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Pop-up books, banjos and maps

Did you know there’s a special word for having a loooong, fun chat at the dinner table after all the dinner’s been eaten? Well, Tim and Sam investigate this relatable word in a game of Wordly Word and Tim’s knowledge of horses is well and truly put to the test in a galloping game of True Or False. Giddy up!


Fact: What surprisingly impressive skill can sloths do, but dolphins can’t?


Answer: Sloths can hold their breath for 40 minutes, whereas dolphins can only hold their breath for up to 15 minutes.


We hope your little one is enjoying these weekly tasters from the Today with tonies podcast. To get access to the latest, daily episodes, go to tonies.com/podcast

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