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How The Koala Learnt To Hug

by Steven Lee

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    Beautiful, fun filled sing-along songs and a great buy for fans of the popular family musical - as well as the perfect accompaniment to Steven Lee's best selling book *How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales*.
    Includes all the songs from the PTC's hit show *How The Koala Learnt To Hug* as well as bonus tracks from the stage adaptation of *The Elephant Bridesmaid* taken from the same book.
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  • This beautiful picture book by Steven Lee will fill you and your children with all the wonder of the land down under and delight you with ten charming stories that you will want to return to over and over again. Steven Lee is also the author of Don't Dribble On The Dragon and I Spy With My Little Eye.
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1.
Alone 03:24
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Are you alone? Do you feel lonely? Is that it? Have I hit it on the head? Is that why you cry? And are those tears only Your silent substitute for every root that the beavers took away? Because it’s hard for you to say Is there anybody there to hold me now? I wish that I could feel you near somehow To make me feel loved, loved, loved loved. Just a tiny little touch would get me through At least till I could make it back to you So I can feel loved loved loved instead of lonely. Instead of lonely… Is it suddenly cold Are you suddenly frozen Did you suddenly find that all the kindness slipped away And you’re suddenly old And you’re suddenly broken But deep down inside you pray and you hope that someday you’ll be strong enough to say the things you always meant to say Is there anybody there to hold me now? I wish that I could feel you near somehow To make me feel loved, loved, loved loved. Just a tiny little touch would get me through At least till I could make it back to you Cos I wanna feel loved yeah I want to feel loved Yeah I want to feel Love Yeah But is it enough for me to say Is there anybody there to hold me now? I wish that I could feel you near somehow To make me feel loved, loved, loved loved. Just a tiny little touch would get me through At least till I could make it back to you Cos I wanna be loved loved loved instead of lonely. Instead of lonely Koala – Lonely like me?
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Bubbles 03:31
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Bubbles, bubbles everywhere See them flying through the air then landing on the ground without a sound Unless you pop them. Pop them then! Bubbles pretty bubbles in the sky Reflecting light around you left and right they’re really kind of bright and hurt your eyes sometimes Unless you pop them. Pop them! Everyone loves bubbles. Bubble baths will make you glow Even washing up becomes fun when the suds begin to flow Oh! Bubbles what a smashing sight Laughing children really love to run among the soapy fun it’s a delight To watch them pop them. Come on pop them! Bubbles, well they're greasy slippy things And sometimes if you’re stuck up in a tree and out of luck they might just help to set you free if you pop them. So everybody pop them! Everyone loves bubbles. Bubble baths will make you glow Even washing up becomes fun when the suds begin to flow Oh! Pop them. Pop them, pop them, pop them , pop them Cos, maybe if we all can pop enough Nataschas broom will just about get loose enough that we can save her. You guys are doing a great job with these bubbles, but what if I tried a really BIG bubble? Shall I try that? I said, shall I try that? You want to see another one? Shall I pop one over Natascha? Alright, that ought to do it! Everyone loves bubbles. Bubble baths will make you glow Even washing up becomes fun when the suds begin to flow Oh! Everyone loves bubbles. Bubble baths will make you glow Even washing up becomes fun when the suds begin to flow So lets all cheer for bubbles! Bubbles!
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Hands Up In The Air 03:17
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A beaver likes it best when there is wood against his teeth He likes it more than people likes to eat their Sunday beef And then he builds a dam with help from other beavers too We’re beavers and a beaver likes to chew, chew. Philosophy it says a beaver’s work is never done And that is why we hope we’ll have some help from everyone So hands up in the air if you would like to join our crew We’re beavers and a beaver likes to chew, chew. So hands up the air, hands up in the air, hands up in the air, hands up in the air. Hands up in the air if you think that you can chew If your hand is up my friend then you’re beaver too. Winston Beaver - How many beavers have we got in the audience then Leroy? Leroy Beaver - 1-2-3-4-5. More than 5 Winston. Winston Beaver – Ya little ragamuffin. (To audience) Still can’t count past 5, ye know. Some people think that they can’t see the wood for all the trees But when we sees a wood we wants to bring it to it’s knees And if they asks us why we’ll tell ‘em that’s just whats we do We’re beavers and a beaver likes to chew. Come on now! Hands up the air, hands up in the air, hands up in the air, hands up in the air. Hands up in the air if you think that you can chew If your hand is up my friend then you’re beaver too. And we go. Chew, chew. Chew, chew Chew, chew Chew, chew Everybody! Chew, chew. Chew, chew Chew, chew Chew, chew Lets hear you! Chew, chew. Chew, chew Chew, chew Chew, chew Everybody! Chew, chew. Chew, chew Chew, chew Chew… Tree one topples. (quietly) Now secretly you know a beaver’s job is never done And when we’re finished here we’ll go and find another one But since you’re all our friends we hope that you will join us too We’re beavers and you know exactly what we like to do we like to Chew, chew. Chew, chew Chew, chew Chew Everybody! Chew, chew. Chew, chew Chew, chew Chew Lets hear you! Chew, chew. Chew, chew Chew, chew Chew Everybody! Chew, chew. Chew, chew Chew, chew Chew… Tree 2 topples. So hands up the air, hands up in the air, hands up in the air, hands up in the air. Hands up in the air if you think that you can chew If your hand is up my friend then you’re beaver too. If your hand is up my friend then you’re beaver too. Yeah, if your hand is up my friend then you’re beaver too.
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The Hugging Song 02:36
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Hug, hug, hug Natascha Hug, hug, hug Natascha Hug, hug, hug Natascha, hug. Because you are my little girl To me you mean the whole wide world So hug, hug, hug Natascha hug. And every time I think of you I feel so happy through and through So hug, hug, hug Natascha hug I love you Natascha It’s all true Natascha If you’re blue Natascha I just want to hug you even more, more, more Natascha That’s what dad’s are for Natascha Any time you’re feeling sad Hug me and you’ll soon be glad. Now someday soon you’ll be all grown And you’ll have children of your own To hug, hug, hug Natascha hug But even then you’ll always be My precious baby girl to me So hug, hug, hug Natascha hug I love you Natascha It’s all true Natascha If you’re blue Natascha I just want to hug you even more, more, more Natascha That’s what dad’s are for Natascha Any time you’re feeling sad Hug me and you’ll soon be glad. In years to come when I am old I hope you won’t need to be told To hug, hug, hug Natascha, hug. Cos simpy put it would be bad If you forgot your dear old dad So hug, hug, hug Natascha, hug. I love you Natascha It’s all true Natascha If you’re blue Natascha I just want to hug you even more, more, more Natascha That’s what dad’s are for Natascha Any time you’re feeling sad Hug me and you’ll soon be glad. So hug, hug, hug Natascha Hug, hug, hug Natascha Hug, hug, hug Natascha, hug! Yes Hug, hug, hug Natascha Hug, hug, hug Natascha Hug, hug, hug Natascha, hug!
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Where is That Sound? 02:45
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Where is that sound overhead or underground Are we warmer are we colder Will that noise ever be found, Oh tell us… Say something quick Should we twist or should we stick Is it this way, is it that way Better help her cos she’s thick. Why, why, why can’t we find it? Maybe it does not want to be found? Shout, shout, shout if you know where it’s about Please, please, please, where is that Please, please, please, where is that Please, please, please, where is that sound?
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Pretty Dress 03:03
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It’s not that I need to look pretty. I’ve always been cooler than that. I don’t need to gloat with no morning coat and I don’t need to wear a top hat. I don’t need to look like a princess I don’t want all eyes fixed on me. I just want to fit when the vicar says sit And be dressed somewhat elegantly Oh pretty dress, pretty dress you’re the thing that I want best If I look like a yeti when they throw confetti I think I will die of distress. You know if I just had a few more years to my name I could magic up any dress I wanted. (To audience) You know that right. Man, it sucks to be young and not have my spells yet! When a witch hits her seventeenth birthday she gets magical powers to command But I’m only thirteen so my spells are quite lean And my wand barely fits in my hand. When I conjure the quiet is deafening My illusions fall flat on their face And if I try a charm it does less good than harm And I’m firmly put back in my place. Oh pretty dress, pretty dress you’re the thing that I want best If I look like a yeti when they throw confetti I think I will die of distress. Jeans, jeans, jeans, jeans, jeans. It’s not what a bridesmaid should wear Shame, shame, shame, shame, shame on me Quick! Lets hide me behind my own hair. I look like a freaking zombie like this. Whooooarhhh! Alright guys but you know what I’m saying don’t ya? We all want to wear a pretty dress at a wedding right? It’s not that I need to look pretty. I’ve always been cooler than that. I don’t need to shine in high heels and A-line or turn heads in a fancy cravat Yes, I don’t need to look like a princess I don’t want all their eyes fixed on me. I just want to look killer and not like Godzilla As the vicar imparts his decree. Oh pretty dress, pretty dress you’re the thing that I want best If I look like a yeti when they throw confetti I think I might die of distress. Yes! Pretty dress, pretty dress you’re the thing that I want best If I look like a yeti when they throw confetti I think I might die of distress. Everybody now! Pretty dress, pretty dress you’re the thing that I want best If I look like a yeti when they throw confetti I think I might die of distress. Yes!
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The Tidying Song 02:26
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A jumper or two and a pair of socks they want to hit that dirty box A jumper or two and a pair of socks they want to hit that dirty box A jumper or two and a pair of socks they want to hit that dirty box So shoot, Natascha, shoot shoot Natascha shoot! Natascha has been taking careful aim at this point and scored a couple of good hits. As a result she is starting to quite enjoy this game and so has more enthusiasm as the song enters its second verse during which she frolics and gambols along to the song. A wrinkly blouse and your dress up frocks they want to hit that dirty box A wrinkly blouse and your dress up frocks they want to hit that dirty box A wrinkly blouse and your dress up frocks they want to hit that dirty box So shoot, Natascha, shoot shoot Natascha shoot! Her dad picks up a cricket bat and during the next verse whacks any items that are going off target into the box too. Natscha begins to help with even greater enthusiasm now, positively dancing around her room rolling up clothes into balls and hurling them into the washbox or simply scooping them up and in. Natascha’s dad pulls a few things out to check what has gone in. An Ozzy rules shirt and a pair of jocks! What are you doing with these? Natascha takes these from him and drops them back in the basket in sync with the appropriate words in the song. Natascha - An Ozzy rules shirt and a pair of jocks they want to hit that dirty box. Natascha shrugs and dad is done speaking just in time to join in with her singing “they want to hit that dirty box.” Nat and dad - An Ozzy rules shirt and a pair of jocks they want to hit that dirty box. So shoot, Natascha, shoot shoot Natascha shoot! Natascha – I could use a little help! Anyone out there a good shot? Put your hands up if you think you’re a good shot! Okay, you, you and you keep your hands up. Everyone else, lets make some noise. Alright, one at a time I’m going to count to three and when I say three I want you to throw the jeans you’re holding into the dirty box which will be held by my beautiful assistant. Alright wait for me to say three then. 1-2-3. Beautiful. Next little helper. That’s you mate. Alright. One, two three and! Fantastic! Last but not least then, give me your best shot mate. One two three! Alright! . A jumper or two and a pair of socks they want to hit that dirty box A jumper or two and a pair of socks they want to hit that dirty box A jumper or two and a pair of socks they want to hit that dirty box So shoot, Natascha, shoot shoot, Natascha. Shoot Natascha shoot shoot, Natascha! Shoot Natascha shoot shoot, Natascha shoot!
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Wind Chime 03:52
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Wombat – Who’d have thought it possible that such a broken thing Could whistle through the air so sweet it makes me want to sing. Wind chime, wind chime show me what is good Let me hear your loveliness throughout my neighbourhood Wombat - Cos with that pretty melody you make us all aware That life is so much better when there’s something there to share W and N - Oh oh wind chime, wind chime the things we throw away If taken care of properly can brighten up our day. Nessie - Wind chime, wind chime teach us while there’s still time That with a little love the things we bin can be transformed Our odds and ends could be our friends if people only knew That sometimes what they cast aside can be quite lovely too W and N - Oh oh wind chime, wind chime the things we throw away If taken care of properly can brighten up our day. All around you, are magical things all it takes is your time and Imagination if there’s junk in your trunk You’re a flunk if you dunk. All this inspiration Wind chime, wind chime I think that’s lesson learned I think that’s one bad habit that is well and truly turned Yes I think that from herein my good friend here can safely say That using things is much more fun than throwing them away Oh oh wind chime, wind chime the things we throw away If taken care of properly can brighten up our day. Wombat - Wind chime, wind chime do I dare to ask Can you mend this heart of mine I know it’s quite a task But wind chime, wind chime, say before you leave there’s someone there for everyone Like I’ve always believed.
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I Want Your Loving 01:52
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I want your loving. I want your loving. Well I swear I never cared for the romance thing I’ve been living free and easy I’ve been travelling I’ve been round the world and back but in all that time I’ve never seen a girl like you, you blow my mind. So I’m standing here to tell you that you’re looking good You don’t need to ask the question cos you know I would Now come on don’t keep me waiting see my hearts on the shelf Tell me baby are you single or with somebody else I want your loving Yeah I want your loving Oh, I want your loving Yeah I want your loving Now I’ve told you how it is I need to hear it back And you’d better say it quick to save my cardiac Cos I can feel my pulse racing is this happening If I got down on my knee girl would you wear my ring I want your loving Yeah I want your loving Oh, I want your loving Yeah I want your loving So say you want my loving Say you want my loving So say you want my loving Say you want my loving I tell you this is love girl it’s a loving thing So if I got down on my knees now would you wear my, my, my, my ring I want your loving Just say you want my loving Oh, I want your loving So say you want my loving Just say you want it!
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The Dress Maker's Song 02:15
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To make a dress to wow the crowd you really have to work aloud It helps the soul to hear some noise you see. A stomp, a stamp, a shriek a yell, a banshee cry’s all very well And contributes to creativity. So help me out with scream or shout I’ve work to do and there’s no doubt that ultimately time is rather pressed. And if you don’t know what to do then listen up I’ll speak to you and say a clap is probably what’s best. Lets hear you! Six days left and our elephant awaits A dress so grand it will stupefy her mates. So friends sew, but steady as you go We’ve not much time but this dress must be sublime. Stop! Thinking… thinking… A stitch here, a stitch there. Of course! Here we go. Five days left and our elephant awaits A dress so fine it will knock out all her mates So friends sew, but steady as you go The hour is close at hand but this dress must be more grand Stop! Thinking… thinking… Tassles! Tassles is what we need! Here we go! Four days left and our elephant awaits A dress that shines like polished silver plates So friends sew, but steady as you go It’s all quite tense but this dress must be immense. Stop! Something’s not quite right…Of course! Neck line! Off we go! Three days left and our elephant awaits A dress that screams perfection no debates So friends sew, but steady as you go I feel the heat but this dress must be a treat Stop! On second thoughts no…Keep going. Two days left and our elephant awaits A dress that glides as if it were on skates So friends sew, but steady as you go It’s all quite late but this dress is nearly great! Keep going. Keep going! One day left and our elephant awaits A dress that makes people’s pulses quite pulsate So friends sew, but steady as you go It’s all been rather fun and I’m pleased to say…it’s done!
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Pretty Dress II (The Reprise) 01:51
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It’s not that I need to look pretty. I’ve always been cooler than that. I did not need to shine in high heels and A-line I did not need to wear a top hat Yes, I don’t need to look like a princess I don’t want people’s eyes fixed on me. I just want to look killer and not like Godzilla As the vicar imparts his decree. Oh pretty dress, pretty dress you’re the thing that I want best If I look like a yeti when they throw confetti I think I will die of distress. So from now on I’ll never be messy I have learnt what use rubbish can be Plus a clean up is fun and when tidying’s done you have cheered up your whole family. See, a floor is no fit place for storage And a carpet’s a wonderful thing And my dad will agree it, it’s nice when you see it. So please come on now everyone sing Oh yes, pretty dress, pretty dress you’re the thing that I want best If I look like a yeti when they throw confetti I think I might die of distress. Yes! Pretty dress, pretty dress you’re the thing that I want best If I look like a yeti when they throw confetti I think I might die of distress. Louder now! Pretty dress, pretty dress you’re the thing that I want best If I look like a yeti when they throw confetti I think I might die of distress. Yes!

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Contains all the original songs from The PTC production of Steven Lee's "How The Koala Learnt To Hug" with bonus tracks from the family musical "The Elephant Bridesmaid" which was also adapted from Steven Lee's book "How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales"

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released September 7, 2021

All songs written and performed by Steven Lee with contributions from Lottie Denny Worrall and Anna Burton

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Steven Lee London, UK

Steven Lee spent much of his childhood in a tree house and was educated by squirrels - or at least that is what he would have us believe.

What we know for sure is that he is a popular children's playwright, singer- songwriter and occasionally writes the odd book or two.

You can find out about his books, songs and some of his stage musicals at www.ptc.org.uk ... more

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