Ep 4. Gaston goes to School / The Shooting Star
- August 1, 2012
- 22 min
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Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom is a British animated television show that features the adventures of two friends, a fairy princess named Holly and a young elf named Ben, who live in the Little Kingdom. In season 6 episode 4, titled "Gaston goes to School / The Shooting Star," viewers are introduced to Gaston, a ladybird who has always wanted to go to school.
In the first part of the episode, "Gaston goes to School," Holly and Ben decide to let Gaston come to school with them, despite him not being a student. Gaston is excited about the prospect of learning new things, but he soon finds that school isn't as easy as it looks. He struggles with the lessons and has a hard time fitting in with the other students. However, with the help of his friends, Gaston learns that it's okay to be different and that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.
In the second part of the episode, "The Shooting Star," Holly and Ben spot a shooting star in the night sky and decide to make a wish. However, when the star crashes in the Little Kingdom, they discover that it's not a shooting star at all, but a spaceship. Inside the spaceship, they find an alien named Zogg, who needs their help to fix his broken spaceship so that he can get back home. With the help of their fairy and elf magic, Holly and Ben work together to repair the spaceship and help Zogg return to his home planet.
As with all episodes of Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom, "Gaston goes to School / The Shooting Star" combines fun and adventure with important lessons for young viewers. Through Gaston's experience at school, children learn about the importance of accepting themselves and others for who they are, while the story of Zogg teaches the value of helping those in need.
Overall, "Gaston goes to School / The Shooting Star" is a delightful episode that is sure to entertain children and adults alike. With its colorful animation, charming characters, and positive messages, it's no wonder that Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom has become a beloved children's show around the world.
