Butterfly Babies/Elinor's Circus
elinor wonders why

Thu, Mar 26 12:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

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

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Thu, Mar 26 12:00 P.M. Butterfly Babies/Elinor's Circus     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Mar 26 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)

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)
Mon, Feb 23 12:00 P.M. Bird Song/No Need to Shout     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Feb 23 1:00 P.M. The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Feb 24 12:00 P.M. Don't Rain On My Parade/Olive Hiccups It Up     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Feb 24 1:00 P.M. Make Music Naturally/Light The Way     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Feb 25 12:00 P.M. Mz. Mole's Glasses/Elinor Stops The Squish     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Feb 25 1:00 P.M. Rocks Rock/A Birthday for Bibi     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Feb 26 12:00 P.M. Rocks Rock/A Birthday for Bibi     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Feb 26 1:00 P.M. These Sneezes/Ari's Lucky Shirt     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Feb 27 12:00 P.M. The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Feb 27 1:00 P.M. Don't Cry, Miri/Cave Creatures     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Feb 28 1:00 P.M. The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Feb 28 9:00 P.M. Teacher's Day/The Nose Knows     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Mar 1 5:00 A.M. Teacher's Day/The Nose Knows     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Mar 1 1:00 P.M. Rocks Rock/A Birthday for Bibi     NH Kids (11.5)


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