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Quentin, what are you wearing?
Good day, mate.
You mean my big hat and hiking boots?
Yeah, and why are you talking like that?
Because today we're exploring the letter K, and I'm taking us on a big adventure in the Outback.
Let's go!
Let's go!
Hey, slow down, little man.
You need a hat and sunscreen first.
Dad, can you get me a hat and some sunscreen, please?
Good idea.
It's going to be hot out today.
Here you go.
OK.
Let's go.
See you, Mr. Betts.
Have a good day.
What was that thing you said when I opened the door?
Good day, mate?
Yeah.
What does that mean?
That's how people say hello where we're going.
Can you talk like that some more?
I like the way it sounds.
OK.
But only if you tell me some words that start with the letter K.
King.
Hmm.
Oh, and kite.
Ace work, mate.
Ace?
Yep.
Where we're going, people say ace when something is cool.
Cool.
I mean, ace.
Exactly.
And hey, you know what else starts with K?
Kangaroo.
Wait.
Are we going to see a kangaroo in the Outback?
Hmm.
Maybe.
But try to keep up.
We're almost there.
A, I, B, B, C, come on our ABC adventures.
D, E, F, G, H, I, J.
Whoa, where are we?
This is the outback, Alfie.
The land of kangaroos and koalas.
Look, there's a kangaroo now.
It's kicking its legs.
Pretty cool, right?
Looks like good exercise.
Did someone say exercise?
It's Coach Grace.
Nice to see you.
Hey, Quentin and Alfie.
What are you doing here?
We're on an adventure all about the letter K. Yeah, like kangaroo starts with K. What about kick?
K, k, kick.
Yeah.
Well, I'm in the Outback studying how kangaroos kick.
Why?
So I can come up with new exercises.
I've been working on my kangaroo kicks.
Want to try some?
Sure!
Okay, line up in front of me.
Yes, coach!
Very good!
Now, bounce around like a kangaroo, up and down on your toes.
Good bouncing!
Now, when I say go, I want you to kick your right leg in the air five times.
And each time you kick, say kuh.
Ready?
Yes, coach.
Let's go.
One, two, three, kick high.
Four.
Four and five.
Good kicking.
That was fun.
OK, now get back in position.
When I say go, I want you to bounce like a kangaroo and kick your left leg in the air five times.
Ready?
Yes, coach.
Let's go.
One, two, three.
Keep kicking.
Four and five.
Great job, guys.
You did it.
Thanks, Coach.
Thanks.
That was a kick-tastic workout.
All right, I'm off to find some koalas.
I wonder what exercises I'll learn from them.
See you later.
Goodbye.
Bye, Coach Graze.
How about we take a break and sit in the shade under that tree for a minute?
Good idea.
Let's race to it.
But I... Yeah, I'll meet you there, little man.
Quentin?
Yeah?
Are you still tired?
A little.
Really?
Well, we did do a lot of kicks.
Hi there.
Hi, Miss Nixie.
What are you doing in the outback?
I was just about to ask you the same question.
I'm here to listen to the kookaburra.
The kookawurra?
Kookaburra.
It's a kind of bird that lives in the outback, and its song is really beautiful.
Did you hear that?
Yes.
What was that?
That was a kookaburra.
Let's follow the sound and see if we can find it.
Good idea.
I think it's coming from over there.
Look, there's a bird on the branch of that tree.
Is that a kookaburra?
Let me get a closer look.
Yes, that's the kookaburra, all right.
It's a little bird, but it has a big head and an even bigger beak.
Listen to the sound it makes.
Isn't it amazing?
Cool!
Hey, that sounds like you're beatboxing, Alfie.
Beatboxing?
Yeah, it's when you make drum sounds with your mouth, like this.
Want to try?
All you have to say is, P-T-K, P-P-T-K.
P-T-K, P-P-T-K.
Yeah, that's it.
Now let's do it together.
Ready?
P-T-K, P-P-T-K.
P-T-K, P-P-T-K.
Kook, kook, kookaburra.
Kook, kook, kookaburra.
Kook, kook, kookaburra.
Kook, kook, kookaburra.
The kookaburra's kooky loves to laugh a lot.
The kookaburra birdhouse from Australia.
In the bush, the kookaburra eats frogs and worms.
They love snake meat.
Kook, kook, kookaburra.
Cuckoo, kookaburra, cuckoo, kookaburra They all have long bills, some have blue wings None can keep still, they all love to sing Kookaburras are famous for the way they sound Like a person laughing out loud Cuckoo, kookaburra, cuckoo, kookaburra Cuckoo, kookaburra, cuckoo, kookaburra That was so cool, Miss Mixie.
Yes, that kookaburra is a real inspiration.
Where are you headed now?
I was going to drive over to the nature center just down the road.
Would you like to come along?
Yeah.
Hop in and I'll give you a ride.
Thanks, Miss Mixie.
Ready, guys?
Let's buckle up, buddy.
Okay.
Here we go.
Wow, what a beautiful nature center.
Should we go in and visit the animals?
I'm actually going to hang out and practice playing my kazoo.
But you two should go in and have fun.
Okay, then.
We'll see you later.
Bye, Miss Mixie.
Bye, guys.
Enjoy the rest of your adventure.
I can't wait to see the animals.
Hey, what's that sound?
Let's check it out.
Look at those cute, cute and cuddly... Koalas!
Quentin!
Koalas!
I love koalas!
Me too!
Wow, they are really cute!
Coming through!
Coming through!
Look!
It's Dr. Vivi the veterinarian!
Hey, Vivi!
What are you doing here at the nature center?
I'm here to see an animal named Kate.
I know that she's a kind of animal that starts with the letter K, but I'm not sure where to find her.
Maybe we can help you.
I would appreciate that.
Kate just moved here to the nature center and I have a box filled with things that will make her feel happy and safe in her new home.
What's in the box?
Let's see.
I have a ball of yarn.
What kind of animal likes to play with a ball of yarn?
Hmm...
I have a saucer of milk, of course.
What animal likes to drink milk?
I think I know.
And I have a squeaky toy mouse.
Do you know what kind of animal likes to drink milk?
Play with yarn and toy mice and starts with the letter K.
Kate must be a kitten.
Of course Kate's a kitten.
At least I think she is.
I'm not sure, to be honest.
Have you seen any kittens around here?
Well, I haven't seen any kittens.
But there are koalas here.
Could Kate be a koala?
I suppose that's possible.
I was sure she must be a kitten, but koala does start with the letter K. Let's see.
There's a sign over there.
What's it say?
Let me put on my glasses.
Oh, yes, I see.
It has the letters K-A-T-E on it.
That spells...
Kate!
Yes, of course.
I'm looking for Kate the koala, not Kate the kitten.
My mistake.
Here she comes!
Hey, I think Kate likes kitten toys.
Thanks for helping me find Kate, you two.
Oh, and I'm so glad to meet you, Kate.
And I'm glad you like the kitten toys, even if you are an adorable koala.
You're welcome, Dr. Bibby.
Bye, Bibby.
Man, what a great adventure in the Outback.
Yeah, it was so much fun.
What was your favorite part?
The k-kicks.
Grace would be happy to hear that.
What else?
All the animals.
The kangaroos, the koalas, and the kookaburra bird.
Yeah, the kookaburra bird.
Oh, and you're teaching me how to beatbox.
This alphabet adventure was totally ace.
We did kangaroo kicks with our coach, Grace.
We sang like kookaburra and made lots of beats and gave a koala lots of kitten treats.
Well, looks like we're home, little man.
Aw, I don't want our adventure to end.
Well, I got something for you from the gift shop at the nature center to help you remember the day.
What is it?
What is it?
Here you go.
Whoa, it's a kite shaped like a kangaroo.
Thanks, Quentin.
I love it.
Hey, guys.
Did you have a nice afternoon?
Hi, Dad.
A kiss from my son.
Now I'm having a nice afternoon.
Did you know that kiss starts with the letter K?
I did.
Thanks, Quentin.
You're welcome, Mr. Betts.
Bye.
And I'll see you later, Alfie.
But wait, Quentin.
What's our adventure going to be tomorrow?
You'll just have to wait and see.
But I know you'll love it.
Okay.
Bye, Quentin.
Bye.
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