Bird Song/No Need to Shout
elinor wonders why

Mon, Feb 23 12:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

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. Ari and Olive join her, and the kids come to realize birds sing to communicate, just like how we talk to communicate. The next morning, Elinor uses a whistle to call the bird away so her dad can finally get some sleep.No Need to Shout - Elinor loses her voice just before she and her friends are supposed to sing their song for the class. She needs to figure out another way to perform, so she and her friends decide to observe nature outside for some ideas. They notice that all sorts of animals use different ways to communicate by using actions instead of words, like a dog wagging its tail vigorously or a baby crying. This gives Elinor the idea that she can act out the actions of the song during their presentation. The show must go on!

Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 107

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Mon, Feb 23 12:00 P.M. Bird Song/No Need to Shout     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)

Fri, Feb 13 12:00 P.M. The Tomato Drop/Look What I Can Do     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Feb 13 1:00 P.M. Junior Ranger Elinor/Big Brother     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Feb 14 1:00 P.M. Just Mist/Crayon Quest     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Feb 15 1:00 P.M. Circus Tricks/Stuck in the Mud     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Feb 16 12:00 P.M. Backyard Soup/Colorful and Tasty     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Feb 16 1:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Feb 17 12:00 P.M. Elinor's Nest/Foody Fuel     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Feb 17 1:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Feb 18 12:00 P.M. Wind in the Web/The Pokey Plan     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Feb 18 1:00 P.M. Adventure In Moose Mountain     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Feb 19 12:00 P.M. The Lizard Lounge/Feathers     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Feb 19 1:00 P.M. Don't Rain On My Parade/Olive Hiccups It Up     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Feb 20 12:00 P.M. Blackout/Tree That Eats Toys     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Feb 20 1:00 P.M. Downhill Dash/Brush Your Teeth     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Feb 21 1:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Feb 22 1:00 P.M. Don't Rain On My Parade/Olive Hiccups It Up     NH Kids (11.5)


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