Ep 21. I Want to Be an Explorer
- September 26, 2008
- 10 min
Little Princess season 2 episode 21, titled "I Want to Be an Explorer," follows the curious and adventurous Little Princess as she wants to become an explorer. The episode starts with Little Princess sitting in her room with her toy monkey, discussing what she wants to do when she grows up. She expresses her desire to become an explorer and travel the world.
Little Princess discusses an explorer’s role in discovering new places, which excites her even more. She explains to the toy monkey that she will map out new territories, climb mountains, and swim across the rivers. The monkey tries to clarify if she wants to become a scientist, to which Little Princess responds, "No, just an explorer."
The King and Queen enter her room, and Little Princess shares her newfound passion with them. The King and Queen try to reason with her, telling her the dangers of exploration and that there are other professions she could choose. However, Little Princess is adamant and convinces them to let her explore the palace gardens.
Little Princess starts her exploration with an old map of the palace gardens, and she's accompanied by General and Horace. They come across a pond, where they find some fish swimming and plants growing under the water. Little Princess excitedly talks about how she wants to explore the underwater world. She also finds a stream and talks about building a raft for her next adventure.
As Little Princess explores more, she finds a tree with a high branch with a bird's nest. She wants to climb the tree, but General and Horace discourage her, citing it as a dangerous task. However, Little Princess insists, and they help her climb the tree. In the end, she manages to climb the tree and see the bird's nest. She then slides down the tree trunk, with a big grin on her face, and tells General and Horace that she is the best explorer ever.
Little Princess's next task is building a raft to explore the garden pond. She gathers materials and starts building the raft, but things don't go as planned. The raft breaks down several times, causing Little Princess to get frustrated. However, she doesn't give up and finds a solution, which involves using General's shield as a boat.
Little Princess starts her exploration on the pond, and things go as planned until she encounters a waterfall. She and General try to stop the boat before it goes over the waterfall, but they are unsuccessful as the boat breaks down. Little Princess manages to climb onto a rock before the waterfall and calls for help.
The King and the Queen hear her calls and come to her rescue. However, they scold her for the dangerous situation she put herself and General in. Little Princess realizes her mistake, apologizes, and learns the importance of taking necessary precautions when exploring new things.
In the end, Little Princess understands that exploring is not just about discovering new places but also about being safe. She plans to be more careful on her future adventures but also talks about the excitement that comes with exploring. The episode ends with the King and Queen planning a camping trip, and Little Princess excitedly volunteers to practice her exploration skills.
Overall, the episode "I Want to Be an Explorer" teaches children about the importance of being curious, adventurous, and careful when exploring new things. It also emphasizes the role of planning, safety, and taking necessary precautions while exploring. Little Princess's antics and eagerness to discover new things make this episode fun and engaging for children.