Little Golden Book Land

Little Golden Book Land

Year: 1989

Runtime: 30 mins

Language: English

Director: Al Zegler

AnimationFamily

A looming storm endangers the already weakened harbor breakwater, prompting Beamer the lighthouse to worry about the safety of everyone in Little Golden Book Land. Hearing Beamer’s grim news, Scuffy vows to act. He rallies Tootle the Train, Poky Little Puppy and Shy Little Kitten to join his rescue effort.

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1

Beamer calls a meeting about the broken breakwater

Beamer the Old Lighthouse expresses worry about the storms having battered the breakwater and created a dangerous hole. He calls a meeting with the big ships to discuss the problem and possible repairs. The urgency is clear as the town faces another storm.

Harbortown harbor
2

Scuffy volunteers to help fix the breakwater

Overhearing the meeting, Scuffy vows to prove that a little tugboat can do big things. He pledges to help gather materials and lead the effort. The other friends watch with a mix of skepticism and hope.

3

Beamer tells the big ships to stay focused on the fix

Beamer orders the big ships to stop laughing and to stay focused on fixing the breakwater. He asserts that teamwork is essential and that no one is too small to matter. The ships grumble, but his resolve sets the tone.

4

Scuffy explains the problem to his friends

Scuffy explains the problem to Tootle, Katy Caboose, Poky Little Puppy, and Shy Little Kitten, outlining the danger of the hole in the breakwater. He asks for their help and courage. The friends, despite fears of getting into trouble, agree to join the mission.

5

The team sets out to collect materials

The group sets out on an adventure to gather materials for the repair. They face and overcome early obstacles along the way while staying focused on the goal. Even with nerves, they press forward together.

6

Saggy Baggy Elephant agrees to help

Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy tell Saggy Baggy Elephant about the breakwater, and he agrees to help. He offers coconuts as a potential fix, showing his generosity. Scuffy explains that they still need a rock, and Saggy leads them toward Cavetown.

7

Saggy leads the group toward Cavetown

With the rock still required, Saggy Baggy Elephant leads the friends along a path to Cavetown. The journey through Cavetown is marked by teamwork as they press on toward their new ally. The group remains hopeful.

Cavetown
8

Baby Brown Bear helps locate the rock

Inside Cavetown Tunnel, Baby Brown Bear joins the group and leads them toward a big round rock perched on a mountaintop. The climb is hard, but the promise of a tool to save Harbortown keeps spirits high.

Cavetown Tunnel
9

Storm begins; the rock is pushed toward the tracks

Storm clouds gather as the team pushes the rock off the mountaintop. It slides down toward the tracks and blocks Katy Caboose and Tootle's passage.

Mountaintop
10

The rock chases the friends along the tracks

After blocking the tracks, the rock chases the friends down the line, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. The group scrambles to stay safe while the massive obstacle presses on.

The track between Cavetown and Harbortown
11

Beamer orders the cargo ship to intervene

With the storm threatening Harbortown, Beamer spots Tootle and orders the cargo ship to intervene. The plan is to use cushions to protect the crew and passengers and redirect danger away from the town. The community watches anxiously as the rescue begins.

Harbortown harbor
12

Cargo ship deploys mattresses; Tootle brakes

The cargo ship drops mattresses from its hold and positions them on the ground to cushion the rescue. Tootle slams on the brakes and sends everything tumbling toward safety. All the friends land on the mattresses, except Scuffy, who lands back in the water.

Along the tracks near Harbortown
13

Rock plugs the breakwater hole

The rock finally reaches the hole and plugs the breakwater, sealing Harbortown against flooding. The flooding threat is averted just in time as the storm continues to batter the coast.

Harbortown breakwater
14

Storm passes; celebration begins

With the storm passing, Beamer hosts a party to celebrate the rescue. Scuffy deflects credit to his friends, emphasizing that teamwork saved the town. Tawny Scrawny Lion raises a toast to Scuffy as others cheer.

Harbortown
15

Rainbow signals a hopeful ending

Shy Little Kitten spots a rainbow in the sky, signaling hope after the ordeal. The group smiles at the sight and looks forward to calmer days ahead.

Harbortown

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