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Episode 1: Lighthouse Adventure

Episode I of 20,000 Books Under the Sea has a stupendous show, a clever craft, an amazing author interview, a remarkable recipe, and a fabulous field trip. Get ready to take a delightful dive directly into fun.

Show: 20,000 Books Under the Sea, ep. 1

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN…

The adventure begins at Page Turner’s mysterious lighthouse when Kenny accidentally releases Shelldon the Tale Snail. Our intrepid Storyologists, Cliff Hanger and Brook Mark, must travel to the Lost Library of Atlantis to find the only book that can stop Shelldon from devouring every story in the lighthouse. Cliff and Brook will have to rely on each other, the kids at home, and other Storyologists to solve ocean-themed clues that lead to the Lost Library. The Filipino folktale, “Why the Sea Is Salty”, and the original song, “Down Below”, help them on their way.

Craft: The Tale Snail

Using two paper plates, a bit of paint, lots of imagination, and of course a story for the hungry crustacean, everyone makes their own Tale Snail.

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Author: Dan Yaccarino

Dan Yaccarino discusses his exciting picture book, “The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau”, and shares details about Cousteau’s amazing life and love of the sea. Dan is the author and illustrator of numerous books for children as well as the creator and producer of animated television shows including Doug Unplugs, Willa’s Wildlife, and Oswald.

Recipe: Happy-As-A-Clam Cookies

“Shellebrate” the sea by making Happy-As-A-Clam Cookies. These cookies are almost too cute to eat. Uh, almost!

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Virtual Field Trip: Harbor Branch Marine Mammal Rescue Program

Accompany Page Turner as she goes behind the scenes at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, one of the world’s premier ocean research centers. Page learns about their Marine Mammal Rescue Program and sees the “mambulance” used to rescue Winter, the dolphin featured in the book and film “A Dolphin’s Tale”.