Transcript for Parent Storytellers
Once upon a time on Urf, there lived a bright yellow banana named Benny. He was tall and slightly curved, with a cheerful smile that could light up the whole fruit bowl.
Benny’s best friend was an avocado named Ava. She was round and green with a big brown seed in her middle that she called her “heart stone.”
“What should we do today?” asked Benny Banana one sunny morning as they sat on a rock near the fruit garden.
“Let’s go on an adventure!” suggested Ava Avocado, rolling slightly from side to side with excitement.
As they walked through the garden, they spotted something strange in the distance. It was big and boxy with wheels and windows.
“What’s that?” asked Ava, pointing with her leafy top.
“I think it’s called a camper,” said Benny. “I heard the humans use them to travel and have adventures.”
The two fruits approached the camper cautiously. It was much bigger up close, like a house on wheels.
“I wonder what campers taste like,” said Benny, tapping his chin thoughtfully.
“Maybe they’re delicious!” Ava said. “Humans seem to really like them.”
Benny looked at Ava. “Should we try a tiny bite? Just to see?”
Ava nodded eagerly. “Just a small taste.”
So Benny and Ava each took a tiny nibble of the camper’s bumper.
“BLECH!” they both spit it out immediately.
“That’s the worst thing I’ve ever tasted!” cried Benny, wiping his tongue with his hands.
“It’s not food at all!” Ava said, making a funny face. “It’s hard and tastes like… like… nothing yummy at all!”
They both laughed at their silly mistake. Of course campers weren’t for eating! They were for camping and adventures.
Just then, they heard rustling from the garden. More fruits and other friends were arriving!
First came a group of avocados, all rolling along and bumping into each other with giggles.
“Hello cousins!” Ava called out, waving to the avocados.
Next came three round oranges, bouncing like balls down the path.
“Hi Ollie, Oscar, and Olivia!” Benny greeted the oranges.
A collection of small red hearts floated through the air, twinkling in the sunlight.
“Those must be the love hearts,” whispered Ava. “They spread happiness wherever they go.”
Soon, more garden friends joined them – a rabbit with long floppy ears, a turtle moving slowly but steadily, and a small blue bird that flew in circles above them.
“What are you all doing here?” asked Benny.
“We saw you found something exciting!” said one of the avocados.
“We want to join the adventure!” chirped the blue bird.
The rabbit hopped forward. “What is this big thing?”
“It’s called a camper,” explained Ava. “But don’t try to eat it – it’s not tasty at all!”
All the friends laughed.
“Campers aren’t for eating,” said the wise old turtle. “They’re for exploring and having fun inside.”
“Can we look inside?” asked Oscar Orange.
Benny climbed up to the door and carefully pushed it open. “Wow!” he gasped.
Inside the camper were little beds, a tiny kitchen, and windows to see outside.
“This is amazing!” said Ava as all the friends crowded inside.
“Let’s pretend we’re traveling somewhere far away,” suggested Olivia Orange.
So all the fruits and animal friends pretended the camper was moving. They made engine noises and looked out the windows, imagining beautiful places they were passing.
“Look! A mountain!” called Benny.
“And a river!” added Ava.
The hearts floated around, making everyone feel warm and happy.
They played in the camper all afternoon, having imaginary adventures to faraway places on Urf. They visited pretend beaches, forests, and even a volcano (that was Ollie Orange’s exciting idea).
As the sun began to set, they heard a distant call.
“I think the humans are coming back,” said the rabbit, twitching his ears.
“We should go home,” agreed Benny.
So all the friends filed out of the camper, thanking it for the wonderful day of adventures.
“Even though you don’t taste good, you’re still amazing,” Ava told the camper, patting it gently.
As they walked back to the garden, Benny turned to Ava with a smile.
“That was the best adventure yet,” he said.
“Yes,” agreed Ava. “And we learned something important.”
“What’s that?” asked Benny.
“Not everything is for eating!” they both said together, and burst into giggles.
The hearts twinkled above them as they all returned home, tired but happy after their big day of make-believe travels around Urf.