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by Serena Williams
illustrated by Yesenia Moises
Transcript
00:00THE ADVENTURES OF KAIKAI
00:13By Serena Williams.
00:15Illustrated by Yesenia Moises in partnership with Invisible Universe.
00:21Baby girl loves to prance, pause, and pirouette through her lonely home.
00:26She twirls around mama as she flips eggs in the kitchen.
00:31She waltzes with daddy as he sets the table for dinner.
00:35But most of all.
00:38Baby girl dances with her best friend and biggest fan, Kai Kai.
00:43When baby girl improves en.toe stand.
00:47Kai Kai's there to give her a high five.
00:50She needs a partner to practice the foxtrot with she holds tight to Kai Kai's hands.
00:57And when baby girl too nervous about her spinning recital, Kai Kai's listening ears are always
01:02wide open.
01:04Kai.
01:06Baby girl whispers under the starry night sky.
01:09Tomorrow's the biggest day of my whole life.
01:13What if I forget the steps?
01:16Through Kai Kai's lips are glazed shut, baby girl believes in her heart that her best friend
01:21is real.
01:23I know I know.
01:25We've been practicing for weeks, but still what happens if I freeze up there with so
01:30many people watching?
01:32I'm scared Kai.
01:46Don't be scared best friend.
01:57I'm right here with you always.
02:00But what if I'm not good enough?
02:03Girl.
02:04Kai Kai answers with her hands on her lips.
02:08You're already good enough when you walk in the door.
02:12Come on, let me show you.
02:15Where are we going?
02:17You're riding with Kai Kai now.
02:20She tells baby girl.
02:22You need an outfit to match.
02:25Let's see what's in mama's closet.
02:28Go ahead.
02:29Pick something.
02:31Anything you like.
02:33Prompts Kai Kai.
02:35Look how it twirls Kai Kai.
02:38It's amazing.
02:40Kai Kai agrees.
02:42I want to wear this too.
02:44You look perfect.
02:46You're ready for anything now.
02:48Get it baby girl.
02:50Kai Kai shouts.
02:53Work that runway.
02:55You see it too Kai, asks baby girl.
02:58Of course I do, she replies.
03:01Let's see what's on the other side of that door.
03:05Baby girl looks up at the spotlight.
03:08Is this where I'll be performing tomorrow?
03:11Sure is.
03:13There is Kai Kai.
03:15It's so huge Kai Kai.
03:17Says baby girl timidly.
03:20It's the biggest stage I've ever danced on in my whole life.
03:24And I'll be the only one out there for my solo.
03:28You believed in me says Kai Kai.
03:31The power of you belief brought me to life.
03:34Now you need to believe to yourself.
03:37Trust your instincts and let your bright light shine.
03:41Get out there on that stage and do your thing.
03:45And baby girl, you're never alone.
03:48I've always got your back.
03:50Today's the day.
03:52Daddy says as he ties baby girl's dance shoes.
03:57We'll be frost and center watching you baby girl.
04:00Mama says.
04:02You'll be amazing.
04:04Kai Kai, there are so many people.
04:07I didn't know there'd be this many people.
04:11Baby girl says.
04:13You got this.
04:15Just believe in yourself remember.
04:18Can you come with me?
04:20Baby girl, you don't need me to.
04:23I'm always with you.
04:25That's how best friends work.
04:28I believe in myself.
04:30Baby girl says with her chin high in the air.
04:33I'm ready.
04:35That was awesome.
04:37Baby girl shouts joyfully.
04:40I didn't fall.
04:41Or forget any of the steps.
04:44Not only did you not fall.
04:46Says daddy, you leaped so high into the air
04:49it looked like you were flying.
04:52Like a beautiful bird.
04:54Mama adds.
04:56We know you could do it.
04:58Never had a single doubt.
05:01Great job best friend.
05:03I know you could do it too.
05:06Kai Kai whispers so mama and daddy can't hear.
05:09What should we do next Kai?
05:12Anything you want baby girl.
05:15You can do anything.
05:17This book is dedicated to all their little girls.
05:21Let this book be a constant reminder
05:23that you can do anything you put your mind to.
05:26Imagine it.
05:27Believe it.
05:28Do it.
05:30Serena.
05:31The end.