The Tomato Drop/Look What I Can Do
elinor wonders why

Thu, May 7 1:00 P.M. NH Kids (11.5)  

The Tomato Drop - Elinor, Ari and Olive are having a fun day at the Animal Town Tomato Festival, but the day is about to get even better as they enter the 'tomato drop' contest. After their first two tomatoes smash into goop when they hit the ground, the kids have to figure out a better way to drop their tomatoes. This is when Elinor notices other things falling softly in nature, like the fall leaves or feathers from birds. Using those things as inspiration, Elinor and friends quickly cobble together a tomato parachute, with a scarf as the chute. Sure enough, when Elinor drops their tomato chute, it falls slowly and lands intact. YAY!Look What I Can Do - Elinor and her friends are playing soccer. Elinor and Ari notice all their friends are pretty good at the game, but they aren't. After further observation, they realize all their friends have a specific talent that makes them good during play. With Ms. Mole's help, Elinor realizes everyone has their own special abilities. Ari can fly, so he makes an awesome goalie. And Elinor's talent? Bouncing the ball with her ears - GOOOAL!

Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 105

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Thu, May 7 1:00 P.M. The Tomato Drop/Look What I Can Do     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, May 25 12:00 P.M. The Tomato Drop/Look What I Can Do     NHPBS (11.1)

About 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.


Future Broadcast times for "Elinor Wonders Why": (show all)

Mon, May 4 12:00 P.M. Don't Cry, Miri/Cave Creatures     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, May 4 1:00 P.M. The Lizard Lounge/Feathers     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, May 5 12:00 P.M. Elinor's Fishy Friend/Do The Crane Dance     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, May 5 1:00 P.M. Speed Racer/One of These Goats     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, May 6 12:00 P.M. Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 6 1:00 P.M. Leave It to Ari/Snow Friend     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, May 7 12:00 P.M. The Town Picnic/The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 7 1:00 P.M. The Tomato Drop/Look What I Can Do     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, May 8 12:00 P.M. Don't Rain On My Parade/Olive Hiccups It Up     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 8 1:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, May 9 1:00 P.M. The Lizard Lounge/Feathers     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, May 11 1:00 P.M. Bird Song/No Need to Shout     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, May 12 12:00 P.M. Hiding In Plain Sight/Owl Girl     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, May 12 1:00 P.M. The Paper Trail/Bath Time     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, May 13 12:00 P.M. Blackout/Tree That Eats Toys     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 13 1:00 P.M. Mz. Mole's Glasses/Elinor Stops The Squish     NH Kids (11.5)


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