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Think about someone you would call a friend. What's it
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like when you're with them? Do you feel connected, like
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the two of you are in sync? In today's story,
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we'll meet two friends who have always been in sync
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until an unexpected instrument disrupts their harmony. Whistling I'm Rebecca Shear,
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and welcome to Circle Round, where storytime happens all the time. Today,
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our story is called Python's Drum. It's adapted from an
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East African tale told by the Baganda-speaking people of Uganda.
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Some really great people came together to bring you our tale,
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including Gabe Kunda and Natasha Rothwell. Grammy-nominated actor and singer
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Gabe Kunda has lent his voice to Marvel Rivals, Apex Legends,
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Diablo 4, Valorant, and other action-packed video games. Two-time Emmy
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nominee Natasha Rothwell has earned acclaim for her performances in
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the HBO series The White Lotus and Insecure, and as
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the creator and star of the Hulu comedy How to
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Die Alone. You kids can hear her voice in Baby
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Shark's Big Movie, Baby Shark's Big Show, and Disney's Wish.
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So circle around, everyone. for Python's Drum. Lizard and Python
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were two best friends who lived in a village beside
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a big, sparkling lake. Lizard was a spectacular singer.
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.
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And Python was a dynamite dancer.
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Slither and slide, put your tail in the air and glide.
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Once each year, the animals in Python and Lizard's Village
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threw a party. A boisterous celebration with delicious food, festive drinks, and,
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best of all, marvelous music. Python was the proud owner
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of a drum. Drums weren't very common in those early days.
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Python's was a real beauty, carved from a hollowed-out log
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and covered with a tightly stretched hide. Every year, when
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the annual village party rolled around, Python would play her
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drum while Lizard sang.
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Beat the drum, let it ring, listen to old Lizard sing.
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Beat the drum, let it ring, listen to old Lizard sing.
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Then the friends would switch and Lizard would play the
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drum while Python danced.
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Slither and slide, put your tail in the air and glide.
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Slither and slide, put your tail in the.
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Air and glide. Lizard and Python put on quite a
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show and the animals loved it.
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Play another one, you two. We love hearing you sing.
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And watching you dance.
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You're such a dynamic duo.
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One year, a special guest attended the village party. It
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was Lion, chief of another village way across the lake.
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I am so pleased to attend the annual party of
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my esteemed neighbors. I've been hearing about two very talented
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musicians who call this place home.
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Lizard.
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Python, show me what you've got.
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You betcha, Chief.
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Check this out.
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Lion was mesmerized as Lizard and Python sang, danced, and drummed.
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The visiting chief was especially enchanted by the drum. And
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hours later, when the party came to a close and
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the guests drifted home to get some sleep, Lion had
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a thought first.
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The animals of my village must experience that dynamite drum.
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I shall invite the drum's owner to come back with
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me across the lake and play for us.
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The only problem was, Lion wasn't sure who the drum's
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owner was. After all, both Lizard and Python had played
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it at the party.
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They both played equally well, though now that I think
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of it, Lizard seemed to have an easier time. After all,
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he could beat the drum with his two hands, while
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Python had to rely on her one tail. Therefore, the
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owner must be Lizard.
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It was a fair guess, even if you and I
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both know it was the wrong one. But Lion didn't
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know that. So, as the edge of the sky began
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growing rosy with dawn, Lion knocked at Lizard's door.
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Lizard! I'm sorry if I woke you. But I can't
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stop thinking about the party and the marvelous music you made.
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Thank you, Chief. Though I can't take all the credit.
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Python's quite the music maker as well.
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Sure she is.
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Sure.
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But it's you I'm interested in. I'd like you to
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come with me across the lake, Lizard, and perform for
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the animals in my village.
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Really?
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Really.
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All you have to bring is your beautiful voice... and
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your glorious drum.
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Lizard cocked his head.
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Uh, you want me to bring my drum?
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Of course.
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The rhythmic beats of that drum and the dulcet tones
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of your voice were simply captivating.
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Lizard paused. Lion's praise was wonderful, but worrisome. After all,
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the drum belonged to Python, not him. He couldn't take
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credit for his best friend's prized possession.
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Chief I appreciate the compliments. I really do. But as
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much as I'd love to join you across the lake
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and entertain your villagers, I'm afraid there's no way.
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That I can.
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Oh, I get it.
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A masterful musician like you doesn't entertain for free. Not
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a problem. I will reward you handsomely for your services. Silver, gold, jewels,
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whatever you wish, it's yours.
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So, you in?
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Now, if you were Lizard, what would you do? Would
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you confess to Lion that the drum was not yours?
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Or would you be so tempted by riches that you
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would fudge the facts and fib? Well, in this case.
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Count me in, chief.
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Lizard chose to fib.
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I would be honored to bring my drum to your village.
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Fantastic. Pack your things and come to the lake after breakfast.
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My boat and I will be waiting.
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The sun was already rising, so Lizard had little time
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to lose.
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His goal?
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To get the drum from Python without her knowing the
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real reason why. By the time he scuttled to her house,
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he had concocted a seemingly foolproof plan.
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Good morning, Lizard, old buddy. That was some party last night, huh?
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Lion really dug the music we made together. You and
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I are quite the team.
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Oh boy, oh boy. You are right, Python. You and
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I are quite the team. But to be honest, I
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can't help but feel like my drumming skills are slipping.
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Slipping?
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Yeah, since you own the drum, you always get to practice.
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And it shows. You're a real virtuoso. I feel like
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an amateur.
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Python gave her friend a sympathetic look.
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Gosh, I had no idea you felt that way, buddy.
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You know you can borrow my drum and practice anytime.
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Anytime at all.
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I can? But it's so important to you.
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You know what else is important to me?
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My best friend.
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And I would do anything for my best friend.
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Lizard felt a twinge of guilt, but he did his
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best to ignore it.
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That is so sweet of you, Python. I'd love to
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borrow the drum now, if I may. Say, for a
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day or two?
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How about a week? That'll give you plenty of time
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to polish your skills. Just promise you'll be careful with it, okay?
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Of course. I know how rare it is.
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You know what else is rare? A friend like you.
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I'm glad I could help you out, pal.
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Lizard felt another prick of guilt, then shooed it away,
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grabbed Python's drum, and hightailed it toward the lake.
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Okay, so I liked a python. A little bit. But, hey...
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It'll be worth it when I play this drum in
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Lion's Village and get all the glory. And all the riches, too.
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What will happen when Lizard brings Python's drum across the lake?
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Will his best buddy discover the truth? We'll find out
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after a quick break. The End Welcome back to Circle Round.
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I'm Rebecca Shear. Today our story is called Python's Drum.
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Before the break, Lizard convinced his best pal Python to
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lend him her prized drum so that he could practice.
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But what he actually did was perform for the animals
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across the lake in Lion's Village. But the animals went
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wild for Lizard's drumming. So wild that he wound up
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staying with them, playing every night for a week.
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Oh yeah, uh, check this out.
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With each performance, Lizard's pride inflated like a balloon. And
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to the memory of his promise to return, Python's drum
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deflated like a flat tire. Python, meanwhile, had no idea
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what was going on.
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It's been a week, and I haven't seen hide nor
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hair nor scale of Lizard. I'd better go to his
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house and see what's up.
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But when she slithered over and wrapped her tail on
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Lizard's door, nobody answered.
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Lizard?
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Are you there?
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I've come to get my drum back, just like we discussed.
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Lizard?
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As Python knocked and knocked, a group of passing animals
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came scurrying over.
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You won't find Lizard at home, Python.
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You won't even find him in the village.
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He left town a week ago.
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And he took your drum with him.
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Python's jaw dropped.
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What?
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For real? Lizard skipped town with my drum? Where did
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he go?
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Across the lake.
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Lion asked him to play for the animals in his village.
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He promised Lizard he would be richly rewarded.
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So Lizard took your drum and left.
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Python was floored. And just as she was wondering how
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her best friend could lie to her like this, she
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heard a familiar sound and familiar voice. Python hurried to
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the lakeside, and what should she see but Lizard drifting
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to shore in a boat full of riches and playing
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her drum.
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Lizard!
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Hey, Lizard! Lizard put down the drum and paddled to shore.
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Hiya, Python. You called?
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Yes, I did.
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You told me you were practicing the drum, Lizard, not
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that you were performing for riches.
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To me like this.
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Lie?
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I did not lie. Not technically, anyway. Performing counts as practice,
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does it not? And boy, did those animals across the
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lake love my performance.
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I'm sure they did, lizard, judging by the riches in
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your boat. And look, since you're my friend, I'm happy
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for you. But Now it's time to make good on
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your promise and give.
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Me back my drum.
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Give it back?
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Lizard clutched the drum to his chest.
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Why should I give it back? Have you been showered
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with silver, gold, and jewels for your playing? I don't
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think so. And besides, it was me Lion invited to
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play in his village, not you. So, clearly, I am
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more deserving of this drum than you'll ever be.
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And with that, Lizard hopped out of the boat and
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began carrying the drum away. Now, you may know that
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snakes are cold-blooded creatures. But Python was so angry, her
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blood began to boil. She let out a hiss, then
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lunged at Lizard with teeth bared. Lizard was so startled
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he bolted up a eucalyptus tree overlooking the lake.
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I'm not afraid of you, Python! And you'll never get
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this trunk back! Never!
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What a bet!
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Python coiled herself around the tree. Then, using her powerful muscles,
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she began shimmying up the trunk. Lizard scrambled away from her,
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climbing higher and higher until he reached the skinny, spindly
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branches that hung over the water. He knew they were
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too slender to support Python's weight.
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Let it go, Python! A drum this important and rare
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deserves an owner who's important and rare. And I am
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important and rare. You told me so yourself.
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I was talking about friendship, Lizard.
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Because you're so precious to me. Or you were.
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Well, you know what's actually precious? This drum. So, I'm
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keeping it for myself. For myself?
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Python was in tears as she wriggled back to the ground.
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As she made her way home, she heard a friendly voice.
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Hi there, Python.
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Python turned her head and there, perched atop a termite mound,
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was the termite queen. When the royal insect noticed Python's tears,
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she frowned.
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Oh dear, you look awfully blue.
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That's because I am blue, queen.
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I lost my drum, and even worse, I lost my
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best friend.
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You mean lizard? I'm sorry to hear it, but you
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know what might cheer you up? It's my birthday, and
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the termites are throwing me a party tonight. Would you
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do us the honor of coming over and dancing for us?
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Your moves are so amazing.
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Python was in no mood for dancing, but as she
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considered the invitation, she was struck by an idea.
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You know what, Queen?
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I'd be delighted to dance for you tonight, if you'll
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do me a favor in return.
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Of course, Python. Anything.
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Python leaned down and whispered in the Queen's ear. The
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queen gave Python a grin, then let out a whistle.
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Fellow termites, come out of the mound. We have a
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mission to carry out.
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In no time flat, hundreds of thousands of termites came
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swarming into view. The queen gave some instructions, then they
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all lined up behind Python and followed her to the
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eucalyptus tree. Lizard was still perched in the branches over
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the water, drumming his heart out.
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Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Oh, uh, oh yeah.
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Hey, Lizard!
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Lizard! Lizard stopped drumming and shot Python an arrogant look.
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He was up so high he didn't see the army
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of termites behind her.
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Hey, look who's come slithering back. Are you going to
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demand that I give you back the drum, Python? Again?
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No, Lizard.
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I'm going to ask that you give me back the
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drum again. In the hope that somewhere in your heart
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you remember.
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Our friendship and how special it was.
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Lizard was quiet for a moment. The truth is, he
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did remember their friendship. But he was in too deep
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to turn back now.
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Friendship's menship. I'm a professional musician now, Python. I'm in
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show business. I don't have time for friends. Yeah, yeah.
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Man, I'm good.
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Python took a deep breath. Then she turned to the termites.
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All right, everybody. Time to do your thing.
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The army of insects heeded the cue. Without missing a beat,
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they swarmed to the eucalyptus tree. And just like that,
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hundreds of thousands of voracious wood-eating critters went scuttling up
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and down the trunk, nibbling and devouring the delicious wood.
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Lizard was so busy drumming, he didn't notice. Yeah, all right.
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I'm keeping it for myself. Uh-huh, uh-huh.
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At least he didn't notice at first. But with every
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termite nibble... The trunk grew thinner and weaker until the
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eucalyptus tree toppled into the lake, taking Lizard and the
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drum with it. Lizard thrashed and flailed in the water,
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struggling to stay afloat. The drum bobbed up and down
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beside him.
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Somebody help me! I can't swim!
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Python stared at Lizard. Then she stared at the drum.
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Then she slid her strong, streamlined body into the lake,
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fixed Lizard with a steely look, and began streaking toward him.
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Python!
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Don't hurt me! What I did was wrong, and I'm
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so sorry, but I beg you, let me live.
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Python picked up speed, and when she reached Lizard and
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the drum, she dove forward and coiled her muscular body
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around Lizard.
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Oh, no!
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You're going to crush me, aren't you?
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You're going to squeeze me to a pulp!
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Python's answer caught Lizard. Lizard by surprise.
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No! I'm going to save you!
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Save me?
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What about the drum?
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I'll come back for it later. It's hollow and made
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from wood, so it floats. But you don't.
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And even though the drum is important to me and rare,
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it's nothing compared with an old friend.
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Python tightened her grip and began carrying Lizard to shore.
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Ooh, uh, Python, do you have to squeeze so tight?
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If you want me to save your life, I do.
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Just don't move. I can't breathe.
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I'm so dizzy. I'm seeing stars.
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Then close your eyes.
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I can't.
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You're squeezing so tight.
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My eyes are bulging.
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Out of my head.
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Well, there's nothing I can do about that. Just hang on.
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After several of the longest seconds of Lizard's life, he
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and Python reached the shore and collapsed on the grass.
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Whew.
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Thanks for saving my life, Python. I'm sorry I was
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so dishonest about your drum. And I'm sorry I tried
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to steal it.
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That's okay, Lizard. I'm sorry, too.
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About what?
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Oh, you know.
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She gave a sheepish look. Your eyes.
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My what?
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Lizard raced to the water and peered down at his reflection.
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Indeed.
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Indeed. His eyes were now bulging out of his head
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like two golf balls. And that is why so many
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lizards have bulging eyes today. The reunited friends laughed and
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shared a hug. Python made sure not to squeeze too tight.
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And that night, both she and Lizard showed up to
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perform at the termite queen's party. Python played her drum
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while Lizard sang.
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Beat the drum, let it ring, listen to old Lizard sing.
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Then Lizard played the drum while Python danced.
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Slither and slide, put your tail in the air and glide.
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The two pals put on quite a show as they
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made enchanting, mesmerizing music together. The End Now it's your turn.
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You can make your own tin can drum. First, get
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an empty tin can, and please, make sure a grown-up
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has removed the lid safely. Second, find an uninflated balloon
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and cut off the narrow end. Then, stretch the balloon
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tightly over the can's open top. Hold the balloon in
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place with a rubber band. Next, use paper and glue, stickers,
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or anything else you have around to decorate your drum.
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After that, you can play your drum using a stick,
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a pencil, or your hands. This week's episode, Python's Drum,
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was adapted by me, Rebecca Shear. It was edited by
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Dean Russell. Our original music and sound design is by
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Eric Shimalonis. Eric's featured instrument this week is the djembe.
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You can learn more about this goblet-shaped hand drum and
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Thanks for circling around with us. Now that you've made
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WBUR Podcasts, Boston.
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Think about someone you would call a friend. What's it
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like when you're with them? Do you feel connected, like
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the two of you are in sync? In today's story,
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we'll meet two friends who have always been in sync
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until an unexpected instrument disrupts their harmony. Whistling I'm Rebecca Shear,
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and welcome to Circle Round, where storytime happens all the time. Today,
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our story is called Python's Drum. It's adapted from an
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East African tale told by the Baganda-speaking people of Uganda.
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Some really great people came together to bring you our tale,
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including Gabe Kunda and Natasha Rothwell. Grammy-nominated actor and singer
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Gabe Kunda has lent his voice to Marvel Rivals, Apex Legends,
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Diablo 4, Valorant, and other action-packed video games. Two-time Emmy
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nominee Natasha Rothwell has earned acclaim for her performances in
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the HBO series The White Lotus and Insecure, and as
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the creator and star of the Hulu comedy How to
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Die Alone. You kids can hear her voice in Baby
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Shark's Big Movie, Baby Shark's Big Show, and Disney's Wish.
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So circle around, everyone. for Python's Drum. Lizard and Python
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were two best friends who lived in a village beside
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a big, sparkling lake. Lizard was a spectacular singer.
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.
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And Python was a dynamite dancer.
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Slither and slide, put your tail in the air and glide.
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Once each year, the animals in Python and Lizard's Village
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threw a party. A boisterous celebration with delicious food, festive drinks, and,
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best of all, marvelous music. Python was the proud owner
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of a drum. Drums weren't very common in those early days.
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Python's was a real beauty, carved from a hollowed-out log
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and covered with a tightly stretched hide. Every year, when
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the annual village party rolled around, Python would play her
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drum while Lizard sang.
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Beat the drum, let it ring, listen to old Lizard sing.
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Beat the drum, let it ring, listen to old Lizard sing.
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Then the friends would switch and Lizard would play the
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drum while Python danced.
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Slither and slide, put your tail in the air and glide.
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Slither and slide, put your tail in the.
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Air and glide. Lizard and Python put on quite a
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show and the animals loved it.
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Play another one, you two. We love hearing you sing.
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And watching you dance.
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You're such a dynamic duo.
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One year, a special guest attended the village party. It
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was Lion, chief of another village way across the lake.
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I am so pleased to attend the annual party of
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my esteemed neighbors. I've been hearing about two very talented
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musicians who call this place home.
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Lizard.
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Python, show me what you've got.
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You betcha, Chief.
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Check this out.
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Lion was mesmerized as Lizard and Python sang, danced, and drummed.
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The visiting chief was especially enchanted by the drum. And
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hours later, when the party came to a close and
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the guests drifted home to get some sleep, Lion had
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a thought first.
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The animals of my village must experience that dynamite drum.
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I shall invite the drum's owner to come back with
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me across the lake and play for us.
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The only problem was, Lion wasn't sure who the drum's
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owner was. After all, both Lizard and Python had played
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it at the party.
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They both played equally well, though now that I think
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of it, Lizard seemed to have an easier time. After all,
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he could beat the drum with his two hands, while
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Python had to rely on her one tail. Therefore, the
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owner must be Lizard.
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It was a fair guess, even if you and I
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both know it was the wrong one. But Lion didn't
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know that. So, as the edge of the sky began
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growing rosy with dawn, Lion knocked at Lizard's door.
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Lizard! I'm sorry if I woke you. But I can't
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stop thinking about the party and the marvelous music you made.
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Thank you, Chief. Though I can't take all the credit.
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Python's quite the music maker as well.
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Sure she is.
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Sure.
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But it's you I'm interested in. I'd like you to
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come with me across the lake, Lizard, and perform for
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the animals in my village.
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Really?
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Really.
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All you have to bring is your beautiful voice... and
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your glorious drum.
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Lizard cocked his head.
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Uh, you want me to bring my drum?
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Of course.
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The rhythmic beats of that drum and the dulcet tones
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of your voice were simply captivating.
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Lizard paused. Lion's praise was wonderful, but worrisome. After all,
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the drum belonged to Python, not him. He couldn't take
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credit for his best friend's prized possession.
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Chief I appreciate the compliments. I really do. But as
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much as I'd love to join you across the lake
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and entertain your villagers, I'm afraid there's no way.
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That I can.
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Oh, I get it.
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A masterful musician like you doesn't entertain for free. Not
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a problem. I will reward you handsomely for your services. Silver, gold, jewels,
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whatever you wish, it's yours.
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So, you in?
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Now, if you were Lizard, what would you do? Would
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you confess to Lion that the drum was not yours?
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Or would you be so tempted by riches that you
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would fudge the facts and fib? Well, in this case.
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Count me in, chief.
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Lizard chose to fib.
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I would be honored to bring my drum to your village.
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Fantastic. Pack your things and come to the lake after breakfast.
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My boat and I will be waiting.
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The sun was already rising, so Lizard had little time
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to lose.
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His goal?
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To get the drum from Python without her knowing the
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real reason why. By the time he scuttled to her house,
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he had concocted a seemingly foolproof plan.
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Good morning, Lizard, old buddy. That was some party last night, huh?
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Lion really dug the music we made together. You and
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I are quite the team.
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Oh boy, oh boy. You are right, Python. You and
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I are quite the team. But to be honest, I
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can't help but feel like my drumming skills are slipping.
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Slipping?
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Yeah, since you own the drum, you always get to practice.
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And it shows. You're a real virtuoso. I feel like
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an amateur.
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Python gave her friend a sympathetic look.
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Gosh, I had no idea you felt that way, buddy.
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You know you can borrow my drum and practice anytime.
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Anytime at all.
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I can? But it's so important to you.
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You know what else is important to me?
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My best friend.
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And I would do anything for my best friend.
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Lizard felt a twinge of guilt, but he did his
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best to ignore it.
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That is so sweet of you, Python. I'd love to
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borrow the drum now, if I may. Say, for a
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day or two?
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How about a week? That'll give you plenty of time
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to polish your skills. Just promise you'll be careful with it, okay?
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Of course. I know how rare it is.
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You know what else is rare? A friend like you.
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I'm glad I could help you out, pal.
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Lizard felt another prick of guilt, then shooed it away,
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grabbed Python's drum, and hightailed it toward the lake.
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Okay, so I liked a python. A little bit. But, hey...
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It'll be worth it when I play this drum in
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Lion's Village and get all the glory. And all the riches, too.
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What will happen when Lizard brings Python's drum across the lake?
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Will his best buddy discover the truth? We'll find out
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after a quick break. The End Welcome back to Circle Round.
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I'm Rebecca Shear. Today our story is called Python's Drum.
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Before the break, Lizard convinced his best pal Python to
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lend him her prized drum so that he could practice.
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But what he actually did was perform for the animals
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across the lake in Lion's Village. But the animals went
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wild for Lizard's drumming. So wild that he wound up
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staying with them, playing every night for a week.
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Oh yeah, uh, check this out.
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With each performance, Lizard's pride inflated like a balloon. And
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to the memory of his promise to return, Python's drum
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deflated like a flat tire. Python, meanwhile, had no idea
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what was going on.
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It's been a week, and I haven't seen hide nor
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hair nor scale of Lizard. I'd better go to his
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house and see what's up.
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But when she slithered over and wrapped her tail on
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Lizard's door, nobody answered.
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Lizard?
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Are you there?
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I've come to get my drum back, just like we discussed.
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Lizard?
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As Python knocked and knocked, a group of passing animals
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came scurrying over.
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You won't find Lizard at home, Python.
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You won't even find him in the village.
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He left town a week ago.
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And he took your drum with him.
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Python's jaw dropped.
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What?
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For real? Lizard skipped town with my drum? Where did
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he go?
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Across the lake.
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Lion asked him to play for the animals in his village.
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He promised Lizard he would be richly rewarded.
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So Lizard took your drum and left.
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Python was floored. And just as she was wondering how
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her best friend could lie to her like this, she
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heard a familiar sound and familiar voice. Python hurried to
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the lakeside, and what should she see but Lizard drifting
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to shore in a boat full of riches and playing
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her drum.
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Lizard!
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Hey, Lizard! Lizard put down the drum and paddled to shore.
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Hiya, Python. You called?
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Yes, I did.
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You told me you were practicing the drum, Lizard, not
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that you were performing for riches.
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To me like this.
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Lie?
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I did not lie. Not technically, anyway. Performing counts as practice,
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does it not? And boy, did those animals across the
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lake love my performance.
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I'm sure they did, lizard, judging by the riches in
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your boat. And look, since you're my friend, I'm happy
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for you. But Now it's time to make good on
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your promise and give.
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Me back my drum.
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Give it back?
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Lizard clutched the drum to his chest.
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Why should I give it back? Have you been showered
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with silver, gold, and jewels for your playing? I don't
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think so. And besides, it was me Lion invited to
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play in his village, not you. So, clearly, I am
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more deserving of this drum than you'll ever be.
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And with that, Lizard hopped out of the boat and
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began carrying the drum away. Now, you may know that
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snakes are cold-blooded creatures. But Python was so angry, her
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blood began to boil. She let out a hiss, then
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lunged at Lizard with teeth bared. Lizard was so startled
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he bolted up a eucalyptus tree overlooking the lake.
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I'm not afraid of you, Python! And you'll never get
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this trunk back! Never!
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What a bet!
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Python coiled herself around the tree. Then, using her powerful muscles,
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she began shimmying up the trunk. Lizard scrambled away from her,
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climbing higher and higher until he reached the skinny, spindly
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branches that hung over the water. He knew they were
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too slender to support Python's weight.
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Let it go, Python! A drum this important and rare
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deserves an owner who's important and rare. And I am
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important and rare. You told me so yourself.
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I was talking about friendship, Lizard.
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Because you're so precious to me. Or you were.
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Well, you know what's actually precious? This drum. So, I'm
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keeping it for myself. For myself?
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Python was in tears as she wriggled back to the ground.
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As she made her way home, she heard a friendly voice.
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Hi there, Python.
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Python turned her head and there, perched atop a termite mound,
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was the termite queen. When the royal insect noticed Python's tears,
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she frowned.
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Oh dear, you look awfully blue.
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That's because I am blue, queen.
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I lost my drum, and even worse, I lost my
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best friend.
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You mean lizard? I'm sorry to hear it, but you
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know what might cheer you up? It's my birthday, and
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the termites are throwing me a party tonight. Would you
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do us the honor of coming over and dancing for us?
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Your moves are so amazing.
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Python was in no mood for dancing, but as she
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considered the invitation, she was struck by an idea.
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You know what, Queen?
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I'd be delighted to dance for you tonight, if you'll
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do me a favor in return.
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Of course, Python. Anything.
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Python leaned down and whispered in the Queen's ear. The
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queen gave Python a grin, then let out a whistle.
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Fellow termites, come out of the mound. We have a
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mission to carry out.
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In no time flat, hundreds of thousands of termites came
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swarming into view. The queen gave some instructions, then they
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all lined up behind Python and followed her to the
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eucalyptus tree. Lizard was still perched in the branches over
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the water, drumming his heart out.
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Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Oh, uh, oh yeah.
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Hey, Lizard!
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Lizard! Lizard stopped drumming and shot Python an arrogant look.
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He was up so high he didn't see the army
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of termites behind her.
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Hey, look who's come slithering back. Are you going to
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demand that I give you back the drum, Python? Again?
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No, Lizard.
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I'm going to ask that you give me back the
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drum again. In the hope that somewhere in your heart
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you remember.
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Our friendship and how special it was.
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Lizard was quiet for a moment. The truth is, he
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did remember their friendship. But he was in too deep
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to turn back now.
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Friendship's menship. I'm a professional musician now, Python. I'm in
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show business. I don't have time for friends. Yeah, yeah.
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Man, I'm good.
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Python took a deep breath. Then she turned to the termites.
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All right, everybody. Time to do your thing.
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The army of insects heeded the cue. Without missing a beat,
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they swarmed to the eucalyptus tree. And just like that,
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hundreds of thousands of voracious wood-eating critters went scuttling up
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and down the trunk, nibbling and devouring the delicious wood.
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Lizard was so busy drumming, he didn't notice. Yeah, all right.
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I'm keeping it for myself. Uh-huh, uh-huh.
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At least he didn't notice at first. But with every
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termite nibble... The trunk grew thinner and weaker until the
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eucalyptus tree toppled into the lake, taking Lizard and the
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drum with it. Lizard thrashed and flailed in the water,
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struggling to stay afloat. The drum bobbed up and down
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beside him.
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Somebody help me! I can't swim!
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Python stared at Lizard. Then she stared at the drum.
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Then she slid her strong, streamlined body into the lake,
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fixed Lizard with a steely look, and began streaking toward him.
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Python!
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Don't hurt me! What I did was wrong, and I'm
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so sorry, but I beg you, let me live.
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Python picked up speed, and when she reached Lizard and
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the drum, she dove forward and coiled her muscular body
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around Lizard.
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Oh, no!
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You're going to crush me, aren't you?
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You're going to squeeze me to a pulp!
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Python's answer caught Lizard. Lizard by surprise.
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No! I'm going to save you!
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Save me?
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What about the drum?
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I'll come back for it later. It's hollow and made
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from wood, so it floats. But you don't.
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And even though the drum is important to me and rare,
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it's nothing compared with an old friend.
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Python tightened her grip and began carrying Lizard to shore.
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Ooh, uh, Python, do you have to squeeze so tight?
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If you want me to save your life, I do.
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Just don't move. I can't breathe.
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I'm so dizzy. I'm seeing stars.
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Then close your eyes.
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I can't.
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You're squeezing so tight.
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My eyes are bulging.
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Out of my head.
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Well, there's nothing I can do about that. Just hang on.
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After several of the longest seconds of Lizard's life, he
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and Python reached the shore and collapsed on the grass.
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Whew.
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Thanks for saving my life, Python. I'm sorry I was
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so dishonest about your drum. And I'm sorry I tried
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to steal it.
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That's okay, Lizard. I'm sorry, too.
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About what?
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Oh, you know.
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She gave a sheepish look. Your eyes.
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My what?
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Lizard raced to the water and peered down at his reflection.
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Indeed.
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Indeed. His eyes were now bulging out of his head
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like two golf balls. And that is why so many
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lizards have bulging eyes today. The reunited friends laughed and
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shared a hug. Python made sure not to squeeze too tight.
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And that night, both she and Lizard showed up to
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perform at the termite queen's party. Python played her drum
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while Lizard sang.
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Beat the drum, let it ring, listen to old Lizard sing.
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Then Lizard played the drum while Python danced.
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Slither and slide, put your tail in the air and glide.
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The two pals put on quite a show as they
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made enchanting, mesmerizing music together. The End Now it's your turn.
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You can make your own tin can drum. First, get
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an empty tin can, and please, make sure a grown-up
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has removed the lid safely. Second, find an uninflated balloon
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and cut off the narrow end. Then, stretch the balloon
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tightly over the can's open top. Hold the balloon in
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place with a rubber band. Next, use paper and glue, stickers,
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or anything else you have around to decorate your drum.
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After that, you can play your drum using a stick,
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a pencil, or your hands. This week's episode, Python's Drum,
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was adapted by me, Rebecca Shear. It was edited by
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Dean Russell. Our original music and sound design is by
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Eric Shimalonis. Eric's featured instrument this week is the djembe.
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You can learn more about this goblet-shaped hand drum and
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see a photo of Eric playing one on our website, wbur.org
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slash circle round. Circle Round's artist is Sabina Han. Sabina
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has created a black and white coloring page for every
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single Circle Round story, and you can print them out
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and color them in. Grown-ups, you can download all of
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our coloring pages at wbur.org slash circle round. Special thanks
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to this week's actors. Grammy-nominated actor and singer Gabe Kunda
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has lent his voice to animation, movie trailers, and video
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He's also a member of the a cappella group King's Return.
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Two-time Emmy nominee Natasha Rothwell has earned acclaim for her
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roles in The White Lotus and Insecure. And as the
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creator and star of the Hulu comedy How to Die Alone,
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she continues to champion authentic storytelling through her film and
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keep circling round with you for years to come. Circle
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Round is a production of WBUR, Boston's NPR. I'm Rebecca Shear.
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Thanks for circling around with us. Now that you've made
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it to the end of this Circle Round episode, we
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want to know, what's your favorite Circle Round story? Thousands
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of fans just like you have been telling us about
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the Circle Round stories they like best. Take a listen.
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Maybe one of their favorites is one of yours, too.
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My name is Talis. I live in Asheville, North Carolina.
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And my favorite circle round story is Friends in High Places.
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My favorite part is when Rhino says, ah! My name
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is Isla, and I live in California. My favorite story
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is the first cuckoo call, because my favorite part is
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when you say, no way, the real cuckoo call. My
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name is Claire, and I live in New York. And
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my favorite story is Salmon Famine, and I like the
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part when Coyote turns into a baby and teaches the
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giants a lesson. I'm Kevin, and I'm from Iowa, and
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my favorite soccer.
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Round is a parkour.
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My name is Peter. I live in Bettendorf, Iowa.
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My favorite circle around story.
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Is all the stories.
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My name is Anderson. I live in Nashville, Tennessee. My
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favorite story is the Price Master. My favorite part is
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when the Price Master says, one doggy bag of rice.
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My name is Naomi. I live in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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And my favorite Circle Round story is the bee in
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the bush. And my favorite part is when the landlord
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brings his hands and makes a fit. And the mom
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and Rose do not.
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Did someone mention a story you've missed? Not to worry. Grownups,
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you can find all of our Circle Round stories, plus
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links to the Circle Round Club, picture books, coloring pages,
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