- [First lines of series]
- Superbook: [announcing the episode name] Today's story: How it all began.
- Superbook: Once upon a time, not so very long ago, in a house just down the street and around the corner, I was waiting to be discovered. To many people I look like just another book. Not even the famous Professor Peeper realized that I was Superbook, that I had supernatural powers, could unlock the hidden mysteries of history. Oh, how I could have helped him with his studies. But alas, I am just gathering dust, waiting. Then, one day the professor had a brilliant idea.
- Prof. Fred Peeper: I had a brilliant idea... but what in the world was it? Oh, now I remember: the book I want is in the attic. At least I think so.
- [Chris and Joy are cleaning the attic in Chris' house. Suddenly the little dog Ruffles starts barking at pile of books]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: What's the matter, Ruffles?
- Joy: Look! One of those books is glowing!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: Yeah... maybe we're seeing things.
- Joy: We both saw it!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: I guess so... let's see which book it is.
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [removes the other books, uncovering Superbook] This must be the one!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [takes Superbook] Look at this! Did you ever see anything like this before?
- Joy: I don't think so... but isn't it beautiful? It must be full of wonderful stories, and even greater pictures. Let's open it!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [nods] OK.
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [tries to open the book, but cannot] Can't budge it. It's impossible to open.
- Joy: Perhaps you father...?
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [frowns] Wait! I've got an idea.
- [Chris, Joy and Ruffles rush to Chris' room. The kids enter and slam the door in Ruffles' face, leaving her outside the room. Chris drops Superbook on the bed, knocking the small wind-up toy Gizmo on the floor. Chris takes a screwdriver from his desk drawer]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: Now we see which of us is stronger!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [tries to open the book with the screwdriver, but this fails too] Hmmm... c'mon, Joy. You take one side, and I'll take the other.
- Joy: Alright, Chris.
- [the kids struggle to open Superbook, but to no avail]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: I can't believe it! This is an impossible book!
- Joy: Maybe we're not supposed to open it...
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [takes Superbook] I want more than anything to see what's in it!
- [Superbook starts glowing]
- Superbook: You wish is granted!
- [Chris drops the book on the bed, and both kids recoil in horror]
- Superbook: Allow me to introduce myself. I am Superbook.
- Superbook: Allow me to introduce myself. I am Superbook.
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: Superbook?
- Joy: Books aren't supposed to talk...
- Superbook: I can take you on great adventures, if you believe.
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: We believe.
- Superbook: ...and behold.
- [Superbook opens itself. The pages turn, and stop at page with picture of Adam and Eve. The kids stare in amazement]
- Superbook: Here is a picture of Adam and Eve, the first man and woman on Earth. Would you like to travel back in time to meet them?
- Joy: No, I'm scared!
- Superbook: There is nothing to fear. Trust me. I will protect you.
- Joy: Is that the Garden of Eden?
- Superbook: Yes, but it's only one of the many, many places I can take you to.
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: You really mean it?
- Superbook: Of course I mean it.
- Joy: I believe him, Chris. Let's go!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: What if... what if we couldn't get back to our own time?
- Superbook: Believe in me, and no harm shall ever befall you.
- [Superbook starts glowing]
- Superbook: Do you believe?
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper, Joy: Aha.
- Superbook: Then close your eyes, and away we go!
- [the kids close their eyes. Glowing light emerges from Superbook, and the kids travel back in time with Gizmo]
- [the kids find themselves lying on the ground in the Garden of Eden. A drop of water lands on Chris' face, waking him]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: What happened?
- Joy: [wakes up, too] Chris... Chris, where are we?
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: I'm not sure yet. Hmmm... I think I remember a blinding light. I know, it was Superbook!
- Joy: Right! We must be in the Garden of Eden!
- Gizmo: Hello! Hello! I am here!
- [the kids stare at Gizmo in amazement: the small wind-up toy grew to be as big as them, and it can talk and walk]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: It's Gizmo, my crusader robot, but he's so big!
- Gizmo: It's a miracle, a miracle, but I'm very glad!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: And you can talk now!
- Gizmo: Miracles never cease, never cease. I used to think alot, but nobody heard my thoughts. Now I can talk and walk by myself: hop, 2, 3, 4, hop, 2, 3... I am losing power... losing power.
- [Gizmo stops. Chris winds up his spring]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [chuckles] Miracle or not, Gizmo, you still need me, to wind you up.
- Joy: I like Gizmo this size.
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [finishes winding Gizmo] Aha. There you are, Gizmo. You're all set.
- Gizmo: I thank you very much, thank you. Now I'm ready for action: one - for the money, two - for the show, three - to get ready, and away I go. Hop, 2, 3, 4... oh-oh. Oh-oh.
- [Gizmo stops]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: Why'd you stop? What'd you mean "oh-oh"?
- Gizmo: [his eyes and nose glowing] Attention! Attention! Radar picking up alien beings!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: Aliens? Where?
- [they look around and see two people]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: They must be Adam and Eve!
- Joy: C'mon, let's meet them!
- [the kids rush to meet Adam and Eve]
- Gizmo: [follows the kids] Wait! wait! I will protect you!
- [after the Lord banished Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden, the kids and Gizmo are transported back to the present. Chris and Joy find themselves on the floor in Chris' room]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: Where are we?
- Joy: We're... back!
- [Chris notices that Gizmo is reduced back to the small size he was before the adventure]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [sadly straightening the toy] Gizmo...
- [Superbook closes itself]
- Joy: Chris, the book!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: It really kept its promise.
- Superbook: Of course. Can you keep yours?
- Prof. Fred Peeper: [his voice sounds from outside the room] Chris? Chris, where are you?
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: That's my dad. Coming!
- [Chris opens the door and exits. Ruffles, who waited outside the room, barks and follows Chris]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: Dad! I don't see him. Where are you, dad?
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [irritated] In the attic, where you're supposed to be!
- [Chris and Ruffles enter the attic. Professor Peeper is there, his mouth and nose covered with handkerchief]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: Hello, father.
- Prof. Fred Peeper: And just where have you been, young man? I thought you were gonna clean up this place!
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: Well, I'm sorry.
- Prof. Fred Peeper: [removes the handkerchief] There is absolutely no excuse for disobedience.
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [recalls what happened to Adam and Eve after they disobeyed the Lord] Oh, I know all about disobedience. Please forgive me.
- Prof. Fred Peeper: Well, wonders never cease! Does this mean you'll do whatever I ask without talking back?
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: That's right, father. I really want to be a good boy.
- Prof. Fred Peeper: Hmmm... then how about you fixing dinner tonight?
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [frowns] It's not my turn! I did it last night! Oh-oh...
- [Chris stops in mid-sentence, remembering what he just promised his father]
- Christopher 'Chris' Peeper: [smiles] I'd be delighted to do it for you, father! C'mon, Ruffles. Let's go!
- [Chris and Ruffles leave the attic]
- Prof. Fred Peeper: [amazed at Chris' improved behavior] I still don't believe it!
- [last lines]
- Superbook: And that is how it all began. That is how I, Superbook, was rescued from the dust of ages by a little boy and a little girl, in a house just down the street and around the corner. But that was only the beginning.