1 00:00:08,520 --> 00:00:14,400 Speaker 1: Hello friends, and welcome to sleep Tight Stories. I'd like 2 00:00:14,480 --> 00:00:19,280 Speaker 1: to say hello to Josiah and Holland. Hello to Sophie 3 00:00:19,280 --> 00:00:24,119 Speaker 1: who is six, and Jerry who is four. Hello to 4 00:00:24,239 --> 00:00:31,800 Speaker 1: Paisley and Kai, Hello to Angelique in Germany. Hello to Tully, 5 00:00:32,360 --> 00:00:37,160 Speaker 1: Furn the Dog and Crunch the Cat. Hello to Evie 6 00:00:37,240 --> 00:00:42,360 Speaker 1: May from Lake McCrory, Australia. And Hello to Lucy who 7 00:00:42,440 --> 00:00:49,600 Speaker 1: is six, Sage and Sarah. I'd like to say Happy 8 00:00:49,600 --> 00:00:55,200 Speaker 1: birthday to Alba from Melbourne, Australia. 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Bernice loves swimming. Hi, Papa, I'm 27 00:02:34,600 --> 00:02:39,600 Speaker 1: home and I am super starving, yelled Bernice as she 28 00:02:39,680 --> 00:02:43,000 Speaker 1: walked in the front door of their house, dropping her 29 00:02:43,040 --> 00:02:47,240 Speaker 1: bag and kicking off her pool slides as she closed 30 00:02:47,240 --> 00:02:50,760 Speaker 1: the door. You will never guess where I am, little bear, 31 00:02:51,200 --> 00:02:55,480 Speaker 1: Papa Bear said from the kitchen. Papa, that wasn't a 32 00:02:55,600 --> 00:02:58,840 Speaker 1: very hard gas. You are always in the kitchen when 33 00:02:58,880 --> 00:03:02,880 Speaker 1: I get home, said Bernice as she walked into the room. 34 00:03:03,440 --> 00:03:07,240 Speaker 1: It seems that way, doesn't it, laughedter Papa. I love 35 00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:11,840 Speaker 1: spending time in the kitchen. Why do you love spending 36 00:03:11,880 --> 00:03:16,960 Speaker 1: time in the kitchen, Papa asked Bernice. The kitchen is 37 00:03:17,040 --> 00:03:21,560 Speaker 1: one of my favorite places. It's where we talk, we 38 00:03:21,639 --> 00:03:25,639 Speaker 1: prepare and eat. Good food, and it's close to my office, 39 00:03:26,120 --> 00:03:29,440 Speaker 1: so I can easily eat lots of treats throughout the day. 40 00:03:31,760 --> 00:03:34,840 Speaker 1: I like our kitchen because it always smells like cookies, 41 00:03:34,880 --> 00:03:42,720 Speaker 1: Bernice said, speaking of cookies, I made you special cookies today. Really, 42 00:03:43,320 --> 00:03:48,040 Speaker 1: what kind are they? Bernice asked, even more excited since 43 00:03:48,080 --> 00:03:53,119 Speaker 1: she felt so hungry. They are called birthday cake cookies. 44 00:03:54,360 --> 00:03:58,600 Speaker 1: Is it my birthday? Papa? She asked, No, little Bear, 45 00:03:58,920 --> 00:04:03,120 Speaker 1: not yet. I'm just practicing a new cooky recipe for 46 00:04:03,240 --> 00:04:10,000 Speaker 1: that very special day. Practice makes perfect, Papa. You are correct, 47 00:04:10,040 --> 00:04:13,200 Speaker 1: little Bear, and I thought since you were getting so 48 00:04:13,400 --> 00:04:16,960 Speaker 1: much exercise in the hot sun, you might enjoy a 49 00:04:17,040 --> 00:04:21,440 Speaker 1: sweet treat. I think you make me sweet treats no 50 00:04:21,520 --> 00:04:25,960 Speaker 1: matter what I do. Bernice said with a smile. Well, 51 00:04:26,360 --> 00:04:28,720 Speaker 1: that's because this is one way I show that I 52 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:34,280 Speaker 1: love you, little Bear. So how was swimming practice to day, 53 00:04:34,680 --> 00:04:39,919 Speaker 1: Papa Bear asked? It was fun, Papa. First, coach Emily 54 00:04:40,040 --> 00:04:42,279 Speaker 1: had us do some warm ups by the side of 55 00:04:42,320 --> 00:04:45,320 Speaker 1: the pool, and then we got in the pool and 56 00:04:45,440 --> 00:04:49,120 Speaker 1: warmed up some more. Then we focused on breaststroke for 57 00:04:49,240 --> 00:04:53,080 Speaker 1: most of the rest of our practice time. How was 58 00:04:53,120 --> 00:04:57,880 Speaker 1: your breastroke coming along, Little bear coach Emily says, I 59 00:04:57,920 --> 00:05:00,640 Speaker 1: am doing very well, and all what I need is 60 00:05:00,720 --> 00:05:06,440 Speaker 1: more practice. It takes time to get stronger. She says. Good. 61 00:05:06,800 --> 00:05:09,919 Speaker 1: I'm happy to hear that. As long as you listen 62 00:05:09,960 --> 00:05:12,640 Speaker 1: to your coach and try your best to apply what 63 00:05:12,720 --> 00:05:18,400 Speaker 1: she says, I am sure you will do great well. 64 00:05:18,760 --> 00:05:22,719 Speaker 1: I don't know, Papa, I got a little frustrated again today, 65 00:05:23,200 --> 00:05:26,040 Speaker 1: Bernice said, with a bit of a frown on her face. 66 00:05:27,200 --> 00:05:33,360 Speaker 1: Why were you frustrated, asked Papa. Well, at the end 67 00:05:33,400 --> 00:05:36,920 Speaker 1: of practice, the coach had us have a race, and 68 00:05:37,080 --> 00:05:40,320 Speaker 1: while it was supposed to be for fun, I really 69 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:44,560 Speaker 1: wanted to win. I guess maybe I am kind of competitive. 70 00:05:46,560 --> 00:05:48,880 Speaker 1: It's fun to try to win at races, little Bear. 71 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:51,960 Speaker 1: You and I often race home when we are walking 72 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:57,440 Speaker 1: on the sidewalk. Yes, but that's different because since I 73 00:05:57,480 --> 00:06:02,200 Speaker 1: am so fast, I let you win sometimes. Right. You 74 00:06:02,240 --> 00:06:08,080 Speaker 1: are a very kind racer. But today, Papa, no matter 75 00:06:08,120 --> 00:06:13,000 Speaker 1: how hard I tried, I always came in last. I 76 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:17,039 Speaker 1: didn't win one race at all, and Bobby won all 77 00:06:17,120 --> 00:06:22,360 Speaker 1: the time. That's okay, little bear. We can't win all 78 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:27,560 Speaker 1: the time. Did your teammates cheer you on? Oh? Yes, Papa, 79 00:06:28,080 --> 00:06:31,479 Speaker 1: coach Emily says, it's very important that we help each 80 00:06:31,520 --> 00:06:35,000 Speaker 1: other be the best swimmers we can be, so that 81 00:06:35,080 --> 00:06:41,200 Speaker 1: we can all improve together. I think Coach Emily is right. 82 00:06:42,240 --> 00:06:45,560 Speaker 1: You can race your teammates and still support each other 83 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:51,680 Speaker 1: in the pool. I know, Papa, but everyone seems to 84 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:55,359 Speaker 1: be getting so fast in the pool while I am not, 85 00:06:56,720 --> 00:07:02,120 Speaker 1: especially Bobby. He has gotten super fast recently, and now 86 00:07:02,720 --> 00:07:06,440 Speaker 1: he says maybe instead of studying dinosaurs when he grows up, 87 00:07:06,839 --> 00:07:12,440 Speaker 1: that he might become an Olympic swimmer. It's wonderful that 88 00:07:12,520 --> 00:07:16,440 Speaker 1: Bobby loves swimming, little Bear, You still love swimming too, 89 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:21,440 Speaker 1: don't you, Yes, Papa, I just wish I was improving 90 00:07:21,520 --> 00:07:25,360 Speaker 1: as fast as Bobby. I am happy that he is fast, 91 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:28,680 Speaker 1: and we all cheer for him when he swims, but 92 00:07:28,920 --> 00:07:33,120 Speaker 1: sometimes I would like to win two. Bernice said with 93 00:07:33,200 --> 00:07:39,520 Speaker 1: a grin, little Bear, we all improve at our own pace. 94 00:07:40,720 --> 00:07:44,600 Speaker 1: You will get faster in your own time. I know 95 00:07:44,720 --> 00:07:48,960 Speaker 1: you will just listen to the coach and try hard, 96 00:07:49,400 --> 00:07:53,040 Speaker 1: so there is no need to be so frustrated. Just 97 00:07:53,200 --> 00:07:58,160 Speaker 1: enjoy swimming, support your teammates, and don't worry so much 98 00:07:58,160 --> 00:08:03,239 Speaker 1: about being number one. You and your teammates have quite 99 00:08:03,320 --> 00:08:05,800 Speaker 1: a lot of time before you need to be concerned 100 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:12,200 Speaker 1: with competition and races and stuff. I still love studying 101 00:08:12,280 --> 00:08:17,440 Speaker 1: science best, Papa. I am happy to hear that it's 102 00:08:17,440 --> 00:08:23,720 Speaker 1: good to learn many different things, little bear, including science, math, languages, 103 00:08:24,360 --> 00:08:29,720 Speaker 1: and of course swimming in other sports. Yeah, I love sports, 104 00:08:30,120 --> 00:08:33,560 Speaker 1: except for basketball. My legs are too short and I 105 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:37,559 Speaker 1: can't dribble well, Bernice said, pretending to dribble a ball. 106 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:43,280 Speaker 1: I wasn't very good at basketball when I was in school, 107 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:47,640 Speaker 1: but I still loved playing. We can't be great at everything, 108 00:08:47,800 --> 00:08:50,800 Speaker 1: but it's fun to try, Papa Bear said, as he 109 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:55,640 Speaker 1: walked to the refrigerator to take out lunch. What's for lunch, 110 00:08:55,679 --> 00:08:59,760 Speaker 1: Papa Bernice said, as her stomach started making all kinds 111 00:08:59,800 --> 00:09:03,599 Speaker 1: of noises. How does a tuna fish sandwich and a 112 00:09:03,679 --> 00:09:07,600 Speaker 1: salad sound, little Bear? Will that help fuel our little swimmer? 113 00:09:09,160 --> 00:09:14,200 Speaker 1: It sounds great. I love tuna fish. But Papa, what 114 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:18,640 Speaker 1: about the cookies, Bernice asked, looking at the huge tray 115 00:09:18,679 --> 00:09:23,680 Speaker 1: of cookies cooling on the counter. I haven't forgotten the cookies, 116 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:26,960 Speaker 1: little bear. They will be ready just in time for 117 00:09:27,040 --> 00:09:37,160 Speaker 1: when you finish eating your lunch. It's that time, Papa said, Bernice, 118 00:09:38,040 --> 00:09:41,240 Speaker 1: And what time is that, little bear replied her, Papa, 119 00:09:41,679 --> 00:09:45,640 Speaker 1: the time you read me a story. Are you sure 120 00:09:45,679 --> 00:09:49,560 Speaker 1: you can stay awake? You did a lot of activities today, 121 00:09:49,760 --> 00:09:55,200 Speaker 1: her papa asked. I think so, Papa, maybe a short story. 122 00:09:55,480 --> 00:10:00,760 Speaker 1: Bernice said, with a great big yawn. Did you do 123 00:10:00,840 --> 00:10:04,280 Speaker 1: all the things you need to do before bed? I 124 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:07,920 Speaker 1: think so. I had a soapy bath, I put on 125 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:12,400 Speaker 1: my dolphin pajamas, I brushed my teeth, and I even 126 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:18,280 Speaker 1: did some stretches. Stretching is a good idea after all 127 00:10:18,320 --> 00:10:24,080 Speaker 1: the exercise you had today. Are you comfy, yes, Papa. 128 00:10:25,040 --> 00:10:28,280 Speaker 1: How about Twigger, Wolfe and Madeleine? Are they ready for 129 00:10:28,360 --> 00:10:32,360 Speaker 1: a story too? They said, they are ready, though I 130 00:10:32,440 --> 00:10:37,440 Speaker 1: think they are a bit tired too. Okay, give me 131 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:39,600 Speaker 1: a hug and a kiss, and I'll tell you a 132 00:10:39,679 --> 00:10:50,280 Speaker 1: short story. Thank you, Papa. Once upon a time, in 133 00:10:50,360 --> 00:10:53,840 Speaker 1: a world full of magic and fun, there lived a 134 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:59,040 Speaker 1: brave little bear named Boo Boo. She lived in a 135 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:04,240 Speaker 1: large castle at the edge of a mystical forest. And 136 00:11:04,320 --> 00:11:10,040 Speaker 1: in this forest there were unicorns, fairies, gnomes, and all 137 00:11:10,240 --> 00:11:16,480 Speaker 1: manner of insects, birds and animals. It was a wonderful place. 138 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:23,199 Speaker 1: Her best friend was a young dragon called Kai Kai, 139 00:11:24,040 --> 00:11:26,760 Speaker 1: and they liked to play as much as they could. 140 00:11:28,520 --> 00:11:31,240 Speaker 1: The kingdom they lived in was full of people who 141 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:34,840 Speaker 1: lived in the meadows, those who lived in the hills, 142 00:11:35,480 --> 00:11:39,040 Speaker 1: and those who lived in the forest, and they all 143 00:11:39,320 --> 00:11:47,000 Speaker 1: lived in harmony. On this beautiful sunny day, Bubu and 144 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:51,920 Speaker 1: Kaiki were at the river that was close to Bubu's castle, swimming, 145 00:11:52,640 --> 00:11:56,440 Speaker 1: splashing and having the kind of fun that happens from 146 00:11:56,480 --> 00:12:02,199 Speaker 1: having all the time in the world. It's not fair, 147 00:12:02,320 --> 00:12:05,200 Speaker 1: Kai Kai, you are so big that any time you 148 00:12:05,400 --> 00:12:10,000 Speaker 1: move in the water you create the biggest splashes, Bobo said, 149 00:12:10,320 --> 00:12:14,600 Speaker 1: as she was again soaked with water. You made the 150 00:12:14,679 --> 00:12:18,080 Speaker 1: rules of the splashing game, Booboo. I can't help it 151 00:12:18,120 --> 00:12:21,040 Speaker 1: if I was a born splasher, Kai Kai said with 152 00:12:21,120 --> 00:12:26,120 Speaker 1: a smile. Remind me next time I create a game 153 00:12:26,520 --> 00:12:30,160 Speaker 1: to make the rules favor small, short bears and not 154 00:12:30,400 --> 00:12:36,040 Speaker 1: large fire breathing dragons. Booboo replied. I will try my best, 155 00:12:36,280 --> 00:12:39,680 Speaker 1: Kai Kai said as he shook the water off his body, 156 00:12:40,200 --> 00:12:47,240 Speaker 1: once again, making Booboo all wet. You certainly can swim 157 00:12:47,360 --> 00:12:50,880 Speaker 1: much better than I can, said Kai Kai. I think 158 00:12:50,920 --> 00:12:53,920 Speaker 1: that's because your feet touched the ground and it's too 159 00:12:53,960 --> 00:12:57,559 Speaker 1: hard for you to swim in such shallow water. I 160 00:12:57,720 --> 00:13:03,280 Speaker 1: love swimming on a hot day. Hopefully the fish will 161 00:13:03,280 --> 00:13:06,880 Speaker 1: come back soon after being scared of our splashing, Kai 162 00:13:06,960 --> 00:13:12,000 Speaker 1: Kai said with a laugh. They always do. I think 163 00:13:12,040 --> 00:13:14,319 Speaker 1: once they see us, they go down river for the 164 00:13:14,400 --> 00:13:20,400 Speaker 1: day and return when we leave. Bluebell told me that 165 00:13:20,480 --> 00:13:23,080 Speaker 1: she was talking to an elder fairy who said that 166 00:13:23,160 --> 00:13:27,920 Speaker 1: the fish didn't mind sharing the river with us, Booboo said. 167 00:13:29,240 --> 00:13:33,440 Speaker 1: Sitting down on the bank of the river, Kai Kai asked, so, 168 00:13:34,160 --> 00:13:38,359 Speaker 1: are you going to the early summer festival in the village. 169 00:13:38,720 --> 00:13:42,640 Speaker 1: I think so. The whole family usually does, but I'm 170 00:13:42,679 --> 00:13:48,280 Speaker 1: not so excited this year. Why I can't go because 171 00:13:48,320 --> 00:13:51,200 Speaker 1: of my size, But I know many of the people 172 00:13:51,280 --> 00:13:54,480 Speaker 1: of the forest and meadows and hills love going to 173 00:13:54,559 --> 00:14:00,280 Speaker 1: this festival. Well, every year there is a race, and 174 00:14:00,360 --> 00:14:05,040 Speaker 1: my older brother always enters and usually finishes in the 175 00:14:05,080 --> 00:14:10,040 Speaker 1: top three, if not first. I heard your brother is 176 00:14:10,080 --> 00:14:17,079 Speaker 1: a good runner, So what's the problem, Booboo. My father 177 00:14:17,200 --> 00:14:21,200 Speaker 1: always seems so proud and happy whenever he wins. I 178 00:14:21,240 --> 00:14:25,600 Speaker 1: would like him to cheer me on too. Come on, Booboo, 179 00:14:26,160 --> 00:14:29,000 Speaker 1: you know your father is very proud of you. Too. 180 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:34,040 Speaker 1: You read and write so well. I bet he thinks 181 00:14:34,040 --> 00:14:37,640 Speaker 1: you are going to be a great writer someday. And 182 00:14:37,720 --> 00:14:41,000 Speaker 1: the library you have, I think it must be one 183 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:45,160 Speaker 1: of the best libraries in all the kingdom, said Kai Kai, 184 00:14:45,200 --> 00:14:49,520 Speaker 1: gesturing with his front hands. And every year that you 185 00:14:49,720 --> 00:14:54,440 Speaker 1: enter the writing competition, you win. I know, I know, 186 00:14:54,640 --> 00:14:58,080 Speaker 1: but it certainly would be nice to win at running 187 00:14:58,520 --> 00:15:01,840 Speaker 1: just once, Bubu said, as she put her hands up 188 00:15:01,880 --> 00:15:06,520 Speaker 1: like she had just won a race. But your talent 189 00:15:06,680 --> 00:15:10,160 Speaker 1: is writing, just like my talent is flying and breathing fire. 190 00:15:11,640 --> 00:15:15,840 Speaker 1: Maybe I can be multi talented. I think you are 191 00:15:15,880 --> 00:15:19,560 Speaker 1: the most talented bear in the whole kingdom. Kai Kai said. 192 00:15:21,400 --> 00:15:23,880 Speaker 1: I think you are just saying that because you know 193 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:27,000 Speaker 1: the cook in our kitchen made fresh cookies and you 194 00:15:27,200 --> 00:15:32,160 Speaker 1: want some. Booboo said with a laugh, hmm, you're right, 195 00:15:32,960 --> 00:15:37,560 Speaker 1: you have the best cookies. But I do believe you 196 00:15:37,640 --> 00:15:42,120 Speaker 1: can do anything you set your mind to. It would 197 00:15:42,120 --> 00:15:44,320 Speaker 1: be nice if the winner this year was a girl, 198 00:15:44,360 --> 00:15:48,160 Speaker 1: Booboo said. Girls can do anything that boys can do. 199 00:15:48,280 --> 00:15:52,840 Speaker 1: Said Kai Kai. Well that settles it. Then I will 200 00:15:53,000 --> 00:15:57,200 Speaker 1: enter the race and try to win. Tomorrow I start training. 201 00:15:57,720 --> 00:16:01,440 Speaker 1: Can you help me, Booboo asked I would love to 202 00:16:01,480 --> 00:16:07,440 Speaker 1: help you. Hmm, I know. I'll be your coach, perfect, 203 00:16:07,680 --> 00:16:13,760 Speaker 1: replied Boboo. Just one question, will there be cookies? Asked 204 00:16:13,800 --> 00:16:21,280 Speaker 1: Kai Kai. For two weeks, every morning, at sunrise, rain 205 00:16:21,440 --> 00:16:24,960 Speaker 1: or shine, Boboo and Kaiki would meet at the flat 206 00:16:25,040 --> 00:16:28,240 Speaker 1: part of the trail that runs through the meadow toward 207 00:16:28,320 --> 00:16:33,720 Speaker 1: the mystical forest. Booboo would practice her sprinting and go 208 00:16:33,800 --> 00:16:38,480 Speaker 1: for long runs to build up her endurance. Kaiki would 209 00:16:38,480 --> 00:16:44,720 Speaker 1: time her and provide encouragement. They continued until finally, during 210 00:16:44,760 --> 00:16:47,800 Speaker 1: the first day of the Summer Festival, the race was 211 00:16:47,840 --> 00:16:53,680 Speaker 1: about to begin. I'm so nervous, Boboo said to Kai Kai. 212 00:16:54,840 --> 00:16:58,520 Speaker 1: Don't be nervous. Just focus on your breathing and try 213 00:16:58,520 --> 00:17:02,920 Speaker 1: your best. You be great. Thank you for your help, 214 00:17:03,000 --> 00:17:07,640 Speaker 1: Kai Kai. That's what friends are for, Kaikai replied, as 215 00:17:07,640 --> 00:17:10,639 Speaker 1: he left her to go watch where his size wouldn't 216 00:17:10,680 --> 00:17:16,159 Speaker 1: ruin the view for others. If Boobu could see her 217 00:17:16,200 --> 00:17:19,120 Speaker 1: father sitting in the stands, she would notice the look 218 00:17:19,160 --> 00:17:22,399 Speaker 1: of surprise on his face, which was much the same 219 00:17:22,680 --> 00:17:25,360 Speaker 1: look as her older brother who was at the other 220 00:17:25,520 --> 00:17:29,960 Speaker 1: end of the starting line. And then the runners took 221 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:34,560 Speaker 1: their starting positions, the whistle blew and the race began. 222 00:17:37,320 --> 00:17:41,080 Speaker 1: It was a short race, four turns around the short track, 223 00:17:41,640 --> 00:17:47,640 Speaker 1: but Booboo tried her very best. She visualized winning, then 224 00:17:47,720 --> 00:17:51,800 Speaker 1: she thought about how her legs hurt. Then she visualized 225 00:17:51,840 --> 00:17:54,240 Speaker 1: the plate of cookies she would eat after she finished 226 00:17:54,280 --> 00:18:00,800 Speaker 1: the race. She passed one runner, then two, then three, 227 00:18:01,640 --> 00:18:06,120 Speaker 1: and then four. She kept going as fast as she 228 00:18:06,200 --> 00:18:10,160 Speaker 1: could until the end was in sight and she crossed 229 00:18:10,200 --> 00:18:15,280 Speaker 1: the finish line. She could hear her father yelling in 230 00:18:15,359 --> 00:18:20,280 Speaker 1: the distance and the cheers of the crowd. She didn't win. 231 00:18:21,480 --> 00:18:26,280 Speaker 1: She came in fifth, with her older brother coming in second. 232 00:18:27,720 --> 00:18:31,639 Speaker 1: After Kai Kai flew down and congratulated her, helped to 233 00:18:31,680 --> 00:18:34,959 Speaker 1: read some cookies, and her older brother came over and 234 00:18:35,040 --> 00:18:38,160 Speaker 1: punched her in the arm. Her father came to see her. 235 00:18:41,200 --> 00:18:45,119 Speaker 1: In his deep voice, he said, when did you start running, Booboo? 236 00:18:45,560 --> 00:18:49,400 Speaker 1: I was quite surprised to see you at the starting line. 237 00:18:49,560 --> 00:18:55,040 Speaker 1: I just started a couple weeks ago. She said quietly, Well, Booboo, 238 00:18:55,560 --> 00:18:59,000 Speaker 1: you did very very well, and just as I have 239 00:18:59,200 --> 00:19:03,520 Speaker 1: always said, no matter what you decide to do, I 240 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:07,800 Speaker 1: will always be proud of you. You are the bravest 241 00:19:07,840 --> 00:19:11,960 Speaker 1: little bear I have ever seen. And you can accomplish 242 00:19:12,040 --> 00:19:15,879 Speaker 1: anything you want to do. I am very proud of you. 243 00:19:17,920 --> 00:19:26,080 Speaker 1: And Boo Boo was happy and very tired. And with that, 244 00:19:26,880 --> 00:19:31,000 Speaker 1: Papa Bear gave Bernice a kiss on the forehead, adjusted 245 00:19:31,040 --> 00:19:34,760 Speaker 1: her blanket, making sure that her friends were comfy too, 246 00:19:35,720 --> 00:19:44,639 Speaker 1: turned off her lamp, and quietly whispered good night. And 247 00:19:44,720 --> 00:19:52,040 Speaker 1: that's the end of our story. Good Night, sleep tight.