Hello, friends! Today, we have a fun story to share with you. It’s called “Pedro the Brave,” written by Leo Broadley and illustrated by Holly Swain. Let’s dive into the adventure!
Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Pedro. He loved to play with his friends, Dusty and Ronnie the horse. One night, under a shiny moon and twinkling stars, they were having a great time dancing and playing guitars.
While they were enjoying their night, a big, hungry wolf came sneaking up. Oh no! The wolf wanted to have them for dinner! But Pedro was very clever and brave. He thought of a smart plan to keep everyone safe.
Pedro made the stove very hot and said to the wolf, “Would you like to get into the pot?” The wolf was surprised and didn’t know what to say. Pedro then made a deal with the wolf. He said he would jump into the pan if he could make his own special sauce first.
Pedro mixed up a sauce with lots of spicy ingredients. He asked the wolf to try a little taste. The sauce was super spicy, and the wolf’s mouth felt like it was on fire! The wolf quickly changed his mind and decided he didn’t want to eat Pedro and his friends after all.
With the wolf gone, Pedro, Dusty, and Ronnie picked up their guitars again. They sang and danced under the stars, happy and safe. It was a night to remember!
Thank you for listening to our story about Pedro the Brave. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Remember, being clever and brave can help you in tricky situations. See you next time for more fun stories!
Role-Play Adventure: Gather your friends and act out the story of “Pedro the Brave.” You can take turns being Pedro, the wolf, Dusty, and Ronnie. Use props like toy guitars or a pretend pot to make it more fun. Think about how Pedro felt when he came up with his clever plan. How would you feel if you were in his shoes?
Spicy Sauce Experiment: With the help of an adult, explore different spices in your kitchen. Smell them and see how they look. Try mixing a small amount of different spices in a bowl (without tasting) to see how they combine. Discuss how Pedro used the spicy sauce to trick the wolf. Can you think of other clever ways to solve problems?
Starry Night Observation: On a clear night, go outside with a family member and look at the stars, just like Pedro and his friends did. Try to find the moon and any twinkling stars. Imagine you are with Pedro, Dusty, and Ronnie, singing and dancing. What songs would you sing? How does the night sky make you feel?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript, removing any informal language and maintaining a more polished tone:
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Hello, I’m Ryan Leon, and I’m Craig Tovy, along with Jonathan Schwarz. Today, we have a special guest reader. Welcome to Story Time with Ryan Leon, Craig Tovy, and Jonathan Schwarz.
Today’s book is “Pedro the Brave” by Leo Broadley, illustrated by Holly Swain. Let’s get started!
“Pedro the Brave” tells the story of Pedro, who uses his wits to keep danger at bay and emphasizes the importance of a good night’s rest. It was one night in June, under a bright moon and millions of twinkling stars, that Pedro, Dusty, and Ronnie the horse were dancing and playing guitars.
As they enjoyed their evening, a timber wolf approached, eager for a meal. Everyone knew the wolf wanted to eat them, but fortunately, Pedro was brave. He devised a clever plan and made the stove nice and hot. Turning to the wolf, he asked, “Would you kindly get into the pot?”
The wolf was taken aback and protested, but Pedro continued with his plan. He proposed a deal: if he was to be the first course, he would jump into the pan if the wolf allowed him to prepare his own sauce, which included various unusual ingredients.
Pedro then suggested that the wolf try a drop of the sauce before making any decisions. The sauce was incredibly spicy, and the wolf quickly regretted his choices, feeling overwhelmed by the heat.
Afterward, Pedro encouraged everyone to pick up their guitars and enjoy the night under the stars, celebrating with music.
Thank you for joining us for Story Time with Ryan Leon, Craig Tovy, and Jonathan Schwarz. A special thanks to Jonathan Schwarz for being our guest reader. We hope to see you next time!
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This version maintains the essence of the original transcript while ensuring a more formal and polished presentation.
