Let's Go, Bananas!

In Birthday Tales, Apple's pet Stripes is about to give birth to a litter of puppies, and the whole family gathers, eager for the arrival. As they wait, the children together joyfully recount stories of their very first birthdays, long ago.

Birth Day Tales is a television programme formatted as a single episode within the broader Birthday Tales series. Classified as an episode‑type programme, it follows the series’ usual structure of presenting a self‑contained story. The episode centres on a particular event that brings together the characters for a shared experience. In this instalment, Apple’s pet dog, Stripes, is on the brink of delivering a new litter. The narrative builds around the anticipation of the puppies’ arrival, with the surrounding characters gathering together to await the birth. The impending delivery forms the central thread that drives the episode’s action. As the group watches and waits, the children take the opportunity to reminisce about their own first birthdays. Each child shares a brief recollection of that early celebration, recalling the emotions and details that made the day memorable. These personal anecdotes are interspersed with the ongoing expectation of the newborn pups. The episode therefore weaves together two parallel stories: the imminent birth of Stripes’ puppies and the children’s reflections on their inaugural birthday celebrations. By juxtaposing the forthcoming animal family with human memories, the programme creates a gentle, shared together moment of anticipation and nostalgia, highlighting the communal spirit of the gathering.