Captain Toby, his crew, and the fictitious explorers Harriet Bloom and Mr Jungletrotter set sail in a clipper during the Victorian era, to return captive wild animals to their country of origin. But what ferocious animal is inside the unmarked crate? Where does it come from?
The around-the-world journey takes us across the seas to Africa, India, China, Antarctica and Peru. We enjoy monkeys, tigers, pandas, penguins and little-known kinkajous from Peru, as well as meeting children from the countries we visit.
This delightful musical is great fun and an enjoyable way to introduce children to wildlfe conservation, different cultures, Victorian nautical life and explorers, and the geographical relations of countries and continents. Duration: 30 mins.
Arranged for piano and voice, with guitar chord symbols. Teachers book and accompanying cassette are available. Words by Sue Heaser, music by Alison Hedger.

SEA SHANTY
IT'S A THING-A-ME-JIG
HERE COME THE ANIMALS
WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF AFRICA
SING A SONG OF MARIGOLDS
CHINESE CHILDREN SAY HELLO
KINKAJOU FROM PERU