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)

Tue, Mar 24 1:00 P.M. The Unsinkable Lynx/Rocky The Rock     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Mar 25 12:00 P.M. Adventure In Moose Mountain     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Mar 25 1:00 P.M. A Change of Art/The Litterbug     NH Kids (11.5)
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)
Fri, Mar 27 12:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Mar 27 1:00 P.M. Frozen Fish/Pirate Treasure     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Mar 28 1:00 P.M. Zig Zag Plant/Butterfly Drinks     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Mar 29 1:00 P.M. The Unsinkable Lynx/Rocky The Rock     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Mar 30 12:00 P.M. Zig Zag Plant/Butterfly Drinks     NHPBS (11.1)
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Tue, Mar 31 12:00 P.M. Circus Tricks/Stuck in the Mud     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Mar 31 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Apr 1 12:00 P.M. Speedy Swimming/Strawberry Jam     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 1 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Apr 2 12:00 P.M. To Bee Or Not to Bee/Turtle Crossing     NHPBS (11.1)


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