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When Nathan worries he won’t be fast or strong enough for his school obstacle course, Peanut Butter Jim whisks him away to a sunny tropical island where the Great Sea Race is about to begin.
In this stories for kids podcast episode, they meet Otter Bob, a nervous but determined racer who’s convinced he’ll never beat the world-famous shark, Chum Finnley.
As Nathan and Peanut Butter Jim explore cheering crowds, splashing waves, and colorful ocean creatures, they help Otter Bob find courage he didn’t know he had. Nathan learns that being brave doesn’t mean being the best — it means trying, having fun, and cheering on your friends.
A heartwarming adventure about confidence, teamwork, and believing in yourself.
🎵 This episode features the original Nighttime Nathan song "What A Shark Can’t Do" 🎵
About this episode
The Great Sea Race is an imaginative story for kids about feeling nervous, set in The Salty Seas. It runs about 12 minutes and ends with an original song, and it works just as well in the car as at bedtime.
Story type
Where it happens
- 🏴☠️ The Salty Seas — Pirate rodents aboard the Wooden Parrot
What it's about
Who you'll meet
- 🦦 Otter Bob — Sea-racing otter with a big heart
- 🦈 Chum Finley — The world's most famous racing shark
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