Picture Books (Guess the Plot)

Okay, quick guess the plot question to start us off.

Which picture book has the plot, Family Searches for Bear?

Ooh, uh, oh, we're going on a bear hunt?

That's correct.

Welcome to Kids vs. Parents, I'm Steve.

And I'm Lovella.

The family trivia battle where the back seat takes on the front seat.

Today we're playing Guess the Plot, and the topic is picture books.

Yay!

So Dad, how do we play Guess the Plot?

It's easy.

We're going to give each other four words to explain the plot of a picture book

and we have to guess which picture book we're talking about.

So there will only be four words, four clues to help us figure it out.

So I hope you've been doing your reading, Lavelle.

You've been reading a lot of bigger books now.

You're kind of beyond picture books.

I'm beyond picture books.

I still like them though.

Yeah, you'll have to go back to your memory of picture books.

Which is not very clear.

Before we get started today, a big shout out to this week's top city for our listeners,

which was?

New York, New York.

The Big Apple.

The Big Apple.

All right, what are we playing for today, Lovella?

Today's prize is picking the bedtime story.

Oh, how appropriate.

I know.

It's great.

Okay, so the winner gets to choose the book that is read at bedtime today.

All right, who goes first, Lovella?

Ooh, how about the parents?

Oh, you're going to make us go all the way back to our childhood first.

Oh, yeah, and I know that's hard for you.

It is. Okay, let's get into it, parents. We're up first. Dust off the book covers. Here we go.

All right. Plot number one. Pigeon demands driving privileges.

Pigeon demands driving privileges.

Pigeon.

Oh, is this those Elephant and Piggy books?

Like, I'm on the right track.

I'm on the right track.

Okay.

Mo Willems, right?

He's got, yes, because the pigeon appears in some of those books.

I remember Milo telling me about those.

So what's the book called?

Pigeon likes to drive.

Pigeon drives a car.

Pigeon learns to drive.

Pigeon.

What's your guess?

I don't know.

Is it something like that?

Pigeon.

The pigeon.

Pigeon learns to drive.

Is that your guess?

What is your guess?

I don't think I know.

Pigeon.

I don't know the answer.

The answer was, don't let the pigeon drive the bus.

Don't let the pigeon drive the bus.

Right.

Okay.

I think I have read that book before.

I like those books.

Those were good ones.

All right.

Well done.

All right, dad.

You ready for the second plot?

I'm ready for my second book.

Plot number two. Selfless tree gives everything.

Okay. I know this one. It's been a long, long time since reading this picture book,

But this is the giving tree.

Correct.

Yay.

Nice.

That's a good one.

That's a very old classic book, that one.

All right.

I'm finally on the board.

All right.

Third plot.

Little engine proves determination.

Determination.

Little engine proves determination.

This has got to be the little engine that could.

Is that your guess?

Yeah, that's my guess.

Correct.

Yes.

Good job.

Yeah.

Is this the one that the ride's based on?

At Disneyland?

Yeah.

Is it?

I think I can.

I think I can.

Maybe.

Is that that one?

That book?

I think the Casey Jr. ride is based off of Dumbo.

Oh, because Casey Jr. trains in Dumbo.

And that's what it says in the movie.

The little engine that could.

So I don't think there is any relation.

Maybe the movie and the thing was also based off that.

Maybe.

Maybe they took inspiration from the book.

I don't know.

Okay.

Search it up.

Anyway, I've got it right.

All right.

I'll take it.

So, Dad, you've got...

Two.

Two out of three so far.

So last one.

Last chance.

Here we go.

Fish shares shimmering scales.

Fish shares shimmering scales.

Okay, with all these S's and sh's, it's got to be Dr. Seuss, but I don't think I can remember

the name of the book.

Is it?

I know I can see it.

I can see the fish on the book and I can't think of the title right now.

Is it Cat in the Hat?

I'm just going to say Cat in the Hat.

Incorrect.

It was actually Rainbow Fish.

Oh, Rainbow Fish.

Okay, no, that's not Dr. Seuss.

Yeah, no, you were way off.

I was way off.

Well, I'm not way off.

It's kind of got a Dr. Seuss vibe about it.

That clue does.

But okay.

All right.

I did not get that one.

Yeah.

I think I remember that cover.

It's a big fish on the cover.

Yeah.

It's like rainbow scales.

A rainbow fish.

I think.

Yeah.

Well, good job.

You got two out of four, which isn't bad.

That's okay.

I was actually hoping to do a bit better than that,

but because I feel like you're going to do very well at this one.

I don't know.

We're about to find out.

Kids, open up your books.

It's time for story time.

Oh, boy.

All right.

Kids.

four-word plot on picture books.

Are you ready?

Yep.

Here's your first plot.

Hungry Bug Becomes Butterfly.

Oh, Hungry Bug Becomes Butterfly.

Oh, it's the caterpillar book where the caterpillar eats so much.

Uh-huh.

Oh, I know.

The Hungry Caterpillar.

Oh, do I give it to her, everybody?

What is it?

Do I give it to her?

The Hungry…

You're missing one word.

Just one word.

Oh, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Yes, you got it.

Well done.

Yes.

I was nearly going to take it off you.

Oh, I love that book.

That's a good book, isn't it?

I remember reading that constantly.

Yeah, that's a fun one.

On Tuesday, I ate a strawberry.

And on Thursday…

I ate five pairs.

Yeah, fun book.

Okay, plot number two.

Boy rules wild monsters

What? Say it again

Boy rules wild monsters

Oh man, I don't know

Boy rules wild monsters?

Mm-hmm

Uh...

I really don't know.

Yeah, I don't know.

No?

Have I read this?

Do you know if I've read this?

I think you have read it.

It would have been a long time ago.

I don't know.

What is it?

Where the Wild Things Are.

I think I, that title sounds familiar.

He has a dream and he goes into another world where there's all these kind of monsters and

he's kind of the king.

He ends up being the king of the land.

Not ringing a bell.

Goes on a boat.

Nope.

Nope.

Okay.

Don't remember it.

Nope.

Okay.

All right.

Well, I stumped you.

Wonder if I stumped any other kids in the car and find out.

All right.

Plot number three.

Party ruined by salsa.

Party ruined by salsa?

Uh-huh.

Oh my gosh.

I know this one.

It's the one with the dinosaurs and tacos.

taco dinosaurs dinosaurs dinosaurs love tacos oh you are so close but you've got the wrong

creature oh oh dragons love tacos that's it yes you got it well done that's a good story i like

that i like that one that's a good one and there's a lot of those books too right there's a series of

tacos books yeah dragons love tacos i can't think of the sequel names but there are a few of them

That's a good series.

I like that one.

It's funny.

All right.

Well done.

So you are even with me.

Quick score check for us.

Two versus two, right?

I've got two out of three so far.

Yeah.

And I was two out of four.

All right.

Here we go.

Plot number four.

Last one for you kids.

Selfish dog hordes toys.

The fish dog holds toys.

Oh my gosh, I know what this is.

It's the pug ones.

Pig the pug or something.

Pig the pug.

Does it have to be super specific?

No, that's the answer.

Oh, really?

Yes.

I know there are a bunch of pig the pug books, right?

Yeah.

Yeah.

But no, that's it.

You got it.

I got it right.

You got it right.

Well done.

Ah, yay.

Three out of four for you, Lovella.

Well done.

Okay.

We're going on to our...

Bonus tiebreaker.

Bonus tiebreaker round.

So if it's a tie in your car, you need a tiebreaker.

That's what this round is for.

This one's worth two points, this question.

Yep.

And it's up for anybody to answer.

All you have to do is buzz in.

First person to buzz and get the correct answer wins.

But if you buzz in and you get the incorrect answer, that means the point goes to the other team.

That's right.

So double points could go to me if you get it wrong.

So make sure you're right when you buzz in.

All right.

Are you ready, Lovella?

I think so.

Bonus tiebreaker plot.

Cat.

Cat.

Causes chaotic fun.

Buzz.

Buzz.

I think it's cat in the hat.

Yeah, I think you're right.

Cat in the hat.

Yeah, I'm going to guess.

Yeah, be confident.

Cat in the hat.

I think you're right.

I'm going to scroll down too and have a look.

It's got to be Dr. Seuss.

Cat in the hat.

You are correct, Dr. Seuss.

Well done, Lovella.

Kids win.

You win the picture book round.

Congratulations, which means you get to pick the story tonight.

What book are you going to pick?

One of my own books.

What book do you want me to read you to bed tonight, Lovella?

No books.

You sure?

I'm going to read on my own.

Thank you.

I'll read you a book tonight.

Come in, snuggle up in your bed.

No.

Read you a picture book?

Nope.

It's okay.

No.

You're never too old for a picture book, Lovella, right?

Maybe you're too old for your dad to read your picture books.

Yes.

But you're never too old to read them yourself.

Why don't you read a picture book tonight?

Why don't everybody read a picture book tonight?

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