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#57: Lemons Our Tea

When tea is so much more than a drink. From a poem by Emmitt B., Berger Park Words@Play Program.

By Emmitt B., Berger Park Words@Play Program. Adapted by Rachel Wilson and Laura Grey.

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#56: Ninja Turtle/Talking Apple

Two unlikely heroes have a very full day. From a dialogue by Malik F. from the Reavis Academy.

By Malik F from the Reavis Academy. Adapted by Jen Johnson, Lucas Peterson, Tom Malinowski, Jason Sperling, and Michael Mahler.

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#55: Steak

What could be better to herald the arrival of spring than a song about barbecues? From a story by Chrishonda T., 4th Grade, Chalmers Elementary.

By Chrishonda T., 4th Grade, Chalmers Elementary. Adapted by Jonathan Mastro. Performed by many Monkeys and musicians. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#54: Richard’s Life

The terrifying life of a cannibal raccoon named Richard. From a story by a group of students from Kohn Elementary.

By Nakesha, Xavier, D’Sean, Cashmere, Reginald, Dewaynae, Javonte, and Tesha from Kohn Elementary. Adapted and performed by Tim Soszko and Brennan Buhl.

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#53: Tape Measure Villain

The Tape Measure Villain wreaks havoc in town. From a story by Brandon S., Reavis Academy.

By Brandon S., Reavis Academy. Adapted by Curtis Williams.

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