Elinor Wonders Why

The adventures of an observant and curious bunny rabbit named Elinor and her friends Ari the bat and Olive the elephant.

Schedule

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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Make Music Naturally; Light the Way

    Monday
    Jan 1

    30 Minutes

    The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Senor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Butterfly Babies; Elinor's Circus

    Tuesday
    Jan 2

    30 Minutes

    While observing butterflies and caterpillars, the kids realize they've never seen a baby butterfly; Elinor, Ari and Olive put on a circus for their friends.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Speedy Swimming; Strawberry Jam

    Tuesday
    Jan 2

    30 Minutes

    Elinor learns how webbed feet help ducks and other animals get around in the water; Elinor and Olive plan a camping breakfast for Elinor's dad's birthday.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Butterfly Party; More Than One Right Way

    Wednesday
    Jan 3

    30 Minutes

    Olive wants to organize something special for her mom's birthday; Elinor, Ari and Olive make spiderweb decorations for Ms. Mole's classroom.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Speed Racer; One of These Goats

    Wednesday
    Jan 3

    30 Minutes

    Elinor and her friends try to make their race car go faster by changing its shape; the substitute teacher has trouble telling the Goat twins apart.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Follow That Roly Poly; Rain, Rain Don't Go Away

    Thursday
    Jan 4

    30 Minutes

    The Exploring Club discovers that there is an entire community of critters living under logs; Elinor, Ari and Olive learn how rain is helpful to plants and animals.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    A Garden for All; Band of Explorers

    Thursday
    Jan 4

    30 Minutes

    Elinor gives Hazel some strawberry seeds to grow at home; the Exploring Club goes on a musical march in the forest.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    These Sneezes; Ari's Lucky Shirt

    Friday
    Jan 5

    30 Minutes

    Olive's sneeze startles the kids when they are playing in the forest, prompting Elinor to learn about what causes sneezes in the first place; Ari wants to wear his lucky shirt for the big soccer game, but it is much too small for him.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Bubble House; The Syrup Tree

    Friday
    Jan 5

    30 Minutes

    A spittle bug inspires Elinor and her friends to build a bubble house; Elinor and her friends help Farmer Bear make maple syrup.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Butterfly Babies; Elinor's Circus

    Saturday
    Jan 6

    30 Minutes

    While observing butterflies and caterpillars, the kids realize they've never seen a baby butterfly; Elinor, Ari and Olive put on a circus for their friends.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Follow That Roly Poly; Rain, Rain Don't Go Away

    Sunday
    Jan 7

    30 Minutes

    The Exploring Club discovers that there is an entire community of critters living under logs; Elinor, Ari and Olive learn how rain is helpful to plants and animals.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Water You Doing?; Thinking About Blinking

    Monday
    Jan 8

    30 Minutes

    Elinor and friends build a log bridge over a stream; the kids set out to learn everything they can about blinking when Ari is crowned the blinking champion at school.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Underground Soup; Dandy Dandelions

    Monday
    Jan 8

    30 Minutes

    Ari and Olive make Elinor's favorite snack, backyard soup, when she is stuck at home after hurting her foot; Elinor becomes fascinated with dandelions.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Olive's Library; Nature Walk

    Tuesday
    Jan 9

    30 Minutes

    Olive creates a lending library so she can share her books with everyone in Animal Town; Elinor, Olive and Ari make a Nature Walk for Nature Day at school.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    A Moth Mystery; Just Peachy

    Tuesday
    Jan 9

    30 Minutes

    Fluttering moths distract the kids when they try to sing their new Sunny Summer Song; the kids give away peaches to their friends in Animal Town.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Burrowing Owl Girl; Olive's Tree

    Wednesday
    Jan 10

    30 Minutes

    Elinor finds a peculiar-looking owl while visiting her grandparents in the desert; Olive and her friends investigate why a tree has fallen over in the forest.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Wind in the Web; The Pokey Plant

    Wednesday
    Jan 10

    30 Minutes

    Elinor and her friends help Mr. Raccoon with his bakery sign; Elinor is excited for Plant Day at school -- until she gets a cactus to bring home.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Underground Soup; Dandy Dandelions

    Thursday
    Jan 11

    30 Minutes

    Ari and Olive make Elinor's favorite snack, backyard soup, when she is stuck at home after hurting her foot; Elinor becomes fascinated with dandelions.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Big Trees; Baby Steps

    Thursday
    Jan 11

    30 Minutes

    Ari tries to make the world's tallest toy block tower, but it keeps falling over; Elinor and Ari try to teach Ari's baby sister how to walk.
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    A Moth Mystery; Just Peachy

    Friday
    Jan 12

    30 Minutes

    Fluttering moths distract the kids when they try to sing their new Sunny Summer Song; the kids give away peaches to their friends in Animal Town.

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