Orville Otter plays a game with Payton Platypus…but Payton breaks the rules!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:49

Lava Rules! Excerpt:

Orville Otter floated idly on his back near the edge of the pond, paws folded behind his head, wet brown fur shining. He gazed up at the big blue sky, watching fluffy clouds drift slowly by. It’s a perfect day to play, Orville thought to himself.

Just then, as if he’d had the same thought, a little platypus poked his flat bill out of his pondside burrow. It was Payton Platypus! Orville spotted his friend right away. A big smile spread across his face. “Good morning, Payton!” Orville called

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