Butterfly Babies/Elinor's Circus
elinor wonders why

Fri, Jun 5 1:00 P.M. NH Kids (11.5)  

Butterfly Babies - The kids are observing butterflies and caterpillars when they realize that they've never seen a baby butterfly. How can this be?! They decide that they just need more observations and head off to investigate, but they still don't find any baby butterflies. They do come across many caterpillars, though, and to their surprise, they witness the metamorphosis occur - from caterpillar to chrysalis, then from chrysalis to butterfly. Then, they realize a caterpillar IS a baby butterfly. Amazing!Elinor's Circus - Elinor, Ari and Olive decide to put on a circus for all their friends. They each have acts that involve balancing, but unfortunately, they're not great at it. They seek out some tips from their friend, Siggy the squirrel, who is great at balancing. Siggy explains that a tail like his can help you balance, but extending your body or using long poles will help, too. Bravo, the show is saved!

Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 120

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Fri, Jun 5 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Babies/Elinor's Circus     NH Kids (11.5)

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)

Wed, Apr 29 12:00 P.M. Mother's Day / Tricks of the Jade     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 P.M. Mother's Day / Tricks of the Jade     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 P.M. Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Apr 30 1:00 P.M. Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, May 1 12:00 P.M. Mother's Day / Tricks of the Jade     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 1 1:00 P.M. Mother's Day / Tricks of the Jade     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, May 2 1:00 P.M. The Town Picnic/The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, May 3 1:00 P.M. Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day     NH Kids (11.5)
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)
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Wed, May 6 12:00 P.M. Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day     NHPBS (11.1)
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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)


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