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Jamie the puffin notices Thelma the whale appearing lonely. He invites her to join him for a game of hide‑and‑seek in the small coastal inlet of Mossy Bay after she starts to feel left out. The invitation aims to include her and brighten her mood.

The Story of Thelma the Whale is a programme presented as an episode, centred on the adventures of two marine friends. It falls within the episode genre and follows a concise narrative format that introduces viewers to the characters and their seaside world. In this particular installment, the plot revolves around Jamie, a puffin, who notices Thelma, a whale, beginning to feel left out. Sensing her loneliness, Jamie extends an invitation for Thelma to join in a game at Mossy Bay, offering her a chance to take part and enjoy the play alongside the other creatures. The episode highlights the gentle dynamic between Jamie and Thelma, with Jamie’s proactive gesture underscoring the theme of inclusion. Set against the backdrop of Mossy Bay, the story shows how a simple invitation can transform Thelma’s mood, drawing her out of isolation and into shared activity. By focusing on this moment of camaraderie, the programme illustrates the importance of reaching out when a friend seems excluded, all within the brief, straightforward storytelling style of the series.