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Smoky the Dragon

August 21, 2014 By Purpee Leave a Comment

Smoky the DragonAnimal: Dragon

Favorite color: Gray

Favorite food: Grilled hot dogs

Favorite thing to do: Scare his friends

Favorite words to say: “There is something you should know…”

About Smoky: Smoky is a not-so-brave dragon who likes to scare his friends, especially Purpee, with the stories he has heard from others. While most dragons can breathe fire, Smoky is only able to breathe smoke.

Favorite Dr. Suess quote: “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!

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Shelly the Turtle

August 21, 2014 By Purpee Leave a Comment


Shelly the TurtleAnimal:
 Turtle

Favorite color: Orange

Favorite food: Crunchy carrots

Favorite thing to do: Ask questions

Favorite words to say: “What’s this?”

About Shelly: Shelly the Turtle is a close friend of Purpee the Dragon and loves going on adventures with him. She is a very happy and curious turtle. She likes asking questions about everything. Shelly has a twin brother named Sunny the Turtle.

Favorite Dr. Suess quote: “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”  ― Dr. Seuss

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Sunny the Turtle

August 21, 2014 By Purpee Leave a Comment

Sunny the Cool TAnimal: Turtle

Favorite color: Yellow

Favorite food: Sunny side-up eggs

Favorite thing to do: Climbing

Favorite words to say: “Look at me! I’m way up here!”

About Sunny: Sunny is a cool, brave turtle and one of Purpee the Dragon’s closest friends. He is the twin brother of Shelly the Turtle and likes climbing up tall trees and anything else he can climb.

Favorite Dr. Seuss quote: “You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.”  ― Dr. Seuss

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Stinky the Skunk

August 21, 2014 By Purpee Leave a Comment

Stinky the SkunkAnimal: Skunk

Favorite color: White

Favorite food: Worms (yuck!)

Favorite thing to do: Read books

Favorite phrase: “Are you sure we should do this Purpee?”

About Stinky: Stinky the skunk is Purpee the Dragon’s neighbor and best friend.  He is a perfect match for Purpee, because while Purpee is adventurous and fast-paced, Stinky is very cautious and careful.  Stinky slows Purpee down at times, which usually proves to be a good thing!

Favorite Dr. Suess quote: “So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you’ll move mountains.” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

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