The episode run down for the week of the 11th is below:
Monday, May 11 (11:00 a.m.) – #202 “The Dinosaur Balloon”–Kai-lan, Rintoo and Stompy are making a special dinosaur-shaped balloon for Lulu’s hot air balloon festival. But when Kai-lan accidentally breaks her balloon, Stompy doesn’t think he needs to help put it back together, since it’s not his fault. Rintoo and the viewer need to encourage Stompy to help Kai-lan before it’s time for the balloons to sail into the sky.

Emotion/Issue: Pitching In
Chinese Target Word: Ge1 bo (arm)

Tuesday, May 12 (11:00 a.m.) – #205 “Kai-lan’s Big Play” — Kai-lan and her friends are putting on a play based on the traditional Chinese folktale about the Monkey King. Hoho loves the Monkey King, and he really wants to play the part, but he doesn’t speak up. When Rintoo gets the part of the Monkey King instead, Hoho gets so mad that he quits the play. Kai-lan and the viewers must help Hoho calm down so he can say what’s bothering him in time to do the play.

Emotion/Issue: Anger
Chinese Target Word: Tiao4 (jump)

Wednesday, May 13 (11:00 a.m.) – #203 “Playtimes at Tolee’s” — Everyone’s going over to Tolee’s boat house to play. All the friends have a great time… until Rintoo accidentally rips Tolee’s new panda painting. Rintoo apologizes, but Tolee just won’t forgive him. With a little inspiration from the Peking Mice, Kai-lan and the viewers help Tolee forgive his friend so everyone can play together again.

Emotion/Issue: Forgiveness
Chinese Target Word: Ping2 guo3 (apple)

Thursday, May 14 (11:00 a.m.) – #204 “The Moon Festival” – Kai-lan is so excited about the traditional Chinese Moon Festival. Hoho is thrilled because he’s finally old enough to stay awake with his friends so they can make lanterns, eat mooncakes, and best of all: watch the moon come out! But when the sky is so cloudy that Hoho can’t see the moon at all, he breaks into tears. Kai-lan and the viewer have to help Hoho find a way to make everything better.

Emotion/Issue: Disappointment
Chinese Target Word: Yue4 bing3 (mooncake)

Friday, May 15 (11:00 a.m.) – #206 “Kai-lan’s Big Surprise” — Kai-lan needs help to plan a very special party for Yeye to thank him for all he does. But when everything she plans goes wrong, Kai-lan gets very frustrated and starts to cry – much to the surprise of her friends! Rintoo, Tolee, and Hoho need the viewer’s help to show Kai-lan how to use laughter to feel better when she’s disappointed. Then they must get everything ready for the big party!

Emotion/Issue: Disappointment / Humor
Chinese Target Word: Wo3 ai4 (I love…)

The week of February 9 will premiere five episodes that provide a basic introduction to physical science and engineering featuring simple machines, like levers, wheels and pulleys.  The five episodes debuting the week of February 16 will explore backyard science, giving kids a chance to take a closer look at the nature all around them, including dogs, birds, bugs, leaves and nests.  This week will also introduce Sid’s newest friend, Philbert, a dog Sid’s Grandma adopts who will help Sid investigate animal communication.

Check your local listings to find when the shows will air in your area.

In “Ladybug Festival,” Kai-lan and her friends are hiking through the woods to the big Ladybug Festival.  Tolee knows the way, but Rintoo and Hoho talk so loudly that they can’t hear Tolee tell them which path to take.  A frustrated Tolee refuses to continue hiking with his friends.  Kai-lan and the viewer must help Rintoo and Hoho listen to Tolee so they don’t miss the festival filled with ladybug bumper cars, popsicles and a special ladybug fan dance.  

The episode will air at 8 p.m.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Sir Goofs Alot Goofy sets out on a quest to retrieve three items in order to be knighted the bravest, most noble knight in Queen Clarabelle’s kingdom, on Playhouse Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 (9:00–9:30 a.m. ET/PT).

Minnie’s Mystery When Minnie’s freshly baked muffins disappear and other strange happenings occur in the Clubhouse, Minnie and the gang set out to solve the mystery, on Playhouse Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 (9:00–9:30 a.m. ET/PT).

Little Einsteins

Silly Sock Saves the Circus Leo’s amazing Silly Sock can do the most hilarious tricks – bounce, wiggle, stretch, even play a funny song – and he has big dreams of joining the Silly Clothes Circus in Paris, France. In order to reach the circus, the Little Einsteins and Silly Sock must overcome obstacles as they journey into the Louvre, through the Paris Metro, and under the Arc de Triomphe. Upon reaching the circus, they see that the other performers are in trouble, and Leo must help Silly Sock use his greatest trick of all to save the Circus and become the star of the show.

This episode of Playhouse Disney’s “Little Einsteins” airs SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 (8:00–8:30 a.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The episode features Franz Schubert’s “Trout Quintet” and Leonardo DaVinci’s famed “Mona Lisa.”

Imagination Movers

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Mouse? When the Movers TV is broken, they call Joe the Repairman to fix it. The only problem is that Joe is too frightened of Warehouse Mouse to do the job, so the Movers must come up with a solution to make Joe feel comfortable around their furry friend, on Playhouse Disney’s “Imagination Movers,” SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 (10:00a.m.–10:30a.m. ET/PT).

My Friends Tigger and Pooh

Tigger’s Day at the You-See-Um When Tigger has a hard time finding ’special’ items for his new museum in Hundred Acre Wood, his Super Sleuth partners help him realize that it is not all about what you see, but how you-see-it.

Skunk’s Non-Scents The Super Sleuths are called on by a new arrival to the Hundred Acre Wood – Skunk, who is unable to produce a smelly stench like other skunks. When none of the Sleuths’ makeshift stenches work, Skunk is resigned to never having a stench of his own, until danger is near, and his instincts appear.

This episode of Playhouse Disney’s, “My Friends Tigger and Pooh” airs SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 (8:30–9:00 a.m. ET/PT).

Dora Saves Three Kings Day

Dora the Explorer has a new prime time special, Dora Saves Three Kings Day. This is another Dora cross-over episode where she teams up with Diego. The episode will teach preschoolers about Three Kings Day, also known as El Dia de los Reyes Magos, which celebrates the coming of the three Magi to offer gifts to the newly born king.

In the episode, Dora, Diego and Boots are at cousin Diego’s rescue center dressed up as kings for the Three Kings Day party at Dora’s house. They’ll ride on a horse, camel and an elephant to carry the presents, treats and special Three Kings cake to the party. The trio is ready to go when Swiper accidentally scares the animals away. There can’t be a Three Kings Day party without the animals and treats! They set out on an adventure to find the elephant at the five golden rings, the camel in the hot desert and the horse who is on his way to Dora’s house. Along the way they meet Dora’s friend Najim from Egypt and Nelly from Mexico, who help find the runaway animals.

Dora Saves Three Kings Day will premiere January 6th at 8:00 p.m. on Nickelodeon. Starting today, clips and sneak previews are available on NickJr.com.

A 2nd season of Imagination Movers is on the way

It didn’t take long for Imagination Movers to leave a favorable impression. The show which just debuted in September has been a ratings success, leading its weekend time period for preschool viewers in November. Disney is running with the success of the show and has ordered a second season of the show which means 26 new episodes are on the way. Production will begin in the spring. You can catch Imagination Movers at 10 a.m. daily on Playhouse Disney.

• Noggin’s Warm and Fuzzy marathons
• Sprout’s Christmas Eve Snooz-a-thon
• Sprout: Preschool Musical on a Stick
• PBS Kids: New Episodes
• Nick Jr. Frosty Friday’s
• Playhouse Disney Snow Day Saturday

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Toot and Puddle Christmas Special - cr Nick Jr.

Noggin’s holiday slate consists of Warm and Fuzzy Marathons. They are airing a number of Christmas specials on Sundays through Christmas, and airing specially themed episodes for New Year’s as well. Toot and Puddle and Pinky Dinky Doo are the centerpiece shows. The complete slate of specials and premieres is below.

SUNDAY 12/14

10:00AM – Dora the Explorer “Dora Saves the Snow Princess” (1 hour)

12:00PM – Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends “Bug Talk/Befuddled Butterfly” (PREMIERE)

Dragon finds out that learning a new language is like a secret password into another world.

When Shimmer’s friend, Cookie, loses her butterfly instincts, Miss Spider and her bug clan must help her regain them before winter arrives in Sunny Patch.

4:30PM – Yo Gabba Gabba! “Christmas”

5:00PM – Toot & Puddle “Door Drawers and Floors/Abominable Toot” (PREMIERE)

Toot & Puddle’s house is becoming overrun with all of Toot’s travel souvenirs so they end up donating many of their treasures to the local museum for all to enjoy.

Climbing the mountains in Tibet with Puddle, Toot is so anxious to move ahead that he forgets to take the time to stop and enjoy where they are.

7:00PM – Toot & Puddle “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (1 hour special)

SUNDAY 12/21

10:00AM – Toot & Puddle: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (1 hour special)

4:30PM – Ni Hao, Kai-lan “Snowiest Ride”

5:30PM – Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! “A Great and Grumpy Holiday/The Super-Special Gift”

7:00PM – The Wonder Pets! “Save the Nutcracker” (30 min. special)

WEDNESDAY 12/24 (Christmas Eve)

8:00AM – Franklin’s Magic Christmas (90 Min. Special)

6:00PM – Dora the Explorer “Dora Saves the Snow Princess” (1 hour)

9:00PM – Toot & Puddle: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (1 hour special)

THURSDAY 12/25 (Christmas Day)

7:00AM – Toot & Puddle: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (1 hour special)

10:00AM & 10:00PM– Franklin’s Magic Christmas (90 Min. Special)

SUNDAY 12/28 RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH NOGGIN!

3:00PM – Pinky Dinky Doo! “Great Big New Year/Pinky Dinky Doo Year” (PREMIERE)

Tyler is curious why Jackson’s family doesn’t put up baby decorations for the New Year like the Dinky Doos because thought that was a TRADITION for every family. Pinky tells a story about when the Toilette family and the alien family come to visit Monkey Island for the New Year holiday. Big Sister Monkey can’t wait for her family’s New Year TRADITION: Baby Monkey dresses like a New Year’s Baby and hands out banana smoothies. But Daffinee can’t wait for her family TRADITION: to play “Happy New Year Clock Toss.” Bleepy Bloopy can’t wait for the his family TRADITION: an alien lightshow. They all want to do their TRADITION tonight and can’t decide which one they should do. Big Sister Monkey THINKS BIG and, when she sees everyone sharing the different food they brought, realizes they can share their New Year’s TRADITIONs too! So they do all three and it’s so much fun that it becomes a new New Year’s holiday TRADITION. Tyler asks why they hang baby stuff on New Year’s Eve and Pinky explains that Daddy was born on New Year’s Eve so it became a family TRADITION.

It is almost time for the New Year which means it’s time for a new calendar and a new storypad. But Tyler doesn’t want a new storypad or a new year because he isn’t MOTIVATED to try new things. So Pinky tells a story where she takes Tyler and Mr Guinea Pig on a walk through Made-Up Storyland on the last day of the Great Big Year. As they walk through the Garden of Last Year’s Stories they run into some of their old friends and remember the good times they had. They see Burpzilla, P. Piddy Pony, and Vicki Chicken, all of whom they invite along on their walk. But as they continue on their journey they come to the end of the path – a wall blocks the way to more characters and more new stories. It is time for Pinky to THINK BIG. Pinky takes up a piece of chalk and draws an entryway in the wall. On the other side there is more sidewalk and many more adventures to be had for Pinky and her friends. Tyler realizes that you can make up new stories while also keeping old favorites. He is now MOTIVATED to hear lots of new stories in the New Year. Pinky, Tyler, and their friends celebrate with a Happy Doo Year celebration.

Encores:

Wed. 12/31: New Years Eve @ Midnight!

Thurs. 1/1/09: New Years Day @ 3:00PM

5:00PM – Toot & Puddle “Year of the Pig/Robinson Toot” (PREMIERE)

It’s New Years in Woodcock Pocket and the gang is celebrating. All are happy and excited except for Dr. Ha Song, who is now a bit homesick missing his family in China. Toot sees this, so he devises a plan for everyone to surprise Dr. Ha Song with his very own Chinese New Years Party. Kung Hei Fat Choy! Toot and Puddle craft a dancing dragon costume, while Otto puts together some paper lanterns. With the help of a few additional townspeople, the team is able to surprise Dr. Ha Song, and have another great party!

Tired of Woodcock Pocket’s snowy weather, Toot travels off to the islands of Palau where he meets a crab. Together they have a carefree life of volleyball, snorkeling, and snoozing in a grass hut, on a secluded little island, until Toot has to return to Woodcock Pocket.

Super Why -

PBS Kids has announced new episodes of Super Why! and WordWorld for the holiday season. They will also be airing holiday themed episodes of Caillou, Arthur, and others. Episode descriptions are below.

SUPER WHY!

’Twas the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and all through Storybrook Village, not a creature was stirring…except for Whyatt, who has an important question for Santa! The Super Readers catch up with Santa and his reindeer as they gallop from rooftop to rooftop and unravel the mystery of Santa’s childhood, discovering along the way how to help spread the magic of the holiday.

WORDWORLD

The Christmas Star / A Christmas Present for Dog
“The Christmas Star”
It’s the night before Christmas and Frog needs a star to hang on his Christmas tree. Duck thinks this will be the perfect present for Frog, and tries to lasso one out of the sky for him. Try as he might, Duck is unable to catch a star for Frog, and cries himself to sleep. But while he sleeps, someone leaves him a wonderful present: the letters S-T-A-R…

“A Christmas Present for Dog”
It’s Christmas morning, and all the WordFriends are excited by the presents Santa has brought for them! Pig has a sled, Bear has a doll and Ant has a cookie. But not all the letters for Dog’s present came down his chimney. All he has is a B-A-L. Bear gets filled with the Christmas spirit and makes a sacrifice to ensure Dog’s Christmas will be merry!

Air dates and times vary by market so you’ll need to check your local listings.

The month features the premiere of a new episode of Wow Wow Wubbzy titled A Great and Grumpy Holiday/The Super-Special Gift. In the episode Wubbzy and his friends go up to Mt. Zubba Bubba to get a Christmas tree for Wuzzleburg Square and are chased off the property by Old Man Grumpus.  Wubbzy sets out to soften Grumpus’ heart by decorating the perfect tree to surprise him. Grumpus is still as mad as a hornet until he sees Wubbzy’s present: his very own small-scale train.  The humbugger is so delighted that he brings the decorated tree down to Wuzzleburg for the big Christmas celebration.

The complete schedule follows:

December 5th

9:00 a.m. The Backyardigans “The Yeti”

9:30 a.m. Go, Diego, Go! “Diego the Hero”

10:00 a.m. The Wonder Pets! “Save the Penguin”

10:30 a.m. Dora the Explorer “South Pole”

11:00 a.m. Ni Hao, Kai-lan “The Snowiest Ride”

11:30 a.m. Max & Ruby “Max’s Mix Up/Max’s Snow Bunny/Max’s Snow Day”

12:00 pm. Dora the Explorer “Dora Saves the Snow Princess”

1:00 p.m. The Backyardigans “The Yeti”

1:30 p.m. Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! “A Great and Grumpy Holiday/The Super-Special Gift” (premiere)

December 12th

9:00 a.m. The Backyardigans “Secret of Snow”

9:30 a.m. Go, Diego, Diego! “Diego Saves Christmas

10:00 a.m. The Wonder Pets! “Save the Nutcracker”

10:30 a.m. Dora the Explorer “A Present for Santa”

11:00 a.m. Max & Ruby “Max & Ruby’s Christmas Tree/Grandma’s Present/Max & Ruby’s Snow Plow”

11:30 a.m. Yo Gabba Gabba “Christmas”

12:00 p.m. Dora the Explorer “South Pole”

12:30 p.m. Go, Diego, Diego! “Diego Saves Christmas”

1:00 p.m. The Backyardigans “Secret of Snow”

1:30 p.m. Wow Wow Wubbzy! “O Figgity-Fig Tree/Snow Day”

December 19th

9:00 a.m. The Backyardigans “The Snow Fort”

9:30 a.m. Go, Diego, Go! “Macky the Macaroni Penguin”

10:00 a.m. The Wonder Pets! “Save the Reindeer”

10:30 a.m. Dora the Explorer “South Pole”

11:00 a.m. Ni Hao, Kai-lan “The Snowiest Ride”

11:30 a.m. Yo Gabba Gabba “Christmas”

12:00 p.m. Dora the Explorer “A Present for Santa”

12:30 p.m. Go, Diego, Go! “Macky the Macaroni Penguin”

1:00 p.m. The Backyardigans “The Snow Fort”

1:30 p.m. Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! “A Great and Grumpy Holiday/The Super-Special Gift”