The Violin Lesson/Flying High
elinor wonders why

Olive gets inspired to play her violin after observing why crickets chirp. / Elinor and her friends learn why birds fly high while flying in a hot air balloon with Mz. Mole.

Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 201

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)

Sun, Oct 26 1:00 P.M. Spice Is Nice/Aris Muscles     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Oct 27 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Oct 27 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Oct 28 1:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Oct 29 12:00 P.M. Olive's Library/Nature Walk     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Oct 29 1:00 P.M. Echo Location/Ears to You     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Oct 30 12:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 30 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Oct 31 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Oct 31 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Nov 1 1:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Nov 3 12:00 P.M. Elinor's Nest/Foody Fuel     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Nov 3 1:00 P.M. Underground Soup/Dandy Dandelions     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Nov 4 12:00 P.M. The Town Picnic/The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Nov 4 1:00 P.M. A Garden for All/Band of Explorers     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Nov 5 12:00 P.M. Spice Is Nice/Aris Muscles     NHPBS (11.1)


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