Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to have a super fun time with a story called “Veg Patch Party” by Claire Foggs and Al Murphy. Are you ready to join the party with all the veggies on the farm? Let’s go!
Every night, when the farmer goes to have some tea and all the cows and pigs are fast asleep, something magical happens. The vegetables in the garden wake up and get ready to party! They stretch, rise, and shine because it’s time for the Veg Patch Party!
First up is Potato with his band, the Chips! They play some cool tunes, and everyone gets excited. Imagine all the yummy flavors of chips like salt and vinegar or sour cream and cheddar. Yum!
Next, we have the superstar Pumpkin! She sings and dances, making the parsnips and turnips jump and jive. Everyone is having so much fun!
Now, it’s time to dance! You can conga like a carrot, party like a pear, rock out like a radish, and boogie like a bean. It’s a muddy, loud, and super fun party, so let’s get our veggie wiggle on!
Here come the Red Hot Chilis, the coolest band ever! They play their music for all the runner beans. Their songs are so hot, just like salsa and hot sauce. Wow, they’re amazing!
The carrots are doing handstands and kicking their orange legs high in the air. It’s called the Carrot Can Can! The peas are so excited, they bounce and shout. Then, DJ Brussels, the techno king, takes the stage. He plays awesome music, and everyone dances with mud balls and lights. It’s a veggie dance party!
Turnip and Pumpkin jump into the mud, and the peas splash around too. Even when it rains, the veggies keep partying together. They have so much fun, no matter the weather!
When the moon shines bright, the veggies have a crazy time and party all night long. So, let’s conga like a carrot and join the fun!
Wasn’t that an exciting story? Now you know how much fun veggies can have at night. Let’s dance and celebrate just like them!
Veggie Dance Moves: Let’s create our own veggie dance! Think about your favorite vegetable and how it might move if it were dancing. Would it wiggle like a worm or jump like a frog? Try to come up with a special dance move for your veggie and show it to your friends or family. You can even have a mini dance party at home and see who can come up with the silliest veggie dance!
Veggie Band Creation: Imagine you’re in a veggie band like Potato and the Chips. What instruments would your veggies play? Gather some simple items from around your house, like pots, pans, or spoons, and create your own veggie band. You can play along to your favorite song or make up your own tune. Don’t forget to give your band a fun name!
Veggie Observation Walk: Go on a walk with a grown-up and look for different vegetables in your neighborhood or garden. Can you find any veggies growing in gardens or at the store? What colors and shapes do you see? Talk about how these veggies might join the Veg Patch Party. Would they dance, sing, or play an instrument? Share your observations with your class or family.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hey, I’m Ryan Lagann and I’m Craig Toby, and welcome to Story Time with Ryan Lagann and Craig Toby! Remember to visit our website to explore our full library of amazing read-alouds, check out our merchandise, book us for engaging video chats, or send us a special message.
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Me too! Today’s book is “Veg Patch Party” by Claire Foggs and Al Murphy. Let’s get started!
Every night down on the farm, when the farmer stops for tea, and all the cows are tucked up tight and all the pigs asleep, the vegetables start waking up. They stretch and rise and shine, dragging out lots of stages because it’s veggie party time!
Potato is the first on stage with his backing band, the Chips. He shouts, “Veggies, are you ready?” and plays his latest hit. Oh yeah, dude! I’ve always been a huge fan of the Chips—love me the Chips! We’re talking salt and vinegar, sour cream and cheddar, onion—who can forget the original?
It’s the superstar, the singing and dancing pumpkin! She gets the parsnips jiving and sets the turnips jumping. So conga like a carrot, party like a pear, rock out like a radish, and boogie like a bean! It’s called the Veg Patch Party—it’s muddy, loud, and fun, so get your veggie wiggle on and rock out, everyone!
Now, the Red Hot Chilis take the stage—the coolest band you’ve seen! They play their music to a crowd of runner beans. They’re so hot! Oh my gosh, I love the Red Hot Chilis! They’re one of my favorites. I mean, all their hits—you know, salsa, hot sauce, and let’s not forget the greatest hit of all, the Hot Chili Challenge! Oh, I couldn’t even take it; I had to get some milk after that one!
The carrots are like acrobats, always doing handstands and kicking their orange legs up high. It’s called the Carrot Can Can! The peas get so excited—they bounce and scream and shout. Up next on stage is DJ Brussels, the techno king! DJ Brussels spins the decks, and the peas bounce high to dance with mud balls, lights, and veggie beats. He has them in a trance!
So conga like a carrot, party like a pear, rock out like a radish, and boogie like a bean! It’s called the Veg Patch Party—it’s muddy, loud, and fun, so get your veggie wiggle on and rock out, everyone!
Now, Turnip jumps down in the mud, and Pumpkin follows—crash! Next, the peas all tumble in; they skid, they escape, they splash! Check out those veggies going mad—they’re all on stage together, mashed in thunder, lightning, and pouring rain. They party in all weather!
So conga like a carrot, party like a pear, rock out like a radish, and boogie like a bean! It’s called the Veg Patch Party—it’s muddy, loud, and fun, so get your veggie wiggle on and rock out, everyone!
Yes, now you know what happens when the moon is shining bright—the veggies have a crazy time and party through the night! Conga like a carrot!
Oh my gosh, Ryan, I love all these dances! Me too! I can’t take it anymore—I’m getting too excited! Let’s just do them! You know you got the Cabbage Patch, the Mashed Potato, and conga like a carrot!
That’s it, right? Yeah, I think so! “Veg Patch Party” by Claire Foggs and Al Murphy!
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