01x06 - I am Catherine the Great/I am Tomioka Tessai
Posted: 12/31/23 12:47
Brad: Ready for adventure? ♪ Who's that kid who ♪
♪ can travel through time? ♪
Xavier: ♪ Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! ♪
Yadina: ♪ Which great heroes will we find? ♪
Xavier: ♪ Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! ♪
Brad: ♪ Every single boy and girl ♪
Yadina: ♪ Has what it takes ♪
Kids: ♪ To change the world! ♪
♪ Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! ♪
Brad: ♪ Brad! ♪ Yadina: ♪ And Yadina! ♪
Kids: ♪ And the Secret Museum! ♪
♪ Dr. Zoom and the Secret Museum! ♪
Xavier: ♪ Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! ♪
♪ Shh! ♪
Brad: Hi. Welcome to the show.
Xavier: Today we're meeting a member of Russian royalty!
Yadina: Catherine the Great!
Yadina: She looks fancy!
Xavier: That's because she was the Empress of Russia.
(regal trumpets) ♪
Brad: An Empress is like a Queen.
They meet lots of people.
Xavier: And make lots of friends!
Yadina: And since we have lots of friends watching us...
Let us start the show!
Brad: Xavier! Yadina!
Whooo's ready for day camp?
Xavier: Hey Brad. Yadina: Hey Brad!
Brad: We're going to swim and bake and sing songs...
and make tie-dyed everything.
Look, I already got started on my shirt.
Yadina: Sounds super fun.
Xavier: Can't wait to hear all about it!
Brad: Wait. Aren't you guys going too?
Xavier: Sorry, didn't we tell you?
We can't go now.
Brad: What?! Why not?
Yadina: Our Grandma's coming to visit.
Brad: Oh, okay.
Well... Day camp sounded fun,
but I'm sure we'll have fun with your Grandma too.
(gasps) Does she like to tie-dye stuff?
Yadina: You don't have to stay with us.
Xavier: You really wanted to go to camp.
Brad: Yeah... with you guys.
I can't go alone.
I won't know anyone,
and I'm not good at making new friends.
Yadina: Sure you are!
Xavier: Maybe you just need a little practice.
Brad: Practice? How? With who?
Xavier: How about... that friendly duck!
Just pretend he's a kid you're meeting for the first time.
Brad: Ah.... Yadina: C'mon, Brad.
You can do it!
Brad: (sigh) Okay... here goes nothing.
Brad: Um... hi.
(Ahem) So. Webbed feet, huh?
Brad: Oh haha, you don't even have feet.
I'm not very good at this.
Xavier: Secret Museum?
Xavier: I wonder who the Secret Museum will send us to meet?
Yadina: And where we'll go?
Brad: And wheeeeen!
Woah!
Yadina: Look out below! All: (cheering)
Xavier: Hi Berby! Yadina: Hi Berby!
Berby: Hello. Brad: Hi Berby!
Brad: Oof!
Xavier: (humming)
Xavier: We're getting something.
Brad: What is it?
Yadina: Maybe a friendship bracelet?
Brad: It's pretty big.
Yadina: Not if you're a giant.
Brad: You think we're going to meet a giant?!
Yadina: (giggles) Oh Brad, I'm just kidding.
Xavier: We're meeting her:
"Catherine the Great!"
Yadina: In Germany. In the year .
Xavier: That's over years ago!
Brad: I wonder how great she'll be
at helping me make friends?
Yadina: Of course she'll be great.
Her name is Catherine the Great!
Xavier: Only one way to find out.
Xavier: Ready for adventure?
Yadina: Ready!
Brad: (exhales) Ready.
Berby: (computing noise)
Yadina: Here we go!
Xavier: Its happening! Yadina: Hang on Dr. Zoom!
Xavier: Woo hoo! Brad: Woaah!
Xavier: So this is Germany in .
Brad: Hey. A castle!
Yadina: (gasp!) And she must be a princess.
Xavier: It's her!
It's Catherine the Great!
Catherine: Aww. (speaking foreign language)
Xavier: (whispers) What did she say?
Yadina: Excuse us one second, please.
Xavier, we need the translator!
Xavier: Oh, right!
Yadina: I'm sorry, could you please repeat that?
Catherine: I said your turtle is very cute!
Yadina: Why, thank you! This is Dr. Zoom.
And I'm Yadina.
Catherine: Lovely to meet you both.
I'm Catherine.
And you-?
Xavier: I am Xavier!
The pleasure is mine, your royal highness.
Catherine: I like the little decorations on your head.
Xavier: Oh these?
They're actually antennaes.
Really handy when you time travel around the world.
Catherine: And I love your cape.
Brad: Oh! Ah, hi.
Brad.
Yadina: Do you live in that castle?
Catherine: Yes, with my family.
Hey, want to come play a game with me?
Yadina: Yes! Please!
Catherine: Great! Follow me.
Xavier/Yadina: We're gonna play in a real castle!
Yadina: Catherine? Um, where are we going?
Xavier: Don't you have awesome games to play in your castle?
Catherine: Yes, but it's much more fun
to get out and make new friends.
Wouldn't you agree?
Brad: Well, the thing is-- I'm kinda shy.
Okay...a lot shy.
How do you do it?
Y'know, make friends?
Catherine: Well, getting to know people
is a great way to make friends.
Catherine: Oh, I should go say hello!
Yadina: Is he a friend of yours?
Catherine: Not yet.
Catherine: Hello! What are you looking at?
Matthias: A Rooster. It's so colorful!
They're my favorite animal.
Catherine: Mine are cats.
They're so soft. And clean!
Catherine: I'm Catherine.
Matthias: I'm Matthias!
Catherine: Delightful! Brad: Huh.
She's getting to know him, and they're becoming friends...
Catherine: And these are my friends.
Yadina, Dr. Zoom... - Yadina: Hello.
Catherine: Xavier... - Xavier: Hi!
Catherine: And Brad! Brad: Nice to meet you.
She called me her friend.
Catherine. Oh!... I just thought of a game!
Matthias, want to play with us?
Matthias: Okay.
Catherine: We'll have a wagon race!
Xavier, Yadina and Dr Zoom
will be Team Turtle--
Catherine: Matthias, Brad and I will be Team Rooster.
Catherine. Each team will run in a line.
The person in front is the 'driver' -
they push the wagon wheel forward.
The trick will be to switch drivers,
so everyone gets a turn,
without letting your wagon wheel fall.
All: Yeah! Brad: Sounds fun! Let's go!
Catherine: Excellent! The first team
to touch the big apple tree wins.
Yadina: Got it.
Team Turtle is ready!
Matthias: Team Rooster is ready!
Catherine: Everyone ready? And GO!
Xavier: Woah!
Xavier: Woah! Okay, Yadina!
Switch!
Yadina: Turbo turtle speed!
Weeee!
Matthias: Switch!
Gooooo Catherine!
Catherine: WHOOOA!
Ugh! Phew!
Matthias: The wheel! We can't let it fall!
--
(gasping)
Yadina: Uh-oh! Woah! Sorry!
Woah little chicks.
(chickens bawking) Brad: Excuse me!
Yadina: C'mon Dr Zoom! Top turtle speed!
Go Brad!
Catherine: We're almost there.
Brad: Ah-- ahh- ahh- chooo!
Team Rooster wins!
All: (cheer)
Xavier: Good job team rooster!
Brad: (sniffs) Huh? We won? Woo!
Matthias: What a finish! Great race, Brad!
Brad: You too.
Xavier: I think Brad's doing it.
He's going to make a new friend!
Brad: (sigh)
'Getting to know people is a great way to make friends.'
So, what else do you like to do?
Matthias: Umm... I like collecting things.
Colourful stuff. See?
Brad: Cool! I love colourful stuff too.
Especially tie-dye.
Matthias: What's that?
Matthias: Wow.
That's amazing!
(clock tower bell)
Matthias: Aw, I have to go. But this was fun.
See you later, friend!
Brad: Bye!
Matthias: See you!
Yadina: Brad. That was wonderful.
Brad: I got to know Matthias, and we became friends.
Think it'll work at day camp?
Xavier: Totally.
Brad: (deep breath) Okay. I'm ready for camp!
Thanks for everything, Catherine.
You really are great.
Catherine: Aww, thank you.
Brad: Take care, Bye!
Yadina: Bye. Xavier: See ya Catherine.
Catherine: Goodbye.
Brad: Berby? Let's go home.
Berby: (computing noises)
Brad: So, do you like swimming? Woah!
(giggles)
Brad: We should play together!
You really quack me up.
(laughs)
Yadina: Okay Brad, you're ready to get out there
and make some real friends.
Brad: Right. Day camp, here I come!
Yadina: Bye! Xavier: Good luck!
Xavier: Yup. He's going to do great.
Xavier: Hmm shouldn't Brad be here by now?
Xavier: Hm. Brad: Woo!
Yadina/Xavier: (gasp)
Brad: I got to know so many kids at day camp!
All thanks to my friend, Catherine the Great.
Xavier: When Catherine grew up, she married a Russian prince
and became the Empress of Russia.
She did a lot of great things-- Like started schools
where kids learned new languages.
Yadina: And made lots of friends.
Dr Zoom and I love your outfit by the way.
Brad: Thanks!
And thank you for joining our awesome adventure
to meet Catherine the Great.
Xavier: Who used to be a kid, just like you and me.
Yadina: So kids like you can change the world!
I am Yadina.
Xavier: I am Xavier.
Brad: I am Brad.
And I know getting to know people
is a great way to make friends.
Just like Catherine the Great!
Berby: (bleep, blarp, bloop)
Woohoo!
♪ Doo do do do! ♪
(beeping noises)
(panting)
(ding)
Yay!
Xavier: Berby? You ready for another..
Race around the world?
Berby: (beeping) Xavier: Good!
Cause today is my lucky day.
Behold!
My vehicle of choice, a chariot.
People have been racing chariots,
for thousands of years
with two wheels and two horses!
I am totally, gonna beat you!
(ringing) Xavier: Oh, I'm ready!
Real ready. Berby: Yaahoo!
Berby: Yahoo, yippie!
Xavier: Hey what's going on?
Um, mush?
Giddy up! Go! Please!
Horse: (neighing)
Berby: Woo hoo!
Xavier: (sigh) Okay, forget the horses.
Time... (struggling)
To...shine.
Whoo hooo! Yeah! Ha ha!
Whooo hoo!
Hey! Woah!
Woah! Aughh!
Woo hoo!
(chickens squawking) Oof ah!
(pfft) Chickens! They're everywhere!
Aaah!
Woo! Berby: Hello.)
Xavier: Well, it looks like you won this time Berby.
Let's update the scoreboard.
(ding) Xavier: Huh.
Berby: (happy bleeping)
Xavier: I'll get you next time Berby.
Because, I never give up.
Yadina: Hello! And welcome to the show.
Today we're meeting an amazing
real life painter: Tomioka Tessai.
Brad: He was born in Japan
a long time ago,
in !
Xavier: He was one of the best Japanese painters
Yadina: Tomioka's paintings told stories
that were special to him.
And they looked just like that!
Xavier: Wow! Brad: Cool!
Xavier: They look just like us!
Brad: Really? I don't see it.
Yadina: And now let's--start the show!
Xavier: Woah! Yadina: Woooh cool.
Brad: Isn't it great Xavier: Totally!
Brad: My great-granddad made it for my granddad,
who gave it to my dad.
And now, it belongs to--this guy!
Xavier: Wow, it's been handed down a lot.
Brad: That's what makes it special!
I brought it to show and tell last year.
Sharing the story about my family
made me feel really proud.
Xavier: I hear ya.
I took the toy train my mom made with my grandma
when she was little.
It took them a whole year to put it together.
I was super proud to show it to my friends.
It's so cool.
Yadina: (groans)
Xavier: Don't you have show and tell today?
Yadina: Yes, but,
I don't have anything as special as you guys did.
See?
Xavier: Hey, your old quilt!
Brad: So soft!
Yadina: It is soft and cuddly.
I love it! But,
I'm not sure it's very special.
Xavier: Sure it is!
Yadina: How?
Xavier: Oh, well... I ah... I don't know.
Yadina: What am I going to say about it at show and tell?
Xavier: Hm. This is a problem.
That means... Brad: Wait!
Before you say it, it's almost time for my morning snack-
Xavier/Yadina: To the secret museum!
Oh... But my tummy's getting rumbly!
Xavier: I wonder who the Secret Museum will send us to meet!
Yadina: And where we'll go.
And when! Brad: (gulp) Huh!
Phew!
Guys wait up.
Yadina: Look Out Below! Xavier: Woo hoo!
Xavier: Hi, Berby! Yadina: Hi, Berby!
Brad: Woah! Hi, Berby! Berby: Hi, Brad.
Brad: Oof!
Xavier: (humming) Berby: (Wooo)
Xavier: We're getting something!
Yadina: What is it?
Xavier: It looks like a special kind of brush.
Brad: I wonder who it belonged to?
Xavier: 'Tomioka Tessai'.
That's who we're going to meet.
Yadina: In Japan!
Brad: In the year ...
That's over a hundred and fifty years ago.
Yadina: Well, if he's got a special brush,
maybe Tomioka Tessai
can help me find something special for show and tell.
Xavier: Only one way to find out...
Xavier: Ready for adventure?
Yadina: So ready!
Brad: Uh...moderately ready.
Berby: (bleeping)
Xavier: Here we go!
Berby: (beeping)
Xavier: It's happening! Yadina: Hang on Dr. Zoom!
Xavier: Woo hoo! Brad: Wooooah!
Berby: (cheerful bleeping)
Yadina: We're in Japan in the year !
Brad: And still hungry.
Tomioka: Hajimemashite!
Xavier: What did he say?
Yadina: Xavier, they speak Japanese in Japan.
You need the translator.
Xavier: Oh, right!
(buzzing)
Tomioka: Hi there!
Yadina: Hello! Nice brushes.
Tomioka: Thank you. Brad: May I see your brush?
Xavier: Hey- that looks like the brush we saw in the museum.
Berby: (beeping)
Yadina: And that's Tomioka Tessai!
Berby: (uh-huh) Brad: I really like your brush.
What's it for?
Tomioka: I use them when I paint.
Brad: You paint? Me, too!
Tomioka: Really? I love to paint.
I'm working on one right now if you want to come and see it.
Brad: Oh yeah! Yadina: Yes, please.
Brad: (gasps) Snacks!
Xavier: Um, I think Tomioka's using that.
Brad: Oh darn it.
Tomioka: So? What do you think?
It's Western style, which is very popular.
But, something isn't right...
Yadina: Hmmm. Dr. Zoom says it's very colourful.
That's a good thing.
Brad: Yeah, it looks delicious-- I mean colorful.
Especially those pears... Yum
Xavier: Hey, you could bring a bowl of fruit
to show and tell, Yadina.
Yadina: Hmm. Maybe...
but I don't know if fruit is all that special.
Tomioka: Hm. Yes, maybe that's my problem.
The painting doesn't feel special.
It's not speaking to me.
Xavier: Oh I didn't know paintings could talk!
Voice: Tessai? Tessai?
Yadina: (gasps) Fruit painting? Was that you?
Tomioka: (laughs) No, that's my Dad!
Tomioka's Father: Ah, there are my tools.
I'm going to prune the cherry blossom tree.
Oh! You have guests. Welcome.
Xavier: Hello. Yadina: Hi, there.
Brad: Um, did you say cherries?
I love cherries! Maybe we could help you?
Tomioka's Father: Of course! My son always likes to help
with the cherry blossom tree.
Tomioka: Yes! Let's go!
Brad: So, these cherries, are they ready to eat yet?
Tomioka's Father: Oh, there aren't any actual cherries
on the tree.. Brad: Huh?
But... it's a cherry tree!
Tomioka: (laughs) It's a cherry blossom tree.
It grows flowers, not cherries.
Brad: That's like calling something a chocolate bar,
then saying there's no chocolate in it!
Yadina: Cherries or not, it's very pretty.
Tomioka's Father: Cherry blossom trees were planted
to remind us of the beauty of life.
Tomioka: And this one is very special to us.
Tomioka's Father: Mhm hmm. A few years ago, my grandfather,
father, Tessai and I planted it.
Tomioka: Right after we built this house.
Xavier: Wow. Brad: Whoa!
Tomioka's Father: Every single family member helped.
Tomioka's Father: Some built the frame,
and some worked on thatching the roof,
and some made food for the builders.
Tomioka: And even though I was just little,
I helped by passing dad his tools!
Tomioka's Father: Building our house
was a special time for our family.
So we planted the tree to remind us of that.
Xavier: Wow, what a great story!
Tomioka: Sharing stories about my family makes me feel proud!
Yadina: And it makes the tree really special!
Tomioka: (gasps)
♪
That's it!
I have to get back to my painting!
♪
Brad: Quick question.
You can't eat the flowers, can you?
Tomioka's Father: (laughs) No no nonono.
Tomioka's Father: Hey- where did my helpers go?
Tomioka I have a new idea for my painting.
Tomioka: The fruit bowl was fine, but,
it didn't feel special to me.
Yadina: Hey, that's like my quilt!
I love it but I'm not sure if it's really special.
Brad: Soooo we're not using the fruit anymore... right?
Tomioka: For me, what makes something special
is the story behind it.
Tomioka: Like my family's cherry blossom tree.
Xavier: Woah. Yadina: Lovely!
Tomioka: I'm going to add in its story,
so I can share it with my class.
Tomioka: I can't wait!
Sharing stories about my family makes me feel proud.
Yadina: Xavier?
Do you think my quilt could have a special story behind it?
Xavier: Hmm. I think it just might.
Yadina: Then I've got to get home so I can ask Mom about it.
Let's go!
Thanks for your help, Tomioka.
But I have to get ready for my show and tell.
Brad: Oh. You didn't decide to take the pear
for show and tell... did you?
Yadina: (giggles) No.
Bye, Tomioka! Xavier: See ya, Tomioka!
Brad: Thanks for the snack.
Tomioka: You're welcome! And good luck!
Xavier: Berby? Berby: (beeping)
Let's go home!
Berby: (bleeping)
Woohoo!
Yadina: Mom? Can you tell me some stories about my quilt?
Yadina: This is my special quilt.
It's special because it has lots of stories
about my family in it.
Yadina: This square was made from a teddy bear
my Dad had when he was little.
And this is a piece of my great grandma's apron.
She made the best mushroom empanadas.
Yadina: And this is a piece of the blanky
my mom made for me when I was born.
Yadina: And here's a new one.
It has a handprint from me, my brother Xavier,
and our best friend Brad.
It's in the middle because it's very special.
Xavier: And it covers a hole!
Yadina: It reminds me of the awesome adventures
we go on together.
They're the best big brother and friend
I could ask for.
(cheering)
Yadina: I loved meeting Tomioka Tessai.
He was very inspiring.
Xavier: Tomioka's paintings told stories about where he was from,
his life, and his family.
Brad: The stories were special to him,
and he was proud to tell them.
Yadina: Thanks for joining our awesome adventure
to meet Tomioka Tessai.
Brad: Who used to be a kid, just like you and me.
Xavier: So kids like you can change the world!
I am Xavier.
Brad: I am Brad.
Yadina: I am Yadina.
And I'll always be proud to share stories about my family.
Just like Tomioka Tessai!
(show theme song) ♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪ can travel through time? ♪
Xavier: ♪ Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! ♪
Yadina: ♪ Which great heroes will we find? ♪
Xavier: ♪ Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! ♪
Brad: ♪ Every single boy and girl ♪
Yadina: ♪ Has what it takes ♪
Kids: ♪ To change the world! ♪
♪ Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! ♪
Brad: ♪ Brad! ♪ Yadina: ♪ And Yadina! ♪
Kids: ♪ And the Secret Museum! ♪
♪ Dr. Zoom and the Secret Museum! ♪
Xavier: ♪ Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! ♪
♪ Shh! ♪
Brad: Hi. Welcome to the show.
Xavier: Today we're meeting a member of Russian royalty!
Yadina: Catherine the Great!
Yadina: She looks fancy!
Xavier: That's because she was the Empress of Russia.
(regal trumpets) ♪
Brad: An Empress is like a Queen.
They meet lots of people.
Xavier: And make lots of friends!
Yadina: And since we have lots of friends watching us...
Let us start the show!
Brad: Xavier! Yadina!
Whooo's ready for day camp?
Xavier: Hey Brad. Yadina: Hey Brad!
Brad: We're going to swim and bake and sing songs...
and make tie-dyed everything.
Look, I already got started on my shirt.
Yadina: Sounds super fun.
Xavier: Can't wait to hear all about it!
Brad: Wait. Aren't you guys going too?
Xavier: Sorry, didn't we tell you?
We can't go now.
Brad: What?! Why not?
Yadina: Our Grandma's coming to visit.
Brad: Oh, okay.
Well... Day camp sounded fun,
but I'm sure we'll have fun with your Grandma too.
(gasps) Does she like to tie-dye stuff?
Yadina: You don't have to stay with us.
Xavier: You really wanted to go to camp.
Brad: Yeah... with you guys.
I can't go alone.
I won't know anyone,
and I'm not good at making new friends.
Yadina: Sure you are!
Xavier: Maybe you just need a little practice.
Brad: Practice? How? With who?
Xavier: How about... that friendly duck!
Just pretend he's a kid you're meeting for the first time.
Brad: Ah.... Yadina: C'mon, Brad.
You can do it!
Brad: (sigh) Okay... here goes nothing.
Brad: Um... hi.
(Ahem) So. Webbed feet, huh?
Brad: Oh haha, you don't even have feet.
I'm not very good at this.
Xavier: Secret Museum?
Xavier: I wonder who the Secret Museum will send us to meet?
Yadina: And where we'll go?
Brad: And wheeeeen!
Woah!
Yadina: Look out below! All: (cheering)
Xavier: Hi Berby! Yadina: Hi Berby!
Berby: Hello. Brad: Hi Berby!
Brad: Oof!
Xavier: (humming)
Xavier: We're getting something.
Brad: What is it?
Yadina: Maybe a friendship bracelet?
Brad: It's pretty big.
Yadina: Not if you're a giant.
Brad: You think we're going to meet a giant?!
Yadina: (giggles) Oh Brad, I'm just kidding.
Xavier: We're meeting her:
"Catherine the Great!"
Yadina: In Germany. In the year .
Xavier: That's over years ago!
Brad: I wonder how great she'll be
at helping me make friends?
Yadina: Of course she'll be great.
Her name is Catherine the Great!
Xavier: Only one way to find out.
Xavier: Ready for adventure?
Yadina: Ready!
Brad: (exhales) Ready.
Berby: (computing noise)
Yadina: Here we go!
Xavier: Its happening! Yadina: Hang on Dr. Zoom!
Xavier: Woo hoo! Brad: Woaah!
Xavier: So this is Germany in .
Brad: Hey. A castle!
Yadina: (gasp!) And she must be a princess.
Xavier: It's her!
It's Catherine the Great!
Catherine: Aww. (speaking foreign language)
Xavier: (whispers) What did she say?
Yadina: Excuse us one second, please.
Xavier, we need the translator!
Xavier: Oh, right!
Yadina: I'm sorry, could you please repeat that?
Catherine: I said your turtle is very cute!
Yadina: Why, thank you! This is Dr. Zoom.
And I'm Yadina.
Catherine: Lovely to meet you both.
I'm Catherine.
And you-?
Xavier: I am Xavier!
The pleasure is mine, your royal highness.
Catherine: I like the little decorations on your head.
Xavier: Oh these?
They're actually antennaes.
Really handy when you time travel around the world.
Catherine: And I love your cape.
Brad: Oh! Ah, hi.
Brad.
Yadina: Do you live in that castle?
Catherine: Yes, with my family.
Hey, want to come play a game with me?
Yadina: Yes! Please!
Catherine: Great! Follow me.
Xavier/Yadina: We're gonna play in a real castle!
Yadina: Catherine? Um, where are we going?
Xavier: Don't you have awesome games to play in your castle?
Catherine: Yes, but it's much more fun
to get out and make new friends.
Wouldn't you agree?
Brad: Well, the thing is-- I'm kinda shy.
Okay...a lot shy.
How do you do it?
Y'know, make friends?
Catherine: Well, getting to know people
is a great way to make friends.
Catherine: Oh, I should go say hello!
Yadina: Is he a friend of yours?
Catherine: Not yet.
Catherine: Hello! What are you looking at?
Matthias: A Rooster. It's so colorful!
They're my favorite animal.
Catherine: Mine are cats.
They're so soft. And clean!
Catherine: I'm Catherine.
Matthias: I'm Matthias!
Catherine: Delightful! Brad: Huh.
She's getting to know him, and they're becoming friends...
Catherine: And these are my friends.
Yadina, Dr. Zoom... - Yadina: Hello.
Catherine: Xavier... - Xavier: Hi!
Catherine: And Brad! Brad: Nice to meet you.
She called me her friend.
Catherine. Oh!... I just thought of a game!
Matthias, want to play with us?
Matthias: Okay.
Catherine: We'll have a wagon race!
Xavier, Yadina and Dr Zoom
will be Team Turtle--
Catherine: Matthias, Brad and I will be Team Rooster.
Catherine. Each team will run in a line.
The person in front is the 'driver' -
they push the wagon wheel forward.
The trick will be to switch drivers,
so everyone gets a turn,
without letting your wagon wheel fall.
All: Yeah! Brad: Sounds fun! Let's go!
Catherine: Excellent! The first team
to touch the big apple tree wins.
Yadina: Got it.
Team Turtle is ready!
Matthias: Team Rooster is ready!
Catherine: Everyone ready? And GO!
Xavier: Woah!
Xavier: Woah! Okay, Yadina!
Switch!
Yadina: Turbo turtle speed!
Weeee!
Matthias: Switch!
Gooooo Catherine!
Catherine: WHOOOA!
Ugh! Phew!
Matthias: The wheel! We can't let it fall!
--
(gasping)
Yadina: Uh-oh! Woah! Sorry!
Woah little chicks.
(chickens bawking) Brad: Excuse me!
Yadina: C'mon Dr Zoom! Top turtle speed!
Go Brad!
Catherine: We're almost there.
Brad: Ah-- ahh- ahh- chooo!
Team Rooster wins!
All: (cheer)
Xavier: Good job team rooster!
Brad: (sniffs) Huh? We won? Woo!
Matthias: What a finish! Great race, Brad!
Brad: You too.
Xavier: I think Brad's doing it.
He's going to make a new friend!
Brad: (sigh)
'Getting to know people is a great way to make friends.'
So, what else do you like to do?
Matthias: Umm... I like collecting things.
Colourful stuff. See?
Brad: Cool! I love colourful stuff too.
Especially tie-dye.
Matthias: What's that?
Matthias: Wow.
That's amazing!
(clock tower bell)
Matthias: Aw, I have to go. But this was fun.
See you later, friend!
Brad: Bye!
Matthias: See you!
Yadina: Brad. That was wonderful.
Brad: I got to know Matthias, and we became friends.
Think it'll work at day camp?
Xavier: Totally.
Brad: (deep breath) Okay. I'm ready for camp!
Thanks for everything, Catherine.
You really are great.
Catherine: Aww, thank you.
Brad: Take care, Bye!
Yadina: Bye. Xavier: See ya Catherine.
Catherine: Goodbye.
Brad: Berby? Let's go home.
Berby: (computing noises)
Brad: So, do you like swimming? Woah!
(giggles)
Brad: We should play together!
You really quack me up.
(laughs)
Yadina: Okay Brad, you're ready to get out there
and make some real friends.
Brad: Right. Day camp, here I come!
Yadina: Bye! Xavier: Good luck!
Xavier: Yup. He's going to do great.
Xavier: Hmm shouldn't Brad be here by now?
Xavier: Hm. Brad: Woo!
Yadina/Xavier: (gasp)
Brad: I got to know so many kids at day camp!
All thanks to my friend, Catherine the Great.
Xavier: When Catherine grew up, she married a Russian prince
and became the Empress of Russia.
She did a lot of great things-- Like started schools
where kids learned new languages.
Yadina: And made lots of friends.
Dr Zoom and I love your outfit by the way.
Brad: Thanks!
And thank you for joining our awesome adventure
to meet Catherine the Great.
Xavier: Who used to be a kid, just like you and me.
Yadina: So kids like you can change the world!
I am Yadina.
Xavier: I am Xavier.
Brad: I am Brad.
And I know getting to know people
is a great way to make friends.
Just like Catherine the Great!
Berby: (bleep, blarp, bloop)
Woohoo!
♪ Doo do do do! ♪
(beeping noises)
(panting)
(ding)
Yay!
Xavier: Berby? You ready for another..
Race around the world?
Berby: (beeping) Xavier: Good!
Cause today is my lucky day.
Behold!
My vehicle of choice, a chariot.
People have been racing chariots,
for thousands of years
with two wheels and two horses!
I am totally, gonna beat you!
(ringing) Xavier: Oh, I'm ready!
Real ready. Berby: Yaahoo!
Berby: Yahoo, yippie!
Xavier: Hey what's going on?
Um, mush?
Giddy up! Go! Please!
Horse: (neighing)
Berby: Woo hoo!
Xavier: (sigh) Okay, forget the horses.
Time... (struggling)
To...shine.
Whoo hooo! Yeah! Ha ha!
Whooo hoo!
Hey! Woah!
Woah! Aughh!
Woo hoo!
(chickens squawking) Oof ah!
(pfft) Chickens! They're everywhere!
Aaah!
Woo! Berby: Hello.)
Xavier: Well, it looks like you won this time Berby.
Let's update the scoreboard.
(ding) Xavier: Huh.
Berby: (happy bleeping)
Xavier: I'll get you next time Berby.
Because, I never give up.
Yadina: Hello! And welcome to the show.
Today we're meeting an amazing
real life painter: Tomioka Tessai.
Brad: He was born in Japan
a long time ago,
in !
Xavier: He was one of the best Japanese painters
Yadina: Tomioka's paintings told stories
that were special to him.
And they looked just like that!
Xavier: Wow! Brad: Cool!
Xavier: They look just like us!
Brad: Really? I don't see it.
Yadina: And now let's--start the show!
Xavier: Woah! Yadina: Woooh cool.
Brad: Isn't it great Xavier: Totally!
Brad: My great-granddad made it for my granddad,
who gave it to my dad.
And now, it belongs to--this guy!
Xavier: Wow, it's been handed down a lot.
Brad: That's what makes it special!
I brought it to show and tell last year.
Sharing the story about my family
made me feel really proud.
Xavier: I hear ya.
I took the toy train my mom made with my grandma
when she was little.
It took them a whole year to put it together.
I was super proud to show it to my friends.
It's so cool.
Yadina: (groans)
Xavier: Don't you have show and tell today?
Yadina: Yes, but,
I don't have anything as special as you guys did.
See?
Xavier: Hey, your old quilt!
Brad: So soft!
Yadina: It is soft and cuddly.
I love it! But,
I'm not sure it's very special.
Xavier: Sure it is!
Yadina: How?
Xavier: Oh, well... I ah... I don't know.
Yadina: What am I going to say about it at show and tell?
Xavier: Hm. This is a problem.
That means... Brad: Wait!
Before you say it, it's almost time for my morning snack-
Xavier/Yadina: To the secret museum!
Oh... But my tummy's getting rumbly!
Xavier: I wonder who the Secret Museum will send us to meet!
Yadina: And where we'll go.
And when! Brad: (gulp) Huh!
Phew!
Guys wait up.
Yadina: Look Out Below! Xavier: Woo hoo!
Xavier: Hi, Berby! Yadina: Hi, Berby!
Brad: Woah! Hi, Berby! Berby: Hi, Brad.
Brad: Oof!
Xavier: (humming) Berby: (Wooo)
Xavier: We're getting something!
Yadina: What is it?
Xavier: It looks like a special kind of brush.
Brad: I wonder who it belonged to?
Xavier: 'Tomioka Tessai'.
That's who we're going to meet.
Yadina: In Japan!
Brad: In the year ...
That's over a hundred and fifty years ago.
Yadina: Well, if he's got a special brush,
maybe Tomioka Tessai
can help me find something special for show and tell.
Xavier: Only one way to find out...
Xavier: Ready for adventure?
Yadina: So ready!
Brad: Uh...moderately ready.
Berby: (bleeping)
Xavier: Here we go!
Berby: (beeping)
Xavier: It's happening! Yadina: Hang on Dr. Zoom!
Xavier: Woo hoo! Brad: Wooooah!
Berby: (cheerful bleeping)
Yadina: We're in Japan in the year !
Brad: And still hungry.
Tomioka: Hajimemashite!
Xavier: What did he say?
Yadina: Xavier, they speak Japanese in Japan.
You need the translator.
Xavier: Oh, right!
(buzzing)
Tomioka: Hi there!
Yadina: Hello! Nice brushes.
Tomioka: Thank you. Brad: May I see your brush?
Xavier: Hey- that looks like the brush we saw in the museum.
Berby: (beeping)
Yadina: And that's Tomioka Tessai!
Berby: (uh-huh) Brad: I really like your brush.
What's it for?
Tomioka: I use them when I paint.
Brad: You paint? Me, too!
Tomioka: Really? I love to paint.
I'm working on one right now if you want to come and see it.
Brad: Oh yeah! Yadina: Yes, please.
Brad: (gasps) Snacks!
Xavier: Um, I think Tomioka's using that.
Brad: Oh darn it.
Tomioka: So? What do you think?
It's Western style, which is very popular.
But, something isn't right...
Yadina: Hmmm. Dr. Zoom says it's very colourful.
That's a good thing.
Brad: Yeah, it looks delicious-- I mean colorful.
Especially those pears... Yum
Xavier: Hey, you could bring a bowl of fruit
to show and tell, Yadina.
Yadina: Hmm. Maybe...
but I don't know if fruit is all that special.
Tomioka: Hm. Yes, maybe that's my problem.
The painting doesn't feel special.
It's not speaking to me.
Xavier: Oh I didn't know paintings could talk!
Voice: Tessai? Tessai?
Yadina: (gasps) Fruit painting? Was that you?
Tomioka: (laughs) No, that's my Dad!
Tomioka's Father: Ah, there are my tools.
I'm going to prune the cherry blossom tree.
Oh! You have guests. Welcome.
Xavier: Hello. Yadina: Hi, there.
Brad: Um, did you say cherries?
I love cherries! Maybe we could help you?
Tomioka's Father: Of course! My son always likes to help
with the cherry blossom tree.
Tomioka: Yes! Let's go!
Brad: So, these cherries, are they ready to eat yet?
Tomioka's Father: Oh, there aren't any actual cherries
on the tree.. Brad: Huh?
But... it's a cherry tree!
Tomioka: (laughs) It's a cherry blossom tree.
It grows flowers, not cherries.
Brad: That's like calling something a chocolate bar,
then saying there's no chocolate in it!
Yadina: Cherries or not, it's very pretty.
Tomioka's Father: Cherry blossom trees were planted
to remind us of the beauty of life.
Tomioka: And this one is very special to us.
Tomioka's Father: Mhm hmm. A few years ago, my grandfather,
father, Tessai and I planted it.
Tomioka: Right after we built this house.
Xavier: Wow. Brad: Whoa!
Tomioka's Father: Every single family member helped.
Tomioka's Father: Some built the frame,
and some worked on thatching the roof,
and some made food for the builders.
Tomioka: And even though I was just little,
I helped by passing dad his tools!
Tomioka's Father: Building our house
was a special time for our family.
So we planted the tree to remind us of that.
Xavier: Wow, what a great story!
Tomioka: Sharing stories about my family makes me feel proud!
Yadina: And it makes the tree really special!
Tomioka: (gasps)
♪
That's it!
I have to get back to my painting!
♪
Brad: Quick question.
You can't eat the flowers, can you?
Tomioka's Father: (laughs) No no nonono.
Tomioka's Father: Hey- where did my helpers go?
Tomioka I have a new idea for my painting.
Tomioka: The fruit bowl was fine, but,
it didn't feel special to me.
Yadina: Hey, that's like my quilt!
I love it but I'm not sure if it's really special.
Brad: Soooo we're not using the fruit anymore... right?
Tomioka: For me, what makes something special
is the story behind it.
Tomioka: Like my family's cherry blossom tree.
Xavier: Woah. Yadina: Lovely!
Tomioka: I'm going to add in its story,
so I can share it with my class.
Tomioka: I can't wait!
Sharing stories about my family makes me feel proud.
Yadina: Xavier?
Do you think my quilt could have a special story behind it?
Xavier: Hmm. I think it just might.
Yadina: Then I've got to get home so I can ask Mom about it.
Let's go!
Thanks for your help, Tomioka.
But I have to get ready for my show and tell.
Brad: Oh. You didn't decide to take the pear
for show and tell... did you?
Yadina: (giggles) No.
Bye, Tomioka! Xavier: See ya, Tomioka!
Brad: Thanks for the snack.
Tomioka: You're welcome! And good luck!
Xavier: Berby? Berby: (beeping)
Let's go home!
Berby: (bleeping)
Woohoo!
Yadina: Mom? Can you tell me some stories about my quilt?
Yadina: This is my special quilt.
It's special because it has lots of stories
about my family in it.
Yadina: This square was made from a teddy bear
my Dad had when he was little.
And this is a piece of my great grandma's apron.
She made the best mushroom empanadas.
Yadina: And this is a piece of the blanky
my mom made for me when I was born.
Yadina: And here's a new one.
It has a handprint from me, my brother Xavier,
and our best friend Brad.
It's in the middle because it's very special.
Xavier: And it covers a hole!
Yadina: It reminds me of the awesome adventures
we go on together.
They're the best big brother and friend
I could ask for.
(cheering)
Yadina: I loved meeting Tomioka Tessai.
He was very inspiring.
Xavier: Tomioka's paintings told stories about where he was from,
his life, and his family.
Brad: The stories were special to him,
and he was proud to tell them.
Yadina: Thanks for joining our awesome adventure
to meet Tomioka Tessai.
Brad: Who used to be a kid, just like you and me.
Xavier: So kids like you can change the world!
I am Xavier.
Brad: I am Brad.
Yadina: I am Yadina.
And I'll always be proud to share stories about my family.
Just like Tomioka Tessai!
(show theme song) ♪♪
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