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The Episode Guide
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Season 1 (2011/2012)
Trivia:
-This is the first season of the series.
-This is the first season to have children for the stage audience (Erin, John, and Daniel Hunter, and Jett and Zach Hawk)
-"The Jungle Book" was suggested by Deanna Hawk.
-"The Jungle Book" originally had the most episodes (17 episodes total), until "The Secret Garden" from
Season 5 beat it (20 episodes).
-This season, by far, has the most episodes to date (39), with Season 3 coming in a close second (34).
Episode Name: Air Date:
1. Homer Price, Part 1 ------------------------------------------ March 7, 2011
In the series premiere, "Homer Price" by Robert
McCloskey is read. In the first part of five, young
Homer gets a skunk for a pet, and, with its help,
they manage to catch some robbers.
2. Homer Price, Part 2 ------------------------------------------ March 14, 2011
In the second part of five, Homer and his friends
get to meet (and help) their favorite super-hero.
And later, some trouble seems to be cooking at
Uncle Ulysses' Lunchroom...
3. Homer Price, Part 3 ------------------------------------------ March 21, 2011
In the third part of five, the trouble with the
Doughnut Machine is solved, and then Homer's
other Uncle, Telemachus, competes with the
Sheriff for the hand of a lovely lady. Who will
triumph?
4. Homer Price, Part 4 ------------------------------------------ March 28, 2011
In the fourth part of five, an old stranger, with an
even stranger contraption, visits the town. Who
could he be, and just what can his machine do?
5. Homer Price, Part 5 ------------------------------------------ April 4, 2011
In the final part, Homer's Uncle Ulysses gets an
"up-and-coming" idea to help celebrate the town's
150th anniversary, until something goes horribly
wrong. Will it get fixed in time?
6. The Jungle Book, Part 1 - Part 1 ----------------------- April 11, 2011
The first half of the Mowgli stories from "The
Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling are read. In the
first part of eight, a pair of wolves rescue a man-
cub (a human baby) from Shere Khan, the tiger.
But will the man-cub be accepted by the Wolf
Pack, or will he become Shere Khan's victim again?
7. The Jungle Book, Part 1 - Part 2 ----------------------- April 18, 2011
In the second part of eight, the man-cub is spoken
for by Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther,
and is thus saved again from Shere Khan. Now
given the name Mowgli, and a few years older,
Bagheera warns him of a threat to not only him,
but also to Akela, the leader of the Wolf Pack...
8. The Jungle Book, Part 1 - Part 3 ----------------------- April 25, 2011
In the third part of eight, Mowgli is captured by
the Bandar-log, the Monkey People, and Baloo
and Bagheera seek out help from one of the most
feared creatures of the Jungle; Kaa, the Rock
Python.
9. The Jungle Book, Part 1 - Part 4 ----------------------- May 2, 2011
In the fourth part of eight, Kaa joins Baloo and
Bagheera to help rescue Mowgli, who, meanwhile,
is having a rough time with the Bandar-log. Will
he be rescued in time?
10. The Jungle Book, Part 1 - Part 5 ----------------------- May 9, 2011
In the fifth part of eight, Mowgli is rescued and Kaa
has his way with the Bandar-log. And some years
later, Mowgli goes to live in the Man-Village (the
human village) and discovers three things; one, his
birth parents. Two, this way of life difficult. And
three, Shere Khan is out for revenge...
11. The Jungle Book, Part 1 - Part 6 ----------------------- May 16, 2011
In the sixth part of eight, Mowgli, with the help of
Akela and Gray Brother, his wolf-brother, defeat
Shere Khan. But the result is not one of victory, but
of betrayal... from the Man-Village.
12. The Jungle Book, Part 1 - Part 7 ----------------------- May 23, 2011
In the seventh part of eight, back in the days before
Shere Khan was defeated, and there was a terrible
drought upon the Jungle, Hathi, the elephant, tells
Mowgli how tigers once had a right, and how Fear
came to the Jungle.
13. The Jungle Book, Part 1 - Part 8 ----------------------- June 6, 2011
In the final part, Hathi concludes his tale on how
the First of the Tiger's actions brought not only
Death to the Jungle, but Fear as well. He also
explains how the tiger got its stripes, and why
there's Fear between man and tiger.
14. The Railway Series - Mountain Engines ----------- June 13, 2011
In honor of the Rev. W. Awdry's centenary, a book
from his classic "Railway Series" is read. A
mountain engine, named Culdee, shares tales
about his railway to the Narrow-Gauge engines of
the Skarloey Railway. And when he returns to his
railway, he meets a new engine named Lord Harry,
who soon learns the difference between bravery
and taking risks.
15. Winnie-the-Pooh, Part 1 ----------------------------------- June 20, 2011
In light of the theatrical release of Disney's "Winnie-
the-Pooh", the original stories by A.A. Milne are
read. In the first part of seven, Pooh tries to trick
some bees with Christopher Robin's help, and, later
on, gets into a rather tight spot at Rabbit's house.
16. Winnie-the-Pooh, Part 2 ----------------------------------- July 11, 2011
In the second part of seven, Pooh and his friend,
Piglet, go tracking a Woozle, and then Pooh helps
Eeyore, the donkey, find his tail.
17. Winnie-the-Pooh, Part 3 ----------------------------------- July 18, 2011
In the third part of seven, Pooh and Piglet try to
trap a Heffalump, and then both of them try to get
presents for Eeyore, because it's his birthday.
18. Winnie-the-Pooh, Part 4 ----------------------------------- July 25, 2011
In the fourth part of seven, Pooh and Piglet give
Eeyore his birthday presents, and then they, with
Rabbit, begin to get very skeptical when Kanga and
Roo come to settle in the Hundred-Acre Woods.
19. Winnie-the-Pooh, Part 5 ----------------------------------- August 1, 2011
In the fifth part of seven, Piglet ends up in a case of
mistaken identity, and then Christopher Robin leads
an expedition to discover the North Pole.
20. Winnie-the-Pooh, Part 6 ----------------------------------- August 8, 2011
In the sixth part of seven, Pooh inadvertently
"discovers" the "North Pole", and then leads a
rescue to save Piglet from the rising flood-waters
(and also from Owl's ramblings!).
21. Winnie-the-Pooh, Part 7 ----------------------------------- August 22, 2011
In the final part, Christopher Robin holds a special
party for Pooh, because of his bravery during the
flood.
Episode Name: Air Date:
22. The Jungle Book, Part 2 - Part 1 --------------------- August 29, 2011
The second half of the Mowgli Stories from "The
Jungle Book" are read. In the first part of nine,
after Mowgli returns to the Jungle, he discovers
that Buldeo, the Hunter of the Man-Village, is
hunting him. But when he discovers something
else, his blood boils with rage...
23. The Jungle Book, Part 2 - Part 2 ---------------- September 13, 2011
In the second part of nine, Mowgli steals away
to the Man-Village to rescue his birth parents.
And while he does that, he begins to make
plans for the Man-Village's demise...
24. The Jungle Book, Part 2 - Part 3 ---------------- September 19, 2011
In the third part of nine, Mowgli carries out his
plan against the Man-Village. And later, Mowgli
spends some time with Kaa, who takes him to
visit the White Cobra of the Cold Lairs.
25. The Jungle Book, Part 2 - Part 4 ---------------- September 26, 2011
In the fourth part of nine, the White Cobra
shows Mowgli the Treasure Vault he guards,
and allows him to take one of the treasures; an
Ankus. But a little bit later, he discovers some
horrifying things about it.
26. The Jungle Book, Part 2 - Part 5 -------------------- October 3, 2011
In the fifth part of nine, Mowgli and Bagheera
recover the Ankus and return it to the Cold Lairs.
Later, Mowgli and his companions are given a
warning; the Red Dog are on the move...
27. The Jungle Book, Part 2 - Part 6 -------------------- October 10, 2011
In the sixth part of nine, Mowgli seeks out some
advice from Kaa. After that, he makes a plan to
defeat the Red Dog, and then goes to confront
them. Will his plan work?
28. The Jungle Book, Part 2 - Part 7 -------------------- October 18, 2011
In the seventh part of nine, Mowgli and his
companions defeat the Red Dog, but one of their
own is lost. And a couple of years later, Mowgli
hears of something called "The Time of New
Talk"...
29. The Jungle Book, Part 2 - Part 8 -------------------- October 24, 2011
In the eighth part of nine, Mowgli begins his
"Spring Running" and wonders why he feels
strange along the way. He also meets many of
the Jungle people along the way, but near the
end, he meets someone quite unexpectedly...
30. The Jungle Book, Part 2 - Part 9 -------------------- October 31, 2011
In the final part, Mowgli has now met Messua,
his birth-mother, again, in a different Man-Village,
and she's begging him to stay. And so is Gray
Brother, for him to stay in the Jungle. What will
he choose?
31. The King's Stilts ------------------------------------------- November 7, 2011
A rare Dr. Suess book is read; it's about a hard-
working King who likes to play with his stilts
when the day is done. But when the King's
adviser, who dislikes fun, does away with the
stilts, the King falls into despair, and it's all up to
a young boy to avert a dangerous threat to the
kingdom!
32. Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, Part 1 -- November 14, 2011
The sequel to "Charlie & the Chocolate
Factory" by Roald Dahl is read. In the first part
of eight, Charlie and his family, and Mr.
Wonka, end up getting stuck in orbit when the
Glass Elevator goes too high up! But to some
astronauts, they appear to be something else...
33. Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, Part 2 -- November 21, 2011
In the second part of eight, the President of the
USA and his Cabinet think that everyone in the
Glass Elevator plans to destroy the Space Hotel!
But when they're confronted, Mr. Wonka begins
to speak in a strange language...
34. Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, Part 3 -- November 28, 2011
In the third part of eight, when Mr. Wonka has
finished speaking, everyone in the President's
Cabinet think that they are Men from Mars! But
as this is going on, Charlie and company
encounter an even more serious and dangerous
threat... the Vermicious Knids!
35. Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, Part 4 -- December 12, 2011
In the fourth part of eight, the battle of the
Knids has begun! While everyone in the Glass
Elevator tries to escape, they notice that the
Commuter Capsule to the Space Hotel is under
attack! Will they be able to rescue them, and,
not to mention, themselves, if they go back?
36. Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, Part 5 -- December 19, 2011
In the fifth part of eight, the Knids get ready for
their final attack. But with the quick-thinking of
Mr. Wonka, they defeat the Knids and rescue
the Commuter Capsule. And after they arrive
back at the Chocolate Factory, Mr. Wonka has
a surprise for Charlie's bed-ridden grandparents...
37. Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, Part 6 ------ January 9, 2012
In the sixth part of eight, things begin to go awry
when the bed-ridden grandparents take too much
Wonka-Vite, which makes you younger, and one
of them disappears! While they try to figure out
what to do, the Oompa-Loompas sing them a tale
with a very important moral.
38. Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, Part 7 ----- January 23, 2012
In the seventh part of eight, Mr. Wonka and
Charlie go to Minusland to rescue Grandma
Georgina, with the help of Vita-Wonk, which
makes you older. But once the rescue is
complete, they run into another problem, which
requires the use of Wonka-Vite again...
39. Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator, Part 8 ----- February 6, 2012
In the final part, the bed-ridden grandparents are
restored to their proper ages, with the help of
Wonka-Vite and Vita-Wonk. And just as it seems
that everything is coming to a good end,
something even more surprising turns up...
Season 2 (2012)
Trivia:
-This is the second season of the series.
-Three new children, Archie, Ella, and Holly Hinds, appear as part of the stage audience for only one episode,
"Kate Shelley: Bound for Legend".
-Due to certain extremities, this is the last season to feature children as the stage audience, with "Dog Stories"
being their last appearance.
-"Pippi Longstocking", "It Was Jake", "Boodil, My Dog", and "Lily Takes a Walk" was suggested by Shawn Hunter.
-"James & the Giant Peach" was suggested by Keely Grunigen.
-"The Velveteen Rabbit" was suggested by Clarence Close.
-Due to an error, Part 4 of "Pippi Longstocking" had to be re-recorded.
-This season is the shortest in terms of episodes to date (26); Season 1 has the most to date (39).
Episode Name: Air Date:
1. The Wind in the Willows, Part 1 --------------------- April 16, 2012
Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows"
is read for the season opener.
In the first half, Mole spends a day with Water
Rat and then one with Mr. Toad. Later, he and
Water Rat spend a night with Mr. Badger, and
then help him try to cure Mr. Toad of his habit
of buying motorcars. But it may be too late...
2. The Wind in the Willows, Part 2 --------------------- April 30, 2012
In the last half, Mr. Toad escapes prison and
has many adventures on his way home. But then
he, with the help of Water Rat, Mole, and Mr.
Badger, must reclaim his home when the
Weasels and Stoats take it over.
3. Billy & Blaze: A Boy and His Horse -------------------- May 7, 2012
Some books from C.W. Anderson's "Billy &
Blaze" series are read.
Billy gets Blaze, a pony, as a present, a lost
quarry is rediscovered, and then Billy and his
friend enter a competition with their ponies.
4. Pippi Longstocking, Part 1 ------------------------------- May 14, 2012
"Pippi Logstocking" by Astrid Lindgren is read.
In the first part of six, Pippi moves in and make
friends with her next door neighbors, Tommy
and Annika. And later, while Pippi and her
friends are "thing-finding", she helps defend a
boy against some bullies.
5. Pippi Longstocking, Part 2 ------------------------------- May 21, 2012
In the second part of six, Pippi and her friends
continue their "thing-finding", and Pippi's antics
begin to infuriate some policemen and a teacher.
6. Pippi Longstocking, Part 3 -------------------------------- June 3, 2012
In the third part of six, Pippi tells a story and then
she and her friends discover a hiding spot. And
later, while they're going on a picnic, Mr. Nilsson,
Pippi's pet monkey, goes missing.
7. Pippi Longstocking, Part 4 ------------------------------ June 25, 2012
In the fourth part of six, Pippi and her friends
find Mr. Nilsson, but encounter a bull beforehand.
Later, while they're attending a circus, Pippi's
antics begin to enrage the Circus Master.
8. Pippi Longstocking, Part 5 --------------------------------- July 2, 2012
In the fifth part of six, Pippi has some fun with a
couple of burglars, and then her antics begin to
annoy Mrs. Settergren, Tommy and Annika's
mother, while attending a Coffee Party.
9. Pippi Longstocking, Part 6 --------------------------------- July 9, 2012
In the final part, Pippi rescues some children from
a building fire, and then she invites Tommy and
Annika over for her birthday and has a special
surprise for them...
10. Kate Shelley: Bound for Legend -------------------- July 16, 2012
In honor of Union Pacific's 150th year, the story
of Kate Shelley's heroic act is read.
Kate Shelley is a young family girl and has a
love for the railroad. But when a bridge near her
home is washed out, she braves the storm to
warn oncoming trains of the danger.
11. The Railway Series, Part 1 - Four Little
Engines ----------------------------------------------------- August 13, 2012
Some books from the "Railway Series",
featuring the Narrow Gauge Railway are read.
In the first part of five, Skarloey shares some
memories with Edward, Sir Handel has a rough
time with the coaches, Peter Sam accidentally
leaves a passenger behind, and then Skarloey
makes an effort to pull a train home.
12. The Railway Series, Part 2 - The Little
Old Engine ------------------------------------------------ August 20, 2012
In the second part of five, Peter Sam gets into
an accident when he fills in for Sir Handel
(who fakes being ill), Skarloey returns and
then helps newcomer, Duncan, who's
swaggering ways get him into trouble and
has to be rescued by Rusty the Diesel, also a
newcomer. And then, during a special event,
Skarloey has a surprise for everyone...
13. The Railway Series, Part 3 - Gallant Old
Engine ------------------------------------------------------ August 27, 2012
In the third part of five, Peter Sam gets a new
funnel, Sir Handel gets into a match with
George the Steamroller, and then Skarloey
tells Duncan a story about Rheneas,
Skarloey's brother, when Duncan does a very
selfish deed.
14. The Railway Series, Part 4 - Very Old
Engines ----------------------------------------------- September 10, 2012
In the fourth part of five, Skarloey tells
Nancy, the Guard's daughter, about his
first days on Sodor, and then Rheneas
tells of when he and Skarloey got into an
argument. After that, Skarloey and
Rheneas' 100th Birthday is celebrated with
the arrival of a special visitor...
Episode Name: Air Date:
15. The Railway Series, Part 5 - Duke the
Lost Engine ----------------------------------------- September 17, 2012
In the final part, the story of Duke and how
his line closed is told, and then Sir Handel
tells of when he was saved by Duke. Then
a story of when Duke tricked Peter Sam is
told, and then a search is made to find Duke.
16. Dog Stories ------------------------------------------------ October 1, 2012
Some books about "Man's best friend" are
read.
In "It Was Jake!", a boy blames his dog for
everything he does. In "Boodil, My Dog", a
young owner talks about how great his dog
is. And then, in "Lily Takes A Walk", a
young girl is enjoying a walk, but her dog
starts seeing things that make him freak out.
17. The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin
Bunny -------------------------------------------------------- October 8, 2012
Two books by Beatrix Potter are read.
Peter, a very naughty rabbit, goes to Mr.
McGregor's garden and nearly gets caught by
him. Then Benjamin, Peter's cousin, takes him
back to Mr. McGregor's garden to retrieve the
clothes he lost, but they run into some trouble
along the way.
18. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin and Timmy
Tiptoes ----------------------------------------------------- October 29, 2012
Two more books by Beatrix Potter are read.
When some red squirrels ask an Owl for
permission to gather nuts, one of them,
Nutkin, keeps teasing him and soon gets his
comeuppance. And then, while Timmy
Tiptoes, a gray squirrel, and his wife, Goody,
are gathering nuts, a commotion arises which
gets Timmy into a tight spot.
19. James & the Giant Peach, Part 1 ------------ November 5, 2012
A story about a boy, some bugs, and a giant
piece of fruit by Roald Dahl is read.
In the first part of seven, a young boy named
James, who's been living with his terrible
aunts for some time, gets something that a
strange man claims that "marvelous things
will start happening" if he takes it...
20. James & the Giant Peach, Part 2 ---------- November 19, 2012
In the second part of seven, a giant peach
has just grown on an old tree, and James'
greedy aunts take advantage of it. But soon,
after that, James makes an extraordinary
discovery... and some new friends...
21. James & the Giant Peach, Part 3 ---------- November 26, 2012
In the third part of seven, James and his
new friends - a Grasshopper, a Centipede,
a Spider, a Ladybug, an Earth-worm, a
Silk-worm, and a Glow-worm - set the
Giant Peach free and are off on, what they
call, a great adventure. But when everyone
fears that they'll starve to death, James
gets an idea...
22. James & the Giant Peach, Part 4 ------------ December 3, 2012
In the fourth part of seven, James and his
friends find themselves in danger and work
quickly to save their lives. And later, after a
Captain of a ship panics when he sees the
Giant Peach and it's passengers, the
Grasshopper performs a concert.
23. James & the Giant Peach, Part 5 ---------- December 10, 2012
In the fifth part of seven, James learns some
interesting things about everyone and then
has to rescue the Centipede when he goes
overboard. And then, that night, they
encounter some strange people who are
doing strange things...
24. James & the Giant Peach, Part 6 ---------- December 17, 2012
In the sixth part of seven, James and his
friends have some dangerous encounters
with the Cloud Men, but come out of it
alive. But, just as they spot land, something
unexpected turns up, which may send them
to their doom...
25. James & the Giant Peach, Part 7 ---------- December 24, 2012
In the final part, James and his friends have
finally arrived in New York City, USA, whose
people are going into a panic, thinking that
the Giant Peach is something dangerous.
But after James introduces everyone to them,
things begin to take a turn for the better...
26. The Velveteen Rabbit --------------------------- December 31, 2012
Margery Williams' timeless tale about a toy
rabbit and "Nursery Magic" is read.
The Velveteen Rabbit, who started life as
a Christmas present, hears of something
called "Real" from the Old Skin Horse, who
says that its something that happens when
one is Really Loved. But just as he thinks
that its happening to him, something turns
up that threatens his existence...
Season 3 (2013)
Trivia:
-This is the third season of the series.
-This is the first season not to feature a stage audience.
-"Henry's Awful Mistake", "Henry's Important Date", "Henry Goes West", and "Henry Babysits" was suggested
by Shawn Hunter.
-A goof was made in the opening scene of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Part 1", in which Joel says that it's time to go back
to the jungles of "Africa". The story actually takes place in "India".
-This season is the second in terms of having the most episodes to date (34); Season 1 has the most to date (39).
Episode Name: Air Date:
1. The Tale of Miss Tiggy-Winkle
and Mrs. Tittlemouse -------------------------------------- March 25, 2013
In the season-opener, two books by Beatrix
Potter.
In the first story, a little girl, who's looking for
some lost items, comes across a strange little
washer-woman. In the next story, an overly-tidy
mouse finds herself in a very messy (and not to
mention, "buzzy") situation.
2. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 1 ----------------------- April 8, 2013
The classic story about a mute Trumpeter Swan
by E.B. White is read.
In the first part of ten, while out on a camping
trip, a young boy named Sam makes a great
discovery; a pond with a Trumpeter Swan's nest,
where a pair of Swans are ready to raise a family.
3. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 2 --------------------- April 15, 2013
In the second part of ten, Sam earns the
Trumpeter Swan's trust, and then the cygnets,
the baby swans, hatch. But before long, the Old
Cob, the Father Swan, notices that something is
wrong with his youngest cygnet, Louis.
4. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 3 --------------------- April 22, 2013
In the third part of ten, the Old Cob has
discovered that Louis is mute and promises to
help him. Some time later, the Old Cob teaches
his cygnets how to fly, and then Louis joins
Sam for school.
5. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 4 --------------------- April 30, 2013
In the fourth part of ten, Louis has finally
learned how to read and write, but is met with
failure when trying to communicate with his
family and Serena, a young female swan that he
has fallen in love with. Noticing his predicament,
the Old Cob makes a very bold and risky move.
6. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 5 ------------------------ May 6, 2013
In the fifth part of ten, the Old Cob returns and
gives Louis a trumpet, of which he stole. While
figuring out how to play it, Louis now has to
figure out how to pay for it. But with Sam's help,
an opportunity presents itself in the form of a
campground job.
7. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 6 ---------------------- May 13, 2013
In the sixth part of ten, while being a camp
bugler for the summer, Louis rescues a boy from
drowning and receives a medal, in addition to
his first paycheck. Once the job is done, Louis
goes job-searching in Boston.
8. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 7 ---------------------- May 20, 2013
In the seventh part of ten, Louis becomes a hit
with the Swan Boat Company in Boston, and
spends a night in the Ritz Carlton Hotel. And
before that job is done, he receives a job offer
from Philadelphia.
9. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 8 ----------------------- June 3, 2013
In the eighth part of ten, Louis travels to Bird
Lake, a place in the Philadelphia Zoo, to start his
new job. But during his stay, a storm brings a
surprise for Louis.
10. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 9 -------------------- June 10, 2013
In the ninth part of ten, Louis has finally won the
love of Serena, but then comes to clashes with
the Head Man of Bird Lake over Serena's freedom.
But with Sam's help, a compromise may be
reached.
11. The Trumpet of the Swan, Part 10 ------------------ June 17, 2013
In the last part, Louis and Serena return home,
and Louis gives the Old Cob the money and a
message for the Music Store Owner, whom the
trumpet was stolen from. But when he goes,
danger is waiting for him...
12. Henry the Duck -------------------------------------------------- July 8, 2013
Four books from Robert Quackenbush's "Henry
the Duck" series are read.
Henry, an accident-prone duck with a bad case of
bad luck, encounters a pesky ant and then tries to
make it in time for his friend's birthday. Then he
has some trouble on a trip, and finally some
misadventures in baby-sitting.
13. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Part 1 ------------------------------------- July 15, 2013
A story from "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard
Kipling is read.
In the first half, a young mongoose named Rikki
is revived and adopted by a human family, and
soon encounters a dangerous threat; Nag and
Nagaina, the Black Cobras, plan on killing the
humans so they can raise their family, and its up
to Rikki to stop them.
14. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Part 2 ------------------------------------- July 22, 2013
In the second half, after the death of Nag, Rikki
desperately seeks the help of two birds, Darzee
and his wife, to put an end to the threat of
Nagaina. But when the two clash, one will fall
and one will rise. Who will triumph?
15. The Reluctant Dragon, Part 1 ------------------------ August 5, 2013
Kenneth Grahame's classic take on St. George
and the Dragon is read.
In the first half, a shepherd's son befriends a
Dragon who is surprisingly good-natured and
very reluctant to embrace his dragonish
behavior. But when the townspeople catch
wind of his presence, they call upon the brave
knight, St. George, to do away with him.
16. The Reluctant Dragon, Part 2 ---------------------- August 12, 2013
In the second half, after the boy has St. George
and the Dragon talk it out, an idea begins to
take shape; stage a fight! But it'll require that
the Dragon acts like a Dragon to pull it off. Can
he do it?
17. The Railway Series, Part 1 - Duck
and the Diesel Engine ---------------------------- September 2, 2013
Some books from the Rev. W. Awdry's "The
Railway Series" are read.
In the first part of three, Gordon becomes
jealous of a visitor, and then Duck tries to
show newcomer Diesel how to work with
the trucks. But when Diesel becomes the
laughing-stock of the Yard, he starts telling
lies about Duck, who gets sent away and
then gets into an accident later on.
18. The Railway Series, Part 2 - Main
Line Engines ------------------------------------------ September 9, 2013
In the second part of three, Bill and Ben,
the tank engine twins, play a trick on BoCo,
a new diesel, when he accidentally takes
their trucks. Later, James has some trouble
with bees, Gordon ends up on the wrong
line, and Edward makes an effort to get a
train home after he sustains some damage.
Episode Name: Air Date:
19. The Railway Series, Part 3 - Small
Railway Engines ---------------------------------- September 16, 2013
In the final part, Duck discovers the
minimum-gauge Arlesdale Railway and its
engines - Rex, Bert, and Mike - while
collecting ballast. Then Bert clashes with
a couple of Clergymen, Mike has some
whistle trouble, and Rex has an accident
with some wool.
20. Little Toot Stories --------------------------------- September 23, 2013
A couple of Hardie Gramatky's classic
"Little Toot" books are read.
In the first story, we meet the mischievous
little tugboat, Little Toot, who tries to prove
that he has changed his ways when a rescue
has to be made. In the second story, Little
Toot ends up getting dragged across the
ocean, and ends up in a strange place. Will
he be able to find his way back home?
21. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 1 --- September 30, 2013
Robert C. O'Brien's classic tale about a
widowed mouse and some strange rats is
read.
In the first part of thirteen, in the midst of
discovering food, Mrs. Frisby's youngest
son, Timothy, falls seriously ill. And while
she gets medicine from Mr. Ages, the
white mouse, she discovers that Timothy's
condition and situation is far worse than
she thought.
22. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 2 --------- October 7, 2013
In the second part of thirteen, Mrs. Frisby
rescues a crow named Jeremy, who in turn
rescues her from Dragon, the cat, while making
her way home. But a few days later, a new
problem arises when she sees Farmer
Fitzgibbon getting ready to plow the field that
she and her family reside in.
23. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 3 ------- October 14, 2013
In the third part of thirteen, in a desperate
attempt to find an answer to her problem,
Jeremy takes Mrs. Frisby to go see the Owl.
Will his advice be helpful, or is she just
walking into danger?
24. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 4 ------- October 21, 2013
In the fourth part of thirteen, during her visit
with the Owl, all hopes of saving Timothy and
her family seem to be gone. But when she
tells him her name, he gives her a command,
"Go to the Rats in the rosebush". How can
they help her? And if so, will a rat named
Brutus let her in?
25. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 5 ------- October 28, 2013
In the fifth part of thirteen, Mrs. Frisby runs
into an injured Mr. Ages on her way out of
the rosebush. And after a little clarity, she is
taken back in and introduced to Justin who
gives her a small tour of the Rats' home while
searching for Nicodemus. In doing so, she
hears of something called "The Plan". What
is "The Plan"?
26. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 6 ----- November 4, 2013
In the sixth part of thirteen, Mrs. Frisby
meets Nicodemus who immediately makes
plans on how to move her home. And when
she volunteers for a potentially dangerous
task, Nicodemus tells her how Jonathan, her
husband, had died, and how the Rats came
to be.
27. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 7 --- November 11, 2013
In the seventh part of thirteen, Nicodemus
continues his story on how he, his friend
Jenner, and other rodents came to a place
called NIMH, where they are put through
tests and given injections that do
something extraordinary to them.
28. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 8 --- November 18, 2013
In the eighth part of thirteen, now able to
read and understand writing, Nicodemus
tells Mrs. Frisby of how he, the other rats,
and some mice - of which Jonathan and
Mr. Ages were a part of - plan to escape.
But when the time came, a terrible
tragedy occurred.
29. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 9 --- November 25, 2013
In the ninth part of thirteen, Nicodemus
continues his story with how Jonathan and
Mr. Ages helped the Rats to freedom and
their first few months of it. Then Justin
shows her what "The Plan" is.
30. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 10 --- December 2, 2013
In the tenth part of thirteen, Nicodemus
explains how he and the other rats wanted to
start their own civilization, how they came
across an old Toy Tinker's shop, how they
arrived on Mr. Fitzgibbon's farm, and how
they had to come to grips with a hard reality.
31. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 11 --- December 9, 2013
In the eleventh part of thirteen, Nicodemus
concludes his story with how "The Plan"
came to be, how Jenner left the Rats, and
why Jonathan never told Mrs. Frisby about
the Rats and NIMH. Later, Mrs. Frisby gets
captured by the Fitzgibbons and hears an
interesting, yet frightening, piece of
information.
32. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 12 -- December 16, 2013
In the twelfth part of thirteen, Justin frees
Mrs. Frisby, and then she and the children
watch the Rats move their home to a safer
spot. Then Mrs. Frisby shares the
information she had heard, while in
captivity, to the Rats, who begin making
plans.
33. Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH, Part 13 -- December 23, 2013
In the final part, Mrs. Frisby witnesses the
arrival of the exterminators, the demolition
of the Rats' home, and them making their
escape. But some weren't so lucky. Who
were they?
34. The Tailor of Gloucester ------------------------ December 30, 2013
A classic Christmas tale by Beatrix Potter
is read.
In the town of Gloucester, a poor old Tailor
is charged with making a special coat for
the Mayor to wear on his Wedding Day,
which is set for Christmas Day. But when
the Tailor falls ill and can't finish the coat,
a miracle takes place in an unexpected
form.
Season 4 (2014)
Trivia:
-This is the fourth season of the series.
-The first episode of this season (The Railway Series - Thomas and his Friends) marks the 100th episode of the series.
-"Frog and Toad Are Friends", "Frog and Toad Together", "I, Freddy", and "Frog and Toad All Year"
was suggested by Shawn Hunter.
-"The BFG" was suggested by Erin Hunter
- A new Theme Song was made for the series, which was composed by Benji Clifford. It was first heard on
Episode 20, "Frog and Toad Together".
-This season is fourth in terms of having the most amount of episodes to date (31); Season 1 has the most to date (39).
Episode Name: Air Date:
1. The Railway Series - Thomas and
his Friends ----------------------------------------------------- March 10, 2014
In the season-opener, the final book in the
Railway Series is read.
Thomas rescues a swan, Donald and Douglas
have some buffer trouble, Gordon fights a
fire, and then the railway gets ready for a very
special celebration. That is, until disaster
strikes!
2. Frog and Toad Are Friends ---------------------------- March 17, 2014
A book from the "Frog and Toad" series by
Arnold Lobel is read.
Frog tries to get Toad out of bed, Toad tries to
think of a story, the pair then search for a lost
button and go for a swim, and then they wait
for the mail to come.
3. The Giraffe, and the Pelly, and
Me, Part 1 ------------------------------------------------------ March 20, 2014
A book by famed children's author, Roald
Dahl, is read.
In the first half, a young boy comes across a
strange group of animals - who call themselves
the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company -
with special abilities, and are then called upon
by the Duke of Hampshire to clean his many
windows! But then things take a strange turn...
4. The Giraffe, and the Pelly, and
Me, Part 2 ------------------------------------------------------ March 27, 2014
In the second half, the Pelican manages to
apprehend a burglar, and gets hurt in the
process. But what happens next, leaves
everyone speechless...
5. Homer Price - Grampa Hercules Stories, Part 1 - April 14, 2014
Four stories from the Homer Price sequel,
"Centerburg Tales" by Robert McCloskey, is
read.
In the first part of four, Homer and his friends
gather 'round to listen to Grampa Herc's stories,
which are about a strange contraption and an
even stranger town.
6. Homer Price - Grampa Hercules Stories, Part 2 - April 21, 2014
In the second part of four, just as Grampa Herc
concludes his tale of Sparrow Courthouse, an
old friend is passing through to California,
which reminds him of when he and a friend of
his went there... to pan for gold!
7. Homer Price - Grampa Hercules Stories, Part 3 - April 28, 2014
In the third part of four, Grampa Herc finishes
his tale of how he rescued his gold-panning
companion with a "Super-Jump", which gives
Mr. Gabby and his partner a wild idea for a new
breakfast food; Gravity-Bitties! And they give
some to Grampa Herc to test it out. Will it work,
or will he suffer ridicule from all of Centerburg?
8. Homer Price - Grampa Hercules Stories, Part 4 -- May 4, 2014
In the final part, Grampa Herc finally does the
"Super-Jump", but becomes the laughing-stock
of the whole town when he tells of it. And as a
result, he stops telling stories to Homer and the
kids! Will they be able to put things right, or are
Grampa Herc's storytelling days over for good?
9. The Tale of Tom Kitten and the
Roly-Poly Pudding ------------------------------------------- May 15, 2014
Two cat and rat stories by Beatrix Potter are
read.
In the first story, three little kittens get into
trouble with some ducks, and then young Tom
Kitten almost becomes dinner for an enormous
rat named Samuel Whiskers!
10. The BFG, Part 1 ---------------------------------------------- May 19, 2014
Roald Dahl's story of gigantic proportions about
an old giant and a young orphan girl is read.
In the first part of ten, young Sophie wakes up
in the middle of the night and sees something
big coming towards her and kidnaps her. And
when she finds out that her kidnapper is a Giant,
she wonders what will happen next...
11. The BFG, Part 2 ---------------------------------------------- May 26, 2014
In the second part of ten, Sophie discovers that
her kidnapper is really a friendly giant, called
the BFG (meaning "Big, Friendly Giant"), and
she finds out how he was able to tell that he
was being watched by her during the "Witching
Hour" the previous night.
12. The BFG, Part 3 ---------------------------------------------- June 2, 2014
In the third part of ten, the BFG shows Sophie a
Snozzcumber, the only kind of food there is to
be eaten in Giant Country, and then they have a
close encounter with the Bloodbottler, one of the
man-eating giants.
13. The BFG, Part 4 ---------------------------------------------- June 9, 2014
In the fourth part of ten, Sophie is introduced to
frobscottle, a soda-like drink which produces a
little nasty (but hilarious) result when drunk.
After that, Sophie and the BFG go off to a
mysterious place where the BFG collects dreams.
14. The BFG, Part 5 --------------------------------------------- June 16, 2014
In the fifth part of ten, Sophie joins the BFG for
his dream-catching expedition, and learns some
very interesting things about dreams and night-
mares, especially when she and the BFG give a
nightmare to the Fleshlumpeater, the biggest of
the man-eating giants.
15. The BFG, Part 6 --------------------------------------------- June 23, 2014
In the sixth part of ten, after reading some of the
BFG's dream collection, Sophie concocts the
biggest and greatest plan to rid the world of the
man-eating giants, which requires some help
from the Queen of England. But how will she
convince her?
Episode Name: Air Date:
16. The BFG, Part 7 --------------------------------------------- June 30, 2014
In the seventh part of ten, after Sophie and the
BFG mix a dream for the Queen, which they
hope will convince her that giants are real, they
make their way to London to give it to her. Will
it work?
17. The BFG, Part 8 ----------------------------------------------- July 7, 2014
In the eighth part of ten, the Queen gets the
dream and is surprised to find out it's true when
Sophie introduces her to the BFG. What happens
next? Breakfast!
18. The BFG, Part 9 ---------------------------------------------- July 14, 2014
In the ninth part of ten, after having breakfast
with the Queen of England, she, Sophie, and the
BFG make plans on how to capture the nine man-
eating giants. But will the heads of the Army and
Air Force cooperate?
19. The BFG, Part 10 ------------------------------------------ August 11, 2014
In the final part of ten, the BFG leads the Army
and the Air Force to Giant Country to capture
the nine, sleeping, man-eating Giants. But if one
of them awakes, it could mean disaster...
20. Frog and Toad Together ------------------------------ August 18, 2014
The second book in the "Frog and Toad" series
by Arnold Lobel is read.
Toad makes a list, plants a garden, and bakes
some cookies. Then he shares an adventure
with Frog, and has a dream which quickly turns
into a nightmare!
21. The British Railway Stories - Tale of the
Unnamed Engine, Part 1 ------------------------------ August 25, 2014
A new and soon-to-become-classic book by
new writer, Simon A.C. Martin, is read.
In the first half, while visiting a Railway
Museum, a young boy meets an old steam
engine who tells him a story of when a new
steam engine came to Copley Hill in 1946,
and what happened to him on his first day of
work.
22. The British Railway Stories - Tale of the
Unnamed Engine, Part 2 -------------------------- September 4, 2014
In the second half, Stephen concludes his
tale of the unnamed engine, who has just
taken his first train to King's Cross. But while
he's there, something unexpected happens...
23. I, Freddy - Part 1 ------------------------------------- September 11, 2014
The trials and tribulations of a Golden
Hamster's life by Dietlof Reiche is read.
In the first part of eight, we are introduced
to a Golden Hamster who recounts his early
days in a cage, how he came to be sold, his
Great-Grandmother, and the Golden Hamster
Saga.
24. I, Freddy - Part 2 ------------------------------------- September 15, 2014
In the second part of eight, the Golden
Hamster reveals a secret about the Golden
Hamster Saga, and how he got his name,
Freddy Auratus. He also makes a couple
more discoveries; one of which is a really
unpleasant experience.
25. I, Freddy - Part 3 ------------------------------------- September 22, 2014
In the third part of eight, Freddy comes to
clashes with his owner's (Sophie) mother,
while he develops a great passion for
reading. But in order for him to further in
this newfound pastime, he figures out a way
to escape...
26. I, Freddy - Part 4 ------------------------------------- September 29, 2014
In the fourth part of eight, Freddy makes
his first exploration of Sophie's apartment.
But when it produces a shocking result,
Freddy finds himself in less-than-desirable
surroundings, which involve some guinea
pigs... and a cat.
27. I, Freddy - Part 5 ----------------------------------------- October 6, 2014
In the fifth part of eight, Freddy is introduced
to his new inmates; Sir William, a suave and
gentle tomcat, and a pair of wise-cracking
guinea pigs named Enrico and Caruso.
But when Freddy is in need of Sir William's
help, he finds himself at Enrico and Caruso's
mercy.
28. I, Freddy - Part 6 ---------------------------------------- October 13, 2014
In the sixth part of eight, when Sir William
refuses to help Freddy establish contact with
Mr. John, Freddy decides to take up reading.
But just when Freddy thinks he can
communicate via Mr. John's computer,
something unexpected turns up...
29. I, Freddy - Part 7 ---------------------------------------- October 20, 2014
In the seventh part of eight, Freddy finds
himself back in Sophie's care, but it may
mean a lifetime of imprisonment.
So when he makes his escape, Freddy
wonders what to do next...
30. I, Freddy - Part 8 ---------------------------------------- October 27, 2014
In the final part, Freddy discovers that Mr.
John knows he can read and makes it known
that they should keep it a secret. But how will
they break it to Sophie?
31. Frog and Toad All Year ---------------------------- November 3, 2014
The third "Frog and Toad" book by Arnold
Lobel is read.
Toad ends up going solo on a sled ride, Frog
tells him of how he found Spring, and then
Toad has an Ice-Cream debacle. And after the
two of them try to surprise each other in the
Autumn, Toad begins to worry that Frog will
not be able to spend another Christmas with
him when he doesn't show up.
Season 5 (2015)
Trivia:
-This is the fifth season of the series.
-A new background is used; instead of just trees, a bookcase is included.
-This is the first season to use the new Theme Song composed by Benji Clifford from Season 4, Episode 20.
-A goof is made from Episode 5 (The Railway Series, Part 5) to Episode 8 (The Secret Garden, Part 1);
the original theme was used.
-"The Secret Garden" has the most episodes to date (20 episodes), with "The Jungle Book" (from Season 1)
following up as a close second (17 episodes).
-This season and Season 6 are third in terms of having the most episodes to date (32); Season 1 has the most to date (39).
Episode Name: Air Date:
1. The Railway Series, Part 1 - The Three
Railway Engines -------------------------------------- March 31st, 2015
In honor of the series' 70th Anniversary,
the first 6 books and another of the Railway
Series by the Rev. W. Awdry are read.
In the first part of seven, Edward, an old
and kind engine, has a day out and then
helps Gordon, a big and proud engine, up
a steep hill. Later, an engine named Henry
gets shut up in a tunnel after refusing to
come out because of some rain, but soon
gets a second chance when Gordon has
an accident.
2. The Railway Series, Part 2 - Thomas the
Tank Engine ---------------------------------------------- April 13th, 2015
In the second part of seven, the first stories
about that famous little, blue, tank engine
are read.
Thomas gets his comeuppance when he
gets cheeky with Gordon, and then, after
having some trouble pulling his first trains,
Thomas races to rescue newcomer James,
who has an accident with some
Troublesome Trucks.
3. The Railway Series, Part 3 - James the
Red Engine ----------------------------------------------- April 20th, 2015
In the third part of seven, we get to see
James the Splendid Red Engine's early days.
James gets into some trouble with the Fat
Controller and the coaches, but soon
redeems himself by dealing with some
Troublesome Trucks and then helming the
Express when Gordon makes a mistake.
4. The Railway Series, Part 4 - Tank Engine
Thomas Again ---------------------------------------------- May 4th, 2015
In the fourth part of seven, we get to see life
on Thomas' Branch Line.
Thomas accidentally leaves his Guard
behind, goes fishing, gets rescued from a
snowdrift by Terence the Tractor, and then
has a race with Bertie the Bus.
5. The Railway Series, Part 5 - Troublesome
Engines ------------------------------------------------------ May 11th, 2015
In the fifth part of seven, we get to meet
another famous character.
Henry has an encounter with an elephant,
and then Gordon and James have trouble on
the turntable. And when the bigger engines
decide to go on strike, The Fat Controller
buys a new tank engine named Percy, who,
later on, avoids a near-collision with
Gordon!
6. The Railway Series, Part 6 - Henry the
Green Engine --------------------------------------------- May 14th, 2015
In the sixth part of seven, we get to see some
major changes for Sodor's No. 3 engine.
After getting some new coal to help him
work properly, Henry gets a rebuild after
having an accident. And after suffering
ridicule from Gordon (who later gets his
comeuppance), Henry gets even with some
naughty boys. And during all this, Percy
gets into an accident that gives him a scarf.
7. The Railway Series Part 7 - Stepney the
Bluebell Engine ----------------------------------------- May 18th, 2015
In the final part, another anniversary is
celebrated; the 55th year of the Bluebell
Railway and their star engine, Stepney.
Percy gets excited about Stepney's visit and
tells Douglas about the Bluebell Railway's
purpose. And then Stepney takes a special
(much to Thomas' annoyance), has a spat
with some Cricketers and their car, Caroline,
and then he and Duck show a new Diesel
how reliable Steam Engines are.
Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic tale about
a spoiled girl who turns when she is sent to
live in a strange manor and learns of its
stranger secrets is read.
In the first part of twenty, we meet Mary
Lennox, a spoiled girl growing up in India,
who becomes forgotten when everyone in
her home dies from a deadly disease. And
when she's found, she's sent to live with her
uncle in London, whom she learns about on
the way.
9. The Secret Garden, Part 2 -------------------------- June 8th, 2015
In the second part of twenty, after crossing
the moor, Mary Lennox makes it to her new
home, Misselthwaite Manor. And then has a
rather interesting first morning, the following
day, when she meets her maid, Martha.
10. The Secret Garden, Part 3 ---------------------- June 22nd, 2015
In the third part of twenty, Mary goes
outside and explores the grounds of
Misselthwaite Manor. And during all this,
she meets Ben Weatherstaff, an old
gardener, and his pet robin, and learns of
an old garden that's been shut up for a
long time...
11. The Secret Garden, Part 4 ----------------------- June 25th, 2015
In the fourth part of twenty, Mary learns a
little bit more about the shut-up garden, but
soon has another mystery on her hands
when she hears something during a storm;
the sound of someone crying...
12. The Secret Garden, Part 5 ----------------------- June 29th, 2015
In the fifth part of twenty, Mary talks with
Martha and then gets a gift from Martha's
mother. But before that, she finds a key; a
key belonging to the garden her uncle, Mr.
Craven, had shut up! But will she find the
door? And if she does, what will she do?
13. The Secret Garden, Part 6 -------------------------- July 9th, 2015
In the sixth part of twenty, Mary and Martha
talk about gardening and write a letter to
Martha's mother about procuring a gardening
set and some seeds for Mary. And then, one
day, after talking with Ben Weatherstaff, Mary
comes across a strange scene involving an
interesting boy...
14. The Secret Garden, Part 7 ------------------------ July 13th, 2015
In the seventh part of twenty, Mary meets
one of Martha's brothers, Dickon, whom she
shows the Secret Garden. And after he shows
her how to use her new garden tools, Mary
finds herself in a somewhat desperate
situation; she needs to ask Mr. Craven if she
can have a bit of earth without spoiling her
secret...
Episode Name: Air Date:
15. The Secret Garden, Part 8 ------------------------ July 20th, 2015
In the eighth part of twenty, not only is
Mary's request for a bit of earth granted, but
she also discovers the source of the crying
she had heard a while ago; the cries belong
to a little boy that's been concealed in one of
the many rooms!
16. The Secret Garden, Part 9 ------------------------ July 27th, 2015
In the ninth part of twenty, Mary talks with
Colin, the boy who she heard crying some
nights ago, and even helps him go to sleep.
But when Martha finds out she found him,
she starts to worry about being sent away.
Not if Colin the "Young Rajah" has anything
to say about it!
17. The Secret Garden, Part 10 ------------------- August 3rd, 2015
In the tenth part of twenty, Mary spends
more time with Colin and discovers that
they are cousins. Later, she spends some
time in the Secret Garden with Dickon and
some of his animals.
18. The Secret Garden, Part 11 ------------------ August 10th, 2015
In the eleventh part of twenty, after Mary
and Dickon finish watching Ben
Weatherstaff's robin build a nest, Mary
experiences Colin's wrath when she goes
against his will. And when he goes into
one of his tantrums, Mary just might be
the one to snap him out of it.
19. The Secret Garden, Part 12 ------------------ August 17th, 2015
In the twelfth part of twenty, Mary not
only manages to get Colin out of his
tantrum but also discovers the source of
them. And after calming him and having a
moment with Dickon, Mary gets an idea...
20. The Secret Garden, Part 13 ------------------ August 24th, 2015
In the thirteenth part of twenty, after a
visit from the Doctor after his tantrum,
Colin gets to meet Dickon and his
menagerie of animal friends, all the while
making plans with Mary to visit the Secret
Garden.
21. The Secret Garden, Part 14 ------------------ August 31st, 2015
In the fourteenth part of twenty, after
spending some time with the animals,
Mary and Dickon finally get Colin
outdoors, much to the bewilderment of
the Doctor and the Manor Servants!
22. The Secret Garden, Part 15 -------------- September 7th, 2015
In the fifteenth part of twenty, the
children are caught off-guard by old
Ben Weatherstaff when they visit the
Secret Garden. But its Ben who gets the
biggest surprise of all when he's let-in.
23. The Secret Garden, Part 16 ------------ September 14th, 2015
In the sixteenth part of twenty, after
the children and Ben Weatherstaff start
to do some experiments with "magic"
in the Secret Garden, Dickon visits his
mother, Miss Susan Sowerby, for some
advice.
24. The Secret Garden, Part 17 ------------ September 21st, 2015
In the seventeenth part of twenty, the
children begin to put Miss Sowerby's
advice into practice by sneaking food
into the Secret Garden, and thus
causing further hilarious confusion
amongst the Manor Servants and the
Doctor.
25. The Secret Garden, Part 18 ------------ September 28th, 2015
In the eighteenth part of twenty, Mary
and Colin go exploring in the Manor
during a rainy day, and then the Secret
Garden gets another visitor.
26. The Secret Garden, Part 19 ------------------ October 5th, 2015
In the nineteenth part of twenty, as the
children continue their charade and tend
to the Secret Garden, Mr. Archibald
Craven, Colin's father, suddenly gets a
strange feeling while on vacation.
27. The Secret Garden, Part 20 ---------------- October 12th, 2015
In the final part, Mr. Craven has returned
to Misselthwaite Manor and sees
something that not only surprises him but
everyone else there.
28. Food Stories --------------------------------------- October 19th, 2015
A couple of books concerning food are
read.
In "Grandfather's Cake", two brothers
have quite an interesting journey when
they try to deliver a piece of chocolate
cake to their Grandfather. And in "The
Egg & I", a young man's inheritance of
cooking an enormous egg takes a
surprising turn.
29. Bird Stories ---------------------------------------- October 26th, 2015
A couple of books about our "fine-
feathered friends" are read.
In Robert McCloskey's classic, "Make
Way for Ducklings", a mother mallard
tries to guide her ducklings through a
city to reunite with their father in a park.
And in "Cryano the Crow", a crow with
the ability to talk and imitate any bird
goes onto a Televised Contest Show.
30. The Tale of the Pie & the Patty-Pan
and Ginger & Pickles ----------------------- November 2nd, 2015
A couple of books about dogs and
cats by Beatrix Potter are read.
In the first one, its a case of mistaken
pies when Ribby, a cat, invites
Duchess, a dog, for lunch, and then a
dog-and-cat duo find their business
going under.
31. Music Stories ------------------------------------ November 9th, 2015
A couple of books about music are
read.
In Robert McCloskey's "Lentil", a young
boy named Lentil saves the day in the
most surprising way. And in "A Green
Horn Blowing", a young boy and a
Farm-hand during the Great Depression
discover an extraordinary vegetable that
can act like a trumpet!
32. The Rhino Who Swallowed A
Storm ---------------------------------------------- November 16th, 2015
A new childrens' book by actor LeVar
Burton is read.
A grandfather mouse reads a story to
his granddaughter about how a little
rhinoceros' friends got him through a
hard time after "swallowing a storm".
Trivia:
-This is the sixth season of the series.
-Throughout the season, the Theme Song keeps changing between the old one and new one by Benji Clifford.
-"Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" was suggested by Erin Hunter.
(which can be seen by way of how quickly the reading was done in the official upload).
-This season is the first one to be uploaded to YouTube by Pocatello Community Media; the official playlist can be seen here,
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzts-RN1kMNoNs6SEngy3qhVaUPAlJUU&temp-new-window-replacement=true
-This season and Season 5 are third in terms of having the most episodes to date (32); Season 1 has the most to date (39).
Betty MacDonald's classic book about a little
old lady who befriends and cures children of
interesting "ailments" is read.
In the first part of six, we are introduced to
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and her manners, and
then see her get called to tend to her first
patient; a young boy named Hubert Prentiss,
who won't pick up his toys.
2. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, Part 2 ---------------------------- May 9th, 2016
trapped by his toys, and then Mrs. Piggle-
Wiggle deals with Mary O'Toole's "Answer-
Backers" manners with Penelope, a parrot
that's equally rude.
Penelope, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is called upon
share anything!
of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, Mrs. Waters allows
her daughter, Patsy, to not take a bath when
she refuses to do so, and Mrs. Gray allows
her children - Bobby, Larry, and Susan - to
stay up as late as they want.
In the fifth part of six, Bobby, Larry, and
Susan begin to feel the effects of staying up
late, while Allen begins to feel the effects of
not eating enough when he decides to eat in
In the final part, Mrs. Russell calls upon Mrs.
comes to a confusing halt for them, when
they see their parents beginning to mimic
their bickering ways.
Arnold Lobel about an adventurous
across some strange insects with even
stranger habits; from a beetle morning-lovers
club to a clean-obsessive housefly and a
mosquito running a ferry service in a puddle,
it becomes a very interesting journey indeed.
Homer Price sequel, "Centerburg Tales" is
Dulcy Dooner, inherits some seeds which
an equally enormous and fast-growing
problem that might turn Centerburg into a
ghost town!
them, much to Dulcy's discomfort and
problem be solved before disaster blooms?
instead of one. And after receiving their
names - Donald and Douglas -, trouble ensues;
from misplacing a coach to an incident
involving a Spiteful Brake Van, what's to keep
the Fat Controller from sending them both
away?
Engines ----------------------------------------------------- July 11th, 2016
Percy unintentionally creates a predicament,
does she realize what it means to be a Really
Bus, steals the Great Western Engines'
passengers!
Pigling Bland ----------------------------------------- August 1st, 2016
Pigling Bland finds himself trying to escape
the clutches of a man who wishes to turn
him into his next rack of bacon and ham.
are read.
Bear Is Enough!", when Andy gets a new
Bear, from the playroom attic after being
locked away for years.
Elections of 2016, two books are read;
one about government, and another
(or Bobbie for short), Peter, and Phyllis,
and how they were living a wonderful life
with their parents. But when their father is
three children adapt to their new way of
life, they find themselves exploring their
new home and the nearby railway
station. But when hard times come,
Peter gets an idea on where to get some
coal... which soon lands him in trouble.
has a close shave with the Station
Master, his sisters come to his aid and
reveal that they knew his secret. Later
on, when their mother falls ill, they try
to figure out a way to help by enlisting
the help of a friend that they've only
seen on a passing train.
21. The Railway Children, Part 4 ---------- September 19th, 2016
In the fourth part of fifteen, after their
mother gets better (with help from
their friend, the Old Gentleman),
Bobbie has a birthday where she
unintentionally gets half of Peter's toy
engine.
22. The Railway Children, Part 5 ---------- September 26th, 2016
In the fifth part of fifteen, Bobbie
accidentally becomes a stowaway on a
while she and her siblings play a game
at the station, they find themselves
trying to help a Russian "prisoner".
23. The Railway Children, Part 6 ---------------- October 3rd, 2016
In the sixth part of fifteen, after the
children help tend their Russian friend,
they suddenly have to work fast to warn
horrific disaster!
24. The Railway Children, Part 7 -------------- October 10th, 2016
In the seventh part of fifteen, the children
are given a special ceremony for their
part in saving a passenger train from a
landslip, and then they finally meet the
Old Gentleman to see if he could help
their Russian friend.
25. The Railway Children, Part 8 -------------- October 17th, 2016
In the eighth part of fifteen, some time
after their meeting with the Old
Gentleman, Peter has a run-in with a
bargeman, and then he and his sisters
come to the aid of not only his barge but
his infant child when a fire starts!
26. The Railway Children, Part 9 -------------- October 24th, 2016
manages to find help to stop the barge
fire, and then she and her siblings come
up with an idea to give Perks, the Station
Porter, a special birthday. But he doesn't
see it that way...
27. The Railway Children, Part 10 ------------ October 31st, 2016
Perks understand the meaning behind
his birthday presents, and then she and
Peter get into a fight which doesn't end
well for one of them!
28. The Railway Children, Part 11 ---------- November 7th, 2016
making amends with Peter after their
fight, Bobbie learns the horrifying
reason why she doesn't see her father
anymore!
29. The Railway Children, Part 12 --------- November 11th, 2016
children go to see the "hound and hare"
paper chase (a group of boys "hunting"
another boy who leaves behind a paper
trail), they end up having to perform a
rescue when one of the "hounds" ends
up lost in a railway tunnel.
30. The Railway Children, Part 13 --------- November 14th, 2016
spat with a sleeping signalman, the
rescue of Jim the "Hound in the Red
Jersey" is made. And while being cared
for at their house, Bobbie and Phyllis
play a trick on an obstinate Peter.
31. The Railway Children, Part 14 --------- November 18th, 2016
having a talk with Dr. Forrest, Peter
and the girls make amends, and then
learn the identity of Jim's grandfather
later on in the most surprising way!
32. The Railway Children, Part 15 --------- November 21st, 2016
house act as "hospital" for Jim, as well
as having some fun with him, Bobbie
can't shake a funny feeling that
something wonderful is about to
happen. But what?
Season 7 (2017)
Trivia:
-This is the seventh season of the series.
-The "Frances the Badger" stories were suggested by Erin Hunter.
-The sixth episode of this season (The Little Golden Books Special) marks the 200th episode of the series.
-The reading of "The Railway Series - Gordon the Big Engine" is a commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II's Sapphire Jubilee,
65 years on the British Throne.
-The reading of "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White is dedicated to the memory of Debbie Reynolds,
who was the first to give voice to the titular spider in Hanna-Barbera's animated adaption of the book from 1973.
In the season-opener, a story about wishes and
magic by William Steig is read.
Sylvester, a young donkey, discovers an usual
pebble with magical properties, but soon finds
himself in a bad situation when he tries to use
its powers to avoid danger.
A couple of books about bedtime are read.
In "Bedtime for Frances", a little badger
named Frances has trouble going to sleep.
And in "Milk & Cookies", Baby Bear has a
nightmare about a dragon while spending the
night at his grandparents' house.
Some books from Russell Hoban's classic
series, "Frances the Badger", are read.
In the first half, Frances begins to experience
jealousy when Gloria comes on the scene in "A
Baby Sister for Frances". And then in "Bread
and Jam for Frances", Frances finds herself
eating the same thing for every meal, every day.
In the second half, Frances and her sister,
Gloria, come up with a plan to teach Albert
what it means to be best friends in "Best
Friends for Frances". And then Frances cooks
up a sneaky payback for the equally-sneaky
Thelma in "A Bargain for Frances".
A deep-space adventure about a little robot by
David Kirk is read.
Nova, a little robot boy with a deep love for
space exploration, suddenly gets his wish that
comes with consequences... and some
wonderful surprises!
Three popular books from the Little Golden
Books series are read to commemorate its 75th
Anniversary.
In "The Poky Little Puppy", some puppies
keep going out after digging under a fence. A
toy tugboat has an adventure in "Scuffy the
Tugboat", and then a little locomotive has a
hard time staying on the rails in "Tootle".
Three books about that "little bundle of joy"
are read.
In "Daisy & the Egg", a little duckling tries to
sit on an her mother's egg to help it hatch. In
"...Along Came Eric", young Nigel experiences
a shift of attention when baby brother Eric
comes on the scene. And then in "Crusher Is
Coming", Peter tries to impress his "tough"
friend, Crusher, but his little sister Claire
always seems to interfere in the funniest ways.
A story about a royal competition by classic,
children's author, A.A. Milne, is read.
Long ago, in a faraway land, a king and
queen decide to hold a tournament to see who
will be their heir to the throne. But when one
of the contestants turns out to be a rabbit,
things become very interesting indeed...
An "I Can Read" children's book by Arnold
home are read.
From having a surprising and invasive guest,
to making tea in the strangest way, and trying
to be on both ends of the stairway, Owl's days
at home are interesting to say the least.
Big Engine ------------------------------------------------- June 29th, 2017
Three books from "The Railway Series" are
read, featuring some blue engines and some
adventures from the Main Land.
In the first part of three, after Gordon takes a
dip in a ditch, he soon comes to the aid of
James and Thomas. And when a royal visitor
comes to the island, the engines wonder who
will pull the train.
Blue Engine ------------------------------------------------- July 3rd, 2017
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Famous Engines ------------------------------------------ July 7th, 2017
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Bad Mice ------------------------------------------------------------- TBA
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Deep-Water Man -------------------------------------------------- TBA
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Harry and the Whale -------------------------------------------- TBA
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