Nathan sees some kids teasing a fellow classmate and feels bad that he did not speak up. That night, Peanut Butter Jim takes him back to Cactus Ridge for a country western square dance featuring the incredibly talented worm celebrity Waylon Woggles Jr.
When they arrive, Nathan and PB Jim reunite with Dr. Squigglyboom, who loves dancing even though it is not exactly his strong suit. But when Waylon starts teasing Dr. Squigglyboom for his dance moves, Nathan remembers what happened at school and finds the courage to speak up.
In this stories for kids podcast episode, Nathan's decision to stand up for his friend leads Waylon to challenge him to a good old-fashioned Cactus Ridge quick draw! But this showdown is not about who can reach for a six-shooter the fastest. Nathan and Waylon compete to see who can draw the better picture and settle their differences with pencils instead.
As the showdown comes to an end, Nathan discovers that you do not have to be the best at something to enjoy doing it. Most importantly, he learns that when someone is being put down, a few kind words and the courage to speak up can make a big difference.
🎵 This episode features the original Nighttime Nathan song "Quick Draw" 🎵
About this episode
🪱 The Quick Draw at Cactus Ridge is an imaginative story for kids about being brave and kindness & sharing, set in Cactus Ridge. It runs about 18 minutes and ends with an original song, and it works just as well in the car as at bedtime.
Story type
Where it happens
- 🌵 Cactus Ridge — Wild-west worms, Sheriff Grubbs & the Early Bird Gang
What it's about
Who you'll meet
- 🤠 Sheriff Grubbs — The mustachioed worm sheriff of Cactus Ridge
- 🪱 Dr. Squigglyboom — The worm inventor of the cure for hiccups
- 🌟 Waylon Woggles Jr. — An incredibly talented worm celebrity
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