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A) Franny visits a farm, where she meets a lamb named Walter, who wishes he had fluffier wool like the bigger sheep. With a little help from Franny, Walter learns to appreciate his own unique qualities. In Franny's Treasures, the viewers discover that certain animals, like cows, goats, and yaks, produce dairy products. B) Franny lands on a beautiful beach, where she helps a hermit crab find a new shell. In Franny's Treasures, Franny prompts the audience to match animals to their homes, including a beaver lodge, a bee hive, and a spider web.
A) Franny visits a fire station, where she meets Brady, the fire station dog. All Brady wants to do is help the firefighters, but he's too small to accompany them on their missions. With Franny's assistance, Brady learns that you're never too small to be a big help. In Franny's Treasures, Franny prompts the audience to match different hats with the workers who wear them. B) Franny travels to a magic show rehearsal where she meets Jitters, a little rabbit who is afraid of the dark. Jitters is too scared to get inside the magician's hat, and considers quitting the show. Franny finds a way to help Jitters overcome his fear so the show – and Jitters – can go on. In Franny's Treasures, the audience helps Bobby identify daytime and nighttime activities.
A) Franny is transported to the frozen tundra, where she meets two little lost penguins that need help finding their colony. Along the way, they run into Eddy the Yeti. Eddy helps them find the penguin colony - and Franny helps Eddy make new friends. In Franny's Treasures, Franny, Bobby, and the audience learn that certain animals, such as polar bears and penguins, live in cold climates while others, like monkeys and flamingos, live in warm climates. B) Franny attends a pow wow in North America, where she helps Lacey, a Native American girl, decorate a ceremonial "jingle" dress. Lacey then dances to traditional drums. In the Franny's Treasures segment, Franny, with the help of Bobby the butterfly, prompts the audience to compare the sounds of the Native American drum to those of an African djembe drum and bongos, played by a young Jamaican boy.
A) Franny visits the rodeo, where she meets Charlie, a bronco with no bounce in his buck. With Franny's help, Charlie discovers that he's not suited to the life of a bucking bronco, and he finds his true calling. In Franny's Treasures, Franny prompts the audience to identify the stems, flowers, roots, seeds, and leaves of vegetables. B) Franny lands in the jungle, where she meets Morrison, an energetic monkey who's afraid to climb trees. Franny tries to help Morrison overcome his fear, but it isn't until his pal, a little wild pig, gets into danger, that Morrison finds his inner courage. In Franny's Treasures, viewers learn about particular physical features that help animals climb trees.
A) Franny heads to Africa, where she meets a rhino named Hornswell. Hornswell has had an argument with his buddy, an oxpecker. Franny helps them resolve their misunderstanding, and once again they become good friends. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby prompt the audience to identify animals that live in the grasslands. B) Franny travels to Chinatown, where she meets May and Wei, twins who are preparing for the Chinese New Year dragon parade. Franny helps the girls create costumes using items found in the twins' family restaurant. In Franny's Treasures, the audience helps Franny and Bobby uncover clues from fortune cookies that introduce viewers to Chinese traditions.
A) Franny travels to Japan, where she meets Hiroki, a boy in search of a birthday present for his grandfather. With a little help from Franny and a local storekeeper, Hiroki makes the perfect gift - an origami mobile. In Franny's Treasures, Bobby makes origami shapes and Franny prompts the audience to identify them. B) Franny splish-splashes her way to a pond, where she meets a duck named Harvey. Harvey thinks it's time to fly south for the winter because he feels cold. He tells all the other ducks to prepare to migrate - but they don't believe him. Franny saves the day when she realizes that Harvey is chilly - and thinks it's winter - because he has a cold. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby help the viewers learn that when it's cold and snowy in one part of the world, it's hot and sunny in another part.
A) Franny travels to Africa, where she meets Desta, a young ostrich who's babysitting an ostrich egg. Desta and Franny take the egg on an outing, but things go awry and the egg is lost. Franny uses her noggin to save the day, and she and Desta return the egg safely -- just in time to see it hatch. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby learn about characteristics of different birds. B) Franny heads to the Arctic, where she meets Joey and his sled dogs Keelut and Nuktuk. Joey wants to enter a sled dog race, but his dogs don't know how to work together. After a few failed attempts at teaching Keelut and Nuktuk about teamwork, Franny and Joey succeed - just in time for the big race. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby help the audience identify different kinds of dogs and the work they do.
A) Franny finds herself in the ocean, where she meets Gus, an excitable young fish who becomes separated from his family. With Franny's help, Gus rejoins his family. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby help the audience learn how sea creatures like fish, crabs, and octopi move under water. B) Franny pops up in an autumn forest just in time to meet Beebo, a playful young bear. Beebo should be hibernating, like other forest creatures, but he's having trouble falling asleep. When Franny helps him find his beloved stuffed toy, Beebo dozes off for the winter. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby ask the audience to help them match the type of bear (black, polar, and panda) to the food they eat.
A) Franny visits a veterinarian's office, where she meets Harry, a wise-cracking hamster who is afraid of the doctor. With a little ingenuity, and some assistance from the vet, Franny helps Harry overcome his fear. In Franny's Treasures, Franny prompts the audience to identify equipment used by fire fighters, artists, and store clerks. B) Franny finds herself in a forest, where she makes friends with a skunk and a raccoon. Franny soon discovers that playing with a quick-tempered skunk can be a smelly business. Franny and the raccoon help the skunk learn to express his frustration in creative, odor-free ways. In Franny's Treasures, viewers play a game of matching animals and their tails.
A) Franny visits a library, where she encounters a cranky mouse and a stubborn cat that refuse to speak to each other. Franny unites the two when she discovers that the mouse enjoys hearing stories, and the cat loves to read aloud. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and the viewers help Bobby create an imaginative fairy tale. B) Franny visits a Renaissance fair where she meets Bart, a young boy whose family runs the fair. When Bart, the fair's jester, can't make anyone laugh, Franny helps him find his funny bone. In Franny's Treasures, viewers learn about flags from countries around the world.
A) Franny travels to an island, where she meets an artist and his daughter, Penny. Franny shows Penny that a little creativity - and paint - can often make old things even better than new. In Franny's Treasures, the audience discovers how to mix colors to create different colors. B) Franny whirls and twirls into a Mexican fiesta, where she meets a young boy named Carlos and his pet donkey. Carlos is upset because the donkey won't eat her corn. Franny finds a clever way for the donkey to enjoy the corn, and then they all play with a pinata. In Franny's Treasures, Franny asks the audience to help translate an invitation written in Spanish. As they uncover clues, they learn Spanish words such as concierto, amigo, and enchilada. Finally they discover they've been invited to a fiesta.
A) Franny travels to Canada to the frozen Rideau Canal, where she helps Marie, a little girl who can't skate. Marie keeps falling down, but when her dog Cocoa runs too far down the ice, Marie skates after her, and discovers that all she needed was a little more practice. In Franny's Treasures, viewers help Bobby match activities with the seasons in which they're enjoyed. B) Franny arrives on the edge of a pretty pond in India, where she meets a peacock and a flamingo. The two birds are not very neighborly and have regular arguments about who can use the pond. Franny helps them see that sharing the pond is much better than dividing it. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby ask viewers to help determine if a certain feather belongs to a parrot, a Canadian goose, or a peacock. Together, they all learn about the characteristics of these different birds.
A) Franny arrives at a dance studio, where she meets Robbie, a talented young boy who is too shy to dance in public. When the Highland dance troupe needs a new recruit, Franny finds a way to reveal Robbie's talent. In Franny's Treasures, Franny prompts the audience to identify dance steps and styles. B) Franny whirls and twirls to Jamaica, where she meets Johnny, a boy who has a new camera. Johnny wants to take pictures of exciting things for his album, but he thinks that Jamaica is boring. Franny, with the help of a parrot, helps him see his island home through new eyes. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby ask the audience for help in counting mangos for a beach party.
A) Franny is transported to medieval times, where she has a tea party with Arnie, a friendly dragon. They decide to forgo good manners and do as they please, but soon discover that table manners are a good idea after all. In Franny's Treasures, the viewers help Bobby learn about good manners. B) Franny lands in the swamp, where she meets Graham, a friendly snake, and his buddy, a frog named Lester. When Graham can't bear Lester's constant pranks any longer, Franny helps Lester see that sometimes jokes can go too far. In Franny's Treasures, the viewers learn about reptiles.
A) Franny lands on a pirate ship where she meets Joanna, a young girl who wants to be a pirate, just like her grandfather. Franny and Joanna search for a treasure, but instead find a cabin in the woods. Inside the cabin they find Joanna's grandfather, who praises the girls for their keen, pirate-like navigation skills. In Franny's Treasures, viewers are encouraged to use a map - and their navigation skills - to help Bobby find things in his room. B) Franny travels to Tibet, where she meets Rinchen, a young girl and her herd of yaks. Rinchen must find a way to keep her herd together. When Franny meets Nat, a talkative young yak, she convinces him to talk the other yaks back into the herd. In Franny's Treasures, the audience learns about traditional clothing worn around the world.
A) Franny travels to the Australian outback where she meets Rudy, a baby kangaroo. Rudy loves to be in his mother's pouch, but is afraid to venture out on his own. With Franny's help, Rudy learns to hop by himself and discovers that growing up is not so hard to do. In Franny's Treasures, Franny asks viewers to help match animals with their corresponding baby names, like kid, joey, cub, and calf. B) Franny whirls and twirls her way to a circus where she meets Chuckles, a young clown who keeps dropping things and missing tricks because he doesn't want to wear his eyeglasses. Through a clever - and funny - plan, Franny helps Chuckles embrace his glasses and give a splendid performance. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby help the viewers learn about the five senses.
A) Franny lands in the middle of the dark woods, where she meets a young bat named Bardy, who is afraid of the dark. With Franny's help, Bardy is able to overcome his fear and fly out of his cave into the moonlit night. In Franny's Treasures, Bobby and Franny help viewers identify nocturnal animals, such as raccoons, bats, and owls. B) Franny arrives in the Arctic, where she meets Piper, a polar bear, and Cecil, a seal. When Franny and Cecil are trapped on a runaway iceberg, Piper overcomes her fear of swimming, and saves the day. In Franny's Treasures, Franny, Bobby, and the audience learn that certain animals, such as polar bears and penguins, live in cold climates while others, like monkeys and flamingos, live in warm climates.
A) Franny lands in the African savannah, where she meets Solly and Molly, two elephants who can't get along. When Franny falls into a hole, the elephants realize they must stop competing with each other, and they learn what cooperation is all about. In Franny's Treasures, viewers match animals with the sounds they make. B) Franny travels to Louisiana, where she meets a shy alligator named Zydeco. With Franny's help, Zydeco overcomes his fears, attends the Fais Do Do party, and plays the spoons for the delighted guests. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby prompt the audience to identify sounds made by ordinary objects like pencils, pots, and spoons.
A) Franny returns to the jungle and lands right in the middle of a big mess. She soon realizes that her friend Morrison the monkey created the mess, much to the dismay of Zelda, a wild boar. When Morrison loses his favorite ball in all of the garbage, Franny and Zelda help him learn the value of tidying up. In Franny's Treasures, viewers match musical instruments with the sounds they make. B) Franny travels to ancient Greece, just in time to see the Olympic Games. She meets Titus, a young boy who is the equipment manager for his brother, an athlete competing in the Games. Using brain power and creativity, Franny helps Titus find a missing piece of equipment. In Franny's Treasures, Franny helps viewers understand the importance of exercise and gets them up and moving.
A) Franny goes back in time to ancient Egypt, where she meets Tia, a bossy young princess who has everything she could possibly want - except friends. Tia orders everyone around in a most unprincess-like way. With Franny's help, Tia learns to be considerate of others - and finally make new friends. In Franny's Treasures, Franny prompts viewers to identify the international signs for bus, train, and telephone, among others. B) Franny visits Paris, where she plays catch with a French poodle named Lou Lou. When they break a vase, Franny urges Lou Lou to tell the truth. Lou Lou's owner realizes that the poodle needs more play time and promises to take her out more often. In Franny's Treasures, viewers learn to say hello, thank you, and good bye in French, Spanish, and Japanese.
A) Franny travels to Quebec, where she meets Pierre, a boy who is helping his family make maple syrup. When Franny discovers that a busy beaver has taken the sap pail, she devises a clever plan to rescue it. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby prompt the audience to identify fruits and nuts that grow on trees. B) Franny travels to a meadow, where she meets Katie, a tiny cricket who is sad because she blends in with the scenery. Franny helps Katie see that she has all kinds of special qualities, including her beautiful chirping. In Franny's Treasures, the audience learns about camouflage, and why animals blend into their environments.
A) Franny returns to the African Savannah, where Hornswell, a rhino, has been telling tall tales to his buddy, Oxie, an Oxpecker. When Hornswell gets stuck in a hole, Franny helps him understand that telling stories is great fun as long as everyone knows they're just stories. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby prompt the audience to identify animals that live in the grasslands. B) Franny finds herself at a dog show, where she meets a little dachshund named Daisy. Daisy wants to win, but isn't skilled enough to complete the main jumping events. When the trophy is misplaced, Daisy uses her keen sense of smell to find it, and wins a special ribbon. In Franny's Treasures, viewers learn about different animals' noses and their sense of smell.
A) Franny travels to northern Scandinavia, where she meets a young reindeer named Romper, who wishes he were bigger, and had antlers like his dad. Franny tries to help Romper by putting branches on his head to look like antlers. When a baby hare ends up trapped in a small hole, only Romper is small enough to rescue it. Romper and Franny learn that being a grown-up is nice, but you're never too small to be a big help. B) Franny travels to the mountains where she meets Adam, a boy who's camping with his older brother. Adam wants to be a good camper like his brother, but can't seem to do anything right. His fire logs collapse, and he accidentally leaves the picnic food out for the ants. But when the tent blows down, and the flashlight runs out of batteries, Adam's creative thinking saves the day - and he realizes that he's an excellent camper after all.
A) Franny is transported to a horse show, where she meets Sarah, and her horse, Pixie. When Sarah is nervous about the jumping event, Franny suggests that she use her imagination to visualize completing the jumps successfully. In Franny's Treasures, Franny prompts the audience to match animals with their paw, hoof, and claw prints. B) Franny travels to India, where she meets two squabbling sisters, who are preparing a shadow puppet show for their mother's birthday. Franny helps them learn to collaborate, and together they put on a wonderful show. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and the viewers help Bobby position himself in relation to the light source so he can make shadows.
A) Franny travels under the sea, where she runs into Gus, a clown fish who is frustrated that he doesn't have time to tend his messy garden. She also meets Clarence, a self-conscious octopus who feels clumsy because of his tentacles. With Franny's guidance, Clarence discovers that his eight arms make him special - he swiftly cleans up Gus's garden and is a big help to his friends. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby help the audience learn how sea creatures like fish, crabs, and octopi move under water. B) Franny lands right in the middle of a fossil dig in Canada, where she helps Joey and his mother dig for dinosaur fossils. In Franny's Treasures, Franny guides the audience in matching individual fossils to a Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Ichthyosaurus. Along the way, they learn the characteristics of these creatures that lived long ago.
A) Franny travels to South America and lands in the middle of a race between a tortoise, a hare, and a very slow sloth named Susan. Franny tries help Susan run faster, but soon discovers that Susan only entered the race so the others would like her. Franny convinces her that she doesn't have to pretend to be something she's not in order to be liked. In Franny's Treasures, viewers pair opposites, such as slow and fast, light and heavy, and hot and cold. B) Franny travels to the middle of the woods, where she meets Woody, an eager beaver who is trying to build a dam. Woody is in a big hurry to finish, but he can't figure out how to block the water. Franny convinces him that if he hurries too much, he won't be successful. Woody follows Franny's advice, carefully building a dam. In Franny's Treasures, Franny and Bobby help viewers learn about evergreens and trees that lose their leaves.
Stargazing - Franny travels to Hawaii, where she learns about the constellations and stars. Tower Power - Franny travels to Italy, where she meets a young tour guide and learns about the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Slippery Sandcastle - On the beach in Jamaica, Franny and Johnny make sand castles and learn about the tide. Butterfingers - Franny travels back to Pioneer times, where she learns how milk is churned into butter.
Picture This - Franny returns to ancient Egypt, where she learns about hieroglyphics. Sound Advice - In Scotland, Franny learns about bagpipes and how sound travels.
Rainforest Games - On a trip to Brazil, Franny learns about the rainforest and nocturnal animals. Shake Those Beans - While making a traditional meal in Mexico, Franny learns where chocolate comes from and how beans are grown.
Flight of Fancy - Franny travels to Mexico, where she learns about migrating Monarch Butterflies. Totem Trouble - On a reservation in Washington, Franny learns how totem poles tell a story.
Papa Penguin - In the South Pole, Franny meets Emperor Penguins and learns the difference between the Arctic and Antarctica. Ballroom Bugaboo - At a palace in Austria, Franny and her new friends bounce light off a mirror to find a missing ring.
Wedding Day Woe - Franny travels to India, where she learns about Indian wedding traditions, and about primary and secondary colors. A Perfect Fit - In Russia, Franny helps a flustered young boy get organized for the Russian New Year by making a list.
On Your Toes - Franny whirls and twirls to the backstage of a theatre where they're preparing to put on the Nutcracker ballet. When her friend's ballet slipper goes missing, they learn to re-trace their steps- just in time for the big show! It Figures - Franny travels to a skating rink where she learns about figure skating, and how to trace letters and numbers.
Iwi the Kiwi - In New Zealand, Franny helps a flightless Kiwi bird experience the thrill of flying. Clothes Call - Franny travels to Milan, where she learns how to dress for the weather.
Lots of Space - In the space station, Franny meets a young astronaut and learns about gravity, and living in space. Tulip Parade - Franny travels to Holland where she learns about Dutch traditions, and different flowers from which she creates a float for a parade.
Pandamonium - Landing in the mountains of China, Franny meets a group of Pandas, and discovers how to be resourceful. So to Speak - In an underwater adventure, Franny meets a dolphin, and learns how to communicate without words.
Sweet Talk - Franny travels to the Galapagos Islands, and explores how different animals communicate to attract friends. Lights in the Night - In the Arctic, Franny meets up with her old friend, Mowat the Moose. She learns about the Northern Lights, and magnets.
Going Ape! - Franny travels to the Rock of Gibraltar where she learns about macaque monkeys, cave formations, and being brave. Halloween Harvest - At a fall fair, Franny helps a friend, so she can attend a big costume party!
