Alien and remote for countless centuries, Australia remains today an almost mystical land, a land only recently disturbed by the arrival of man. Long before the time of man, there appeared here creatures among the most bizarre on Earth. So unlike other animals are they that many early European explorers could hardly believe they were real. Even today, three centuries later, many of the questions the animals pose to science remain unanswered.

Come sing a cowboy song with Shaun as he rounds up imaginary cattle. Do a rain dance with Curtis and his band of chimps. Pretend to be a cool cat with Kimee. Visit with Jenn, Chats and their fluffy yellow chicken. Help lion Karla improve her roar! Songs of the week include "So Many Animals", "Ready or Not" and "Living in a Rainbow".

David Brooks has written an absolutely fascinating book about how we form our emotions and character. Standing at the intersection of brain science and sociology, and writing with the wry wit of a James Thurber, he explores the unconscious mind and how it shapes the way we eat, love, live, vacation, and relate to other people.