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Birthdays

Inspired by a "flash performance" Martin & Sylvia decide to tell a surprise story at Mrs. Brown's birthday party.

Mr. Weber helps Sylvia learn fun ways to pass the time waiting for their food at the restaurant.

When Martin gets discouraged while making something special, Daddy tells him that the most important thing any builder or inventor must have is grit: sticking with it, especially when things are difficult.

The willow tree grants Ty's half-birthday wish to meet a real dragon by taking him to Komodo Island where the kids learn that you can't always believe what you've heard.

Clancy struggles to think of a gift to make his mother for her birthday but discovers an answer after meeting some Icelandic dolphins.

Martin ponders what to get Sylvia for her birthday and after thinking about her favorite things, he envisions the perfect gift.