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The animals on the savannah spring‑clean and redecorate their homes, each making changes to their dwellings in the same area. Toby the tortoise watches them and feels left out, since there is little he can do to alter his shell.

"The Story of Toby's New House" is a programme presented as a single episode. It falls under the broader category of a programme and is classified within the episode genre. The title hints at a focus on a particular character’s experience, setting the scene for a concise, self‑contained narrative. In this episode, Toby the tortoise finds himself on the outside looking in while the other savannah creatures engage in a spring‑clean and give their dwellings a fresh look. The bustling activity around him highlights a simple truth for Toby: his shell offers little scope for alteration, leaving him feeling excluded from the communal makeover. The savannah’s inhabitants are shown busily tidying and redecorating, each animal taking part in the seasonal refresh. Toby watches the transformation unfold, his sturdy shell remaining unchanged while the surrounding homes receive new colours and arrangements. The contrast between the dynamic renovations and Toby’s static condition underscores his sense of being left out. Through Toby’s eyes, the episode captures the quiet disappointment of not being able to contribute to the collective effort. His observation of the others’ enthusiasm, paired with the unchanging nature of his own shell, creates a gentle narrative about feeling apart from a shared activity, even in a familiar and lively environment.