THE STORIES Set in the crook of a forest, TIPI TALES are adventures in story and song, where Elizabeth , Junior, Russell and Sam play, laugh, and grow together.

1. THUNDER Log Line Samantha finds the courage to face her fear of thunder. Synopsis Elizabeth, determined to win a game, ignores Sam's fear of thunder. With Bear's help, Sam finds the courage to face her fear and Elizabeth learns a lesson from Buffalo about listening. GUEST STARS: Tina Keeper, Ray St. Germain

2. BIG WHOPPER Log Line Junior and Elizabeth try to increase their own importance by telling lies. Synopsis Upset that Junior is "too busy" to play with her, Elizabeth starts "telling tales" to make herself look more important. Sabe helps them both look at themselves and value each other. GUEST STAR: Gerry Barrett

3. GIRL WHO CRIED WINDIGO Log Line Sam learns that if you make up stories to trick others no one will believe you later on. Synopsis Bored with Junior's story-telling, Sam makes up her own story pretending she needs help. After tricking the boys several times, great-grandmother suggests she talk to Sabe, and just as Sabe predicts, when Sam really needs help, the boys don't believe her. Guest Star: Gerry Barrett

4. LAST LAUGH Log Line When Russell decides never to laugh again, Beaver convinces him his laugh is his own unique gift. Synopsis When Elizabeth tells Russell he has a donkey laugh he decides never to laugh again until Beaver convinces him that not only is his laugh special, but so is he. Guest Star: Ted Longbottom

5. THE TREE HOUSE Log Line Russell is afraid to play in the tree house until Bear teaches him to face his fear. Synopsis When great-grandfather builds a tree house for the children, Russell is afraid to climb into it until Bear helps him face his fear of trees. After Russell learns to listen and talk to his fear, he decides it is okay to play in the new tree house. GUEST STARS: Ray St. Germain, Marsha Knight

6. LITTLE GIRL LOST Log Line Sam gets lost because she decides she doesn't have to listen to anyone. Synopsis When Russell tells Sam she can't play hide and seek in the 'big' forest, she ignores him and gets lost. Wolf helps her realize it is important to listen to others and also teaches her what to do when you get lost. GUEST STAR: Curtis Johnnie

7. TREE OF LOVE Log Line Elizabeth decides that nobody can do anything as well as she can. Synopsis When Sam and Russell help Elizabeth decorate their favorite tree, Elizabeth quits when they don't bring her the decorations she wanted. Only after talking to Eagle does Elizabeth realize what love is. GUEST STAR: Tracy McCorrister

8. RABBIT HOP Log Line When Sam makes fun of Junior's powwow dancing, he decides never to dance again. Synopsis Junior decides never to dance again after Sam says he looks like a hopping rabbit. Sam learns to respect Junior and his abilities after talking with Buffalo, and Junior, with Beaver's wisdom, comes to appreciate he is a gifted dancer. GUEST STAR: Ted Longbottom, Tina Keeper

9. PUDGY BEAR Log Line Russell is crushed when Elizabeth accuses him of looking like a pudgy bear. Synopsis Russell and Junior are joking during Elizabeth's yoga class when Elizabeth accuses Russell of looking like a pudgy bear. Russell then goes off to talk to Bear who helps him see that it takes courage to keep strong and fit. GUEST STAR: Ray St. Germain

10. ALL ABOUT ME Log Line No one will play with Junior when all he does is talk about himself. Synopsis Junior is so busy making up a song all about himself that no one wants to play with him. Wolf helps him see the other people around him. GUEST STAR: Curtis Johnnie

11. MISSING PIE MYSTERY Log Line After following a number of 'clues', Elizabeth decides it was Russell who took a missing pie. Synopsis When Elizabeth discovers a pie missing from the kitchen, she looks for clues which lead her to believe that Russell took the pie. Even though Sam doesn't agree and Russell denies the accusation, Elizabeth won't change her mind. When great-grandmother points out the missing pie was in the oven all along, Turtle helps Russell realize the truth will always prevail and Sabe helps Elizabeth realize that placing blame without knowing the truth can be hurtful. GUEST STARS: Gerry Barrett, Marsha Knight

12. SLEEPY TIME Log Line Sam thinks she is too old to take naps anymore. Synopsis Sam thinks she is too old for naps. She wants to play with the big kids. When her falling asleep ruins the boy's lean-to, Sam talks with Beaver who assures her that even he stills takes naps. GUEST STARS: Tina Keeper, Ted Longbottom

13. POW WOW Log Line When Junior tells Sam and Russell they are terrible dancers, he can't understand why they won't dance with him anymore. Synopsis During Russell and Sam's practice for an upcoming powwow, all Junior does is tell them what they are doing wrong. Finally they give up. Buffalo helps Junior understand that dancing is a gift for the creator, and there is no wrong or right way. GUEST STAR: Tina Keeper

14. TUMMY ACHE Log Line While on a hike with Junior, Russell eats all the food. Synopsis While Junior and Russell are on a hike, Russell, who is carrying the food in his backpack, sneaks bites until all the food is gone. Eagle helps him understand that loving means caring and sharing. GUEST STAR: Tracy McCorrister

15. THE RACE Log Line Elizabeth boasts about her speed but ends up losing a race with Russell. Synopsis As in the classic Tortoise and Hare story, Elizabeth brags she can win any race with Russell. When he talks to Turtle, Russell learns that all he has to do is out one foot in front of the other and keep on trying. GUEST STARS: Curtis Johnnie, Marsha Knight

16. FRIENDS Log Line Elizabeth finds herself the target of Russell and Junior's anger when she tells each of them she likes their poem best. Synopsis Elizabeth helps Russell and Junior make up a poem, but not wanting to hurt either's feelings, she tells both boys theirs is the best. Bear helps her understand that you don't have to have one best friend but you can have two great friends at the same time. GUEST STAR: Ray St. Germain

17. THE LOSER Log Line Elizabeth gets upset with Junior and Sam when they get tired of looking for her lost things. Synopsis Elizabeth is having a'loser' day; she has lost her muffins, hat and backpack. When Junior and Sam get tired of helping her look for everything, Elizabeth gets angry with them. Wolf teaches her about being responsible for her own possessions. GUEST STAR: Curtis Johnnie

18. THE PROMISE Log Line When Sam promises to help Junior and Russell at the same time, she ends up disappointing both boys. Synopsis Sam had already agreed to help Russell pick berries when she agreed to help Junior look for arrowheads. She ends up running back and forth between the boys and doesn't really help either. Turtle helps her understand that she can say yes, no, or later. GUEST STAR: Marsha Knight

19. THE SONG Log Line Elizabeth gets totally frustrated when Russell and Junior can't and won't sing her new song. Synopsis Elizabeth gets totally frustrated when Russell and Junior can't and won't sing her new song. Beaver helps Junior realize he can't change Elizabeth and he should love her as she is, and then helps Elizabeth change her thinking so they can play a game they all enjoy. GUEST STAR: Ted Longbottom

20. TOO MANY WORDS Log Line When Elizabeth tries to teach Sam and Junior to count to five in Ojibway, she rattles off all the words so fast that the younger cousins have no hope of catching on. Synopsis When Elizabeth tries to teach Sam and Junior to count to five in Ojibway, she rattles off all the words so fast, they have no hope of catching on. Elizabeth then decides it is because they are not as smart as she is, until great-grandmother gives her a whole pile of quilt pieces at one time and asks her to put them together. Wolf helps her realize learning is done one piece at a time. GUEST STAR: Curtis Johnnie

21. THE WINNER Log Line Junior wins a game by cheating. Synopsis Junior has an idea for a game. He, Elizabeth and Sam must find and correctly name five different things that grow. But when Elizabeth starts winning, Junior, not knowing the correct names, makes up names to trick Sam, the judge. Sabe teaches him about honestly and integrity. GUEST STAR: Gerry Barrett

22. FLY A KITE Log Line Russell doesn't want to help build a kite with Junior and Sam and then gets upset when they won't let him fly it. Synopsis When Junior and Sam build a kite, Russell is too busy reading a book to help. When it's ready to fly, Russell wants to get involved. Beaver helps Russell look at taking part in both the work and the play. GUEST STAR: Ted Longbottom

23. STAND UP Log Line Sam hides rather than tell Junior she doesn't want to play with him. Synopsis Afraid Junior will be mad at her, Sam hides so she won't have to tell him she doesn't want to play. After talking to great-grandfather, Sam visits Wolf to learn about being too small. GUEST STAR: Curtis Johnnie

24. RUNNER BOY Log Line Russell gives up his dream of racing when Junior makes fun of him for always falling down. Synopsis Russell gives up his dream of racing because Junior makes fun of him when he keeps falling down. Eagle shows Junior how to be more loving and teaches Russell not to give up and to dream big ,even if he does trip and fall. GUEST STAR: Tracy McCorrister

25. CHOCOLATE SNATCHER Log Line Sam cannot resist eating the box of chocolates great-grandfather bought for great-grandmother. Synopsis When Sam is left alone with the box of chocolates great-grandfather bought for great-grandmother, she cannot resist them and ends up eating most of the box. Then she tells Elizabeth that great-grandfather ate them. Bear helps Elizabeth forgive Sam and Sabe helps Sam face her misdeed. GUEST STARS: Ray St. Germain, Gerry Barrett

26. PICKING BERRIES Log Line Elizabeth learns about honesty when she denies saying she would help Sam pick berries. Synopsis Elizabeth lets Sam think she will help her pick berries, but when it comes time to do the work, she denies responsibility, claiming she didn't actually 'say' she would help. Bear gives Sam the courage to finish a big job one berry at a time, and Sabe helps Elizabeth look at honesty. GUEST STARS: Ray St. Germain, Gerry Barrett