Ep 8. Marcello's Meatballs / Where's the Oasis?

Justin Time is an exciting animated series for preschoolers which helps kids learn about history, diversity, and culture. In season 1 episode 8, titled "Marcello's Meatballs / Where's the Oasis?", Justin and his two best friends go on two separate adventures in order to help their friends.

In the first adventure, Justin, Olive, and Squidgy travel to Italy to help their friend Marcello. Marcello owns a restaurant and he needs help making his famous meatballs for a food critic who will be dining at his restaurant that evening. When they arrive, Marcello shows them how to make meatballs from scratch but things go awry when a gust of wind blows away the recipe page. The group must think creatively to remember the recipe and make sure the food critic gets his delicious meal.

In the second adventure, Justin and Olive travel back in time to Ancient Egypt to rescue their friend, Ali, who is lost in a vast desert. Ali was looking for a hidden oasis when he got lost, and Justin and Olive must find him before the sun sets and they lose their way too. Along the way, they learn about the importance of finding water in the desert and they even make a new friend who helps them in their search.

The episode is filled with fun, interactive lessons for children. The first adventure teaches kids about cooking, following instructions, and creative problem-solving when things don't go as planned. The second adventure teaches kids about geography, Ancient Egypt and the importance of finding water in the desert. In both adventures, kids can learn about teamwork, friendship and how to help others.

The animation is bright and colorful, with each adventure taking the children to a new and exciting locale. The characters are lovable and relatable, making it easy for children to identify with them and feel invested in their adventures. The dialogue is easy to understand and age-appropriate, helping children to learn new vocabulary and phrases.

Overall, "Marcello's Meatballs / Where's the Oasis?" is a fun and educational episode for preschool-aged children. With exciting adventures, cultural lessons and positive messages, it is a great addition to the Justin Time series. Children will enjoy watching Justin, Olive, and Squidgy as they learn, grow and help others.