Cinnamon Bear 37-12-13 15 Snapper Stick, the Crocodile

Summary

Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Cinnamon Bear 37-12-13 15 Snapper Stick, the Crocodile
Date: December 17, 2025
Host: Harolds Old Time Radio

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Episode Overview

This episode continues the whimsical adventure of Judy, Jimmy, and the Cinnamon Bear as they journey through Maybeland to restore their cherished Silver Star—an essential ornament for their Christmas tree. Picking up where the previous episode left off, the children receive magical guidance from Queen Melissa, gather helpful supplies, and encounter the eccentric Snapper Snick, the bathtub-dwelling crocodile, whose actions bring a new and unexpected challenge to their mission.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Progression

1. Recap and the Quest’s Purpose

• The narrator (F) provides a recap, reminding listeners that Queen Melissa has promised to help restore the broken Silver Star—so long as Judy and Jimmy follow her instructions precisely ([02:09]).
  • Quote:
    “You mean you can fix it so our Silver Star will be all together again and won't be broken like it is now?” – Judy ([02:39], C)

2. Queen Melissa’s Instructions

• Queen Melissa (G) reassures the group that restoration is possible, but the instructions she provides are to be followed perfectly and can only be read in total darkness ([02:57]-[04:07]).
  • Quote:
    “...you can only read these instructions in total darkness.” – Queen Melissa ([04:03], G)
• Grand Wonky (A) is tasked with guiding them and offers a helpful but roundabout explanation of how to find “absolute darkness”—hinting at the Wishing Woods ([05:12]-[06:05]).

3. Setting Out for the Wishing Woods

• With a mysterious box in hand (gifted by Grand Wonky), the adventurers set out, their spirits buoyed by Melissa’s encouragement ([06:08]-[06:17]).
• Melissa’s kindness is further demonstrated through the magical picnic lunch in the box—a meal that replenishes itself every time it’s opened ([08:00]-[08:37]).
  • Quote:
    “My dear friends, I hope you will enjoy your picnic lunch in the Wishing Woods. When you have finished, tie up the box again. And the next time you are hungry, open it and you will find another lunch. Love, Melissa.” – Note from Melissa ([08:19], C reading)

4. The Encounter with Snapper Snick, the Crocodile

• Arriving in the Wishing Woods, the group finds a bathtub with Snapper Snick the Crocodile within ([09:10]-[09:28]).
• Snapper Snick (E) enthusiastically introduces himself as a bathtub singer and speaks of his aspirations as the “Bathtub Baritone" ([10:20]-[11:00]).
  • Quote:
    “The first bathtub singer to be heard on the air. What a sensation. The Bathtub Baritone Snapper Snicker. The Crooning Crocodile.” – Snapper Snick ([10:49], E)
• The children explain their mission and the mishap with their star, to which Snapper Snick responds with empathy—relating it to the time he “lost his voice” ([11:36]-[11:48]).

5. A Catastrophe: Swallowed Instructions

• As Snapper Snick examines the envelope with Melissa’s instructions, he absentmindedly swallows the magical directions ([12:25]-[12:47]).
  • Quote (comic and pivotal moment):
    “Hey, hey, don't do that.” – Judy ([12:42], C)
    “Our magic instructions. He swallowed them.” – Judy ([12:47], C)
• The narrator closes on a cliffhanger note, emphasizing the pattern of things (and instructions) being swallowed during this adventure ([13:03]).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “You mean you can fix it so our Silver Star will be all together again and won't be broken like it is now?” – Judy ([02:39], C)
• “Now, I've put the instructions inside this envelope, Jimmy, and you must follow them exactly.” – Queen Melissa ([03:28], G)
• “You can only read these instructions in total darkness.” – Queen Melissa ([04:03], G)
• “Pop along down the Marble staircase. And straight ahead. And. Dear, dear, dear. Almost forgot something. Here, this box is for you to take along with you.” – Grand Wonky ([06:08], A)
• “My dear friends, I hope you will enjoy your picnic lunch in the Wishing Woods. When you have finished, tie up the box again. And the next time you are hungry, open it and you will find another lunch. Love, Melissa.” – Note from Melissa ([08:19], C reading)
• “The first bathtub singer to be heard on the air. What a sensation. The Bathtub Baritone Snapper Snicker. The Crooning Crocodile.” – Snapper Snick ([10:49], E)
• “Hey, hey, don't do that.” “Our magic instructions. He swallowed them.” – Judy ([12:42] & [12:47], C)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• [02:09] – Narrator’s recap and setup for the current quest
• [03:28] – Queen Melissa gives the magic instructions
• [04:03] – The magical requirement: reading in total darkness
• [06:08] – Gift of the magic lunch box
• [08:19] – Discovery of the everlasting picnic lunch
• [09:28] – Introduction of Snapper Snick, the crocodile
• [10:49] – Snapper Snick’s musical ambitions revealed
• [12:47] – Snapper Snick swallows the magic instructions
• [13:03] – Episode cliffhanger and narrator’s closing remark

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Episode Tone and Style

The episode maintains a whimsical, witty, and light-hearted tone, full of playful banter and fantastical characters. The humor is gentle and situational—reflecting the childlike world and adventure spirit of the Cinnamon Bear series.

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Conclusion

In this installment, Judy, Jimmy, Cinnamon Bear, and friends receive hope and magical assistance from Queen Melissa, only for a comedic and exasperating twist to befall their quest when the crocodile Snapper Snick accidentally swallows their essential instructions. The group is left in a new predicament, setting up suspense and curiosity for the next episode’s developments in the magical and unpredictable world of Maybeland.

Transcript

[A]

Hello.

[B]

I'm here during the lunch rush with Janice, who owns her own food truck.

[C]

Best cheesesteaks in town.

[B]

Janice traded up to Geico Commercial Auto Insurance for her food truck business. We're here where she needs us most.

[C]

They sure are.

[B]

We make it so easy for her to save with customised coverage that grows with her business. Sorry, I just get so emotional talking about saving folks money.

[C]

Not this onion I'm chopping.

[B]

It's just so beautiful.

[D]

Oh, yeah.

[E]

Nice onion.

[A]

Get a commercial auto insurance quote [e-mail] and see how much you could save. It feels good. To Geico.

[D]

And here's the Cinnamon bear.

[C]

Ram. Ram.

[F]

When we left Judy and Jimmy and the Cinnamon Bear last time, they were in high spirits. And for a very good reason, too. You'll remember that after the crazy Quilt Dragon sat on the Silver Star and broke it into a dozen pieces, they decided to visit Melissa, the beautiful Queen of Babyland, to see if she could help them. And sure enough, after the Grand Wonky presented them to Queen Melissa, she told them the Silver Star could be restored to one piece if they'd listened carefully to everything she said. And I, for one, am going to listen very carefully, because this is most interesting.

[C]

You mean you can fix it so our Silver Star will be all together again and won't be broken like it is now?

[G]

That's exactly what I mean, Judy.

[H]

Jiminy Crickets. And will we be able to put it on our Christmas tree just like we used to?

[G]

On the very tip top, Jimmy. And no one will ever know it was the very least bit broken.

[C]

Oh, that'll be wonderful.

[G]

Now, I will have to write a few simple instructions for you to follow. Grand Monkey, will you please get me my magic ink?

[A]

Yes, your Majesty.

[C]

We're awfully grateful, Melissa. We were just about to give up and go home.

[H]

You bet. And after all the things we did to get the star, too.

[A]

Here's the magic ink, you, Majesty.

[G]

Thank you, Grand Wonky. And now I will write down the instructions for you to follow.

[D]

There.

[G]

Now, I've put the instructions inside this envelope, Jimmy, and you must follow them exactly.

[C]

Oh, goody. Let's see what we have to do.

[G]

Oh, I'm sorry, Judy, but you mustn't open it here.

[I]

Why?

[G]

Because that would keep the magic from working. You see, restoring the Silver Star is going to take a special kind of magic. If it had been made in Maybeland, it would be simple. But unfortunately, it was made in the world. And that's another matter. It will need quite a little extra.

[H]

Work, will it be hard to do.

[G]

No, not hard. But you must do exactly as they say. And unfortunately, you can only read these instructions in total darkness.

[I]

But, your Majesty, where can we find this absolute darkness?

[G]

Ah, that is a part of the magic that you must do for yourselves. But don't worry, friends. I know it will work out all right.

[H]

Gee, Melissa, I don't know how we'll ever be able to thank you.

[C]

It'll just make Christmas perfect. Melissa.

[I]

Allow me to express my deepest thanks, Melissa, for past favors and present courtesy. I bow.

[D]

I'm not fancying Melissa, but I'm much obliged to you.

[G]

And you are all quite welcome, dear friends. I hope you will visit me again after the Silver Star has been restored to its original beauty.

[C]

We'd sure like to.

[G]

All right, Melissa, then do so. And now, Grand Wonky, would you please set our friends on their way? I would be happy to entertain you in my palace for a while, but I know you're anxious to see your star mended and safe.

[H]

Yes, ma'.

[E]

Am.

[H]

Thanks so much, but we do have to hurry kinda.

[C]

Yes, We've got to get her back before Christmas.

[G]

Well, goodbye then, and good luck.

[C]

Goodbye.

[I]

Goodbye, you, Majesty.

[A]

Will you please follow me? Single fan, if you please, in the order in which you came in.

[I]

By the way, Wonky old thing, could you drop us some slight hint as to where we might find this absolute darkness of which Melissa spoke?

[A]

I couldn't hint. It's ever so rude. But my duties as Grand Walkie to Melissa's court keep me quite confined. I. I don't know a great deal about the country of Maybeland at all, I am sorry to say.

[C]

Oh, dear.

[F]

But I have heard.

[A]

Now, mark your. This is only a rumor now. I cannot verify it in any way. I have heard that the Wishing woods are very dark. Extremely dark, in fact.

[H]

Do you happen to know the way to the Wishing Lord?

[A]

Oh, yes, I do. I'm happy to say. I got a good many travel folders on it before I went on my vacation. But Mrs. Wonky decided she'd rather go to the Root Beer Seashore. And such a lovely time we had. 2. Took a small coffee.

[I]

Yes, yes, yes.

[A]

Dear, dear, dear. Now, where was I?

[C]

You were going to tell us how to get to the Wishing Woods.

[A]

Oh, so I was. So I was. Well, it won't take you very long. Not at all. They're directly north of the Marshmallow Meadows as the crow doesn't fly.

[D]

Thanks, Wonky. Much obliged for the assistance.

[A]

No, don't ever mention it. Pop along down the Marble staircase. And straight ahead. And. Dear, dear, dear. Almost forgot something. Here, this box is for you to take along with you.

[H]

What's in it, Wonky? Some more magic?

[A]

Oh, you'll find out when the time comes. And, oh, here's the door. My, my, my. I must see about oiling those hinges, mustn't I? Such a racket to make. Well, I've got to be zipping now. Charming of you to drop in. Dudley, fetch the oil can.

[I]

What a character. What a character. You'd never know he was around.

[C]

I thought he was sort of stuck. Sweet crazy quilt.

[D]

Just a wind bag, that's all. Well, we better get started, hadn't we?

[H]

You bet. The sooner we get where we can read those magical instructions, the better I'll like it. Come on, everybody. Let's find the Wishing Woods. I wonder if this is the Wishing Woods.

[I]

Oh, I'm sure it is. There's a sign over there that says Wishing Woods.

[C]

Oh, I'm so glad. Look, there's another sign. What does it say?

[D]

Wait a minute. It's printed a bit smaller. Oh, SS Crocodile Esque.

[C]

What does that esk mean?

[D]

I expect it means to esk. SS Crocodile.

[C]

Oh, I guess he spells like me.

[I]

Have you still got the broken pieces of the silver Star in your hanky, Jimmy?

[H]

Yep.

[C]

Safe and sou have Melissa's instructions too, so I think I better carry your hanky for you.

[H]

All right.

[C]

Here it is.

[I]

And now, shall we follow this little path? Seems to be as good as any. Maybe this crocodile person can give us some idea as to where it is. Totally dark in the Wishing Woods.

[D]

He might at that cinnamon there.

[C]

Did you look in that box that the Grand Wonky gave you when we left the palace? No.

[G]

Why?

[C]

I was just awful curious, that's all.

[D]

Well, there's no special orders about opening this, so here it goes. This my stuffing. Cinnamon buns.

[C]

Let me see. Oh, Jimmy. Peanut butter sandwiches. And apple pie.

[I]

And lollipops, if I'm not mistaken.

[H]

Oh, boy, there's a smile.

[C]

Oh, here's a note. My dear friends, I hope you will enjoy your picnic lunch in the Wishing Woods. When you have finished, tie up the box again. And the next time you are hungry, open it and you will find another lunch. Love, Melissa.

[H]

Gee, Melissa Sures. A peach all right.

[I]

Well, far be it from me to call our gracious ruler by such a name, but she surely is kind and thoughtful.

[D]

Yummy.

[E]

Such genuine ones, Jack.

[D]

Full of currants, too.

[C]

My, I didn't know I was hungry, but I certainly was delicious.

[D]

I'll tie up the box just like she said.

[I]

Well, shall we be moving? Oh, I say, look ahead down the path a bit.

[C]

My goodness, It's a bathtub.

[H]

Yeah, and it's a big white one, just like we have at home.

[D]

What a strange place for a bathtub.

[C]

What's that funny noise?

[H]

It's coming from the bathtub.

[I]

Why, so it is. There must be something in it.

[C]

Hello, Hello.

[D]

Bless my stuffing, it's a crocodile.

[C]

It must be the one on the sign. SS Crocodile Esque.

[E]

Welcome to the Wishing Woods. Who am I? I can see it by the look in your eye.

[C]

Ha, ha.

[E]

Why, I'm Snappersnick, of course, and very pleased to meet you, by the way. Who are you?

[C]

I'm Judy, mister. What did you say your name was?

[E]

Snappersnik, little girl. And who are the rest of you?

[D]

I'm Jimmy, Patty or Cinnamon, the Cinnamon Bear.

[I]

I'm the Crazy Quilled Dragon.

[E]

Well, well, well, well, well, well, well. So kind of you to come all this way to see me. I'm very glad you came today. Single person. And I was beginning to feel quite lonesome. Well, you see, of course, I'm very comfortable, Very comfortable with my bath. Like my tub. Quite an acquisition. It was very. I got it when they redecorated the Royal Bath last spring. Genuine porcelain with chromium taps.

[D]

It's very nice, but once you say.

[E]

One can't spend all one's time in the bath. Aha. That's because you've never thought of the bath in all its possibilities.

[I]

You are quite right.

[E]

Have you ever noticed the wonderful acoustics in a bathtub? Of course you haven't. Have you ever thought of a bathtub singing as a fine art again? You have not. But Snappersnik has. Oh, yes, indeed. That is why I've remained a hermit, as it were, in the midst of the wishing woods, perfecting my art until it can be heard in all its glory by the listening world. The first bathtub singer to be heard on the air. What a sensation. The Bathtub Baritone Snapper Snicker. The Crooning Crocodile.

[C]

But we didn't.

[E]

But you didn't come to talk. You came to hear me sing. Isn't that right? Well, your wish is granted. I'll sing without delay.

[H]

I come to see you.

[E]

Oh, you didn't. Why didn't you say so?

[H]

Sure.

[D]

And you didn't give us a chance.

[I]

These young people are on a very important mission.

[E]

Oh, indeed? And where did you come from just now?

[I]

We came from the Queen of Maybeland.

[E]

Dear, dear Melissa and how is she? Always so kind to me. Melissa is so kind. Lovely girl, don't you think?

[C]

She's awful nice, all right. She's going to help us fix our Silver Star.

[E]

What Silver Star?

[H]

Ours. It belongs on top of our Christmas tree. First it got lost.

[E]

Lost? Oh, and don't I know how you must feel. Don't I, though? Last spring, I lost my voice.

[D]

Congratulations.

[E]

What do you mean, congratulations? For days I was petrified. And then my beautiful voice came back twice as lovely as ever before. However, it's too bad you weren't here to notice the improvement. I'll demonstrate by singing my favorite number. That's why crocodiles were born in the key of Q.

[C]

But we haven't time to listen. Besides, the star isn't lost anymore. We found it, and it got broken into a dozen pieces.

[H]

And Melissa gave us some wonderful instructions so we can get it all back together again.

[I]

But they aren't to be read except in total darkness.

[E]

Oh, most intriguing. May I take a squint?

[H]

Of course. They're right here in this envelope.

[E]

My, my. Would you mind holding it a little closer? Broke my bifocals last week. Can't see worth anything.

[H]

There. You sure ought to be able to see now, Mr. Crocodile.

[E]

Ah, much better. Much better.

[C]

Hey, hey, don't do that.

[I]

Well, I never.

[C]

Our magic instructions. He swallowed them.

[F]

Well, there seems to be a regular epidemic of swallowing things, doesn't there? First the wailing Whale swallowed the Silver Star. Then Crazy Quilt swallowed the whistle which Fifo the Giant gave to Jimmy. And now Snapper Snick, the crooning crocodile, has upped and swallowed Melissa's most valuable instructions. Looks mighty bad, all right. But let's be on hand next time and see what happens.

[C]

Ram.