One day, Lily and her friends wanted to have some fun. It was fall, and the leaves were everywhere! “Let’s play in the leaves!” said Lily. Everyone thought it was a great idea.
They looked around and found lots of leaves. “Look, it’s like it’s raining leaves!” laughed Lily. They tried to catch the leaves as they fell. It was tricky, but they had lots of fun trying!
Suddenly, they saw a big pile of leaves moving. “Is it a leaf monster?” they wondered. But it was just their friend Rex, who had been playing in the leaves too!
There were so many leaves that it was hard to see where they were going. Phil, who was good at moving things, decided to help. “Let’s move these leaves out of the way!” he said.
Phil tried to scoop the leaves, but there were just too many! Lily had an idea. “Let’s make a big fan with sticks to help Phil scoop more leaves!” They tried it, but it didn’t work as well as they hoped.
They didn’t give up. Zerbies always try, try again! They noticed that going backwards helped move the leaves better. So, Phil tried going backwards, and it worked!
Later, their friend Chase got stuck in a tree while sleep flying! Strut, who was very strong, tried to help. They worked together to bend the tree and get Chase down safely.
Even when things were hard, Lily and her friends didn’t give up. They learned that working together and trying different ideas can solve problems. And they had lots of fun playing in the leaves!
Playing in the leaves is fun, and teamwork makes it even better! Always try, try again, and never give up, just like the Zerbies!
Leaf Collection Adventure: Go on a mini adventure in your backyard or a nearby park to collect different types of leaves. Look for leaves of various shapes, sizes, and colors. Once you’ve collected a few, try to sort them by color or size. Can you find a leaf that matches each color of the rainbow? Talk about why leaves change colors in the fall.
Leaf Art Creations: Use the leaves you collected to create a piece of art. Arrange them on a piece of paper to make a picture or pattern. You can glue them down or simply arrange them and take a photo. What shapes can you make with the leaves? Can you create a picture of an animal or a scene from the story?
Teamwork Challenge: Just like Lily and her friends, try a teamwork challenge at home or in the classroom. Gather a few friends or family members and see how quickly you can move a pile of leaves from one spot to another using only your hands. Try different strategies, like forming a line to pass the leaves along. What worked best? How did teamwork help you?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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[Music]
Okay, you go first.
What do you want to do today, Lily?
Well, it’s fall. Why don’t we go play in the leaves?
Oh, that sounds like a fun idea!
Yeah, there aren’t a whole lot of leaves over here.
You’re right. Do you see anything?
Did you see any leaves on this side?
Here’s some! There’s some more, but not enough.
Oh, I’ll go down this way. Oh, here’s so many! How about over here?
Yeah, there’s a line right here. Oh, more on this side of the log! Oh, this is great!
Oh, don’t worry, I’ll help you.
Thank you!
Okay, let’s go!
Oh yeah, wow!
Hey, hey, Lily!
Yeah?
It’s like it’s raining leaves!
It is!
What do you want to do first?
I don’t know, maybe we could…
Huh, hey look! I got one caught in my hood!
That’s a great game! I want to see if I can catch one!
Okay, let me try!
I can’t!
Oh, you didn’t get any?
No, I’m gonna try… almost!
There’s one! Almost! Oh, it’s so close!
Oh, are you okay?
I can’t! I still didn’t catch one! I almost, but I didn’t do it.
It’s harder than it looks to catch a leaf on your…
Huh, hey, I did it!
Amazing!
That’s great!
Hey, Lily!
Yeah?
Does that pile of leaves look like it’s getting closer?
It does!
What is it?
I don’t know… oh, maybe it’s a leaf monster!
Oh, Rex, it’s you!
We thought you were a leaf monster!
Sorry, but I’ve been driving in these deep leaves all day. It’s really hard to see!
I know, we’re almost buried!
Tell me about it!
Oh, hey, who put this rock here?
Hi, Phil!
Oh, hi, Phil!
Hi, guys! I got a bit hung up on this rock because I couldn’t see where I was going.
Oh, how did you know?
We may not be able to see because of all the leaves, but it’s clear we have a problem here.
We’re Zerbies! If we find a problem, we look for the answer!
That’s easy! The problem is too many leaves!
I know what to do!
You’re built for moving dirt, right, Phil?
Yeah, you bet!
Well, do you think you can move the leaves?
I don’t see why not!
Great! Let’s scoop these leaves out of here!
Okay, here we go!
Go, Phil! Let’s place him over here, and I’ll scoop some up over this way.
Nice! Well, it’s working, but there are still so many leaves! At this rate, it will take us forever!
I think this job might be impossible.
No, I don’t think so! Zerbies don’t give up that easily!
Let’s try something else!
Do you have another idea, Lily?
I think so! If we take some of these sticks and attach them in a kind of fan shape to Phil’s shovel, maybe he’ll be able to pick up lots more leaves with each scoop, like a rake!
Oh, great idea, Lily!
Yeah, let’s move those leaves!
Okay, go on, Phil, give it a try!
Oh, okay, here I go!
Hold on!
My stick fan keeps getting stuck on things.
Maybe pushing the sticks doesn’t work so well.
Hmm, I thought that would work.
Looks like we’ll have to try again!
Just because a problem is difficult doesn’t mean we give up!
Let’s look around! Answers are everywhere!
Yeah, let’s go!
For sure!
I’m still stuck!
Hello!
I’m stuck on this root!
Let’s see… um, a little more leaves… no, do you see anything, Rex?
Wait, I’m still stuck here!
No, I don’t see anything, Lily.
Come on!
Loosen up!
Almost there… nope, nothing over here!
Hey, look at the path!
Sorry, Zack, I was stuck, but I’m unstuck now! I can look for answers!
But wait, Phil, I think that may be the answer!
What?
Getting stuck?
No, going backwards!
Zack’s right! Look at how well it worked! And you even went over a few bumps there!
Try backing up some more!
Okay!
Okay, here we go!
And then backing up!
All right!
Hey, look at that! So when we tried it the first time, I was just moving in the wrong direction!
Yeah, this is good! Try going backwards some more!
Okay!
He’s doing great!
Yeah, you’re really cleaning up those leaves like nobody’s business!
[Music]
There, it’s finished!
Hey, that was the best leaf raking I’ve ever seen!
Yeah, but what are we gonna do with all these piles of leaves now?
I know!
Well, let’s see if anybody needs some help!
Oh, let me… oh, hey, there’s Bob!
Hi, Chase! How are you?
I’m good! I was just trying to see if you needed any help with anything.
Well, I’m good for now, thanks, Chase!
No problem! Call if you need me!
Well, I guess if no one needs me, I can take a bit of a break!
[Music]
Wow, it sure is nice to have a break!
I’m a little sleepy!
Yeah, I can pose for a picture!
That’s amazing!
That sounds like Chase!
Oh, there he is!
Why are his eyes closed?
Wait a minute! I was just having the best dream, and now I’m stuck in a tree!
Chase, are you okay?
Well, I’m fine, but how did I get up here?
Sleep flying!
Well, I really did it this time, didn’t I? I’m completely stuck in a tree!
We’ll go get Strut! Yeah, he’ll know what to do!
Yes, they’re right there, Chase!
Well, I’m not planning to go anywhere!
Come on, Strut’s over here!
There he is!
Hiya, Strut!
Hello, Chase! How did you get up there?
Sleep flying, I guess, but I don’t remember anything!
Well, don’t worry, Chase! If any Zerbie can reach you, it’s me!
Great!
Oh, I don’t think your boom can reach me!
Yeah, it’s not long enough!
Don’t worry! I still have a trick up my boom!
[Music]
Spin, spill, and throw my line!
All right! Yay! Pull me out!
Okay, here goes!
You must be pretty stuck in that tree, Chase!
It looks like he’s caught on that branch!
Yes! Yeah, I think to get him out, you’d have to lift him up, then down!
I see! Well, I can’t lift him up; he’s too high!
Hmm… I’ll set you back, Chase!
Okay-dokey!
Pulling straight down just isn’t working!
Oh, okay! Don’t panic, Chase! We’ll get you down!
We’re Zerbies! We try, try again!
Hmm… you know, Strut, when you were pulling Chase, the tree bent a bit! Maybe we can get it to bend enough so Chase can slide right out!
Well, that’s a great idea, Lily!
Do you think you’re strong enough to bend the whole tree over, Strut?
I think so! Let me get a good hold on it!
Got it! All right, get ready to jump off!
Never readier!
Okay!
Oh, here we go!
The tree is shaking, but it’s not bending!
Oh, come on! Let’s help push!
Yeah, good idea!
Yes, good idea!
[Music]
Okay!
It didn’t work!
No!
Huh, no, it didn’t!
Well, we’ll just have to try, try again!
Come on!
Am I gonna be stuck up here forever?
Don’t worry, Chase! Zerbies do not give up!
That’s right! We just have to try, try again! But what should we do differently?
Hmm… well, we have to get this tree to bend! I don’t know why it’s not working!
You know, the only time we saw the tree really bend was when Strut tried to pull Chase out!
Yeah, and Chase is near the top of the tree!
What are you thinking, Lily?
Well, I’m thinking maybe we need to try pulling the tree from the top instead of the bottom to bend!
Oh, good thinking, Lily!
Yeah, let’s give it a try! Strut, do you think you can get your hook all the way up to the top there?
I think so! Everyone, stand back!
[Music]
Here we go! I’m going to start pulling!
Okay, I’m ready! Strut, here we go!
Well, it’s bending!
It’s bending!
Ah, I may be big, but I’m still not bigger than a tree! This is hard!
But it’s working! It’s working!
I think so! Here I come!
Oh, don’t worry, Chase! I’ll get you!
Oh, almost! I got a wiggle!
A little lower!
Okay, just push me forward a little!
Keep going! That’s it!
Okay, I’ll just kick you out!
Pushing you over here a little bit more forward!
[Music]
How do you feel, Chase?
Well, I feel fine, but all this excitement really tucks a guy out!
Hey, maybe Strut should hold on to you so you stop sleep flying!
You know, that just might work!
He’s always flying around when he’s asleep! Remember that time he landed in Derbytown Lake?
Yeah, or when he landed on the pile of leaves!
Remember that day?
But Chase…
[Music]
There he goes again!
Oh, brother!
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