The Cactus and the Watermelon

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The Cactus and the Watermelon

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7 minutes

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Dec 2, 2020

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Cal the Cactus wants people to take his picture, but no one seems interested... until a watermelon named Minnie rolls into his life. Story ordered by Anna.

Released:

Dec 2, 2020

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (84)

The Story Store takes orders from real kids and turns their suggestions into hilarious, fun-filled adventures! Run by CBC Kids hosts Mr. Orlando the Moose and Gary the Unicorn, every Story Store episode features a group of performers bringing original stories to life with fresh takes on genres, sweet songs and lots of laughs. Don’t miss the discussion questions at the end of each episode!

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The Nightmare-Giving Witch (ft. Sugar Lyn Beard): This Halloween, stories get spooky! When a group of friends cross an evil witch and her bumbling assistant, they better act quick or else there won’t be any sweet dreams in their future! Featuring actress, and Story Store’s sweetest friend, Sugar Lyn, this story was ordered by Isla, age 9. If you’d like to order a story from the Story Store, call 1-888-413-2781 (it’s toll free in North America) or email us at thestorystore@cbc.ca to give your story suggestion. by The Story Store
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Bee the Tea (ft. Lisa Loeb): The Story Store is buzzing! Bea the Bumblebee wants to make a splash at the Nectar Ball - the premiere fashion insect party where the best bugs can strut their stuff - but bees aren’t allowed! Should Bea change her look to be accepted, or will she go out on a wing to bee herself? Featuring singer and author Lisa Loeb, this story was ordered by Sneha, age 6. If you’d like to order a story from the Story Store, call 1-888-413-2781 (it’s toll free in North America) or email us at thestorystore@cbc.ca to give your story suggestion. by The Story Store
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Black Holes & Rock n' Roll (ft. Ali Hassan): When a young planeteen named Xander gets lost during an asteroid shower - he ends up getting lost with the most famous rock star in the galaxy! Can they save the universe before it gets sucked into a black hole? Featuring comedian, and Story Store head office manager, Ali Hassan, this story was ordered by Summer. by The Story Store
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The Birthday Balloon Who Came to Life: Happy the Balloon learns that life can be happy or sad, when your inflated by love. Story ordered by Ava. by The Story Store
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The Legend of Dirtbike Jones: A mean ATV is challenged by a mysterious Dirt Bike to a jumping contest - winner takes all! Story ordered by Bryson. by The Story Store
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Spots, Scales and Fashion Tales: A spotted Cheetah and a scaley Dragon start a fashion feud, but learn that trying new things is always the best accessory. Story ordered by London. by The Story Store
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Introducing: Fierce Girls: From athletes to aviators, scientists to spies. From the deep blue sea to the dark, black skies. Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. Adventurous girls. Girls with guts and spirit. You know what they are? They're FIERCE. And these are their stories. Subscribe to Fierce Girls now, a podcast from The ABC in Australia. by The Story Store
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The Princess Who Wanted a Pet: A princess who wants a pet makes a new hoppin' friend who can toad-ally help. Story ordered by Rose. by The Story Store
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The Squiggle and The Square Dance (ft. Fred Penner): This episode of The Story Store takes place in the town of Symmetry, where irregular shapes aren’t welcome. When a small squiggle goes up again cubed bully, a square dance off ensues! Featuring Fred Penner, this story was ordered by Amelia, age 6. If you’d like to order a story from the Story Store, call 1-888-413-2781 (it’s toll free in North America) or email us at thestorystore@cbc.ca to give your story suggestion. by The Story Store
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When Snowflake met Rainbow (ft. Rick Mercer): No two snowflakes are alike, and the reason why is a little colourful! Featuring Story Store crush Rick Mercer, this story was ordered by Zoe, aged 8. by The Story Store
18 min listen
Snake Spies: Two snake super spies get caught up monkeying around with a tricky gorilla. Story ordered by Gavin. by The Story Store
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Dino210 (ft. Brian Fallon): Scott T-Rex is the coolest dino around, but when his fear of the dark almost ruins his time at the school dance, it takes a tiny cricket to help Scott get over his big fear! Featuring The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon, this story was ordered by Story Store customer Navya, age 7. by The Story Store
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The Tricera-Chord (ft. Steve Dangle): When the handsome and powerful Super Kyle needs to learn guitar to make it into the Council of Heroes, he finds out practising a new skill is a super power in itself. Featuring hockey aficionado and Youtuber Steve Dangle, this story was order by Story Store customer Ben. If you’d like to order a story from the Story Store, call 1-888-413-2781 (it’s toll free in North America) or email us at thestorystore@cbc.ca to give your story suggestion. by The Story Store
26 min listen
Magic School: Freda the Fairy suspects a Witch is using magic to cheat at fantasy football! Story ordered by Seriah. by The Story Store
4 min listen
Announcement: Story Store Shorties!: The Story Store will be back with a brand new batch of short stories starting this week! Between breakfast and bedtime, you can fit these shorties wherever you need. These little stories are sure to bring you big smiles. by The Story Store
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Jungle Cat-astrophe (ft. Sarah Maclachlan): Grandpa Clark J Cheetah lost his dream of flying long ago, but with his Grand-Tiger’s help, his dreams will be back up in the air in no time! Featuring singer, songwriter and actress Sarah Mclachlan, this story was ordered by Story Store customer Olivia. by The Story Store
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The Elf Who Had Problems by The Story Store
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Strawberry Siblings: When leaves start going missing in the garden patch, the pint sized adventurers, The Strawberry Siblings, are on the case! Story ordered by Violet. by The Story Store
4 min listen
Mr. Sports’ Sports (ft. Tom Power): The Story Store is getting sporty!! A gross stinky sock monster is on the loose! Mr. Sports needs to save the city of Sportstroplis but will his sports-based magic powers be enough? Featuring q’s Tom Power, this story was ordered by Emily, age 9. by The Story Store
21 min listen
Astro-Shark!: When Susan the shark feels like a fish out of water, she goes to great galaxies to find her true friends. Story ordered by Kye and Lacey. by The Story Store
4 min listen
The Nervous Leprechaun: Neil the Leprechaun goes for the gold, and gets over his nerves in order to stand up to a giant problem. Story ordered by Reema. by The Story Store
4 min listen
Madge and Mort Marshmallow: Why do we put marshmallows in our hot chocolate? This story has all the cocoa-related answers. Story ordered by Kate. by The Story Store
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The Race Around the World: Zoom the Racecar challenges a slow and steady minivan to a race around the world. Story ordered by Asher. by The Story Store
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Melvis and the Magical Sandwich: Melvis the Mosquito may be be the King of Rock n Roll, but he can't find a good meal to save his wings! Story ordered by Lila. by The Story Store
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Starry Day: Lyra the Star stays up all night to finally see the sunny day. Story ordered by Anna. by The Story Store
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Season 2: coming June 18!: Gary and Mr. Orlando are back June 18 with fantastical, full-length adventures! These stories are ordered from real kids from all over. Expect sweet songs and lots of laughs. New this season: Story Store activities and discussion questions at the end of each episode! They're conversation-starters for the whole family. by The Story Store
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The Girl Who Liked Gum: Chewing away one piece at a time, The Girl Who Liked Gum is about a REAL sticky situation between a small town and one girl with a REALLY big bubble. This story was ordered by Anna. Discussion Question: Have you ever practiced something to get better at it? Why would practice make perfect? What would you like to get better at? by The Story Store
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Tag! You're the Dragon!: When a village is being attacked by a scary dragon, a brave knight must make the right moves before it's game, set and match! Story ordered by Ty. by The Story Store
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The Cactus and the Watermelon

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