Elinor Wonders Why

Elinor Wonders Why encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask questions when they don't understand and find answers using science inquiry skills. The main character Elinor, the most observant and curious bunny rabbit in Animal Town, will introduce children ages 3-5 to science, nature and community through adventures with her friends.

Mon, Oct 7 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Mon, Oct 7 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Tue, Oct 8 12:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NHPBS (11.1)

Butterfly Party - It's Olive's mom's birthday, and Olive wants to organize something really special for her: a garden party with REAL butterflies.

Tue, Oct 8 1:00 P.M. Elinor's Fishy Friend/Do The Crane Dance     NH Kids (11.5)

Elinor is on a bit of a fish kick, so she's super happy when she comes across a new fish friend in the pond.

Wed, Oct 9 12:00 P.M. A Garden for All/Band of Explorers     NHPBS (11.1)

Elinor gives Hazel some strawberry seeds to grow at home, but the only problem is that Hazel lives in an apartment building and doesn't have a backyard to make a garden in.

Wed, Oct 9 1:00 P.M. Echo Location/Ears to You     NH Kids (11.5)

Echo Location - On a camping trip, the kids discover that Ari is really good at playing Marco Polo.

Thu, Oct 10 1:00 P.M. Hiding In Plain Sight/Owl Girl     NH Kids (11.5)

Hiding in Plain Sight - Elinor and her friends are playing Hide-And-Go-Seek at recess, but no matter where they hide, the Goat twins always seem to find them.

Fri, Oct 11 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Fri, Oct 11 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Sat, Oct 12 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Sun, Oct 13 1:00 P.M. Hiding In Plain Sight/Owl Girl     NH Kids (11.5)

Hiding in Plain Sight - Elinor and her friends are playing Hide-And-Go-Seek at recess, but no matter where they hide, the Goat twins always seem to find them.

Mon, Oct 14 12:00 P.M. The Little Drummer/Rest Is Best     NHPBS (11.1)

Ari is showing off his new drum moves to Elinor and Olive when Ari's mother asks him to be quieter so Ari's sister can take a nap.

Mon, Oct 14 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NH Kids (11.5)

Butterfly Party - It's Olive's mom's birthday, and Olive wants to organize something really special for her: a garden party with REAL butterflies.

Tue, Oct 15 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Tue, Oct 15 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Wed, Oct 16 12:00 P.M. Teacher's Day/The Nose Knows     NHPBS (11.1)

Elinor and her friends must sneak past Mz. Mole to surprise her for Teacher's Day.

Wed, Oct 16 1:00 P.M. Olive's Library/Nature Walk     NH Kids (11.5)

Olive's Library - It's Olive's birthday party and everyone has given her a book as a present, which makes Olive very happy.

Thu, Oct 17 12:00 P.M. The Town Picnic/The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse     NHPBS (11.1)

The Town Picnic - It's time for the Animal Town picnic, but Ari is growing impatient waiting for Ms.

Thu, Oct 17 1:00 P.M. The Town Picnic/The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse     NH Kids (11.5)

The Town Picnic - It's time for the Animal Town picnic, but Ari is growing impatient waiting for Ms.

Fri, Oct 18 12:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NHPBS (11.1)

Butterfly Party - It's Olive's mom's birthday, and Olive wants to organize something really special for her: a garden party with REAL butterflies.

Fri, Oct 18 1:00 P.M. The Little Drummer/Rest Is Best     NH Kids (11.5)

Ari is showing off his new drum moves to Elinor and Olive when Ari's mother asks him to be quieter so Ari's sister can take a nap.

Sat, Oct 19 1:00 P.M. Olive's Library/Nature Walk     NH Kids (11.5)

Olive's Library - It's Olive's birthday party and everyone has given her a book as a present, which makes Olive very happy.

Mon, Oct 21 12:00 P.M. Clean Captain/The Moment of Tooth     NHPBS (11.1)

Elinor is the new Clean Captain at school and takes things too far.

Mon, Oct 21 1:00 P.M. The House That Ants Built/Special Places     NH Kids (11.5)

The House That Ants Built - Elinor and her friends are trying to make an awesome couch cushion castle, but they each have their own ideas of how to build it.

Tue, Oct 22 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Tue, Oct 22 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Wed, Oct 23 12:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NHPBS (11.1)

Butterfly Party - It's Olive's mom's birthday, and Olive wants to organize something really special for her: a garden party with REAL butterflies.

Wed, Oct 23 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NH Kids (11.5)

Butterfly Party - It's Olive's mom's birthday, and Olive wants to organize something really special for her: a garden party with REAL butterflies.

Thu, Oct 24 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Thu, Oct 24 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Fri, Oct 25 1:00 P.M. Leave It to Ari/Snow Friend     NH Kids (11.5)

Leave It To Ari - Elinor, Olive and Ari are helping Ari's dad rake the leaves in their yard, which leads them to wonder, "Who rakes the leaves in the forest?" They need more observations, so they head out to the forest, where they look at the leaves more closely and notice that some of them are fresh, others are a little worn, and others are really old and crumbling.

Sat, Oct 26 1:00 P.M. The House That Ants Built/Special Places     NH Kids (11.5)

The House That Ants Built - Elinor and her friends are trying to make an awesome couch cushion castle, but they each have their own ideas of how to build it.

Sun, Oct 27 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NH Kids (11.5)

Butterfly Party - It's Olive's mom's birthday, and Olive wants to organize something really special for her: a garden party with REAL butterflies.

Mon, Oct 28 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Mon, Oct 28 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Tue, Oct 29 1:00 P.M. Speed Racer/One of These Goats     NH Kids (11.5)

Speed Racer - Elinor has a need for speed and wants to make her racecar go faster!

Wed, Oct 30 12:00 P.M. Junior Ranger Elinor/Big Brother     NHPBS (11.1)

Junior Ranger Elinor and Ranger Rabbit's favorite spot in the forest is ruined by a fire.

Wed, Oct 30 1:00 P.M. Bird Song/No Need to Shout     NH Kids (11.5)

Bird Song - Elinor's Dad is having trouble sleeping in because of the noisy birds outside his window, so Elinor decides to find out why birds sing, and hopefully get her Dad a little peace and quiet.

Thu, Oct 31 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Thu, Oct 31 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Fri, Nov 1 12:00 P.M. A Moth Mystery/Just Peachy     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids are out summer caroling with Senor Tapir, singing their brand new Sunny Summer Song to Animal Town residents.

Fri, Nov 1 1:00 P.M. Wind in the Web/The Pokey Plan     NH Kids (11.5)

Wind in the Web - Elinor and her friends volunteer to help Mr.

Sat, Nov 2 1:00 P.M. Speed Racer/One of These Goats     NH Kids (11.5)

Speed Racer - Elinor has a need for speed and wants to make her racecar go faster!

Sun, Nov 3 1:00 P.M. Bird Song/No Need to Shout     NH Kids (11.5)

Bird Song - Elinor's Dad is having trouble sleeping in because of the noisy birds outside his window, so Elinor decides to find out why birds sing, and hopefully get her Dad a little peace and quiet.

Mon, Nov 4 12:00 P.M. Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On     NHPBS (11.1)

It's the Flower Garden's grand opening, and the kids must spread the news!

Mon, Nov 4 1:00 P.M. Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On     NH Kids (11.5)

It's the Flower Garden's grand opening, and the kids must spread the news!

Tue, Nov 5 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Tue, Nov 5 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Wed, Nov 6 12:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids try to build a sandcastle, but finding the right spot on the beach is challenging.

Wed, Nov 6 1:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids try to build a sandcastle, but finding the right spot on the beach is challenging.

Thu, Nov 7 1:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NH Kids (11.5)

After having a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works together, which helps them resolve their issue.

Fri, Nov 8 12:00 P.M. Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets The Big Picture     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids are inspired by different colored foods. / The kids join a wildlife photographer and learn how to snap the perfect picture of a puffin.

Fri, Nov 8 1:00 P.M. Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets The Big Picture     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids are inspired by different colored foods. / The kids join a wildlife photographer and learn how to snap the perfect picture of a puffin.

Sat, Nov 9 1:00 P.M. Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On     NH Kids (11.5)

It's the Flower Garden's grand opening, and the kids must spread the news!

Sun, Nov 10 1:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NH Kids (11.5)

After having a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works together, which helps them resolve their issue.

Mon, Nov 11 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary.

Tue, Nov 12 12:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NHPBS (11.1)

The kids try to build a sandcastle, but finding the right spot on the beach is challenging.

Tue, Nov 12 1:00 P.M. Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On     NH Kids (11.5)

It's the Flower Garden's grand opening, and the kids must spread the news!

Wed, Nov 13 12:00 P.M. Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On     NHPBS (11.1)

It's the Flower Garden's grand opening, and the kids must spread the news!

Wed, Nov 13 1:00 P.M. Feed The Birds     NH Kids (11.5)

Elinor is friends with a chickadee bird she names Chicky, but when snow covers the yard, she starts to worry about how Chicky will find food in the winter.

Thu, Nov 14 12:00 P.M. The Lizard Lounge/Feathers     NHPBS (11.1)

The Lizard Lounge - Mrs. Beaver wants to build a new park bench in a perfect spot, but there's a giant rock in the way.

Thu, Nov 14 1:00 P.M. Teacher's Day/The Nose Knows     NH Kids (11.5)

Elinor and her friends must sneak past Mz. Mole to surprise her for Teacher's Day.

Fri, Nov 15 12:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NHPBS (11.1)

After having a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works together, which helps them resolve their issue.

Fri, Nov 15 1:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids try to build a sandcastle, but finding the right spot on the beach is challenging.

Sat, Nov 16 1:00 P.M. Feed The Birds     NH Kids (11.5)

Elinor is friends with a chickadee bird she names Chicky, but when snow covers the yard, she starts to worry about how Chicky will find food in the winter.

Sun, Nov 17 1:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids try to build a sandcastle, but finding the right spot on the beach is challenging.

Mon, Nov 18 1:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NH Kids (11.5)

After having a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works together, which helps them resolve their issue.

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