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Basil and Percy updates


10/May/2026
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As Basil and Percy talk more, they soon find they have much more in common than they could have ever imagined. Despite their outward differences – Basil, with his burly shoulders and earthy scent, and Percy, with his soft feathers and airy flight – it turns out they’re really rather similar.

And the longer they talked, the more they learned they shared a love for the simple pleasures of life in the forest – from the changing seasons to the warmth of the sun and the endless opportunities of their forest home.


10/May/2026
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As Basil and Percy’s friendship develops further, the two form a close bond and sense of trust in each other. One day, Percy asks Basil why he used to spend to so much time alone in the forest before they met.

Basil confides that, after his parents left him, he found it difficult to open up to people in case they too might leave. With youth and optimism on his side, the young Percy explains to Basil that having friends who care is almost like having a family.


10/May/2026
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One day while Basil and Percy are out exploring, they come across a lone duck standing in a clearing in the mighty forest. When they approach the duck to ask his name, he shuffles uncomfortably and turns away. However, young Percy is not dissuaded and continues to try to speak to the duck.


10/May/2026
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Having formed such a strong friendship, Basil and Percy agree to explore further afield to discover more of their forest home. Their adventures through the trees take them to areas they’ve never explored before and together they learn to appreciate the vastness and diversity of their home. The forever-popular Percy introduces Basil to his friends while Basil visits corners of the forest he’s only heard of in myth and legend.


10/May/2026
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Basil and Percy are relaxing in the forest as the sun streams through the trees. Suddenly Percy sits up and suggests to Basil that he knows a fun game they should play – hide and seek. He explains to Basil how to play  and they both agree Percy needs to hide on the forest floor to keep the game fair. While Basil is counting, Percy goes to hide. When Basil eventually finds Percy, Percy explains that, despite Basil not being able to see him, he was always there – just like Basil’s parents will always be with him too.


10/May/2026
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On one of their adventures while Basil is busy searching for a earthworm snack, a fox stealthily approaches Percy and is ready to attack. When Basil sees the fox, he immediately comes to Percy’s aid and wards off the fox. Afterward, Basil explains to Percy the need to be careful in the forest and that not all animals have good intentions


10/May/2026
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Basil and Percy are busy exploring the outer reaches of the forest when they happen upon a tall Swan. Percy is initially terrified by the huge bird towering over him and stays close to Basil’s side. Basil speaks to the swan and learns his name is Sammy and that he has a problem with his wing. As they speak together, Percy comes to realise the scary Swan means no harm – rather he needs help to find his way home as he’s terribly lost.


10/May/2026
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Percy visits Basil’s house and is surprised to see how much clutter the badger collects. Basil explains these things are dear to him because they remind him of his parents. However, Percy suggests that holding onto the past is also holding Basil back. Don’t let yesterday dictate today or even tomorrow. There are things in life we have to accept we can’t change and just have to run with them. Holding onto yesterday is rarely a good idea because it can stop you enjoying today.


10/May/2026
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Basil and Percy have been rambling through the forest for hours when they suddenly realise their horribly lost. They stumble upon an old sign post but neither is clear which direction to take. Basil suggests Percy fly into the sky to try and see where they are but Percy returns saying he can’t quite ascertain where they are. The two work together, trying to retrace their steps and which way they should go. With a little guesswork and Percy’s overhead view, they select the right pathway.


10/May/2026
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Basil and Percy are sitting in a clearing in the forest chatting about their hopes and dreams. Percy is outlining taht he doesn’t really know what he wants from life but Basil explains that explains we all get lost sometimes. He describes the importance of ambition to help our aims come true, ending with, “Reach for the stars Percy. Even if you only reach the sky, you’ll still have succeeded more than most”