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.

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.

Tue, Nov 19 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.

Tue, Nov 19 1:00 P.M. Just Mist/Crayon Quest     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids take a field trip to a cloud forest and learn that clouds have water in them.

Wed, Nov 20 12:00 P.M. The House That Ants Built/Special Places     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Thu, Nov 21 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, Nov 21 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.

Fri, Nov 22 12:00 P.M. Mz. Mole's Glasses/Elinor Stops The Squish     NHPBS (11.1)

Ms. Mole's Glasses - When Ms. Mole forgets her glasses at school, Elinor and her friends follow her to return them.

Fri, Nov 22 1:00 P.M. Clean Captain/The Moment of Tooth     NH Kids (11.5)

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

Sat, Nov 23 1:00 P.M. Just Mist/Crayon Quest     NH Kids (11.5)

The kids take a field trip to a cloud forest and learn that clouds have water in them.

Sun, Nov 24 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 25 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.

Mon, Nov 25 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.

Tue, Nov 26 12:00 P.M. Speed Racer/One of These Goats     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Tue, Nov 26 1:00 P.M. Backyard Soup/Colorful and Tasty     NH Kids (11.5)

Backyard Soup - Elinor loves making "Backyard Soup," because all the ingredients come from their backyard garden.

Wed, Nov 27 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.

Wed, Nov 27 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!

Fri, Nov 29 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, Nov 30 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.

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