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Quinton, it's you!
Yes!
Hey, good morning, little man!
How's it going?
Great!
Are we going on another alphabet adventure today?
Of course!
Yay!
Our alphabet adventure with the letter A was awesome!
Well, if you think our A adventure was exciting, I think today's is going to be even bigger and better.
Wait, if our last adventure was about to let it A, then this one will be about B, right?
Yep.
You're beginning to get the hang of this little man.
Oh, let's just check with your mom before we go.
Mom!
Can I go on another alphabet adventure with Quinton?
Of course.
Enjoy the day, boys.
Thanks, Miss Bet.
I'll bring Alfie back in a bit.
Oh man!
I am so excited!
Where do you think the sidewalk is going to take us today for a big B adventure?
We'll see.
Do you have any guesses?
Hmm.
For the letter A, the sidewalk took us to an amusement park.
And the letter B makes the sound buh.
So let's think.
What words start with the buh sound?
Hm, buh.
What about boy?
Bug, bath.
Those are beautiful B words.
What about a place that starts with B?
Beach!
Bug beach!
Hmm.
You know what all this bug talk makes you want to do?
Beatbox!
Buh Buh Buh Buh Buh Whoa!
A baseball stadium?
It's so busy here!
It sure is.
And it looks like a big game is about to begin.
Welcome to Big League Baseball Stadium!
Today the busy bears are going to play our home team, the bouncy monies!
What do you say?
Are you ready for a big baseball adventure?
You bet!
You know Alfie, there are a lot of things at this stadium that start with B. Can you think of any?
Hmm, baseballs and bases and burgers.
See now you're making me hungry and there's one other bee I know for sure is gonna be at the game.
Can you guess what it is?
What?
My buddy, Alfie!
There's no one that I'd rather watch a ballgame with.
Aw, you're my buddy too, Quentin!
Hey, check it out.
I think these are our seats.
Cool.
We are so close to the front.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Hear me.
But question, there's one thing I don't understand.
What is it?
Do you have a question about the letter B?
No, it's about the baseball game.
Why hasn't it started yet?
Hmm, that is a good question.
Well, the players are here, but it looks like everyone is just standing around.
Excuse me, come through, baby!
Big baseball emergency, pardon me.
Hi kids, what are you two doing?
Do you need some help?
Uh, maybe I'm Ollie.
I'm a bad boy for the bouncy bunnies.
That means you help the baseball players, right?
Right.
I get them everything they need to play the game.
And I'm Ollie's sister, Dolly.
I help out too.
But right now, we have a big, big problem.
Something tells me this might be why the game hasn't started.
He said they need baseball cats.
That is not what Coach said, Dolly.
He said they need baseball mats, you know, to wipe their feet.
That wasn't it.
I got it now.
They need baseballs that go splat.
Splat!
Wrong again.
Oh boy.
We're gonna be in such big trouble.
Hey!
Maybe we can help you figure out what the baseball players need.
Hey, good idea, Alfie.
It sounds like they need something that rhymes with cat, mat, and splat.
Cat, mat, splat.
What rhymes with those words that baseball players use?
Hey!
Is it baseball?
That's bingo!
That's what coach said!
That's of course!
Whoa!
How did you get so smart?
What's your name?
Alfie Betts!
Nice to meet you!
And this is my babysitter Quentin!
Dolly and Ollie, you better get those Betts!
Do you know where to find them?
Yep, they're in the bat bin, right behind for a space.
Gotta go, bye!
Thank you so much, Alfie Betts, and nice babysitter guy.
Bye!
Nice going, Alfie.
Just trying to be helpful.
Get it, Quentin.
Be helpful.
Good one, little man.
And it seems like the players' bats have finally arrived, so we can start the game.
Time to play ball!
To cheer on our bouncy bunnies, let's sing along with our baseball song.
B-b-b-b-b-b-b-b CHEER!
And that's the end of the fourth inning.
The score is tied with one run each for the bouncy bunnies and the busy bears.
I think we picked the right time to get a bite to eat.
What kind of snacks do they have at a baseball stadium?
Let's see.
Whoa!
A bug!
Don't let it bite me!
Ha-ha-ha-ha!
That looks like the confused postman guy we met at the amusement park.
Wait, you.
Hey, parcel!
Is that you?
Uh, what are you?
It's a bug!
A big, big bug!
I was trying to deliver these burritos to the snack bar, and it started chasing me!
Uh, what bug?
Yeah, I don't see any scary bugs around here.
Oh, believe me, there is a terrifying bug.
It's a...
I can't say it.
It's too scary.
It's a bug that starts with the letter B. A bug that starts with the letter B?
Oh man, it's flying this way!
Must keep moving!
A lot of people are scared of bees!
Parcel!
Is it a bee?
Not a bee!
I'm not scared of bees!
Is it a beetle?
Nope.
It's much scarier than a beetle.
It's got these huge wings, and they keep flapping at me.
Man, what bug could parcel be afraid of?
Let's see, it has big wings and starts with the letter B. Wait a minute.
Are you talking about a butterfly?
Yes!
The butterfly!
What if it bites me?
Uh, butterflies don't bite.
Mr. Parcel, a butterfly won't hurt you.
You really think so?
Uh oh, it's coming this way!
Just take it easy.
Whoa, Grinson, that butterfly is beautiful.
It's landing on my hand.
It's not... biting me.
It's so beautiful.
Aww.
I'm sorry I ran from you little butterfly.
So you're not scared anymore, Mr. Parcel?
Nah.
How could I be afraid of this beauty?
Now, I'd better go get these black bean burritos over to the snack stand.
Thank you guys.
You're welcome.
And we better grab our snacks and get back to the baseball game.
With that run, the busy bears are ahead.
Four runs to two runs.
Can the bunnies bounce back to beat the bears?
We'll find out after the seventh inning stretch.
What's the seventh ending stretch, Quinson?
It's a break near the end of a baseball game.
Everyone gets up and sings a song.
I'm Mixie, the one woman band, and I'm here to lead you all in a big song.
It's Miss Mixie!
We met at the amusement park!
Hi Miss Mixey!
Alfie?
Quentin?
Is that you?
Come on up here!
Hi guys!
I'm so happy to see you!
And I'm so happy to see you!
Would you to help me with the song?
Really?
Sure.
Alfie, you sing along, and Quentin, I have some fawn ghosts for you to play.
Sound good?
Well, I do love a good drum solo.
Then let's begin!
Alfie, your part goes like this bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop, bop.
Alright everyone, here we go.
Like a baby, Like a sheep Bop up to the beat Bop bop, bop.
Thanks everyone, and let's hear it for Alfie and his babysitter question.
Well, I have to be getting off to my next show.
Being a band all by myself sure is busy.
But I'll see you on your next adventure.
Okay?
Great!
Thanks, Miss Nixie!
That was fun!
And now for our next battle!
The game is nearly over folks.
The bouncy bunnies are down by one run with the bases loaded.
Can their last batter get a hit?
Wow.
This is an exciting game, huh, Alfie?
No kidding!
This is the bouncy bunny's last chance!
Oh, I hope the bunny's win!
And here comes the pitch!
Look at that hole!
It's going, going, go!
Billy Bridges bets one in for a grand slam!
The bouncy bunnies win the ball game!
Well Alfie, that was some day, huh?
Yeah, that game was the best!
Yeah, ooh, but it's getting late.
We better bounce.
Goodbye baseball stadium.
Goodbye butterflies balls and bases.
Goodbye black bean burritos.
Thanks for being delicious.
So Alfie.
I'm lucky to get to babysit the best little man around, Alfie.
We started with A, and then today we had a big B adventure.
Do you know what letter's coming up next?
A, B, C, right?
That's right.
And C is going to be really cool.
Welcome back.
How was your day, boys?
It was so big and busy and beautiful.
That's great.
Now come on in for dinner, Alfie.
I'm making burgers.
I love burgers.
Hey mom, did you know that burger starts with the letter B?
That's right, Alfie.
Thank you, Quentin.
I hope you had a good day.
We sure did, Miss Betz.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Hey, Clinton.
What do you think this sidewalk would take us tomorrow?
I think we'll just have to wait and see, little man.
And by the way, that's a hint.
Good night, Alfie.
Good night.
Thank you for another great adventure!
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