggled,  right?   And  is  your  rabbit  easy  to  pick  up?  Or  do  you  have  a  big  bunny?   Well  here's  a  fun  fact:  Do  you  know  how  much  the  world's  heaviest  rabbit  weighs?   Wow  you  did  know!   Fifty  five  pounds!  Isn't  that  amazing?!  That's  like  five  bowling  balls!  And  A  LOT  of  carrots...   They  love  their  greens,  don't  they!  Do  you  think  that's  what  they  like  eating  the  most?   Oh  yes,  those  little  pellets  you  can  buy.  Do  you  think  they  like  those?   And  do  you  know  what  one  of  the  main  ingredient  in  those  pellets  is?   Mhmm  guinea  pigs  like  all  kinds  of  veggies  and  fresh  fruit  and  grains.  And  do  guinea  pigs  get  excited   around  feeding  time?   So  what  sound  would  a  guinea  pig  make  when  it's  super  pumped  about  breakfast?!     Mhmm  rabbits  like  all  kinds  of  veggies  and  fresh  fruit  and  grains.  And  do  bunnies  get  excited  around   feeding  time?   So  what  sound  would  a  rabbit  make  when  it's  all  fired  up  about  dinner  arriving?!     A  guinea  pig?  Oh  aren't  they  sweet?  Is  it  the  kind  of  guinea  pig  that  has  long  fur,  or  does  it  have  short   fur?   Oh,  more  than  one!  You  have  a  whole  herd  of  guinea  pigs!  And  how  long  have  you  had  them  for?   The  long-­‐haired  kind?  Ha  scruffy  little  thing!   The  short-­‐haired  kind?  Trim  and  terrific!   And  how  long  have  you  had  your  guinea  pig  for?   That's  awesome.  So  I'm  curious,  what  do  little  guinea  pigs  like  to  eat?   You  have  a  goldfish?  And  where  does  your  fish  live?  In  a  bowl,  or  a  tank?  Or  a  pond  maybe?  

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  You  have  a  betta  fish?  I  love  their  tails.  Where  does  your  betta  fish  live?  In  a  bowl  ...  or  a  tank?   Oh  tropical  fish  are  so  colorful!  And  where  does  your  tropical  fish  live?  Do  you  have  an  aquarium?   Ooh.  And  where  does  your  koi  fish  live?  Do  you  have  a  tank?  Or  a  pond  maybe?   A  fish?  Cool.  What  type  of  fish  do  you  have?   Oh,  you  have  a  whole  school  of  fish!  How  do  you  tell  them  apart?   Ahh  okay.  And  where  do  they  live?  Do  they  live  in  a  bowl?  ...  Or  an  aquarium  maybe?   Oh  yeah?  And  where  does  your  fish  live?  In  a  bowl,  or  an  aquarium?  Or  does  it  live  outside?   Ahh  okay.  And  what  do  these  fish  live  in?   A  big  fish  bowl,  huh?   An  aquarium!   Outside?   Lucky  little  fish!  And  do  you  have  anything  inside  there  like  plants,  or  rocks,  or  fun  decorations?   Uhhuh  what  do  you  have  in  there?   Oh  to  supply  the  water  with  oxygen  and  keep  it  fresh.   Yeah  fish  love  to  swim  around  in  little  plants.   Uhhuh  fish  love  to  explore  in  little  rocks  and  shells.   I  bet  fish  enjoy  little  toys  like  that.   You  know  sometimes  I  imagine  fish  playing  a  big  game  of  hide-­‐and-­‐seek  with  each  other!  Do  you  think   fish  play  that?   Right?!  Couldn't  you  just  picture  them  shouting:   No?  You  don't  think  fish  are  always  shouting:   I  mean,  couldn't  you  just  picture  them  shouting:   "I  SEE  you!  Hiding  behind  that  PINK  SHELL!?"   What  other  games  do  you  think  fish  might  play  then?   What  about  tag?  Or  Marco  Polo  maybe?   Video  games?!  Do  you  think  their  little  fins  could  hit  the  buttons?  

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  Board  games?  I've  heard  fish  don't  have  the  best  memory,  do  you  think  they're  always  forgetting  whose   turn  it  is?!   "Tag!  You're  it!"   Haha.  Ooh  let's  play  now.  "Mar-­‐CO!"   "Mar-­‐CO!"   Water  polo!   There's  always  an  oppor-­‐tuna-­‐ty  to  play  a  game,  so  any  fin  is  possible!   Ah  parrots  are  great.  So  big  and  colorful!  What  color  is  your  parrot?   Yeah?  Oh  they're  so  colorful!  What  color  is  your  parakeet?   You  have  a  pet  bird?  What  type  of  bird  do  you  have?   Oh  you  have  a  whole  flock  of  birds!  And  what  colors  are  they?   Oh  yeah?  And  is  it  brightly  colored?  What  color  feathers  does  it  have?   Oh  more  than  one!  A  whole  company!  And  what  do  they  sound  like?  Can  you  do  an  impression  of  them   for  me?   Very  smart!  And  what  sounds  does  your  bird  make?  Oh!  Can  you  do  an  impression  for  me?  I'd  love  to   hear!   Please?  I  bet  your  birdie  makes  you  the  cutest  noises.  What  does  it  sound  like?   Whoa!  That  was  totally  bird-­‐like!  Waaait...Are  you  sure  you  don't  have  any  wings  too?   Ok  I'll  take  your  word  for  it!  So  what's  it  like  having  a  bird  for  a  pet?   And  do  you  find  little  red  feathers  EVerywhere?   And  do  you  find  little  blue  feathers  EVerywhere?   And  do  you  find  little  yellow  feathers  EVerywhere?   And  do  you  find  little  grey  feathers  EVerywhere?   And  do  you  find  little  green  feathers  EVerywhere?   And  do  you  find  little  white  feathers  EVerywhere?   And  do  you  find  little  feathers  EVerywhere?   Well  your  birds  are  very  lucky  to  have  you  taking  such  good  care  of  them.   Well  your  bird  is  very  lucky  to  have  you  taking  such  good  care  of  it.  

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  So  you're  a  dog  person  AND  a  cat  person!  I  have  a  cat  too,  Blissa,  she's  white  and  fluffy.  What  does  your   cat  look  like?   And  what  sort  of  dog  do  you  have?   A  horse?  Me  too!  Her  name's  Tawny  and  she's  caramel-­‐colored  with  a  golden  mane.  What  color  is  your   horse?   Oh  like  Tawny?   White?   Black?   Brown?   So  kinda  patchy?   Adorable!  How  long  have  you  had  your  horse  for?   So  when  do  you  get  to  go  riding?   Oh  on  the  weekends?   Oh  during  the  week?   When  you're  on  vacation?   And  where  do  you  go  on  your  rides?   Tawny  and  I  love  going  to  the  mountains  near  my  house.  I  always  imagine  we're  on  a  fun  adventure...It's   our  favorite  riding  spot!   A  lizard?  Oh  how  cool!   What  type  of  lizard  is  it?   You  have  an  iguana?  I've  always  wanted  one!  What's  your  iguana's  name?   Perfect!  I'd  call  mine  Iggy  Lou.   You  have  a  chameleon?  ...  That  changes  color?!   Chameleons  have  the  right  look  for  every  occasion.   You  have  a  gecko?  Geckos  ...  actually  I  don't  know  that  much  about  geckos!  What's  something  you  can   tell  me  about  them?   Well  what  color  is  your  gecko?   Cool.  

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  I  just  love  their  cute  little  faces.  Doesn't  it  look  like  they're  always  smiling?   They've  gotta  be  the  happiest  lizards  out  there...   A  skink?  You  are  just  full  of  surprises.  Does  it  have  a  blue  tongue?   It  does?  So  cool.   No?  What  color  tongue  does  it  have?   My  tongue  turns  bright  blue  whenever  I  drink  a  raspberry  slushie.  Does  that  ever  happen  to  you?   Kinda  freaky,  but  totally  worth  it!   And  what  does  your  lizard  like  to  eat?   Ooh...so  what's  it  like  feeding  your  lizard  bugs  at  dinner  time?   I  bet!   That  must  really  take  some  getting  used  to!   Oh  fruits  and  vegetables?  How  healthy!   And  they  eat  all  sorts  of  bugs  and  insects  too,  right?   And  does  your  pet  lizard  like  to  lie  on  a  warm  rock  to  heat  up?   Stretching  out  and  soaking  up  the  sun...?  What  a  relaxing  life  lizards  have!   You  have  a  turtle?  No  way!  What's  your  turtle's  name?   Cute!  So...what  does  your  turtle  like  to  do?   Well  what  does  your  turtle  like  to  eat?   Sleeping?  And  how  many  hours  a  day  does  your  turtle  usually  sleep?   Really?  And  why  do  you  think  turtles  like  to  dig  so  much?   Of  course.  So  what  fruits  and  vegetables  does  your  turtle  likes?   Really?  Does  your  turtle  like  taking  baths?   Really?  How  often  does  your  turtle  swim?   They're  funny  little  creatures,  aren't  they?  How  long  have  you  had  your  pet  turtle?   Do  you  know  how  old  turtles  can  live  to  be?   Exactly!   Around  a  hundred  and  fifty  years  old!  Isn't  that  amazing?!  

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  No  wonder  they  take  it  slow  and  steady,  that's  a  LOT  of  turtling  around!   Ooh  you  have  a  pet  snake?  Very  cool.  What  does  it  look  like?   Yeah?  And  I've  heard  that  pet  snakes  can  be  super  friendly.  Is  that  true?   So  what  does  your  pet  snake  like  to  eat?   Well,  what  do  you  feed  it?  Can  you  remember?   Rats?   Mice?   Bugs  and  insects?   Right,  'cause  snakes  are  carnivores...So  do  you  know  anyone  who's  scared  of  snakes?   What  do  you  tell  people  who  think  snakes  are  scary?   'Cause  some  snakes  are  totally  safe  to  be  around,  right?   Good  for  you!   I  think  having  a  snake  for  a  pet  is  kinda  awesome.   Wow!  Is  it  fun  having  such  a  unique  pet?   Hey,  you  know  what  I  sometimes  do  for  fun?   I  imagine  what  it  would  be  like  to  have  a  different  pet  every  day!  Have  you  ever  done  that?   Let's  try  it  out!   Ok  so  it's  Monday...   Ok  so  it's  Tuesday...   Ok  so  it's  Wednesday...   Ok  so  it's  Thursday...   Ok  so  it's  Friday...   Ok  so  it's  Saturday...   Ok  so  it's  Sunday...   ...if  you  could  have  ANY  animal  for  a  pet  just  for  today...what  animal  would  it  be?   Well  what's  an  animal  that  you'd  really  like  to  play  with?   It  could  be  any  animal  in  the  world.  What  are  some  animals  that  you  like?  

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  Okay,  what  about...a  horse!   You'd  like  to  have  a  cat?  Great!  And  what  would  your  cat's  name  be?   It  can  be  whatever  you  want!  What  would  be  a  good  name  for  a  cat?   Alright!  And  what  would  it  look  like?   But  it  would  be  really  fluffy  and  cute,  right?   Awww!  And  what  would  you  and  your  cat  do  together?   Yes,  dogs  are  great  pets.  So  what  would  be  the  name  of  your  pet  dog?   What's  the  first  name  that  pops  into  your  head...now!   Perfect.  And  what  would  your  dog  look  like?   I'm  guessing  it  would  be  super  cute  though,  right?   Awww!  And  what  would  you  and  your  dog  do  together?   I've  always  loved  the  name  Paislee  for  a  rabbit.  How  does  Paislee  sound  to  you?   Oh  good...And  what  would  your  rabbit  look  like?   It'd  have  the  cutest  little  rabbit  ears,  though,  right?   Awww!  And  what  would  you  and  your  rabbit  do  together?   That  would  be  SO  cool.  What  would  you  name  your  pet  horse?   Well...  what's  a  name  that  you  like?   Great!  And  what  would  your  horse  look  like?   I  bet  it  would  be  super  friendly  though,  right?   Your  horse  sounds  magical!  So  what  would  you  two  do  together?   A  dolphin?  That  would  be  great.  Ok,  so  what  would  you  name  your  dolphin?   What's  a  fun,  dolphin-­‐y  name  you  can  think  of?   Great!  And  what  fun  things  would  your  dolphin  be  able  to  do?   Would  it  be  able  to  jump  out  of  the  water  and  do  flips?   But  I  bet  it'd  love  to  swim  around  with  you,  right?   Your  dolphin  sounds  so  cool.  So  what  would  you  two  do  together?   Aww  adorable!  And  what  would  your  little  friend's  name  be?  

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  Make  one  up!  What  would  be  a  cute  name?   Uh-­‐huh...and  what  color  would  it  be?   It  would  love  to  be  picked  up  and  hugged  though,  right?   A-­‐mazing!  And  what  would  you  and  your  little  pet  do  together?   A  unicorn?!  How  cool  would  that  be!  What  would  you  call  your  pet  unicorn?   You  can  do  it!  What  would  be  a  good  name  for  a  unicorn...?   You're  amazing...so  what  would  your  unicorn  look  like?   Well,  what  color  would  it  be?   A  pet  unicorn  would  be  SO  magical!  What  would  you  two  do  together?   Aw  yeah  baby  animals  are  so  adorable!  What  would  its  name  be?   Well,  what's  a  cute  name  for  a  baby  pet?   Perfect.  And  what  would  it  look  like?   It  would  love  to  be  hugged,  right?   Cutest.  Pet.  Ever.  And  what  would  you  two  do  together?   A  dinosaur?!  That'd  be  awesome!  What  would  your  pet  dinosaur's  name  be?   What's  good  pre-­‐historic,  dinosaur-­‐y  name?  I  bet  you  can  think  of  one...   Ha!  Amazing!  And  what  would  it  look  like?   But  it  would  be  a  really  friendly  kind  of  dinsoaur,  right?   Your  pet  dinosaur  sounds...awesome!  What  would  you  two  do  together?   Ooh  you  like  big  cats,  huh?   Ooh  those  animals  normally  live  in  the  wild,  you'd  have  to  be  careful!   You  wouldn't  be  scared?   I  bet  yours  would  be  super  friendly.  So  what  would  you  name  it?   Whoa!  You'd  need  a  big  pool  for  a  pet  like  that!  What  would  you  name  it?   And  would  it  be  friendly?  You  know  so  you  could  swim  around  with  it?   Ooh,  you're  into  reptiles  huh?  And  what  would  you  name  this  scaly  pet  of  yours?   Oh  yeah?  So  describe  it  for  me....What  would  it  look  like?  

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  Ooh  a  creepy  crawly  pet?  Very  cool.  What  would  its  name  be?   And  would  it  be  totally  trained?  You  know  and  follow  you  around?   A  spider?!  So  I  guess  you're  not  afraid  of  spiders.   I'm  a  tiiiny  bit  afraid  of  them...but  I'm  getting  better!  Do  you  think  if  I  had  one  for  a  pet  I'd  be  less   scared?   And  what  would  your  pet  spider  look  like?   And  it  would  be  really  friendly  and  playful,  right?   Ooh  watch  out  for  those  antlers  on  its  head!  So  what  would  you  name  it?   Whoa...I  hope  you  have  a  big  house!  And  what  would  you  name  this  giant  pet  of  yours?   And  it'd  be  big,  but  super  friendly,  right?   Ooh  okay,  that  sounds  like  a  day  at  the  farmyard!  What  would  its  name  be?   And  I  bet  it  would  love  to  be  pet  the  whole  time,  right?   Woah...I  was  not  expecting  you  to  say  that!  Alright,  so  what  would  you  name  it?   And  what  sort  of  things  would  you  two  do  together?   Would  you  play  games?  ...  Or  go  on  adventures?  ...  What  would  be  fun  to  do?   Wow...You  guys  would  have  SO  much  fun.   Let's  talk  about  horses!   I  know  you  love  riding  horses.  When  was  the  last  time  you  rode?   Ok  so  the  last  ride  that  you  can  remember.  How  was  it?   Oh  yeah?  How  was  it?   Have  you  ever  ridden  a  horse?   What's  something  you  remember  about  it?  Anything!   Think  about  it  for  a  bit.  Can  you  remember  ever  being  on  the  back  of  a  horse?   You  do?  Awesome.  So  when  was  the  last  time  you  rode  your  horse?   Oh  no  you  fell?  What  happened?   You  have?  How  was  it?   It  can  be  a  bit  scary  at  first,  but  it  gets  easier,  I  promise.  

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  I  know,  right?  SO  fun!   No?  Well  would  you  like  to  someday?   I  bet.  What  do  you  think  it  will  be  like?   No?  Why  not?   Not  for  you  huh?   Well  maybe  we  could  go  on  an  imaginary  horseride!  How  does  that  sound?   Ok,  maybe  we  should  switch  things  up  completely!   You  build  such  a  special  bond  with  a  horse.  And  they  need  lots  of  care...   What  do  you  think  you  have  to  do  to  keep  a  horse  clean  and  healthy?   What  do  you  do  to  look  after  your  horse?   Grooming,  that's  right.  To  keep  their  coat  clean  and  shiny.   What  else  might  horses  need?   Did  you  know  that  some  violin  bows  are  made  from  horse  hair?   What  part  of  the  horse  do  you  think  that  hair  comes  from?   That's  right!   The  mane?  Not  quite...   It's  from  the  tail  where  the  hair  is  thick  and  strong.   Right  for  a  healthy  coat.  And  how  do  horses  get  the  daily  exercise  they  need?   Lots  and  lots  of  brushing!   Yes,  plenty  of  food  and  water.  Horses  can  eat  up  to  20lbs  of  hay  every  day!   What  else  do  horses  need?   And  they'll  often  be  put  in  a  pasture.  Do  you  know  what  a  pasture  is?   Exactly!   It's  a  piece  of  land  that  has  lots  of  grass  for  horses  and  other  animals  to  eat.   Nutrition  is  very  important.  And  what  about  a  horse's  coat?  How  does  it  stay  clean  and  glossy?   Horses  have  BIG  appetites!   Right,  you  have  to  clean  out  a  horse's  stall  and  make  sure  it  has  fresh  bedding.  

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  Can  you  think  of  anything  else  horses  need?   What  do  we  put  in  a  stall  for  horses  to  sleep  on,  do  you  know?   Like  we  use?  Well  maybe  sometimes...   Wow  you  really  know  your  horses!   We  usually  give  them  straw  or  wooden  shavings  so  they're  nice  and  comfortable.   Mucking  out  the  stables,  yes.  And  what  sort  of  food  do  horses  eat  every  day  to  get  their  energy?   Horses  need  a  soft,  clean  place  to  lie  down  at  night.   Yes  horses  are  very  active  animals.  They  have  SO  much  energy!   What  else  does  a  horse  need  to  stay  healthy?   Horses  are  very  athletic.  And  how  do  you  think  we  keep  their  stables  clean?   Uhuh  and  how  do  you  make  sure  that  a  horse  has  a  clean  place  to  sleep  at  night?   Uhuh  and  how  could  you  help  a  horse  get  all  the  exercise  it  needs?   Do  you  know  how  far  horses  travel  every  day  when  they're  in  the  wild?   Some  horses  still  live  in  the  wild.  In  fact,  there  are  over  30,000  wild  horses  in  America  alone.  Can  you   guess  how  far  they  travel  every  day?   That's  right!   Over  thirty  miles!  That's  a  LOT  of  galloping!   Oh  hey!  I've  been  meaning  to  ask  you:   How's  your  siamese  cat  doing?   How's  your  tabby  cat  doing?   How's  your  cute  calico  cat  doing?   How  are  your  cats  doing?   How's  your  cat  doing?   How's  your  labrador  friend  doing?   How's  your  german  shepherd  doing?   How's  your  floppy-­‐eared  beagle  friend?   How's  your  wrinkly  little  bull-­‐dog  friend?  

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  How's  your  scrappy  little  terrier  doing?   How  are  your  dogs  doing?   How's  your  "oodle"  friend  doing?   How's  your  boxer  doing?   How's  your  dog  doing?   I'm  glad!   Oh  no.  What's  going  on?   Sorry  to  hear  that.   I  am  so  sorry.   Are  you  still  having  fun  making  your  cats  chase  and  pounce  and  jump?   Are  you  still  having  fun  making  your  cat  chase  and  pounce  and  jump?   So,  are  you  still  getting  your  kitty  snuggles  and  purrs?   So  does  your  cat  still  go  hunting  and  bring  you  those  special  "gifts"?   So,  do  your  cats  still  go  hunting  to  bring  you  those  special  "gifts"?   Are  you  still  spending  quality  time  together?   Are  you  still  playing  outside  together?   Are  you  still  going  on  nice  walks  together?   Are  you  still  cuddling  and  snuggling  together?   Sorry  to  hear  that,  I  hope  things  get  better!   Awww,  that's  purr-­‐fect!  So  tell  me,  what's  a  funny  story  about  your  cat?   Awww,  that's  great!  What's  your  favorite  story  about  your  dog?   Awww,  that's  purr-­‐fect!  So  tell  me,  what's  a  funny  story  about  one  of  your  cats?   Awww,  that's  great!  What's  your  favorite  story  about  one  of  your  dogs?   Love  that  story!   Oh  really?  How  come?   I  remember  one  time  Blissa  was  napping  on  her  back  and  her  little  feet  were  moving  like  they  were   running!  I  should  have  taken  a  video!  What  do  you  think  cats  dream  about  when  they're  sleeping?  

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  Always  on  the  lookout  and  ready  to  pounce!  Even  in  their  dreams!   Oh,  so  you  think  they  dream  about  getting  snuggled  and  hugged!  Sounds  like  a  great  dream!   Well,  I  like  to  imagine  they  dream  that  they're  big  lions-­‐-­‐the  kings  and  queens  of  the  jungle!  What  do   you  think?   I  bet  instead  of  meowing,  they  roar  really  loudly  like  this...  You  try!   Aww,  I'm  sure  you've  got  a  great  roar!  Give  it  a  try!   Well,  that's  ok.   Wow!  That's  a  great  roar!   It  sounds  like  you  and  your  cats  are  still  the  best  of  friends.   I  love  hearing  about  your  about  your  cats.   Oh,  I  know  what  we  can  do  now...   It  sounds  like  you  and  your  cat  are  still  the  best  of  friends.   I  love  hearing  about  your  cat,  thank  you!   I  remember  when  I  was  teaching  Taffy  how  to  roll  over,  she  rolled  over  5  times  in  a  row  and  almost   knocked  down  a  lamp!  What's  the  best  trick  one  of  your  dogs  can  do?   That's  great!  Heel,  sit,  stay  and  down  are  classic  dog  tricks!   Ooh,  so  your  dog  is  a  great  performer?   Sounds  like  your  dog  has  some  great  moves!   Aww,  there's  nothing  like  getting  a  paw  from  your  furry  friend!   Wow,  your  dog  talks!?  What  do  you  think  it's  saying?  Can  you  translate?   Well,  how  do  you  think  you  say  "I  love  you"  in  dog-­‐language?   Oh,  let  me  try...  "RAI-­‐RUV-­‐ROO!"   That's  great!  Being  a  golden  retreiver-­‐-­‐Taffy  really  loves  catching  and  fetching  too!   Sitting?  Rolling  over?  Maybe  playing  dead?   That's  okay!   Aww!  That's  a  great  trick!   It  seems  like  you  and  your  dogs  are  still  the  best  of  friends!  

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  Well,  it's  been  great  catching  up  with  you  about  your  canine  friends!  Thank  you!   Hmmm...  Let's  see...   It  seems  like  you  and  your  dog  are  still  the  best  of  friends!   Well,  it's  been  great  catching  up  with  you  about  your  canine  friend!  Thank  you!   Oh,  a  canine  is  a  dog  or  an  animal  related  to  a  dog.   How  would  you  feel  about  going  on  an  imaginary  horse  ride  with  me?   Oh  please?   It  means  you  get  to  pick  out  your  own  horse  and  go  on  a  make-­‐believe  adventure!  How  does  that   sound?   I'm  gonna  take  that  as  a  "yes"!   Yay!  Alright,  let's  start  our  adventure  at  Whistling  Wind  Ranch  where  we  get  to  pick  out  a  horse.  Are  you   ready  to  choose  a  horse  for  our  pretend  ride?   It'll  be  fuuuun.  You  have  my  word!   There  are  so  many  horses  to  choose  from!  Would  you  like  to  choose  a  boy  horse,  a  colt?  Or  a  girl  horse,   a  filly?   Young  boy  horses  are  called  colts  and  young  girl  horses  are  called  fillies.  So  which  one  would  you  like  to   ride?   Oops.  You  were  so  excited,  I  didn't  hear  your  answer!  Did  you  say  a  boy  horse,  or  a  girl  horse?   You  know,  Whistling  Wind  Ranch  has  so  many  beautiful  fillies,  why  don't  we  pick  out  a  girl  horse  for  you,   ok?   Oh,  ok.  Sorry!   A  colt!  Great.  And  what  color  would  you  like  your  horse  to  be?   Girl  horse  power!  Ok!  And  what  color  would  you  like  your  horse  to  be?   Well  what  color  horses  do  you  like?  White?  Brown?  Gold  maybe?   A  boy  horse  is  called  a  colt:  C-­‐O-­‐L-­‐T.  And  a  girl  horse  is  a  filly:  F-­‐I-­‐L-­‐L-­‐Y.  So  what  color  are  you  gonna   choose?   A  mix  of  colors.   I  thought  you  might  say  that...   Ooh!  Here's  just  the  horse  for  you!  

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  Would  you  like  to  take  him  for  a  pretend  ride?   Would  you  like  to  take  her  for  a  pretend  ride?   Oh  ok.  Then  how  about...Nugget!   She's  playful,  loves  other  animals,  and  she  adores  popcorn!   He's  playful,  loves  other  animals,  and  he  adores  popcorn!   Does  she  sound  good?   Does  he  sound  good?   I  think  you  and  Nugget  are  a  great  match!   Oh  ok.  Then  how  about...Glimmer!   He's  playful,  loves  other  animals  and  he  adores  marshmallows!   She's  playful,  loves  other  animals  and  she  adores  marshmallows!   How  does  he  sound?   How  does  she  sound?   I  know,  maybe  you  could  choose  your  own  horse!  Fun!  Ok  what's  the  name  of  the  horse  you'd  like  to   ride?   Hey  that's  my  horse's  name  too!   What's  the  first  name  that  pops  into  your  head  right...NOW?   Ok!  And  what  do  you  want  his  favorite  food  to  be?   Ok!  And  what  do  you  want  her  favorite  food  to  be?   I  think  you  and  Glimmer  are  a  great  match!   Give  him  a  chance  and  see  how  you  feel,  ok?  I'm  gonna  ride  my  pony.  Do  you  know  her  name?   Give  her  a  chance  and  see  how  you  feel,  ok?  I'm  gonna  ride  my  pony.  Do  you  know  her  name?   Perfect!  I'm  gonna  ride  my  pony.  She's  caramel-­‐colored.  Do  you  know  what  her  name  is?   Yes!   Her  name's  Tawny!  Now  let's  get  these  horses  ready!  What's  the  first  thing  we  should  do  to  our  horses   to  prepare  them  for  riding?   Not  quite  yet.  

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  That's  right.   First  we  brush  them  down  and  clean  their  hooves.  You  know  why?   Exactly!   To  make  sure  they're  clean  and  healthy.  Even  though  it's  make  believe,  we  still  want  our  horses  to  be   comfortable,  right?   And  then  what  do  you  think  we  do  next?   Very  good!  You're  an  expert  equestrian!   We  tack  up  our  horses.  Do  you  know  what  tacking  up  means?   We  put  on  the  saddle,  the  bridle,  the  reins,  and  the  stirrups.  And  finally  what  do  we  do?   An  equestrian  is  someone  who  rides  horses.  So  what's  the  last  thing  we  do?   There's  one  important  thing  first:   Correct!   We  put  on  our  awesome  riding  helmets.  What  color  riding  helmet  are  you  gonna  wear?   Of  course!  I  think  I'll  wear  my  neon  green  helmet  that  has  gold  stars  all  over  it.  Whaddya  think?   It's  a  little  out  there,  but  hey,  it's  only  imaginary!   Imaginary  riding  gear  is  the  coolest!   Your  favorite  color!   Nugget!   Flurry!   Galaxy!   Willow!   Quinn!   Glimmer!   Disco!   He's  very  smart,  loves  the  sunshine,  and  he  goes  crazy  for  watermelon!   She's  very  smart,  loves  the  sunshine,  and  she  goes  crazy  for  watermelon!   He's  powder  pink,  loves  wearing  ribbons,  and  his  favorite  treat  is  marshmallows!  

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  She's  powder  pink,  loves  wearing  ribbons,  and  her  favorite  treat  is  marshmallows!   He's  got  patches  of  color  and  a  really  cheeky  side!  Oh  and  he  loves  raisins!   She's  got  patches  of  color  and  a  really  cheeky  side!  Oh  and  she  loves  raisins!   He's  chestnut  brown,  super  playful,  and  his  favorite  food  is  peanuts!   She's  chestnut  brown,  super  playful,  and  her  favorite  food  is  peanuts!   He's  jet  black,  adores  strawberries,  and  he  likes  to  be  scratched  behind  the  ears!   She's  jet  black,  adores  strawberries,  and  she  likes  to  be  scratched  behind  the  ears!   He  has  bright  white  fur,  loves  to  be  brushed,  and  has  a  soft  spot  for  sugar  cubes!   She  has  bright  white  fur,  loves  to  be  brushed,  and  has  a  soft  spot  for  sugar  cubes!   He  has  a  gorgeous  golden  coat,  he's  super  friendly,  and  loves  popcorn!   She  has  a  gorgeous  golden  coat,  she's  super  friendly,  and  loves  popcorn!   Alright,  then  we  cliiimb  into  our  saddles  and  we're  ready  to  begin  our  horse-­‐riding  adventure!  How  does   that  sound?   Me  too!   Oh  but  it's  gonna  be  so  much  fun.  You'll  see!   I'm  super  excited!   That's  the  sound  Tawny  makes  when  she's  happy!  What  sound  does  your  horse  make?   Ok  what  sound  do  YOU  make  when  YOU'RE  happy?   Well  can  you  make  a  sound  like  this?  Give  it  a  try!   We  get  to  make  all  the  sounds  we'd  hear  on  our  ride!  How  are  you  at  making  fun  sounds?   Oh  I'll  make  them  too.  We  both  will!   Of  course!   Oh  well  I'll  be  right  here  to  help!  Could  you  maybe  give  it  a  try?   Oh,  ok.  Well,  then  just  ask  me  to  make  any  sound  that  you  don't  want  to  do.   You're  gonna  do  great.  So  let's  start  with  a  brisk  trot  out  of  Whistling  Wind  Ranch.  Here's  my  sound   effect  for  the  horse  hooves  on  the  stones:  *Clipclopclipclopclipclopclipclop*  Can  I  hear  yours?   It's  more  fun  if  we  make  the  noises  and  I  know  you'll  be  great  at  it!  Can  you  make  this  sound   *clipclopclipclop*?  

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  Ok!   *Clipclopclipclop*  Ooh  these  cobblestones  are  bumpy!  How  are  you  doing?   Great...   Oh  hang  in  there!  Are  you  gonna  be  ok  or  do  you  wanna  stop?   Yeah  that's  the  spirit!   That's  ok.  We'll  take  our  horses  back  to  the  stables.  Maybe  we'll  try  an  imaginary  horse  ride  another   time.   Let's  keep  going  a  liiittle  bit  longer.   It  takes  a  while  to  get  used  to  the  saddles.   The  riding  path  is  just  up  ahead.  If  we  go  right,  it  takes  us  to  the  forest  and  if  we  go  left,  it  takes  us  to  the   lake.  Where  would  you  like  to  go  today?   Where  would  you  like  our  imaginations  to  take  us?  A  lake,  or  a  forest?   Right  it  is!  Why  do  want  to  go  to  the  forest?   *Clipclopclipclop*  Sorry,  I  couldn't  hear  over  Tawny's  hooves!  Did  you  say  right  or  left?   You  know  what?  I  think  Tawny  wants  to  go  to  the  forest!  How  do  the  enchanted  woods  sound?   Left  it  is!  What  made  you  pick  the  lake?   Well,  it  works  for  me!   So  how  do  you  think  the  weather  looks  on  our  horse  ride?   Well,  what  weather  would  you  like  it  to  be?  ...  Sunny?  ...  Cloudy?   Oh  good.   Really?  Oh  no!   I  heard  there  might  be  a  little  rain  later  today,  so  we  should  really  get  going!  Good  girl,  Tawny!   Quick...trot!  Ck-­‐ck.   Now  you  cheer  on  your  horse!   Now  you  cheer  on  Disco!   Now  you  cheer  on  Glimmer!   Now  you  cheer  on  Willow!   Now  you  cheer  on  Quinn!  

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  Now  you  cheer  on  Galaxy!   Now  you  cheer  on  Flurry!   Now  you  cheer  on  Nugget!   You  can  say  whatever  you  like.  Give  it  a  try!   You're  amazing!   So  what  would  you  like  the  name  of  our  imaginary  forest  to  be?   So  what  would  you  like  the  name  of  our  imaginary  lake  to  be?   You  can  do  it!  What's  the  first  name  that  pops  into  your  head?   It  can  be  anything!  What's  a  name  you  like?   You  want  me  to?   Then  I  name  it...Fernshadow  Forest.  How  does  that  sound?   Then  I  name  it...Sparkle  Sun  Lake.  How  does  that  sound?   Couldn't  have  named  it  better  myself!   Ok  the  path's  widening  out  now  and  -­‐  Ha!  Look  at  all  the  beautiful  birds  up  there.  Ooh!  Let's  make  bird   sounds!  What  sounds  do  birds  make?   I  bet  you  can  make  bird  sounds!  Like  this:  *tweeetwoootweeetwiiiitweeeee*  Give  it  a  try!   Yes!   Here's  mine:  *tweeetwoootweeetwiiiitweeeee*  *Ka-­‐ka  Ka-­‐KAA!*  How  was  that?   And  they're  so  colorful!  What  type  of  birds  do  you  think  they  are?   We  get  to  decide!  What  birds  would  you  like  them  to  be?   Robins!   Parrots!   Eagles!   Oh  they're  so  pretty!  What  else  can  you  see  on  our  horse  ride?   Well  what  kind  of  wildlife  would  you  like  to  see?   If  you  could  pick  any  animal  to  see,  which  one  would  it  be?   Ooyeah  we  get  to  see  all  sorts  of  things.  Oh  look!  Here's  a  little  stream.  I  think  Tawny  could  use  a  drink.  

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  What  about  your  horse?  Do  you  think  he's  thirsty?   What  about  your  horse?  Do  you  think  she's  thirsty?   Do  you  think  Disco  is  thirsty  too?   Do  you  think  Glimmer  is  thirsty  too?   Do  you  think  Quinn  is  thirsty  too?   Do  you  think  Willow  is  thirsty  too?   Do  you  think  Galaxy  is  thirsty  too?   Do  you  think  Flurry  is  thirsty  too?   Do  you  think  Nugget  is  thirsty  too?   They've  been  working  hard.  Now  I  wonder  what  animals  we  could  see  by  a  stream  like  this  ...  *Ribbit   ribbit  ribbit  ribbit*   Yes!   I  imagined  a  frog  'cause  their  croaking  is  so  fun  to  do.  Let  me  hear  yours!   No?  Oh  that's  ok.  Do  you  want  to  keep  going  or  would  you  rather  head  back  and  do  something  else?   You're  a  great  riding  buddy!   Now  how  much  further  do  you  think  it  is  to  the  lake?   You  get  to  decide!  How  far  away  do  you  want  the  lake  to  be?   Now  how  much  further  do  you  think  it  is  to  the  forest?   You  can  make  it  up!  How  far  do  you  want  it  to  be?   Oh,  we're  here  already?   Then  I  think  we  should  let  our  horses  stretch  their  legs  a  bit!  How  about  we  let  them  canter?   A  canter  is  quicker  than  a  trot,  but  not  as  fast  as  a  gallop.  Wanna  try?   Ok,  we  can  keep  trotting  if  you'd  prefer.  Come  on,  Tawny!  Ck  ck.  She  loves  to  trot.   Ok,  Tawny.  Come  on,  girl.  Ck  ck.  Woohoo!  She  loves  it!   What  about  your  colt?  How's  he  doing?   What  about  your  filly?  How's  she  doing?   I  can  feel  the  wind  in  my  hair!  

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  And  look,  we  made  it  to  the  lake!   And  look,  we  made  it  to  the  forest!   Wow!  It's...perfect.  So  magical.  What  can  you  see?   Well  describe  your  most  perfect  woods  to  me.  What  would  they  look  like?   Well  describe  your  most  perfect  lake  to  me.  What  would  it  look  like?   Yeah  and  look  at  all  the  trees!  They're  so  tall!  What  type  of  trees  can  you  see?   Yeah  and  the  water  is  so  clear!  What  sort  of  fish  can  you  imagine  swimming  around  in  there?   Yeah?  What  type  of  trees  do  you  think  they  are?   You  get  to  decide!  What  do  your  favorite  trees  look  like?   Alright!   Me  too.  What  sort  of  fish  do  you  think  there  are  in  there?   You  get  to  decide!  What  kind  of  fish  would  you  like  to  see?   O-­‐kay!   You  have  such  a  great  imagination!  Are  you  always  imagining  fun  things  in  your  head?   Well  how  often  do  you  daydream  about  fun  stuff?   Really?!  But  you're  so  good  at  it.   Yes  I  knew  it!   Riding  with  you  is  so  much  fun!   Ha!  And  look!  An  imaginary  butterfly!  Let's  follow  it!  Do  you  think  we'll  be  able  to  keep  up?   Let's  give  it  our  best  shot!  Come  on,  Tawny!  Ck-­‐ck.  Now  which  way  do  you  think  it  went?   Ooh  it's  over  there!   We  just  have  to  use  our  imaginations!  What  does  your  favorite  butterfly  look  like?   Let's  pretend  we're  following  a  beautiful  butterfly.   Oh  there  it  is!  Good  eye!   Where  do  you  think  it's  leading  us?   Well  where  would  you  like  it  to  take  us?  It  could  be  anywhere  at  all!   Maybe  it's  leading  us  to  its  butterfly  home!  Wanna  see  it?  

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  Ooh  and  what  do  you  think  we'll  find  there?   What  would  you  like  to  see  on  our  adventure?  It  can  be  whatever  you  want!   Maybe  we'll  get  to  meet  all  its  butterfly  friends!  How  does  that  sound?   You're  great.   Oh,  we  can't  lose  sight  of  it.  Come  on  Tawny.  Follow  that  butterfly!  Ck-­‐ck!   Hey  your  horse  is  really  going  for  it!   Hey  Disco  is  just  flying!   Woo!  Glimmer  can  really  move!   Wow  Quinn  is  quick  on  his  feet!   Wow  Quinn  is  quick  on  her  feet!   Wow  Willow  can  really  move!   Wow!  Galaxy  is  so  quick!   Hey  Flurry  is  so  quick!   Wow  Nugget  can  really  move!   Look!  It  flew  into  Wildflower  Meadow.  The  most  beautiful  meadow  ever.  What  do  you  think  Wildflower   Meadow  looks  like?   Well  what  might  you  see  in  a  meadow?  Some  plants?  Or  some  animals  maybe?   Flowers!  Yes!   And  flowers  as  far  as  the  eye  can  see!   I  have  an  idea,  let's  put  some  flowers  in  our  horses'  manes!  They'll  look  so  pretty.  What  kind  of  flowers   are  you  gonna  choose?   You  can  pick  any  sort  of  flowers  you  like.  What  color  would  you  like  them  to  be?   Ooh  roses!   Ooh  daisies!   Ooh  poppies!   Ooh  lillies!   Ooh  sunflowers!  

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  Ooh  tulips!   Ooh  yes  red  ones!   Ooh  yes  pink  ones!   Ooh  yes  white  ones!   Ooh  yes  yellow  ones!   He'll  look  great!   She'll  look  great!   Uh  oh.  Do  you  feel  that?   The  wind  is  picking  up.  You  can  hear  it  whistling  through  the  trees.  Quick!  Gimme  your  best  wind  sound!   I  bet  you  can  make  a  great  wind  sound.  Can  you  do  this?  *Whooooooooowhoooooooooooo*   *Whooooooooowhooooooooo*  And  I  think  I  felt  a  drop  of  rain  as  well.  We  should  hurry  back  to  the   stables  before  we  get  soaked.  Are  you  ready  to  gallop?   Galloping  means  the  horse  is  running  really  quickly.  So  would  you  like  to  gallop  back  to  Whistling  Wind   Ranch?   Aw  but  it's  only  imaginary  galloping.  We'll  be  totally  safe.  You  sure  you  don't  wanna  give  it  a  go?   Oh  that's  ok.  We'll  do  a  quick-­‐trot  back  instead.  We  won't  get  too  wet.   Great!   When  galloping  on  a  horse,  you  have  to  go  into  the  two-­‐point  position.  Do  you  know  what  the  two-­‐point   position  is?   Yes,  that's  right!   It's  when  you  stand  up  in  the  stirrups  so  they  can  run  faster.  Ready?  Okay  Tawny.  Let's  go,  girl!  Take  us   home!  Ck-­‐ck!  Now  you  try!   Cheer  on  your  horse,  like  you  did  before!   We're  flying  through  the  meadow!  Now  let's  make  the  sound  of  horses  galloping.   *Dadumdadumdadumdadumdadumdaum*   Come  on!  It's  the  last  sound  effect  before  we  make  it  home:  a  galloping  horse.  Give  it  your  best  shot!   Yeah!   ...Oh!  And  look  there's  a  little  ditch  up  ahead.  We  can  go  over  the  bridge,  or  we  can  jump  across  it.  What   do  you  wanna  do?  

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  Almost  there!  Quick!  Bridge?  Or  jump?   Only  you  can  decide!  Would  you  rather  jump  or  take  the  bridge?   Alright!  Let's  jump  it.  Ready?  Here  it  comes...3...2...1...  *Ha*  ...   Good  idea!  Ok,  here  comes  the  bridge.  *clipclopclipclop*  ...   Oop  I  missed  that.  Did  you  say  jump  or  bridge?   You  know  what,  I  think  Tawny  wants  to  jump  over  it.  Let's  do  it!  Ready?  3...2...1...  *AH*  ...   *Hewww*  ...  We  made  it!  That  was  so  much  fun!  How  do  you  feel?   Right?  What  a  thrill!   Oh  I'm  sorry.  You  did  so  well!   And  look!  We've  made  it  back  to  Whistling  Wind  Ranch.  Let's  get  these  horses  back  to  the  stables  and   give  them  a  treat!   Do  you  remember  what  your  horse's  favorite  thing  to  eat  is?   Tawny  likes  red  apples.   Can  you  remember  what  food  Disco  likes?   I'll  give  you  a  clue.  It's  a  refreshing  fruit  that's  green  on  the  outside  and  red  on  the  inside...   Hey  you  remembered!   It's  watermelon!   Can  you  remember  what  Glimmer's  favorite  food  is?   I'll  give  you  a  clue.  They're  sweet,  squishy,  and  you  sometimes  roast  them  over  a  campfire...   That's  right!   It's  marshmallows!   Can  you  remember  what  Willow  likes  to  eat?   I'll  give  you  a  clue.  They're  a  type  of  nut  and  they  can  be  boiled,  salted,  and  honey  roasted...   Way  to  go!   Willow  loves  peanuts!   Can  you  remember  what  treats  Quinn  likes?   I'll  give  you  a  clue.  They're  a  type  of  dried  fruit  that  you  often  find  in  oatmeal  cookies...  

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  Yes!  You  remembered!   It's  raisins!   Do  you  remember  what  food  Galaxy  likes  the  most?   I'll  give  you  a  clue:  It's  a  type  of  berry  that's  red  and  is  often  used  to  make  jelly...   You  got  it!   It's  strawberries!   Do  you  remember  what  treat  Flurry  likes  best?   I'll  give  you  a  clue.  They're  usually  white  or  brown  and  they're  used  to  sweeten  things...   Awesome  job!   It's  sugarcubes!   Do  you  remember  Nugget's  favorite  thing  to  eat?   I'll  give  you  a  clue.  It's  can  be  salted  and  buttered  and  you  get  it  at  the  movies...   Yes!  Well  done!   It's  popcorn!   He  can't  get  enough.  And  he  was  so  good  today.   She  can't  get  enough.  And  she  was  so  good  today.   *GASP*  And  do  you  know  what  I  see  I  can  see  in  our  imaginary  sky?   Yes!   A  beautiful  rainbow!  Ooh  let's  make  a  rainbow  wish!  Do  you  know  what  a  rainbow  wish  is?   It's  something  I  made  up.  Every  time  I  see  a  rainbow  I  make  a  secret  wish  to  myself.  Let's  both  make  one   now!  Don't  say  it  out  loud,  though!  Ready?  Aaaand...make  a  wish!   Have  you  made  your  wish  yet?   It  doesn't  have  to  be  a  big  wish.  Even  something  small.  Take  your  time  and  when  you  think  of   something...make  a  secret  wish  for  it!   A  special  rainbow  wish.  What  a  perfect  end  to  our  horse  ride!  You  have  such  an  awesome  imagination.   Do  you  think  you  could  tell  me  a  story?  I'd  like  to  hear  a  story  about...ooh  a  fairy!  Could  you  tell  me  one?   Ok,  it  feels  a  little  like  story  time  to  me!  Do  you  know  any  mermaid  stories?  I'd  love  to  hear  one!  

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  Oh,  do  you  know  any  stories  about  unicorns?  Could  you  tell  me  one?   Are  you  sure  you  don't  wanna  tell  me  a  story?  I'd  love  to  hear  one.   Oh,  that's  ok.  Maybe  another  time.   Oh,  I  bet  you're  a  great  storyteller.  Let's  make  up  a  story!  Ok...   How  would  a  story  about  a  fairy  begin?   How  would  your  mermaid  story  begin?   How  would  your  story  about  unicorns  start?   Great!   Awesome!   Yaaay!  Story  time!   So  this  mermaid  story...how  does  it  begin?   Ok  so  how  does  your  unicorn  story  begin?  What's  the  first  line?   So  what's  the  first  line  of  your  superamazing  fairy  story?   Oh,  well  just  make  it  up.  I'm  sure  it'll  be  great.   Well,  how  about  something  like  "Once  upon  a  time?"   I  love  "Once  upon  a  time"  stories!  ...  Oop,  sorry.  I  shouldn't  interrupt.  Ok,  what  happens  next?   Oh  I  think  I  know  this  story.  Icy!  So...what  happens  next?   Well,  where  do  you  want  the  story  to  go?  I'm  hanging  on  your  every  word!   Oh  that's  okay.  Maybe  we'll  get  back  to  story  time  later.   Wow!  Great  story.  Did  you  just  make  that  up  right  now?   You're  so  creative.   Oooooh.  And  what  color  is  the  mermaid's  hair?  Wait!  Don't  tell  me...purple?   What  color  hair  do  you  think  our  mermaid  would  like?   I  say  we  go  with  purple  then.  It  feels  mermaid-­‐y.  So  what  happens?   Of  course.  So  glamorous.  Ok,  sorry...what  else  happens?   Ooh  wait...what's  the  fairy's  catch-­‐phrase?  What  does  the  fairy  say  when  it  grants  wishes?   Well,  make  something  up!  What  would  be  a  fun  fairy  catchphrase?  

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  Ok  maybe  her  fairy  catchphrase  is...glitterpufffantabulous!  Whaddya  think?   Your  stories  are  awesome.  Ok  sorry  what  happens  next?   Aren't  unicorns  magical?  What's  the  unicorn's  name?   Well  what's  the  first  name  that  pops  into  your  head  right...now!   Ok  maybe  our  unicorns  called...ummm....Star...shine?!  Starshine!   Ooh  great  name!  So  then  what  happens?   You're  the  storyteller,  what  would  you  like  to  happen?   Make  something  up!  Just  say  the  first  thing  that  comes  into  your  head.   Well  then...hey!  I  guess  that's  the  end.   Whoa  great  story!  Wait...did  you  make  that  whole  thing  up  just  now?   So  creative!   Ooooh.  Wow...Is  that  end?  Or  is  there  more?   Yeah?  Then  what?  Is  that  the  end?   No  way!  What  happened  then?   Uhhuh  so  what  did  they  do?   Uhhuh  then  what  happened?   Oh,  this  story  is  gonna  be  the  best!  Ok,  then  what  happens?   Sooo  is  that  a  "yes"?   Well,  ok,  how  about  we  tell  a  story  together?  We'll  use  our  imaginations.  It'll  be  fun!   Hey  let's  play  that  pet  guessing  game  again,  you're  so  good  at  it!  You  remember  how  to  play,  right?   I'm  gonna  get  it  right  this  time,  I  can  feel  it...Ok,  think  of  a  pet!   Let's  play  the  pet  guessing  game  again!  Do  you  remember  how  to  play?   Ok  think  of  a  pet  and  then  I'll  try  and  guess  it...   You  think  of  a  type  of  pet  and  I'll  ask  you  questions  to  see  if  I  can  guess  the  one  you're  thinking  of...Oh!   And  you  can  ONLY  answer  "YES",  or  "NO",  got  it?   You  just  keep  thinking  about  one  pet  and  when  I  ask  you  questions  about  it,  just  reply  "yes",  or  "no",  ok?  

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  Think  of  a  pet  and  just  answer  my  questions  about  it  with  a  simple  "yes"  or  "no"...Oh  I'm  sure  you'll  get   the  hang  of  it!   Alright  let  me  know  when  you've  thought  of  one...   Have  you  got  one?   Oh!  You  can't  tell  me,  otherwise  I  can't  guess  it!  Think  of  another...and  keep  it  secret...   ANY  kind  of  pet  you  want.  It  can  have  feathers...or  scales...it  can  run...or  fly...   There's  no  hurry.  Take  your  time  and  let  me  know  when  you've  thought  of  one...   Don't  forget  it!  And  remember:  Only  answer  yes  or  no...   Let's  play  a  pet  game:  A  game  all  about  pets!  But  wait...before  we  start,  do  you  know  what  makes  pets   different  from  other  animals?   Right!  Sometimes  they  live  indoors.   That's  right.   Pets  are  animals  you  invite  into  your  home  or  yard  so  you  can  take  care  of  them  and  treat  them  like  a   friend.  And  how  many  different  pets  can  you  think  of?   For  this  game,  you  just  need  to  think  of  ONE.  And  make  sure  it's  a  PET  and  not  another  kind  of  animal,   ok?  Let  me  know  when  you've  thought  of  one.   Have  you  thought  of  one  yet?   Don't  tell  me!  I  have  to  try  and  guess!  Think  of  another  one.   Well,  it  could  be  a  dog,  a  cat,  a  bunny,  a  parakeet...anything!   It's  ok.  Just  let  me  know  when  you  think  of  one.   Make  sure  you  remember  it!  'Cause  I'm  gonna  ask  you  questions  about  the  pet  you're  thinking  of.  And   you  can  only  respond  with  "yes"  or  "no".  Got  it?   You  keep  thinking  of  your  pet  and  just  respond  "yes"  or  "no"  when  I  ask  you  questions  about  it.  You'll   get  the  hang  of  it!   Ok,  first  question:  Does  this  pet  have  four  legs?   So  it  has  legs.  Umm,  does  it  have  any  fur,  hair,  or  quills?   Quills  are  kind  of  like  spikes.   So  does  it  have  fur,  hair,  or  quills  -­‐  "yes"  or  "no"?   It  does?  Ok...funny  question:  When  it's  standing  up,  is  it  bigger  than  a  loaf  of  bread?  

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  It  is?  Ok  and  is  it  a  farm  animal?  Do  you  usually  see  it  on  a  farm  or  petting  zoo?   Yes?  Alright!  Last  question  before  I  guess...Is  it  a  pet  that  you  can  ride?   Ok,  it's  an  animal  you  can  ride.  Then...  is  it  a  horse?   You  can?  So...is  it  a  pony?   Oh,  you  CAN'T  ride  it.   I  got  it!  A  horse!  I  love  horses.  Oh,  here's  a  fun  fact:  Do  you  know  what  a  baby  horse  is  called?   Yes,  that's  right!   A  foal.  A  girl  is  called  a  filly  foal  and  a  boy  is  a  colt  foal.  What  kind  of  horse  were  you  thinking  about?   Oh  no.  Ok,  what  was  it?   A  donkey!  Really?  I  would  never  have  gotten  that.  Oh,  do  you  know  what  animal  is  a  cross  between  a   donkey  and  a  horse?   Hey,  you  DID  know!   A  mule.  Yeah,  they're  really  strong  and  much  bigger  than  donkeys.  What  made  you  think  of  a  donkey?   Don't  ride  it...?  Ooh!  I  know!  A  llama?   No  riding...  Ok,  then...  Is  it...  a  sheep?   You  can't  ride  it,  huh?  Ok,  then  I'm  gonna  guess...  a  pig?   So  not  a  pony  then.  Hmm.  Is  it...  a  goat?   Yay!   No?  Oh,  ok,  then  what  was  it?   A  goat!  What  a  funny  choice.I  love  it.  Do  you  know  how  many  stomachs  goats  have?   Ooh,  not  quite  that  many!   Yes!  Bravo!   Four!  Can  you  imagine  how  bad  a  tummy  ache  would  be  if  you  had  four  stomachs?!   An  alpaca!   A  llama!   Aren't  llamas  and  alpacas  great!?  Do  you  know  what  the  alpaca  said  to  the  llama  before  they  went  to   the  park?  

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  You  guessed  it!   Alpaca  picnic!  Sorry,  llamas  and  alpacas  put  me  in  a  funny  mood.  I  think  it's  their  hairstyles...   A  sheep!  You  know  I  think  sheep  would  make  *woolly*  good  pets.  Do  you  know  why  the  pet  sheep  had   to  stay  inside?   You  got  it!   Because  it  had  been  baaaaaad!  Baaaaa!  Go  on,  gimme  your  best  sheep  sound!   A  pig!  Haha  did  you  know  pigs  like  having  their  ears  scratched,  just  like  dogs?!  What  would  it  be  like  to   have  a  pig  for  a  pet?   Wait,  did  you  say  you  can  ride  it,  or  you  can't?   Hmm,  I  think  that  was  a  "yes"  to  riding  so...Is  it  a  pony?   Not  on  a  farm...Oh!  Is  it  an  animal  that  barks  and  plays  fetch?   Oh  sorry.  So  it  IS  a  farm  animal.   So  it  plays  fetch,  huh?  So  then  it  must  be...  a  dog?   A  dog!   Were  you  thinking  of  a  dog  like  yours?   Dogs  are  so  great  and  so  loyal!  Do  you  know  why  dogs  always  have  wet  noses?   Impressive!   To  tell  which  direction  a  smell  is  coming  from.  You  know  how  much  better  a  dog's  sense  of  smell  is  than   ours?   Up  to  100  million  times!  Amazing,  right?  Why  do  you  think  a  great  sense  of  smell  would  be  useful  out  in   the  wild?   Do  you  think  it  would  help  a  dog  find  food  maybe?   A  cat?!  Wait...  cats  bark  and  play  fetch?  Really?!   Awesome.   Really?!  Plays  fetch  and  isn't  a  dog?!  What  was  it?   Doesn't  bark...Oh,  I  know!  Is  it  a  cat?   Aw,  cats  are  so  cute!  Why  did  you  pick  a  cat?   Is  it  because  you  have  one?  

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  Cats  are  intelligent,  independent,  and  great  at  seeing  in  the  dark.  Do  you  know  how  much  better  a  cat's   night  vision  is  than  ours?   Whoa!  Not  quite  that  much!   Yes,  you  got  it!   Six  times  better!  Why  do  you  think  seeing  in  the  dark  would  be  so  useful  to  a  cat?   Do  you  think  night  vision  would  be  handy  if  a  cat  was  out  at  night  looking  for  food?   A  quokka!  Cuuute!  Have  you  seen  them  with  their  little  smiles?   They  have  to  be  the  happiest  little  marsupials  on  the  planet!  Do  you  know  what  a  marsupial  is?   Yes,  they  usually  live  in  Australia.   Very  good!   They're  animals  that  are  carried  around  in  their  mother's  pouch  when  they're  young.  How  does  being   carried  everywhere  sound  to  you?   No?  Oh,  I  felt  I  had  that  one.  Ok,  what  was  it?   Oh,  I  didn't  catch  that.  Did  you  say  it  does  play  fetch?   I  think  that  was  a  "yes"  to  bark  and  fetch,  so  I'm  gonna  guess...  a  dog?!   I  think  that  was  a  "no"  to  bark  and  fetch,  so  I'm  gonna  guess...  a  cat?!   Hmm...  let  me  ask  the  same  question  in  a  different  way:  Do  you  sometimes  see  it  in  a  field  or  stable?   I'm  sorry.  Was  that  a  "yes"  to  seeing  it  on  a  farm  or  petting  zoo?   Hmm,  I  think  that  was  a  "no"  to  farm  or  petting  zoo,  so...  Is  it  an  animal  that  plays  fetch?   Oh,  so  it's  small.  Um.  Does  it  have  a  long  tail?   Oh,  sorry.   Long  tail,  huh?  Ok,  are  some  people  afraid  of  them?  You  know,  scared  to  see  them  running  around  the   house?   Oh,  of  course!   You  DO?  Oh,  then  it  has  to  be  a...  mouse?   Ooh,  I've  got  it  down  to  two!  But  now  I  have  to  guess.  Is  it...  a  rat?   Oh,  so,  they're  always  pets.  Ok,  I'm  out  of  questions,  so...  is  it  a  gerbil?   I  got  it  right!  

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  A  mouse.  Hey,  do  you  know  how  mice  use  their  little  whiskers?   Well  done!   Their  whiskers  can  feel  different  surfaces  and  they  can  also  tell  when  the  air  temperature  changes.  Isn't   that  cool?   Oh,  do  you  know  how  rats  use  their  whiskers?   Oh,  I  knew  it  was  either  a  rat  or  a  mouse!   Ah,  that  was  gonna  be  my  other  guess!   Oh,  rats!  You  got  me.  Ok,  what  pet  did  you  pick?   So  you  only  see  them  as  pets.  Oh!  Is  it  a  chinchilla?   You  don't,  huh?  Ok,  well  here  goes,  is  it...  a  ferret?   No?  Hmm.  Well,  I'm  out  of  questions,  so  here  goes.  Is  it...  a  gerbil?   Oh,  sorry!  I  misheard.  You  CAN  see  it  when  it's  not  a  pet?   I  got  it!   A  chinchilla!  Oh,  I  love  chinchillas.  Have  you  ever  held  one?   They  are.  So.  Soft.  And  do  know  what  chinchillas  use  to  bathe  in?   Dust!  That's  right!   They  take  dust  baths!  Isn't  that  weird?!  How  clean  do  you  think  you'd  get  after  rolling  around  in  dust?   A  gerbil!  Hey,  do  you  know  what  kind  of  habitat  gerbils  live  in  in  the  wild?   Way  to  go!   Gerbils  live  in  the  desert.  And  they  burrow  into  the  sand  and  earth  to  stay  safe.  Clever,  right?   Ferret!  For  some  reason  ferrets  always  make  me  laugh.  I  think  it's  that  funny  way  they  move,  you  know?   But  they're  not  all  fun  and  games!  Do  you  know  what  a  group  of  ferrets  is  called?   Yes!  Great  job!   A  business!  A  business  of  ferrets.  Makes  them  sound  all  serious,  don't  you  think?   Oh,  I  guessed  wrong!  Ok,  what  pet  was  it?   Huh?  Did  you  say  you  can  sometimes  see  them  when  they're  not  somebody's  pets?   Hmm,  I  think  that  was  a  "no"  to  people  being  afraid  of  them.  So...  is  it  a  gerbil?  

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  If  I  had  a  pet  rabbit,  I'd  name  it...  Paislee...  Twitchington.  It  has  a  rabbity  ring  to  it,  don't  ya  think?   A  guinea  pig!  Four  legs,  fur,  makes  total  sense.  And  what's  one  fun  fact  that  you  can  tell  me  about   guinea  pigs?   Well,  a  baby  guinea  pig  is  called  a  pup...   And  guinea  pigs  love  hugs  and  they  love  being  around  people.  I  mean  who  doesn't  love  hugs,  right?   No?!  Oh,  I  thought  I  had  that  one.  Ok,  what  pet  were  you  thinking  of?   So,  was  that  a  "yes"  to  beginning  with  "H"?   Hmm.  I  think  you  said  it  does  begin  with  an  "H".  So,  I'm  gonna  guess...  hamster?   Hmm,  I  think  you  said  it  doesn't  begin  with  an  "H".  So,  in  that  case...  is  it  a  rabbit?   Oh,  ok.  Well,  some  small  animals  that  do  have  long  tails  are  mice,  gerbils,  chinchillas,  and  ferrets.  And   some  that  don't  are  hamsters,  rabbits,  and  guinea  pigs.  So,  do  you  think  it  has  a  long  tail?   Oh,  did  you  say  already?  Sorry,  does  it  have  a  long  tail?   Ok,  I  think  that  was  a  "yes"  so...   Oh  ok,  let  me  ask  it  a  different  way:  Does  it  have  short  legs?  Like  rabbits,  mice,  and  guinea  pigs?   Ooh.  Didn't  hear  you,  sorry.  Did  you  say  it  is  bigger  than  a  loaf  of  bread?   I  think  that  was  a  "no"  to  bigger.  So,  if  it's  small,  does  it  have  a  long  tail?   I  think  that  was  a  "yes"  to  bigger,  so...   No  fur,  but  it  has  legs...  Oh,  does  it  have  a  shell?   Oh,  it  DOES  have  fur?  Alright...   It  does  have  a  shell?  Oh,  well  that  narrows  it  down.  Um,  does  it  swim?   It  swims  and  it  has  a  shell?  Oh,  then  it's  got  to  be  a...  turtle,  right?   Yay!  Go  me!  I  saw  a  turtle  when  I  was  snorkelling  once.  And  do  you  know  why  turtles  have  shells?   That's  right.   To  protect  them  from  predators.  But  I  bet  they  come  in  handy  when  they're  breakdancing  too,  right?   I  know  they  don't...  Just  kidding!   No?  You  got  me!  Ok,  what  was  it?   Oh,  so  close!  A  terrapin.  Wait,  what's  the  difference  between  a  turtle  and  a  terrapin  again?  

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  Good  knowledge!   Salamander  comes  from  the  Greek  for  "fire  lizard."  But  don't  worry,  they  don't  breathe  fire.  The  only   lizard  that  breathes  fire  is  a...?   That's  right!   A  dragon!  But  I  don't  think  you'd  want  one  of  those  for  a  pet,  am  I  right?   Newt!  Ah,  so  close.   Oh,  I  thought  I  had  that  one!  Ok,  what  was  it?   Sorry,  did  you  say  "yes"  to  making  a  croaking  sound?  Or  "no"?   I  think  that  was  a  "yes"  for  croaking,  so...   I  think  that  was  a  "no"  for  croaking,  so  in  that  case...  is  it  a  salamander?   Doesn't  live  around  water...  So,  I'm  definitely  thinking  lizard  family.  Is  it  a  particular  type  of  lizard?   So,  it  IS  an  amphibian?   Ok...  Last  question  before  I  guess...  Oh!  Oh!  Does  it  change  color?   Is  it  a  chameleon?!   Wooo!  I  got  it!   A  chameleon!  Oh!  Do  you  know  why  chameleons  change  color?  It's  a  little  surprising...   That's  what  I  thought  too!  But  actually...   That's  right!   It's  to  adjust  their  body  temperature  and  to  show  other  chameleons  how  they're  feeling.  Isn't  that  cool?   It's  kinda  like  a  mood  ring!  Ok,  if  you  were  wearing  a  mood  ring  and  you  were  supersuper  happy.  What   color  would  it  change  to?   Really?  Changes  color  and  isn't  a  chameleon?!  Then  what  was  it?   Then  I'm  going  with  a...  skink!   No?  In  that  case  I'm  gonna  guess...  a  gecko!   Ok,  I  guess  I'm  gonna  go  with...  iguana?   Oh,  wait,  it  DOES  change  color?  Ok  then...   I  guessed  it!  

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  An  iguana!  Oh  yes,  green  iguanas  are  great  pets.  Do  you  know  how  many  eyes  a  green  iguana  has?   That's  right.   It  has  three!  The  third  eye  is  on  top  of  its  head.  Why  do  you  think  that  might  be  useful  for  an  iguana?   Exactly!   To  keep  a  look  out  for  predators  like  eagles  and  hawks.  So  it's  a  real  life-­‐saver,  right?   A  gecko!  Did  you  know  geckos  don't  have  eyelids?  Guess  what  they  use  to  keep  their  eyes  clean...   Correct!   They  lick  them  clean!  What  if  you  had  to  do  that?  Do  you  think  you  could  reach?!   Did  you  know  there's  a  skink  with  a  blue  tongue.  Can  you  guess  what  it's  called?   Ha  yeah!   The  blue  tongued  skink!  If  my  pets  had  names  like  that,  Blissa  would  be  "The  white-­‐furred  kitten!"  What   would  Tawny's  name  be?   She's  my  horse.  She  has  a  caramel  coat  and  a  blonde  mane...  so  what  would  her  name  be?   It's  not?  Ah,  I  must  have  been  close!  Ok,  what  was  it?   It's  not  an  iguana?  Ah,  I  must  have  been  so  close!  Ok,  what  was  it?   What  was  that?  Does  it  change  color?   I  think  you  said  it  doesn't'  change  color.  Hmmm...   Oh,  I  got  it!  Awesome!  So  what  kind  of  lizards  do  people  keep  as  pets?   If  I  had  a  pet  lizard,  you  know  which  one  I'd  like?   It's  not  a  lizard?!  Ah,  I  have  no  idea  what  it  is,  then.  Umm...  I  give  up.  What  was  it?   Sorry,  was  that  "yes"  to  a  type  of  lizard?   I  think  that  was  a  "yes"  to  type  of  lizard.  So,  a  type  of  lizard...   Oh  ok,  well  amphibians  are  animals  that  have  to  live  near  water,  like  frogs,  toads,  newts,  and   salamanders.  Is  it  a  pet  like  that?   Oh,  didn't  catch  that!  Did  you  say  "yes"  to  lives  around  water?  Or  "no"?   Hmm,  I  think  you  said  "yes"  to  a  watery  amphibian.   Hmm,  I  think  you  said  "no"  to  watery  amphibian,  so  I'm  thinking  a  type  of  lizard.  Is  it  a  type  of  lizard?  

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  Oh,  I  didn't  catch  that.  So  did  you  say  it  does  begin  with  a  "C"?   Ok,  I  think  that  was  a  "No",  so...   Ok,  I  think  you  said  it  does  begin  with  a  "C",  so  in  that  case...   Oh,  it's  big!  Hmm  ...  Does  it  begin  with  a  "C"?   Starts  with  a  "C"  huh?  Then  in  that  case  I'm  gonna  guess  ...  a  chicken!   It  begins  with  a  "C"?  Ok  then  is  it  ...  a  cockatoo?   Oh,  it  DOESN'T  begin  with  a  "C"!  Ok  then...   I  got  it!   A  cockatoo!  Have  you  seen  those  videos  of  cockatoos  dancing?!   They're  so  funny!  Shaking  their  little  feet...they  have  their  very  own  dance  style!  What's  your  dance  style   like?   A  chicken!  Eggs-­‐elent  choice!  And  do  you  know  how  many  chickens  there  are  in  the  world?   About  25  billion!  That's  more  than  three  chickens  for  every  person.  How  do  you  like  that?!   No?  Oh  I  bet  I  was  close!  What  was  it?   Doesn't  start  with  a  "C"  Oh  then  it's  got  to  be  ...  a  parrot?   Oh,  it  DOES  start  with  a  "C"!  Ok,  then...is  it  a  cockatoo?   A  parrot!  Good  one!   Cockatoos  and  parrots  are  such  good  learners.  Do  you  know  how  many  words  the  world's  most   intelligent  parrot  knows?   Oh  not  quite  that  many!   Over  950!  Now  that's  a  pretty  smart  polly!  So  if  you  met  this  parrot,  what  would  you  two  talk  about?   A  turkey?!  That  would  make  a  funny  pet.  Oh  and  do  you  know  a  turkey's  favorite  dessert?   You  knew  that  one!  Yes...   Peach  gobbler!  They  just  gobble  it  all  up!   A  macaw!  Nice  one.   Not  a  parrot?  Really?  Ok,  what  was  it?   Did  you  say  it  did  begin  with  a  "C",  or  it  didn't?  

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  I  think  that  was  a  "no"...   I  think  that  was  a  "yes"...   Oop.  Missed  that.  Is  it  small  enough  to  hold  in  your  hands?   Ok,  I  think  that  was  a  "yes".  So  if  it's  small,  does  it  begin  with  a  "C"?   Ok,  I  think  that  was  a  "no".  So  if  it's  big,  does  it  begin  with  a  "C"?   Oh,  I  got  it!  A  bird!  Ok  what  kind  of  birds  do  people  keep  as  pets?   If  I  had  a  pet  bird,  you  know  which  one  I'd  choose?   Wait?  Feathers  and  not  a  bird?!  I  have  no  idea  what  it  could  be.  Wait...did  you  make  this  pet  up?   Hey,  I'll  never  guess  it  if  you  make  it  up!  Ok,  what's  this  pet  of  yours  called?   Uhuh  and  what  does  it  look  like?   Ok,  I  give  up.  What  is  it?   Wait,  so  it  is  a  type  of  bird?  Is  that  right?   Ok,  I  think  you  said  it  IS  a  type  of  bird.  So...   Ok,  so  it's  not  a  pet  bird.  Ooh,  does  it  swim?   Ooh,  ok.  So  I'm  thinking  it's  a  type  of  fish.  Is  it  a  type  of  fish?   Oh  I  got  it!  A  fish!  Yay!  What  types  of  fish  do  people  have  as  pets?   Ooh!  Do  you  know  which  kind  of  fish  I'd  like  to  have?   So  it's  a  type  of  fish.  Oh,  I'm  close!  Does  this  type  of  fish  begin  with  a  "G"?   Is  it  a  goldfish?   Woohoo!   A  goldfish!  Hey  did  you  know  that  a  goldfish  can  see  more  colors  than  a  human  can?   In  fact,  they're  ALWAYS  seeing  them  because  you  know  what  goldfish  don't  have?   Exactly!   Eyelids!  They  sleep  with  their  eyes  open.  Ooh  that  sounds  uncomfortable,  doesn't  it?   A  guppy  fish!  Good  one!  Where  have  you  seen  a  guppy  fish  before?   Ah  they  are  SO  colorful.  If  you  could  choose  the  colors  of  your  own  guppy  fish,  what  would  it  look  like?   Oh  fishsticks!  Ok  what  was  it?  

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  Doesn't  begin  with  a  "G"  huh?  Is  it  a  betta  fish?   Oh,  it  DOES  start  with  a  "G"?  Ok...   A  betta  fish!  Oh  they're  so  colorful  What  color  betta  fish  have  you  seen?   Ooh  and  here's  a  fun  fact:  Did  you  know  that  betta  fish  can  breathe  air?   Breathing  water  is  good  too,  but  breathing  both  is  just  a  liiitle  bit  *betta*.  Am  I  right?!   Ah,  really?  Ok,  what  was  it?   So,  did  you  say  it  does  begin  with  a  "G"?   Ok,  I  think  that  was  a  "no"  for  starting  with  a  "G",  so...is  it  a  betta  fish?   Ok,  I  think  that  was  a  "yes"  on  starts  with  "G",  so...   Not  a  fish?  Wow  this  is  a  tough  one...Oh!  Is  it  a  seahorse?   Huh.  Not  a  fish...And  has  no  legs  or  feathers?  Is  it  an  eel?   Ha!  I  got  it!   A  seahorse!  Hey  do  you  know  what  a  seahorse  does  when  it's  in  a  hurry?   Yep!   It  scallops!  You  know,  like  a  clam?  A  scallop?  When  was  the  last  time  you  saw  a  seahorse?   An  eel!  What  a  funny  choice.  Oh  here's  a  question  for  you:  Do  you  know  how  an  electric  eel  makes   electricity?   Cells  in  its  tail  generate  a  charge  and  it  can  stun  predators  and  prey.  I  know.  Shocking,  right?   Oh  I  give  up.  What  pet  are  you  thinking  of?   So,  it  is  a  type  of  fish  or  it  isn't?   I  think  you  said  "yes"...   Hmm.  No  legs.  No  feathers.  And  doesn't  swim...Oh!  Does  it  hisssss?   Oh,  it  DOES  swim!   So...it's  gotta  be  a  snake,  right?   Yay!  A  snake!  Good  choicccce!  Oh,  fun  fact!  Do  you  know  why  snakes  stick  their  tongues  out?   To  taste?  Well  kinda...   That's  right!  

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  It's  to  smell.  They  don't  have  noses,  so  they  smell  using  their  tongues.  What  else  do  you  know  about   snakes?   Agh,  I  can't  think.  Ok,  what  was  it  then?   No?  Oh,  well  I  guess  I'm  gonna  have  to  guess...a  rock?!   Oh,  it  DOES  hiss?  Ok...   A  rock!  What  do  you  think  it's  like  having  a  rock  for  a  pet?   Yeah  not  the  most  affectionate  pet,  but  still  cute  I  guess!  If  you  had  one,  what  would  your  rock  look  like?   Not  a  rock,  huh?  Then  what  was  it?   I'm  sorry,  does  it  hiss?  "Yes"  or  "no"?   I  think  you  said  it  doesn't  hiss,  so...huh.  Is  it...a  rock?   I  think  you  said  it  does  hiss...   Did  you  say  "yes"  to  swimming,  or  "no"?   I  think  that  was  a  "no"  to  swimming...   I  think  that  was  a  "yes"  to  swimming...   Oop.  Sorry,  I  was  thinking!  Did  you  say  "yes"  to  feathers,  or  "no"  to  feathers?   I  think  you  said  it  didn't  have  feathers...   I  think  you  said  it  did  have  feathers...   Sorry,  I  missed  that.  Did  you  say  "yes"  to  four  legs  or  "no"?   I  think  that  was  a  "no",  so...   I  think  that  was  a  "yes"...   You  wanna  think  of  a  different  pet  and  give  it  another  try?  Or  do  something  else?   You  know  what,  let's  play  again  later...   That  was  fun!  Would  you  like  to  think  of  another  pet  and  play  again?   Ok,  let's  save  it  for  another  time...   You're  good  at  that  game!  You  must  have  met  a  lots  of  different  pets,  right?   Have  you  always  been  interested  in  pets  and  animals?   You're  a  pet  expert!  How  do  you  know  so  much  about  different  animals?  

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  Matched  input  sixteen,  veterinarian.   Matched  input  seventeen,  strawberry  cheesecake.   Matched  input  eighteen,  swam  across  the  lake.   Matched  input  nineteen,  don't  have  chickens.   Matched  input  twenty,  loch  ness  monster  vampire.   No  inputs  matched.   Hey!  How  are  you?   I'm  sorry  to  hear  that!   That's  great!   So,  how  are  you  today?   Ok,  Cool.  I  love  chatting  with  you.   How  old  are  you?   Twelve!  Wow.   10  years  old!   So,  how  old  are  you  then?   Really?  I  thought  you  were  a  lot  younger.   So,  tell  me,  what's  your  favorite  color?   Yellow!  How  shiny.   Oh,  green!  Nice  choice.   Oh  yes,  I  love  blue  too!   Oh,  I  love  red  too!  We  have  so  much  in  common.   Come  on,  what's  your  favorite  color?   Oh  yeah,  that's  a  great  color!   So,  tell  me,  what's  your  favorite  thing  to  eat?   Oh,  so  you  like  your  sweets.   I  love  my  meat  too!   What  do  you  like  to  eat?  

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  Interesting.  I  don't  think  I've  ever  had  that  before.   Okay,  well,  I'm  pretty  tired  now.  Goodbye!   Yay,  you're  back!  I'm  so  glad  to  see  you  again.  What  have  you  been  up  to?   Hmmm.  Hmmm.  Well,  when  people  work  really  hard  at  the  things  they  love,  other  people  start  hearing   about  their  accomplishments.  What's  something  you  really  love  to  do?   Well,  sometimes  I  think  they  can.  It's  like  they  can  sense  how  we  feel,  you  know?   So  you  know  what  we  haven't  talked  about  in  a  while?  Your  Dream  Job!   Does  fashion  mean  something  else  for  you?   What  else  does  fashion  mean  to  you?   Is  there  something  else  fashion  means  to  you?   Okay,  how  do  you  want  to  get  to  school?  Car?  Bus?  Bicycle?   How  would  you  like  to  travel  this  time?  Bus?  Bicycle?  or  Car?   What  sounds  fun?  A  bus?  A  car?  A  bicycle?   Alright,  gonna  need  your  help  writing  here-­‐-­‐should  we  have  cereal,  pancakes,  or  eggs  for  breakfast?   So  what  do  you  want  for  breakfast  this  time?  Cereal?  Pancakes?  Eggs?   What  sounds  yummy?  Pancakes,  cereal,  or  eggs?   Just  saying  hi!  I  love  it  -­‐  you  took  the  classic  approach.  Well,  it  sure  worked  on  me!  Ever  heard  the   phrase,  "you  had  me  at  hello?"  That's  you  to  a  tee,  my  friend!   Well,  a  lot  of  people  don't  know  this,  but  my  friend  Ken  is  super  funny!  Everytime  we  hang  out,  I  end  up   laughing  so  hard  my  sides  hurt.  Is  that  what  it's  like  for  you?   Very  cool!  I  think  teaching  is  one  of  the  most  important  jobs  in  the  world.  What  subject  do  you  want  to   teach?   Hey!  Good  one!  So...  did  you  have  "the  moment",  you  know...  the  moment  when  it  suddenly  just  hit  you   like,  "Oh!  That's  what  I  want  to  be  when  I  grow  up!"?   Yeah?  Those  moments  are  so  special!  Can  you  tell  me  about  it?  What  was  it  like?   I  hear  that!  Being  a  kid  is  pretty  awesome!  But  there  must  be  something  that's  exciting  about  being   older?  Like...  going  to  new  places?  Or  getting  to  stay  up  later?  Driving  ...Anything?   Do  you  know  what  my  name  is?   You're  right!  I'm  Barbie,  and  it's  great  to  talk  to  you.  

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  My  name's  Barbie!  I'm  so  happy  to  finally  talk  to  you.   So,  anyway...   Oh  but  I  wanted  to  ask  you....   I've  been  volunteering  at  an  animal  reserve.  There  are  SO  many  exotic  animals,  I  love  it!  But...well,   recently  some  really  strange  things  have  been  happening  there...   Oh,  but  I  bet  you'd  be  great  at  solving  these  little  mysteries.  Let's  give  it  a  try!   I  knew  you'd  be  curious...!   We've  found  clues  that  some  animals  have  been  going  where  they're  not  supposed  to.  But  we're  not   sure  which  ones.  Can  you  help  us  solve  the  mystery?   Come  on,  it'll  be  fun!  We  can  make  our  own  Animal  Detective  catchphrases!  Mine's  "No  more  monkey   business!"  What  would  yours  be?   You  know,  a  catchphrase.  A  cool  thing  you  say  when  you've  solved  a  wild  case!  Like,  "cheetahs  never   prosper!"   Ooh,  I've  got  one  for  you:  "Toucan  play  this  game,  buddy!"  ...  You  know,  like  the  bird?  See  didn't  I  tell   you  this  was  gonna  be  fun?   Yeah!  Just  like  mine!  See  didn't  I  tell  you  this  was  gonna  be  fun?   Good  one!  ...  See,  didn't  I  tell  you  this  was  gonna  be  fun?   Ok  our  first  case!  Some  bananas  went  missing  from  the  kitchen  last  night  and  no  one  knows  who  did  it!   Now...what  animal  likes  bananas?   You  think  it's  a  case  of  monkey  see,  monkey  do?  What  makes  you  think  a  monkey  is  responsible?   I  know  they  have  a  great  ape-­‐etite!  Why  do  you  think  an  ape  took  the  bananas?   No  need  to  stampede  to  conclusions!  What  makes  you  think  an  elephant  did  it?   I  see.  Well  let's  take  a  look  at  the  clues:  we  found  two  chairs  knocked  over  and  tufts  of  orange  fur   leading  to  the  door.  What  do  you  think  detective?   That's  right!  Orangutans  have  orange  fur  and...Do  you  think  they  like  bananas?   It  sure  is  a  head-­‐scratcher.  All  signs  point  to  an  ape.  A  large  one  judging  by  the  toppled  chairs.  Now  what   large  ape  has  orange  fur...?   Wait!  An  orangutan!  An  orangutan  is  a  big  ape  with  orange  fur.  And...Do  you  think  orangutans  like   bananas?   We  can't  drag  our  knuckles  any  more,  detective!  Let's  follow  our  lead  and  take  an  imaginary  trip  to  Ape   Avenue!   ©2015  Mattel.  All  Rights  Reserved.  Version  1  

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  Ok,  are  you  there  yet?   Yay!  We're  Animal  Reserve  Detectives!  Ooh,  we  should  have  special  detective  catchphrases!  Ok...mine  is   "No  more  monkey  business!"  What's  yours?   Do  you  see  anything?   Ooh  you  found  something?  Good  work!  What  is  it?   Banana  peels?!  Let's  see  if  they're  fresh  ...  Ah,  no.  I  saw  those  there  yesterday.  They're  not  the  bananas   from  the  kitchen.  Do  you  see  anything  else?   Curious.  There's  the  same  orange  fur  from  the  kitchen  on  all  the  trees...except  for  this  one  tree  here.  All   the  hair  has  been  cleaned  off  it.  Even  from  the  very  top!  What  do  you  think,  detective?   Mhmm.  And  what's  this?  Giant  round  footprints  underneath  the  tree.  I'm  starting  to  think  the   orangutans  were  set  up,  detective.  But  by  whom?   Hmm.  What  animal  would  leave  huge  round  footprints  and  be  big  enough  to  reach  the  top  of  a  tree...?   Ha!  Brilliant  detective!   An  elephant!  Large  circular  feet  and  tall  enough  to  reach  the  treetops.  Let's  imagine  ourselves  over  to   Elephant  Alley  right  away!  It's  time  to  make  like  a  banana  AND...?   That's  right.   Split!  Follow  me!   Are  you  keeping  up?   Ha!  Here  we  are!  Ok,  Animal  Reserve  Detective,  let's  look  for  clues.  Tell  me  if  you  find  anything!   Phew!  Elephant  Alley  here  we  are.  Let's  get  clue-­‐hunting,  detective.  Let  me  know  if  you  find  anything   yellow  and...banana-­‐ish.   Ooh  what  did  you  find?   Great  work!   Banana  peels!  The  same  ones  from  the  kitchen!  We've  found  our  culprit,  detective.  Which  means...it's   catchphrase  time.  "Listen,  elephants,  no  more  monkey  business!"  Your  turn,  Detective!   Your  special  animal  reserve  detective  catchphrase,  remember?  What  was  yours  again...?   We  solved  The  Case  of  the  Missing  Bananas,  detective,  and  with  no  slip  ups!  Now,  how  can  we  make   sure  this  doesn't  happen  again?   Right,  so  they  can't  get  to  them.  Good  idea.   Oh  you  think  the  elephants  might  be  hungry?  

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  Ooh!  Let's  order  more  bananas  and  give  them  to  the  elephants  as  treats.  They  obviously  have  a  jumbo   appetite!   Your  moms....   Your  mom...   Your  dads...   Your  dad...   Your  step-­‐mom...   Your  step  dad...   Your  brother...   Your  sister...   Your  grandmother...   Your  grandfather...   Your  cousin...   That  was  fun!  And  now  I  know  more  about  your  family!   Let's  see..  we  tallked  about....   Phewww!  Did  I  miss  anyone  in  your  family?   Ah,  blooming  flowers  are  inspiring,  non?  Tell  me  ...why  do  you  want  to  design  a  Spring  collection?   Tres  bien!  Cool  weather,  cool  colors  ...  winter  wins!  Tell  me,  what  excites  you  about  Winter?   Ah,  oui!  The  color  of  the  leaves,  the  chill  in  the  air...  Tell  me,  why  do  you  choose  the  Fall?   Ah,  the  Sun,  trips  to  the  lake...  the  beach!  Tell  me,  why  would  a  summer  collection  be  best?   Pardonnez  moi,  I  didn't  hear  you...can  you  say  that  again?   Ah!  Je  comprends!  It  will  be  beautiful!   Ah!  Je  comprends!  It  will  be  beautiful!   Ahhh.  Pardonnez-­‐moi,  but  with  our  busy  schedule  and  trips  to  Paris  and  New  York,  it  must  be  a  Fall   collection!   Pardonnez  moi,  I  didn't  hear  you,  could  you  repeat?   How  about  a  bright  and  colorful  floral  fabric!  How  would  it  feel  to  wear  a  floral  pattern?  

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  How  about  inspiration  from  flowers!  What  would  wearing  bright  floral  patterns  on  a  spring  day  feel  like?   For  Winter,  how  about  wool!  A  chic  coat  would  keep  you  warm  on  the  chilliest  of  days,  non?  What  do   you  think  that  would  feel  like?   Fall  is  all  about  sweaters,  non?  What  would  wearing  knits  on  a  crisp  Fall  day  feel  like?   For  Summer,  let's  go  with  cotton:  classic  and  cool!  What  would  wearing  cotton  on  a  hot  day  feel  like?   Oh,  cotton  is  a  fashion  favorite!  Basic,  comfy...  Tell  me,  mon  amie,  why  do  you  like  it?   Ooh!  Silky  and  smooth  fabrics  are  oh  so  perfect  for  a  glamorous  look,  non?  Tell  me,  why  do  you  like  it?   Ah,  the  sleek  leather  look  ...c'est  parfait  for  boots  and  bags  ....  Tell  me,  why  do  you  like  it?   Ah,  nothing  like  a  classic  look  that  also  keeps  you  warm!  So,  why  do  you  like  it?   Oh,  knits.  Are.  Knock  outs!  A  stylish  must-­‐  have!  So,  why  do  you  like  them?   Soft  and  warm,  wool  is  a  classique!  Why  do  you  like  it,  mon  ami?   Ah,  bright  colors  and  patterns  make  a  bold  fashion  statement!  What  do  you  think?   Preppy  and  proper!  Je  l'adore!  Tell  me,  why  do  you  like  this  look?   Tres  elegant!  ...  a  glamorous  look  never  fails!  So  ...  what  is  it  about  this  style  that  you  love?   Pink  est  tres  parfait!  Tell  me,  why  do  you  want  to  use  pink?   I'll  think  of  lot  and  lots  of  different  careers  and  when  you  say  "Stop!",  I'll  shout  out  the  one  I  was   thinking  of  that  second!  Then  we'll  see  if  you'd  like  to  be  it.  Ok,  you  ready?   Come  on!  It'll  be  fun,  I  promise.   Alright...  Jobs,  jobs,  jobs.  Ok,  brain,  here  we  go!  Wheel  of  Possible  Professions  start...spinning....NOW!   Let's  try  another!  Ok,  Professions  Wheel,  start  spinning!  ...jobsjobsjobs...   What  else  have  you  thought  about  being  when  you  grow  up?   You  guessed  it!  We  must  be  cut  from  the  same  cloth!  Wanna  talk  about  fashion  for  a  bit?   Now,  one  final  question,  in  Wardsbackia,  in  the  morning,  we  get  out  of  bed  and  THEN  we  get  dressed.   I've  heard  you  do  things  very  differently  here  and  stay  in  bed  to  get  dressed!  Is  that  true?   Now,  my  next  question...  In  Wardsbackia  we  eat  our  dessert  before  dinner.  Is  this  how  it  is  here  done?   Kay-­‐O.  In  my  kingdom  we  go  to  bed  and  then  brush  our  teeth  in  bed.  Is  this  what  you  do  here?   Well,  maybe,  as  a  fun  game,  I  could  pretend  to  be  a  new  friend  who  needs  your  help!  Here  we  go!  

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  Greetings  my  new  friend!  I  am  princess  Eebarb  Reversa,  from  the  Kingdom  of  Wardsbackia  where  we  do   everything  backwards!  It  is  a  pleasure  to  you  meet!   Oh  please!  Your  ways  are  so  strange  to  me!   So  you  don't  have  sinks  next  to  your  beds?   The  Acting  Game!  You  can  act  in  a  scene!  Want  to  try?   Yes!  Lettuce  for  our  fresh  greens  salad!  You're  a  genius  Chef!   Of  course!  Chef  that's  right!  That's  how  we  make  delicious,  cheesy,  pepperoni  pizza!  Mmmmm.   Right  Chef!  Say  no  more!  That's  for  smores!  So  smart!   Yes  Chef!  That's  why  you're  the  big  cheese!  We  use  that  to  make  your  wonderful  tomato-­‐ey,  cheesy   lasagna!   Sweet!  Chef,  that's  right,  it's  an  ingredient  for  your  yummy  oatmeal  raisin  cookies!   You  can  always  pick  one  and  see  where  it  takes  you  -­‐-­‐  it's  sure  to  be  interesting!   Yes  Chef!  You're  the  cream  of  the  crop!  That's  a  veggie  for  your  tasty  vegetable  soup!   Alright  ...  how  should  we  start?  I  mean,  people  like  fashion  for  so  many  different  reasons!   Mhmm,  designer  stores  and  talented  designers  and  their  brands  are  icons  of  fashion!  Which  labels  you   like  to  wear?  Or,  shall  I  say,  "who"?   Well,  it  doesn't  matter  what  label  or  brand  you're  wearing...as  long  as  you  feel  good  in  whatever  you  put   on!   What  is  it  about  fashion  that  makes  it  so  special?   Alrighty,  I've  been  BURSTING  AT  THE  SEAMS  to  talk  to  you  about  this  ...  it's  one  of  my  favorite  topics  to   adDRESS  Can  you  guess  what  I  wanna  talk  about?   Oh,  take  a  guess!  You're  a  SHOE-­‐in  to  get  it!   Okay,  it's  fashion!  Skipper  and  I  went  shopping  the  other  day,  so  of  course  I  thought  of  you...wanna  talk   about  fashion  for  a  little  while?   Silly  jobs  game!  Does  that  sound  like  fun?   Fashion  Designer!  Cool,  we  can  design  a  collection!  Want  to?   A  new  friend!  You  can  help  a  princess  who  just  moved  here  from  a  strange  land!  Sound  fun?   Scientist!  Ooh,  I  think  you're  gonna  get  interviewed!  Wanna  play?   Chef!  Yes,  we  can  get  ready  for  the  dinner  rush!  Sound  fun?  

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  This  has  been  a  super  fun  day!  Thanks  so  much  for  talking  to  me.  Goodbye!  

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