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Each episode will bring you stories for kids that spark the imagination.

Take you to other worlds, and bring joy.

This is Tales of Appalachia, Kenny's Springtime Swamp Party. party. In the far off world of Appalachia, magic flows through everything.

From portals that can take you anywhere with just a flash of a smile,

to winged warthogs that whiz around like helicopters.

It's a place of wonder for the gators, possums, and swamp critters that live there. One such swamp critter goes by the name of Kenny.

Kenny is round and furry and looks a bit like a giant sweet gumball covered in mud.

Unlike most swamp critters who prefer to hide in the reeds, Kenny's pretty sociable.

In fact, he's the first swamp critter ever to open a flower shop.

But today, he's having no luck finding flowers.

As he searches around the swamp, can shivers and rubs his furry arms.

Er, I'm freezing. This has to be the longest winter in the History of Appalachia.

Kenny's right.

It is the longest winter in the history of Appalachia.

Spring should have come ages ago.

The sun should be shining.

The birds should be singing, and the water lilies should be blooming.

To make matters worse, Kenny is supposed to host Appalachia's finest springtime party next week.

But who wants to celebrate spring when it feels like winter?

And how is Kenny going to celebrate if there aren't any flowers?

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